Foot and Fire

This must be the small glutinous rice balls formed  by women on the street of Yangon  in celebration of the Thingyan Festival. *** This a lady's market basket filled with Padauk flower. *** The Myanmarese enjoying their splashing of water along the road. *** Padauk flowers in the bloom Thingyan Festival is coming soon; Fragrant water will be splashed Affectionate ties are to be blessed; Traditional short drums appear With amusing style of Shwe Yoe dancer; His melodious dance is so prominent Making onlookers feel acquainted; Eugenia leaves spread its shoots Fresh and green are for strong mood; Wishing free from all dangers Splashing water each other; Tagu month is unrivaled Fantastic moment with festival; Auspiciousness is extended All can enjoy the calmness; Thingyan clear all angers Smile appears together; In pouring Thingyan water Old years' defilement are cleared; Jo...

While we were treading the subway heading to the train stations, my friend bought me an English-language newspaper called China Daily which he wanted me to pose with while riding the train. I was just able to read it lately and this February 15, 2012 issue of the paper somehow introduced me to China. *** Obviously (What we have an idea of) 1. It is obvious in the headline that day that China is an economic giant : BEIJING LENDS A HAND TO EUROPE  (Premier offers help but says only eurozone can solve its debt crisis). 2. China is eager to take the lead by giving importance to international relations. 3. Learning foreign languages is a serious business for people in China and its leaders as well. 4. Death penalty for drug makers/traffickers (there is a chinese businesswoman in the news penalized with it) 5.No facebook in China, we know that. Another disappointing news for foreigners already using this service: Sina Weibo which is a twitter-like service required Chine...