Whew, long time no posts.
Blogspot has been censored in China for many weeks now, and I haven't been able to find a way to access this site. Now, obviously, I have and I will post more messages here soon.
I am still in Beijing, but plan to move to another city soon. Our rent contract ends in August, so that'll be the time to move.
Watch for next updates!
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Strawberry Festival Beijing 2009
The May day celebrations this year featured a 3-day music festival in a park (Tongzhou Park) just outside Beijing. The annual "MIDI-Festival" was moved to another city this year, but the Strawberry Festival was a good substitute.
Large crowds gathered to see the popular Chinese rock and folk bands, but there were also international (American) bands who attracted mostly foreigners.
The Main Stage
DJ Liman
Colorful festival goers
More colorful party people
Crowd
Great way to spend a sunny weekend!
The Pet Conspiracy gave a great show!
Professional equipment. It seemed like everyone had a camera; and big ones too!
As this was the first time for this festival, everyone was eager to capture the atmosphere.
Rock couple :)
Note the tattoo, and the group of policemen watching :)
The main stage
Unusual fan
One of our friends, holding balloons
Large crowds gathered to see the popular Chinese rock and folk bands, but there were also international (American) bands who attracted mostly foreigners.
The Main Stage
DJ Liman
Colorful festival goers
More colorful party people
Crowd
Great way to spend a sunny weekend!
The Pet Conspiracy gave a great show!
Professional equipment. It seemed like everyone had a camera; and big ones too!
As this was the first time for this festival, everyone was eager to capture the atmosphere.
Rock couple :)
Note the tattoo, and the group of policemen watching :)
The main stage
Unusual fan
One of our friends, holding balloons
Saturday, May 02, 2009
more impressions from Beijing
Photos from walks around Beijing in spring
For "pain or pox", I now know where to go!
This old man is practicing calligraphy on the pavement with a large brush and water. He is writing a Chinese poem. His art only lasts for a minute or two, before drying up.
Bicycle and old couch in a hutong
Super scooter :)
A young policeman standing guard at the Olympic Park
Plants in the Old Summer Palace (Beihai park)
Mops hanging to dry in a hutong
An old man flying a kite. He is a professional (as far as flying kites is concerned)
Hidden pavilion in the park surrounding the Old Summer Palace
Endless flowers
Brass door knocker in a hutong
Door knockers
A wall of the White Dagoba in Beihai Park, covered with Buddha reliefs
Panda hat
"Old hutong"
Bicycles in front of a store in a hutong
The 'bubbles' of the Aqua Center in the Olympic park by night. The buildings there are beautifully lit, but the strong wind is annoying.
Close up of the 'Bird's Nest' by night
Close up of the 'Bird's Nest' by night
Zoom effect on the 'Bird's Nest'
For "pain or pox", I now know where to go!
This old man is practicing calligraphy on the pavement with a large brush and water. He is writing a Chinese poem. His art only lasts for a minute or two, before drying up.
Bicycle and old couch in a hutong
Super scooter :)
A young policeman standing guard at the Olympic Park
Plants in the Old Summer Palace (Beihai park)
Mops hanging to dry in a hutong
An old man flying a kite. He is a professional (as far as flying kites is concerned)
Hidden pavilion in the park surrounding the Old Summer Palace
Endless flowers
Brass door knocker in a hutong
Door knockers
A wall of the White Dagoba in Beihai Park, covered with Buddha reliefs
Panda hat
"Old hutong"
Bicycles in front of a store in a hutong
The 'bubbles' of the Aqua Center in the Olympic park by night. The buildings there are beautifully lit, but the strong wind is annoying.
Close up of the 'Bird's Nest' by night
Close up of the 'Bird's Nest' by night
Zoom effect on the 'Bird's Nest'
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