This past weekend, October 1-3, was China's National Day. This day commemorates the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949. Those of us that stayed in Beijing our first free weekend went to Tiananmen Square (天安门) to see the gorgeous lights and flowers put up in honor of the special day. The city was even busier than normal, since most people Chinese people receive a vacation of seven days called the Golden Week.Not only did we celebrate the holiday this past weekend, we also celebrated Wenhao's twentieth birthday.
Last night we watched another Cao Yu play called Yuan Ye (原野) at the National Center for Performing Arts (国家大剧院), a beautifully constructed architectural piece, not to mention the most renowned theater in Beijing.
As you can see, the FSP keeps us busy, especially as the students prepare for the Chinese 11 midterm and we all prepare for an action-packed field trip to Tibet.
Have you tried dumplings and roast ducks? They are the famous and traditional Beijing dieshes. And also bird's nest soup? Its a delicacy in China.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your days~~~
Gillion
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