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After the calming ritual of the Mindful Tea Ceremony and the gentle movements of Qi Gong, our instructor David introduced us to Pushing Hands. At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Pushing what, exactly? But as David began to explain, I realized that Pushing Hands was about much more than just physical movement. Read further at my blog.
Mindful Tea Ceremony in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. How wonderful it is, to get up early in the morning and start your day with a soothing Chinese tea ceremony, followed by Qi Qong exercises. If you travel to Amsterdam, you should definitely consider participating in these morning rituals. In this blog, I share my experiences with the Mindful Tea Ceremony and Qi Gong. Keep reading for more.
Asian events in May 2024. In May, as the saying goes, all birds lay an egg, and there’s plenty brewing in the field of Asian events too! I’ve put together my TOP 10 Asian events in May, so grab your calendar and get ready to discover the most exciting Asian events of the month of May. Read on in my blog for further details and don’t miss it!
Cherry blossoms in Bonn, Germany. Every year in spring, when the sun starts to shine and the days get longer, the streets of Bonn turn into a sea of pink cherry blossoms. Both city residents and visitors alike enjoy this beautiful sight, marking a time of joy and renewal as nature brings the city to life. In this blog, I’ll take you along as I stroll through the cherry blossom streets of Bonn.
Every year, around the end of March, a quiet park in Amstelveen transforms into a beautiful landscape of delicate pink and white cherry blossoms. The Japanese Cherry Blossom Park in Amstelveen is a unique place in the Netherlands, with four hundred Japanese cherry blossom trees that can’t be found anywhere else. Visiting this park during the cherry blossoms’ bloom is an experience you don’t want to miss.
Asian events in April 2024. It’s almost April 1st, and that’s no joke! There are fun Asian events to look forward to in April. Here’s an overview of the TOP 10 Asian events taking place in April 2024. Let’s take a look together at what’s in store.
I recently visited the exhibition “Ceramic Canvases: An Ode to Serenity from Jingdezhen” at the Chinese Cultural Center in The Hague. The exhibition brought together sixteen beautiful porcelain artworks from Jingdezhen, paying tribute to the 50-year diplomatic relations between China and the Netherlands.
Do you already have a bonsai tree? I might have seen a bonsai tree before, but it was never something I delved into until I had the chance to visit the bonsai exhibition during the open day at Lodder Bonsai. A new bonsai world opened up for me.
Asian events in March 2024. March is just around the corner, and that means there is a wide range of exciting Asian events taking place. From film festivals to martial arts competitions and culinary tours, here is a detailed overview of the TOP 10 Asian events you won’t want to miss:
On February 24, 2024, the Chinese New Year celebration took place in The Hague, a beautiful city behind the dunes. The festivities were held both at the Spui City Hall and in the bustling Chinatown. What made this celebration extra special was that it took place in Chinatown for the first time in three years.