The Frog and The Toad | No Pain, No Gain
The toad and the frog are reminding us to remain honest and ethical in one’s dealings with others. Continue reading The Frog and The Toad | No Pain, No Gain
Tag: Chinese culture
The Currency of Ancient China | When Coins and Notes Were Born
Before the advent of a system of exchange, people mainly used barter, but this quickly proved to be ineffective and inefficient. Continue reading The Currency of Ancient China | When Coins and Notes Were Born
The Top 3 Symbols of Wealth in Chinese Culture
Do you believe in Lady Luck? Continue reading The Top 3 Symbols of Wealth in Chinese Culture
Confucian Leadership Lesson | Why I Prefer Working Under A Tough Leader
Leadership is not about popularity. So what if people like you? Continue reading Confucian Leadership Lesson | Why I Prefer Working Under A Tough Leader
Day 2 in Xi’an: the Hui People, Paomo, the Great Mosque, the Bell and Drum Towers and the City God Temple
Islam was introduced to China by Arab traders during the Tang Dynasty: which is considered by many to be a golden age in China’s history. The Muslims who settled in China married the local Han Chinese in the area. The Great Mosque was built to honour the founding fathers of Islam in China. Continue reading Day 2 in Xi’an: the Hui People, Paomo, the Great Mosque, the Bell and Drum Towers and the City God Temple
Days 4 & 5 in Beijing: delays, detours, the National Museum and the Great Wall of China
As a born-and-bred Singaporean, I am no stranger to Chinese culture. But it really is something else to be here and see the vastness of this and to see where Chinese culture was, where it is now – and perhaps where it will one day be. Continue reading Days 4 & 5 in Beijing: delays, detours, the National Museum and the Great Wall of China
Growing up in Two Old Worlds in a New Country: Indian, Chinese and Singaporean
I struggled to bridge the gap. Especially as an adolescent. I didn’t feel Indian. I didn’t feel Chinese. I didn’t feel Singaporean. But now as an adult, I feel like I am all three and so much more. I realise that those experiences have made me adaptable, given me perspective and taught me to always see beyond the superficial. Continue reading Growing up in Two Old Worlds in a New Country: Indian, Chinese and Singaporean
Day 1 in Kaohsiung: Tiger and Dragon Pagodas, a Giant Gold Buddha and a one way ticket out of a ghost town
Enter from the Dragon’s mouth and exit from the Tiger’s. Oh, you can even see their behinds on the way out. Later that day head to a Buddha Museum to learn all about his life. You even have a space to sit cross-legged and contemplate your life (or his). Finish your day at the 70 year old Liuhe Night Market. Kaohsiung offers all that in a span of a day. Honestly, a day here feels more like three weeks. Continue reading Day 1 in Kaohsiung: Tiger and Dragon Pagodas, a Giant Gold Buddha and a one way ticket out of a ghost town
The Mercantile 