Category Archives: China

A Tale of Two Cities

July 2, 2011 by kianhong

In my eyes you see Weakness but not despair My body has betrayed me It’s a pain no rain can wash away If only I could let it go (Pushkar, Rajasthan State, India 2009) Through my eyes you feel Hatred but not evil Time has betrayed me It’s an anger no wind can blow away [...]

Categories: By Country, China, India, Scribble of Mind • Tags: China, emotion, expression, faith, Hindu, Hui people, India, Muslim, photography, pilgrim, Portrait, Pushkar, Rajasthan State, religion, Shaanxi Province, Travel, Xi'an, 中国, 西安, 陕西

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Terracotta Army (I)

June 28, 2011 by kianhong

I’m always fascinated by ancient relics and artefacts. For me, they are the only tangible objects from the past and they hold much mystery than the boring history textbook.That’s the reason why I was so excited when I knew that some of the most notable archaeological treasures of China - the Terracotta Army have made their [...]

Categories: By Country, China, Travelogue • Tags: archeology, archer, artefacts, cavalryman, China, clay, excavation, first Emperor, general, horse, infantrymen, museum, photography, pit one, Portrait, Qin Shi Huang, sculptures, Shaanxi Province, terracotta army, Travel, warriors, Xi'an

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Don’t ask me why

May 17, 2011 by kianhong

You ask me why I say I want to fight and want to strive You ask me why I say this moment is better than forever lies You ask me why I say please don’t dream under the bright day light You ask me why I say bread and butter-won’t ever-fly You ask me why I say [...]

Categories: By Country, China, Scribble of Mind • Tags: China, Don't ask me why, Guangzhou, photography, Portrait, street

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Guangzhou’s Street in Dual Hues

April 29, 2011 by kianhong

I was reading Asian Geographic Magazine (Issue 3/2011) a couple of weeks ago and was inspired by the way the photos were being presented — in Dual Hues. I’ve tried Black & White, Duotone and HDR on some of my photos before, but never really experiment my photos with Dual Hues. So, I thought I [...]

Categories: By Country, China, Let's talk about photography • Tags: baby, China, dual hues, Guangzhou, kids, People, Street Photography, Travel

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来点幽默!

April 19, 2011 by kianhong

Categories: By Country, China, Street Style • Tags: China, Guangzhou, humor, photography, street snap, Travel, walking

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Guangzhou – Pearl River Cruise

March 29, 2011 by kianhong

I miss the coldness It seemed to make the clock ticked much slower than usual I miss the breeze that swept over me It came harsh but hardly unbearable Life ain’t easy Give yourself some time some moment To feel and to appreciate the simple things of life

Categories: By Country, China, Travelogue • Tags: Canton Tower, China, Guangzhou, Guangzhou TV and Sightseeing Tower, Pearl River Cruise, photography, Supermodel, Travel, Xiao Man’s waist, 中国, 小蠻腰, 广州, 广州塔, 广州新电视塔

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Goodbye

March 21, 2011 by kianhong

I like the way James Blunt delivers his songs. It’s always emotional, intense, painful, despairing and almost suicidal. Some people avoid listening to this kind of song. They say it will make all the hurts keep hurting. Yes, they are right, but these feelings just make me feel alive.

Categories: By Country, China, Picture for Thought • Tags: China, goodbye, Guangzhou, Pain, Pearl River, photography, Travel

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东莞访叔公 Visiting my great uncle in Dongguan

March 8, 2011 by kianhong

我父亲的祖籍是在福建省-泉州-金门, 母亲的祖籍则在广东省-东莞-桥头镇. 所以说我也算是半个广东人. 我还没有机会到金门去, 不过在今年一月的时候与亲戚们组织了探亲团, 到中国广东省东莞市去探访了我的叔公(也就是我外公的亲弟弟). 叔婆在很多年前就过世了. 除了女儿与孙子女们外, 就只剩下我们这些已在马来西亚扎根已久的亲戚. 所以一直以来都与我们保持书信联络. 在很多年前, 叔公就曾经到马来西亚来探访我们. 只是当时我还不懂事, 从来也没有去探讨为什么外公在九十年代初会飘洋过海到马来西亚来. 这一趟, 也总算没有白走. 了解外公背景之余, 也有机会与表姨, 表弟与表弟可爱的宝宝会一会面. 在马来西亚, 时常都会听到老一辈的华人嚷着要回去中国探访乡亲父老. 这分思乡之情, 是我们这些第三第四代的海外华侨无法体会的. 不过, 这两天看见叔公与表姨为我们到处奔波, 对我们多么关怀备至, 一点都不敢怠慢, 才感受到什么是故乡情浓. 老一辈的海外华侨, 都很念旧. 认祖归宗, 是必然的. 我只是在想, 我们的下一代, 再下下一代, 还会在乎自己的祖籍在哪里吗? (My great uncle. Still doing great at age 86)

Categories: By Country, China, Travelogue • Tags: China, Dongguan, great uncle, photography, relatives, Travel, 东莞市, 中国, 广东省, 祖籍, 访叔公

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Totally free-style!

February 24, 2011 by kianhong

I’m getting lazy recently. New posts are delayed and delayed I know. And words are getting lesser and forgettable. Sorry folks! Ever since I came back from Vietnam in July 2010, I have been working on my new blog-site and Portfolio site. I started steadily in the beginning but realized that I was going way too slow. [...]

Categories: By Country, China, Street Style • Tags: central Guangdong province, China, Dongguan, photography, street style, Travel, 东莞