It has been over two decades since modern dance was imported to China, largely from the West. But the art form has often looked avant-garde and mysterious to local audiences, especially to those people who enjoy traditional Chinese and ethnic folk dances.
Clothes make the man and preserve tradition as well. When we use clothing to connect to the past, it is important not to let it divide us in the present.
A cold beer with freshly prepared barbecue is ideal for summer. But this year, it will be harder for people in Beijing to find an open-air kebab stand than in the past. The municipal government has banned open-air BBQ since 2000, but this year the city's management has strengthened enforcement as Beijing's charcoal burning is believed to contribute heavily to the rise in PM2.5 air pollution.
In the last few years, we have seen dining options in Wan Chai increase - not only in the types of food the restaurants offer, but also restaurants at different price points.
Although open-air barbecue grilling is banned in Beijing, it is still possible to try some very tasty barbecue foods in restaurants, or even prepare it at a distant farm in the suburbs.
The elegant curving roof of the Shilla Hotel Seoul is palatial, yet welcoming. Traditionally Korean and modern at the same time, it reflects the Shilla's storied history.
Club Med, one of the pioneers of holiday resorts, is hoping to tap into the world's most populous market, and at its doorsteps.
Myeongpa Beach on the eastern coast of the Korean Peninsula is a beautiful sight on a clear morning. A statue of Buddha, with one hand raised in blessing, looks on as waves roll in to break on the white sand, and tourists pose for pictures against the backdrop of Kumgang Mountain.
Zion National Park in Utah in the United States is perhaps Mother Nature's favorite child. In fact, I felt that the entire state of Utah is blessed with some of those grand rocks.
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