Tag Archives: culture

Jump – Korean Martial Arts Comedy

Posted on 7 November 2010 by gypsy

Today’s post uses pictures found on the website of the Changzhou Grand Theatre.  On Thursday evening, we went to the theatre in order to watch this Korean Martial Arts comedy performance. As you can see already, JUMP is a good … Continue reading →

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Changzhou – Fashion City

Posted on 31 October 2010 by gypsy

Yes, Changzhou is the City of Fashion, at least for a few days as the exhibition centre at the Changzhou Olympic Stadium finds itself busy with buyers and sellers interested in fashion.  It is “brand name” time featuring the top … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Halloween

Posted on 30 October 2010 by gypsy

Yes, Changzhou is getting ready for Halloween too.  Well, the truth be told, it isn’t much of a deal at all.  It is more of a store thing and something for kids in schools – no trick or treating in … Continue reading →

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Being at Home in Changzhou

Posted on 25 October 2010 by gypsy

With the weather turned cooler, darker and windier, I decided it was a good time to post a few pictures taken earlier from our visit to XueJia, such as this scene that reminded both of us of Suzhou.  Of course … Continue reading →

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17th Jiangsu Games

Posted on 12 October 2010 by gypsy

Last night we went to the opening ceremonies of the 17th Jiangsu Games.  We got picked up by people from the FAO who were the ones to “gift” us with the tickets to the event.  We walked down to the … Continue reading →

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An Ordinary Day in Changzhou

Posted on 10 October 2010 by gypsy

Well, today is another smoggy day and I don’t feel like going out and taking a lot of photos.  As a result, Maureen and I are enjoying an “ordinary day” in Changzhou.  The photos here have been taken over the … Continue reading →

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DongPo Park – 蘇東坡园 – Sū Dōngpō Yuán

Posted on 8 October 2010 by gypsy

This is my newest buddy, another poet whose name is Dong Po.  This is a Chinese poet who travelled often to Changzhou about a thousand years ago.  He often stayed on two little islands that have now become Dong Po … Continue reading →

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Changzhou Grand Theatre – 常州大剧院 – Chángzhōu Dà Jùyuàn

Posted on 7 October 2010 by gypsy

The photos for today’s post are all borrowed from various sites as found doing a Google search.  This is the Changzhou Grand Theatre (常州大剧院), the place we went last night to watch an incredible production of Yunnan folk music and … Continue reading →

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Jiuhua Chansi – 九华禅寺 – Buddhist Temple For Nuns

Posted on 6 October 2010 by gypsy

Above is a detail from within the small Buddhist temple (si – 寺) that we found beside Dong Po Park near the central part of the city.  The temple is called Jiuhua (九华) Chansi (禅寺).  Jiiuhua is the name of one of … Continue reading →

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Culture and Friendship

Posted on 19 September 2010 by gypsy

Yesterday evening we were invited by the Mayor’s office to attend the unveiling of a new book by a celebrated author who had spent quite a few years living and writing in France.  This is a picture of him unveiling … Continue reading →

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