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Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
In the Rainy Season of Spring
Tang . Du Mu
It drizeles endlessly during the rainy season in spring,
Travellers along the road look gloomy and miserable.
When I ask a shepherd boy where I can find a tavern,
He points at a distant hamlet nestling amidst apricot blossoms.
Tomorrow (Apr 04) is the Chinese troditional fesstival ...
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Monday, March 31st, 2008
DRINKING ALONE WITH THE MOON
Tang . Li Bai
From a pot of wine among the flowers
I drank alone. There was no one with me --
Till, raising my cup, I asked the bright moon
To bring me my shadow and make us three.
Alas, the moon was unable to drink
And my shadow tagged me vacantly;
But still ...
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
The Lantern Festival takes place on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese Lunar Year, which is the first day with full moon in a new year. It marks the end of Chinese New Year festivities.
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