Tag Archives: Poetry

Dragon Boat Festival and Li Wangyang

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Duanwu Jie (端午节), or Dragon Boat Festival, is said to have originated in commemoration of the noble suicide of poet/official Qu Yuan roughly 2,300 years ago. The villagers who witnessed his death so respected the man that they raced in … Continue reading →

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Heard on Weibo: 11/27-12/3

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

This week we offer an assortment of Weibo items for your thoughts: the mysterious but all-powerful Above, China’s new land reform, China’s AIDS exiles, journalists as propaganda workers, free turnips, and more. Click on date below item for link to … Continue reading →

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A Touch of Poetry

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

In China I often hear opinions stated as facts, so today I present to you: The two best Chinese poets, Li Bai and Dufu. These two are known by virtually all Chinese people, regardless of their level of education. I … Continue reading →

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