January 11, 2019

Japan Ramen

3 Ramen Shops That You Must Try in Tokyo

Japan is well-known to travellers for its vast variety of delicious foods, including sushi, gyoza, yakiniku, and udon. But nothing beats slurping down a flavourful bowl of hot ramen. But with thousands of ramen stores peppered throughout Tokyo, and stomach space on a tight budget, which ramen restaurants should you try? Fret not! Here, we

10 Things to Do in Penang

10 Things to Do in Penang

Are you looking for mouthwatering food, street art, rich heritage and a fun getaway all in one place? Then Penang is a must-visit for you. 1. Take a tram up to Penang Hill This is a place you shouldn’t miss. Visit Penang Hill during the day to enjoy a panoramic view of the island and

Tang dynasty – Zhang Jiuling

Dizi Gui (弟子规) : Refusing a Gift of Gold at Midnight

In Chapter 3 of Dizi Gui, we are taught how to perform certain actions in daily life. For example, “Open curtains slowly without noise, and make turns widely without hitting corners.” We should also “hold empty containers as if they were full, and enter empty rooms as if they were occupied. ” As cryptic as

Guan Ning Cuts the Mat

Dizi Gui(弟子规): Guan Ning Cuts the Mat

Dizi Gui (Standards for Being a Good Student and Child) is a traditional Chinese textbook for children that teaches children morals and proper etiquette. Conscientiousness and focus are important when doing tasks.  Dizi Gui emphasises this lesson by saying that we should avoid doing things in a hurry, as doing things in haste will lead

Fun Time | Oil on Canvas | 50 x 90cm | 2014 (Courtesy of Huang Xiong Wen)

An Art Critique on Giant Panda Artwork

Huang Xiong Wen is a successful professional painter, famous for his paintings of human figures, animals and landscapes. He graduated in 1992 from the faculty of Fine Arts in GuangXi Normal University, majoring in oil painting. Since then, Xiong Wen has created a number of renowned master pieces. Many of his paintings have been showcased

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