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    老百姓: The Old One Hundred Names - The Lives of Ordinary Chinese Citizens

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    I took this photo just outside a market area in Tianjin, China. With the many pressures that Chinese youth face these days such as increasing competition for a prosperous future and being the only hope in their family due to the one child policy, it is not far-fetched to imagine that this quiet moment of simple play many be one of the rarer moments in this little girls life. by: laobaixing Views[4043] This photo really encompasses the daily life of China. With the ever present bike in the foreground and a small convenience stall operating from a window in a building in the background. These small stalls, while common enough, are starting to face to competition from big Western brand names such as Walmart and 7-Eleven. by: laobaixing Views[9219] One of the most remarkable things I had the pleasure of observing while I was in China was the sense of community, especially in the older generations. I took this photo of a woman just finishing an exercise dance routine with the women in the background. It was a rather cold and windy day, yet with that look of contentment on her face she could have been someplace much warmer. It is a growing fear in China, much like in many other parts of the world, that as a result of technological progress, these communal ties will not be passed on to the next generation. by: laobaixing Views[27118] I was lucky enough to be visiting a friend in Hong Kong during the annual Dragon Boat festival. During this festival cities China wide host Dragon Boat races. Teams range from professionals to high school students and it is a exciting demonstration of community and Chinese culture. Even in the somewhat removed and modern administrative region Hong Kong, the tradition is still kept alive. by: laobaixing Views[4505] Anyone who has ever visited or lived in China would be hard pressed to imagine China without cyclists weaving in and out of the traffic. The bicycle is one symbol of China's ever changing relationship with the west. When bikes first made their appearance in China they were welcomed with no more than apprehensive acceptance as a western oddity, now however they are as common as chopsticks and rice. by: laobaixing Views[5113]
     

    Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

    Monday, 14 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    Hello, my name is Amanda Jane Cullen, but everyone calls me Aj. I am 22 years old and I am from Buffalo, New York, USA. I am currently working on a postgraduate degree in Chinese Studies at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland – I am especially interested ... Read more >
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