*Banana – a colloquial term to describe a Chinese who only appreciates Western customs thereby making him Yellow on the outside, white on the inside. “You don’t know Chinese? Why don’t you know Chinese? Aren’t you Chinese?” Ever have one of those statements haunt you for a long time? Well, mine is the question above which was hurled at my friends and I more than two decades ago when I was an undergraduate in Australia. You see, we were walking along one of the many beautifully tree-lined … [Read more...]
Weekend Wanderings: Elly’s Lantern Carnival
The team behind Elly Children Outfitters put up a magnificent vintage style Lantern Carnival for their loyal customers yesterday. All the families had a jolly good time the moment they entered the fairground. With delectable ice-cream cones and fresh homemade popcorn in hand, the little guests wandered around freely, checking out the range of carnival games available like The Ring Toss, Veggie Wash, Fish the Letters, Soccer and Bowling. What's so awesome about this carnival is that … [Read more...]