The tip of Fatma Sule Sahin's toe gently brushes the floor as she performs one of the oldest dances in history. The darbuka drum creates an unmistakable aura of Middle Eastern mysticism as the 22-year-old sways sensuously to the rhythm of the music. Her fluid movements are beautifully alluring and enchanting.
Innovation comes naturally to the people of Sweden.
A 1,000-km semi-circular scenic route has evolved from the northeast and northwest paths leading to the Jiuzhaigou World Heritage site from Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province.
Noise-related deafness can happen suddenly, over time or years later. Someone who finds their hearing is a bit muffled when they come out of a concert might be OK the next morning - but that might be a sign of problems to come. Some people go to a concert and do not recover.
In my home country we are typically unadventurous when it comes to beans. Baked beans (tinned beans in tomato sauce), which I despise, seem to rule the roost. In China, however, a broad array of beans incorporated into all aspects of dining - from drinks and soups, to main courses and desserts - is available.
The audiologist didn't mince her words. "You've got the hearing of someone 30 years older than you." The results on the audiogram showed that I have "severe" hearing loss with high-frequency sounds, she says. It's not what a 44-year-old expects or wants to hear.
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Raymond Zhou
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