A Glimpse of Chinese Spring Festival Migration

[AndrewJin]

if it's not people, then must be mails.
my packages got delays on 11.11 due to overwhelmed logistics.

Mine too. They should really do that day monthly or weekly. I like JD and Yihaodian more than Taobao.com

 

[Yizhi]

When i was still an undergraduate college student back in Japan, i did a report on Dr. Sun Yat Sen. It was an independent research paper for my China Modern History course i took in the summer of my 3rd year. It was a 35 paged research report, if only you can read Japanese, i could forward you a copy of it. Let me just say that i consider Dr. Sun Yat Sen as one of the many heros for Asia during the turn of the 20th century. There are 3 leaders in Asia who i revere for their Enlightenment Thinking and Revolutionary Spirit:

a) Dr. Sun Yat Sen of China

b) Dr. Jose P. Rizal of Philippines

c) Attorney Mahatmas Gandhi of India

humm...since you've studied Dr. Sun Yat Sen thoroughly....have you visited my place in GZ?

 

[Aepsilons]

Hehehe... well yoga is the reason I go to the gym, it has "perks". That's right @Armstrong ! I do yoga.

mmmhmmm.

humm...since you've studied Dr. Sun Yat Sen thoroughly....have you visited my place in GZ?

I've been to your campus before.

if it's not people, then must be mails.
my packages got delays on 11.11 due to overwhelmed logistics.

Argh, i know the feeling !!

 

[SvenSvensonov]

mmmhmmm.

Now you wouldn't be accusing me of anything would you? I'm a good boy... in a devil sort of way.

 

[jhungary]

Sure, all financial transactions are monitored, not only by the NSA, but the SEC and sometimes the FBI (US domestic Intelligence). But... there are other, non-electronic ways to track someone too.

All people leave a paper trail, it's not too hard to track them based on their habits! , man are our intelligence services good!

How the NSA Spies on International Bank Transactions - SPIEGEL ONLINE


Police or PLA keeping people orderly? @Chinese-Dragon @Yizhi
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lol I mean paper currency, not electronic transcation.....

"The pain caused by this insect's sting is purported to be greater than that of any otherhymenopteran, and is ranked as the most painful according to the Schmidt sting pain index, given a "4+" rating, above the tarantula hawk wasp and, according to some victims, equal to being shot, hence the name of the insect. It is described as causing "waves of burning, throbbing, all-consuming pain that continues unabated for up to 24 hours".

I'll will take a kick to nuts tq.

just curiousity, how do you rate pain.....

 

[Aepsilons]

Now you wouldn't be accusing me of anything would you? I'm a good boy... in a devil sort of way.

I can't ever stay in a yoga class for too long, mate.

after like 15-20 minutes, i have to leave, lol.

 

[AndrewJin]

I can't ever stay in a yoga class for too long, mate.

after like 15-20 minutes, i have to leave, lol.

I never exercise in a gym. Running and hiking in the nature I like.

 

[Yizhi]

busy packing these days...holidays are over...

@Yizhi , that was beautifully and eloquently said. That's one thing i really admire about Chinese traits because it enables overall people not to be too rigid. It is a contrast to Japanese (not trying to put down myself or my people here, but just dichotimizing). Japanese are , in a sense, very rigid and like to do things in a certain way, tho they apply changes when necessary, overall there is a rigid structure in place. Whereas Chinese is very fluid, can be rigid when have to, can be soft when have to. We can best explain this in the martial arts. If we examine Chinese Kung Fu or Wu Shu , its very fluid. But if we examine Japanese Shotokan Karate -- the forms are pre-determined, are set in place, attacks and defense is rigid. In a way I kind of envy that fluidity of Chinese culture and nature. The word i like is adaptive, and i'm not just talking about technologically context (because in that sense Japanese and Chinese are similar), but I'm talking about the trans-social context.

For example, when I first got my apartment , it was my xgf who helped me design it, she being Teow Chu Chinese, always reminded me to keep everything Feng Shui designed. So here i am buying furniture from Ikea for my new place (modernity, ease) and she's the one telling me where to put the bed, what position the bed should be in, where to place the dining tables, the chairs, what kinds of plants to buy in the house (for good luck, apparently, lol). She was the one telling me to buy money trees , bamboo plants etc etc. Its amazing how when i observed her or listen to her she is able to reiterate all traditional Chinese mentality of the home according to Feng Shui, but she's Christain you know, lol. Talk about adaptation, man! hahaha.

agreed with you, or from Chinese point of view, Japanese are quite stubborn, lol.
on the other hand we appreciate the Japanese style devotion and focusing on details that come along with the 'stubbornness' which Chinese do have yet sometimes got 'adapted' or 'compromised' as a result.
@Nihonjin1051 @SvenSvensonov an example i read (....just realize that's a rather ancient one, don't know if you've seen it before):
"The" way vs "a" way (Japan v China dept) - The Atlantic

on how to refuel the plane.

Japan:

crew identically dressed in company uniform; complete safety gear -- hardhats, reflective chest straps with procedural checklist clipped on, puffy protective cuff to shield the plane's wing from damage. Even the boots are part of the uniform: black, with red laces, and company logos on the back. Impossible to see in the picture: the coordinated shout and semi-bow toward the plane when the fueling was done.

China:

Refueling the same kind of plane in Changsha, capital of Hunan Province, China.

the Chinese one looks problematic, but can also get the job done.... lol.

speaking of Christianity, you know some Chinese treat Jesus like how we practiced in Buddhist or Taoist temples:
a Taiwanese ad video, enjoy!

hehe. what can i say, i'm a thinker by nature, my little bro.

i see that you're also quite deep in social analysis, too. you're deep yourself.

ah.. the beauty of secrecy...shh...

thinker 兄上樣, it's always nice to have discussion like this, please keep it coming.....

Can't agree any more with this. I've noticed that the Japanese and South Koreans can be a bit rigid and regimented, but the Chinese are more easy going and loose... however, I disagree on the Feng Shui, even though it's used to promote good vibes, it does strike me a rigid too. Everything has to be just right.

That said, this aspect of Chinese cultural practice has ingrained itself into US culture. I find myself Feng Shui-ing my desk. Part OCD, part good vibe.

i think Chinese and Americans are quite similar sometimes, being individualistic and casual, while Japanese are the truely collective & formal ones.
we are the Murica of Asia! stronk!....lol

P.S. on Feng Shui:
well @Nihonjin1051 's xgf is of 潮州 origin, that's the region well-known for doing business. they are probably the most dedicated believers of Fengshui for 'good luck & prosperity' in family business that you won't believe how much they would willingly spend on 'Fengshui correctness'.... somewhat true to all the coastal South Chinese with entrepreneurial spirits...

 

[SvenSvensonov]

busy packing these days...holidays are over...


agreed with you, or from Chinese point of view, Japanese are quite stubborn, lol.
on the other hand we appreciate the Japanese style devotion and focusing on details that come along with the 'stubbornness' which Chinese do have yet sometimes got 'adapted' or 'compromised' as a result.
@Nihonjin1051 @SvenSvensonov an example i read (....just realize that's a rather ancient one, don't know if you've seen it before):
"The" way vs "a" way (Japan v China dept) - The Atlantic

on how to refuel the plane.

Japan:

China:


the Chinese one looks problematic, but can also get the job done.... lol.

speaking of Christianity, you know some Chinese treat Jesus like how we practiced in Buddhist or Taoist temples:
a Taiwanese ad video, enjoy!

ah.. the beauty of secrecy...shh...

thinker 兄上樣, it's always nice to have discussion like this, please keep it coming.....


i think Chinese and Americans are quite similar sometimes, being individualistic and casual, while Japanese are the truely collective & formal ones.
we are the Murica of Asia! stronk!....lol

P.S. on Feng Shui:
well @Nihonjin1051 's xgf is of 潮州 origin, that's the region well-known for doing business. they are probably the most dedicated believers of Fengshui for 'good luck & prosperity' in family business that you won't believe how much they would willingly spend on 'Fengshui correctness'.... somewhat true to all the coastal South Chinese with entrepreneurial spirits...

That Japanese picture!!! Is he refueling an aircraft or having a kegger?

Fengshui has become an obsession for me, well not all the time, but I rearrange my desk too much trying to getting things just right. I can easily see the Chinese becoming just as OCD with "Fengshui Correctness".

Everything... has... to... be ...perfect!

 

[AndrewJin]

busy packing these days...holidays are over...


agreed with you, or from Chinese point of view, Japanese are quite stubborn, lol.
on the other hand we appreciate the Japanese style devotion and focusing on details that come along with the 'stubbornness' which Chinese do have yet sometimes got 'adapted' or 'compromised' as a result.
@Nihonjin1051 @SvenSvensonov an example i read (....just realize that's a rather ancient one, don't know if you've seen it before):
"The" way vs "a" way (Japan v China dept) - The Atlantic

on how to refuel the plane.

Japan:

China:


the Chinese one looks problematic, but can also get the job done.... lol.

speaking of Christianity, you know some Chinese treat Jesus like how we practiced in Buddhist or Taoist temples:
a Taiwanese ad video, enjoy!

ah.. the beauty of secrecy...shh...

thinker 兄上樣, it's always nice to have discussion like this, please keep it coming.....


i think Chinese and Americans are quite similar sometimes, being individualistic and casual, while Japanese are the truely collective & formal ones.
we are the Murica of Asia! stronk!....lol

P.S. on Feng Shui:
well @Nihonjin1051 's xgf is of 潮州 origin, that's the region well-known for doing business. they are probably the most dedicated believers of Fengshui for 'good luck & prosperity' in family business that you won't believe how much they would willingly spend on 'Fengshui correctness'.... somewhat true to all the coastal South Chinese with entrepreneurial spirits...

Some people say Chinese will find much more similarities with Americans than Japanese.

That Japanese picture!!! Is he refueling an aircraft or having a kegger?

Fengshui has become an obsession for me, well not all the time, but I rearrange my desk too much trying to getting things just right. I can easily see the Chinese becoming just as OCD with "Fengshui Correctness".

Everything... has... to... be ...perfect!

Somehow we in the interior don't put too much effort in Fengshui

 

[birdy]

Story one: Back home(Nanjing-Wuhan-Huangshi)
By Sunny

Chapter 8

The exterior of Wuhan Railway Station.
I decided to walk around and have a close look at this monster.

A gloomy mini pigeonry on the square. Nobody seems to be interested in those pigeons.

All the street lights here are driven by solar or wind energy. Good sign.

I ordered something for lunch.
1.San Xian Doupi(三鲜豆皮) 8yuan : It's translated as Three Delicacies Tofu Skin in English- a layer of sticky rice studded with small pieces of three different savoury flavoured foods, pan-fried between two sheets of tofu skin or doupi, the skin from the surface of boiled soy milk.

2.I don't know how to say this in English..., another tranditional Wuhan dish. Maybe you can call it Wuhan rice noodle, which is quite different from Yunnan rice noodle. Anyway, you are welcome to have a taste if you are interested in this. 10yuan.

A rusty iron destination board.

Dilapidated floor tiles

Ready to check in again(Wuhan-Huangshi). By the way, the entrances of railway stations in provincial capitals in China are always on the second floor, in most cases at least.

 

[AndrewJin]

Story one: Back home(Nanjing-Wuhan-Huangshi)
By Sunny

Chapter 8

The exterior of Wuhan Railway Station.
I decided to walk around and have a close look at this monster.
View attachment 197536

A gloomy mini pigeonry on the square. Nobody seems to be interested in those pigeons.
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All the street lights here are driven by solar or wind energy. Good sign.View attachment 197538

I ordered something for lunch.
1.San Xian Doupi(三鲜豆皮) 8yuan : It's translated as Three Delicacies Tofu Skin in English- a layer of sticky rice studded with small pieces of three different savoury flavoured foods, pan-fried between two sheets of tofu skin or doupi, the skin from the surface of boiled soy milk.
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2.I don't know how to say this in English..., another tranditional Wuhan dish. Maybe you can call it Wuhan rice noodle, which is quite different from Yunnan rice noodle. Anyway, you are welcome to have a taste if you are interested in this. 10yuan.
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A rusty iron destination board.
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Dilapidated floor tiles
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Ready to check in again(Wuhan-Huangshi). By the way, the entrances of railway stations in provincial capitals in China are always on the second floor, in most cases at least.
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Good job, Birdy! Food in any railway station sucks. Hope they read your complaint about cracked floor and rusty indicator and replace them.
I have never noticed those street lights of solar and wind energy. Once again, you are a great observer.

 

[AndrewJin]

Story one: Back home(Nanjing-Wuhan-Huangshi)
By Sunny

Chapter 8

The exterior of Wuhan Railway Station.
I decided to walk around and have a close look at this monster.
View attachment 197536

A gloomy mini pigeonry on the square. Nobody seems to be interested in those pigeons.
View attachment 197537

All the street lights here are driven by solar or wind energy. Good sign.View attachment 197538

I ordered something for lunch.
1.San Xian Doupi(三鲜豆皮) 8yuan : It's translated as Three Delicacies Tofu Skin in English- a layer of sticky rice studded with small pieces of three different savoury flavoured foods, pan-fried between two sheets of tofu skin or doupi, the skin from the surface of boiled soy milk.
View attachment 197539
2.I don't know how to say this in English..., another tranditional Wuhan dish. Maybe you can call it Wuhan rice noodle, which is quite different from Yunnan rice noodle. Anyway, you are welcome to have a taste if you are interested in this. 10yuan.
View attachment 197540

A rusty iron destination board.
View attachment 197541

Dilapidated floor tiles
View attachment 197542

Ready to check in again(Wuhan-Huangshi). By the way, the entrances of railway stations in provincial capitals in China are always on the second floor, in most cases at least.
View attachment 197543

First floor bus and metro exits, second floor train platforms and third floor waiting room. First checking in the waiting room and then go down to the platform.

 

[birdy]

No worry, Birdy Sunny is a cute name, isn't it?
i could imagine a picture of ver bird sunny day.

Maybe "birdy sunny funny" is more appropriate, how do you think?

Mr. Birdy is really a great observer of life

Is that a compliment to me?

Probably because it is a personal and broad minded thread. That is fine at least this way it won't be flooded by nationalists or trolls who will try to derail the beautiful content started by you and many others.

I love the pictures @birdy -sama ! I can see and tell that you are a great photographer , documenting your experiences.




Hehehe, i feel like i was there with you through your experiences !

Thank You.

Thank you, nihonjin.
I want my post to be different. If it can help you know more about China, no matter good or bad, my work has paid off.
Thank you again.

Food in HSR station is crazily expensive. I think the cheapest one in Shanghai Hongqiao Station is McDonald's

Not only expensive but also bad taste.

 

[AndrewJin]

Maybe "birdy sunny funny" is more appropriate, how do you think?


Is that a compliment to me?


Thank you, nihonjin.
I want my post to be different. If it can help you know more about China, no matter good or bad, my work has paid off.
Thank you again.


Not only expensive but also bad taste.

Mr. Bridy Sunny is a good enough.
U should have taken a subway to downtown since you had plenty of time for interchange