When you step into the Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence exhibit at MFA, you start to be amazed by the variety of artistic creations in different artistic forms that reminds you of the world-renowned Under the Wave Off Fukagawa. It is not hard …
Read More »Hokusai: Intercultural Inspiration and Influence
From March 26 to July 16, a temporary but high-profile exhibit was displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. It is named “Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence,” aiming to explore Japanese artistic impressions in the international world during the Ukiyo-e period, …
Read More »Tips for Beginner Hikers Who Want To Hike Up a Mountain
Hiking up a mountain can be an exciting exercise to stretch your body and release your mental stress. For people who want to challenge themselves and start having an enjoyable and safe experience, here are some tips with importance explained by personal …
Read More »Spicy Cold Skin Noodle: Unraveling the Flavors of Shaanxi Cuisine
As the summer heat settles in, nothing beats a cooling and satisfying dish to soothe our palates. If anything hot and greasy cannot whet your appetite, try Spicy Cold Skin Noodle from Shaanxi. Also known as Liangpi, it is flat, wide, chewy, …
Read More »Biang Biang Noodle: Unraveling the Flavors of Shaanxi Cuisine
Prepare your taste buds for a gastronomic expedition to the enchanting region of Shaanxi, widely known as the “Heaven of Noodles” in China. There, one dish reigns supreme—the Biang Biang Noodle. These hand-pulled wonders are renowned not only for their incredible size …
Read More »In Awe of Architectures in Ancient Greece: Parthenon and Epidaurus Ancient Theater
From the towering columns of the Parthenon to the sprawling Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, Greek architects were masters of their craft, creating enduring monuments that continue to inspire and awe us today. At the heart of Greek architecture was the principle of …
Read More »Athens – Birthplace of Democracy
By Bolin Miao Democracy, a form of government in which power is vested in the people, has been around since the 6th century BCE. In modern times, the United States or Great Britain might immediately come to people’s minds as the epitome …
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