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Australian expatriate living in Haikou, Hainan Province of China. Giant Squid and a Squid Angel. Enjoys photography, museums and dining with friends.

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Chinese History | National Treasures: Between 1st April and 2nd June, 2009 the National Museum of China loaned to Hainan Provincial Museum of Haikou, 66 artefacts designated as "National Treasures". This...; Updated 381 days ago | Chinese History › ancient chinese
Chinese Dynasties | The Shang Dynasty: In the Shang Dynasty, there is evidence of the use of horse-drawn chariots with spoked wheels, as well as huge organised armies. The successful use of bronze...; Updated 3 days ago | Chinese Dynasties › 1600 to 1046 bce
Chinese Dynasties | The Xia Dynasty: There's still debate if this dynasty actually existed. In 1959, however, archaeologists uncovered ruins at Erlitou in Yanshi, Henan Province, dating back to...; Updated 3 days ago | Chinese Dynasties › 2100 to 1600 bc
Chinese Dynasties | Historic Events: Take a look at some of the significant events in Chinese history through the evolving backdrop of the feudal monarchies within the Chinese dynasties. Then, take...; Updated 172 days ago | Chinese Dynasties › ancient china
Chinese History | The Taiping Rebellion: This was probably the most destructive civil war, in terms of loss of human life, in global history. Although it is impossible to obtain accurate figures for...; Updated 4 days ago | Chinese History › causes of taiping rebellion
Chinese Dynasties | The Tang Dynasty: The Tang Dynasty was a watershed in China's development, lasting from 618 to 907 CE, interrupted by Empress Wu Zetian in 690 to 705 CE. At that time in Chinese...; Updated 361 days ago | Chinese Dynasties › 618 to 907 ad
China Vacations | Haikou City: Haikou, at the North of Hainan island, is the capital of Hainan Province in China, has an estimated population of 1.8 million and is the largest city on the...; Updated 44 days ago | China Vacations › airport
TESOL | How to Find a Job in China: TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) positions are available in many Asian countries, but...; Updated 352 days ago | TESOL › career
Chinese Festivals | Tomb Sweeping Day: Qingming Festival is also known as Tomb-sweeping Day, Pure Brightness Festival, Clear Bright Festival, All Souls Day, Festival for Tending Graves or Grave Sweeping...; Updated 7 days ago | Chinese Festivals › 2010 tomb sweeping day
Chinese History | Hainan Ethnic Minorities: "The minorities of Hainan mainly inhabit the Central and Southern areas of Hainan Island. With a population of over 1.4 million, the Li, Miao and Hui nationalities...; Updated 381 days ago | Chinese History › asia
Richmond Tigers | Australian Rules Football Club: This is about an Australian Rules football club from the inner suburb of Richmond, Melbourne (the capital city of the State of Victoria). It is not about a gridiron...; Updated 118 days ago | Australian Rules Football › afl
Chiang Kai-shek? Dr Sun Yat-sen's Successor!: Chiang Kai-shek was leader of the Chinese Nationalist Party (Kuomintang) for fifty years, after Dr Sun Yat-sen died in 1925. He claimed Dr Sun's legacy as his...; Updated 155 days ago | Chinese History › chiang kai-shek
Buddhism | Leshan Giant Buddha: The Grand Buddha at Leshan (Sichuan Province, China) is the largest ancient stone carved image of Buddha in the world, standing 71 metres. It is located at the...; Updated 293 days ago | Buddhism › avalokitesvara
Chinese History | The People's Republic of China: The civil war in China, between Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist Kuomintang and Mao's Communists, lasted from 1946 until Communist victory in 1949. Since then,...; Updated 419 days ago | Chinese History › 1949 ce to now
Chinese Dynasties | The Zhou Dynasty: The Zhou Dynasty was the longest in Chinese history, lasting from 1045 to 256 BCE. The Zhou believed in the moralisation of political events. In other words,...; Updated 381 days ago | Chinese Dynasties › 1045 to 256 bce
Quiz: Top 10 Beach Boys Trivia Questions: Do you like their cool summer sounds? What about those fabulous harmonies? The Beach Boys had a unique 'West Coast' sound that permeated the airwaves throughout...; Updated 9 days ago | Rock Bands › band
Dr Sun Yat-sen? The Father of China!: Dr Sun Yat-sen was one of the most famous people in 20th century Chinese history. Disillusioned with the ruling feudal Qing dynasty monarchy, he inspired their...; Updated 373 days ago | Chinese History › chiang kai-shek
The Terracotta Warriors in Xi'An: In the early Spring of 1974, local farmers Junpeng Yang, Zhifa Yang and Quanyi Yang of Xiyang village, Lintong County in Xi'An, were drilling a series of wells...; Updated 74 days ago | Chinese History › art
Chinese Festivals | Valentines Day: Why carve melons? Well, it was traditionally a way to demonstrate the domestic skills of a young woman to any potential suitors! As well as melon carving, they...; Updated 101 days ago | Chinese Festivals › altair
Buddhism | Nanshan Guanyin Statue!: Nanshan Buddhism Cultural Park is situated at Nanshan District, 50 km west of Sanya in Hainan Province. It is adjacent to the ocean and boasts the highest Buddha...; Updated 381 days ago | Buddhism › avalokitesvara

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Tipi Jun 9, 2011 @ 9:01 pm | delete

I just totally enjoyed a visit to your lenses, thank you for a wonderful experience...

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Thank you very much for blessing my Boxing Day lens back in February. I've just got back from 3 weeks away and found your messge. It's much appreciated- I'm a fellow cricket lover!

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Thanks for visiting my Talk Like A Pirate lens! :)

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Thanks for stopping by my Australia Day lens. I visited China with my son for a week a few years back and really enjoyed my time there. I will enjoy re-visiting through your lenses

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Oh my goodness! Anything I need to know about China, I can find here! Thanks
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