Snakes & Ladders 1: Origins and Versions
After a week of stories from yoga professionals, I now feature something that relates to the country of origin of Yoga; I bring you Snakes & Ladders. Yes, it’s a special series … Continue reading
A Peek Into Chinese Peranakan Life in Penang 5: Toiletries & Beyond
We come to our final peek into Chinese Peranakan life in Penang. I only picked five aspects of Peranakan life to highlight in this special series, so I highly recommend … Continue reading
A Peek Into Chinese Peranakan Life in Penang 4: Home Crafts
We learned from Day 2 that marriages during the times of the Chinese Peranakans were arranged. This means there was no scouting for a mate, no courtship nor dating. So … Continue reading
A Peek Into Chinese Peranakan Life in Penang 3: Mourning Dress Codes
Today we look into articles in the Peranakan Mansion that give us a glimpse into the mourning customs of the Chinese Peranakans. The Peranakan mourning lasts for 3 years. And … Continue reading
A Peek Into Chinese Peranakan Life in Penang 2: Marriage & Children
Today we look into certain articles at the Peranakan Mansion that give us a glimpse of the marriage customs of the Peranakans. An example of a typical dowry from the … Continue reading
A Peek Into Chinese Peranakan Life in Penang 1: Dining Moods
On a recent trip to the UNESCO World Heritage City of George Town in Penang, Malaysia, I had the privilege of visiting the Peranakan Mansion. It showcases thousands of tangible evidence … Continue reading
KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 5: Mating Hermaphrodites
If you have seen the movie TURBO, you probably remember the scene at the INDY 500 when a kid captures Theo and asked “Hey, are you a boy or a … Continue reading
KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 4: Tiny But Mighty
Today we answer the question – It’s a given that snails are slow, but are they weak too? 今日は、「カタツムリは遅いけれど、弱いの？」という質問に答えてみたいと思います。 Today’s Featured SNAIL FACT: “Snails are very strong and can lift up … Continue reading
KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 3: Living with No Rush
Today we look into an aspect of the snail’s character that we are all familiar with – it’s speed, or lack thereof. 今日は、カタツムリのスピードなど、私たちにとって馴染み深いカタツムリの特徴に焦点を当てていきましょう。 Today’s Featured SNAIL FACT: “Garden snails … Continue reading
KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 2: Snail Trail
Today we start our feature on fun snail facts accompanied by Kozue Yamamoto’s lovely snail drawings. 今日は山本梢さんの素敵なドローイングと共に、カタツムリの面白い生態について紹介します。 Today’s Featured SNAIL FACT: “While moving, snails leave behind a trail of mucus. … Continue reading
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