Blog Tag - Kites

Solar Terms 101: How a Lover's Quarrel Results in Thunder and Lightning
Submitted on Mar 21, 2023
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
R History on a String: How Chinese Kite Flying, and Kite Watching, is so Much More than a Hobby
Submitted on Apr 30, 2017
Beijing may have a reputation for filthy, dreary grey skies, but by spring things are different. At least’s that’s the case on clear blue, mild,...
"Whale Rider" Author Witi Ihimaera to Give Bookworm Talk, March 24
Submitted on Mar 23, 2017
As the first published author of New Zealand's Māori Aboriginal minority, Witi Ihimaera has taken tales that are very specific to his culture and...
Spring Is in the Air
Submitted on Apr 08, 2012
Springtime has plenty to offer including warm weather and a bit more green in the city, but it’s also a time when the skies are not so friendly. Now...