Rikugien – Garden of Waka
The word “waka” translates into “Japanese poem.” The term dates back to the Heian period (794 to 1185) when Japanese culture was being heavily influenced by Chinese traditions, such as Buddhism and Taoism. Poetry and literature were respected art forms during this period. Purists of the time came up with the word waka to describe [...]
June 30th, 2010 by Moni
The Chinese Venice of Suzhou
Suzhou is one of the most beautiful cities of China. Its the motherland of silk and one of the oldest traditional forms of Chinese opera – Kunqu, listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO).
The city is located in the south of the province of Jiangsu and enjoys [...]
June 9th, 2010 by lisa lane
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