A photography contest! Something about Beijing! Wow..this must be very interesting because Foreigners get to show how they view Beijing…

I would join if I were still in China…this will be quite interesting!

The mechanics goes like this (from the website):

Events Introduction

Foreigners ?? watch Beijing Beijing Chao photography competition activity NOTICE

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of People’s Republic of China, so that foreign friends know, feel the changes and the charm of Beijing, the Beijing Municipal People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Affairs Office of Beijing Municipal People’s Government, Beijing Municipal People’s Government Information Office, Beijing Municipal Commission of Education, Beijing Foreign invested enterprises Association in March 2009 to July co-sponsored aliens look ?? Beijing Beijing Chao photography competition.

The theme for the competition the new face of Beijing, mainly reflecting the new face of Beijing, Beijing’s new life; including the author in Beijing sightseeing, leisure, life and work experience; and Beijing Friendship Get along with members of the public scene and to reflect contrasting Beijing’s Past and Present works. Foreign person may participate.

To encourage more outstanding entries, the organizing committee composed of relevant experts will be invited to the panels of judges, selected 400 finalists primaries excellent after check selected 50 winning entries. Award the first prize is set to 2, 15,000 yuan bonus; 5 second prize, bonus 5,000; 10 third prizes, bonuses 3,000; Excellence Awards 33, 500 prize money and receive outstanding works photographic album . Bonuses for pre-tax income, the organizers of Inland Revenue in accordance with the provisions of the Beijing Municipal pay personal income tax withholding.

Entries as follows:
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Disaster after disaster…Myanmar had just experience a terrible cyclone that left more than 100,000 people dead. Now, China with the strong earthquake that hit Sichuan at 7.9 magnitude. With a lot of people still under rumbles, it’s quite saddening to know that most of the buildings that collapsed were schools meaning a lot of children got trapped and now calling for help, hoping they can be saved.

Pictures: Xinhua

Hopefully, there’ll be more survivors than those feared dead…

My landlady is from Chengdu also, I emailed her but no reply yet. Maybe their internet isn’t working yet. I hope they’re fine too.

if you want to help even in small ways such as money, please check out these details..:
For those who are looking to contribute to current aid efforts underway, you can now donate money to the Red Cross Society of China which has formed a disaster relief working group to be dispatched to the earthquake-stricken Wenchuan County in Sichuan.

Hotline: (8610) 65139999
Online donations: Red Cross Society of China website: www.redcross.org.cn

I’m excited! I heard that the news that they are planning to link the train form Singapore to Thailand to Kunming China! I’ve always wanted to see Kunming.

According to sites I’ve read, Kunming is famous for its breathtaking scenic natural landscape. You can try to visit the Stone Forest which is famous in this region. There are also a lot of temples and caves in the area you can visit.

Although it can be a waste of time to wait to get there, it’s rather an adventure to see the views along the way. Cities can look all the same but when you see the untouch beauty of nature along the way, you’ll be amazed with things you thought can be seen in movies only.

Well, problem is, when will that plan be finish??

Strait Times Article
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In the recent 24th Sea Games in Nakhon Ratshasima Thailand, Southeast Asian athletes were able to get a feel of competing with the best of the bests before the awaited Olympics 2008. Thailand leads the Southeast Asian pact of atheletes having a total medal of 409. With a big gap from the first, Malaysia follows with 216 medals then Vietnam with 204.

I’m still skeptic about their skills if they can actually defeat China’s bets or US. But I’m sure they are all vying for the gold in the Olympics. With only 232 days (as of Dec 19, 2007) to go before the Olympics, athletes are cramming to improve their statistics/goals/skills.

Read More: Southeast Asians hone traditional skills for 2008 Olympics

Also check out the official SEA games site.

You might be shocked upon seeing heavy dusts around the city of Beijing..so be forewarned. I think the government is now having plans to correct this problem before the Olympics starts.

If it’s windy, for sure…these pesky dust come charging into unprotected eyes, heck I would often rub my eyes for this. Don’t wonder too if your house is already close, then when you come back, ‘dustballs’ would still pop out of nowhere. You better have a good set of vacuum for that.
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For the first time, the Great Wall in China was used as a catwalk for a fashion launch and it was by Fendi!

The well-lit 1,500 mile runway became an array of white light path that models walked upon featuring the Fall 2007 collection of Karl Lagerfeld. This extravagant event on an ancient structure definitely made history of fashion shows.
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