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When I first came to China ten years ago, I had never heard of a VPN program. Back then there was no need for such a program, even in China.
Now, ten years later, things have changed drastically. As China …
Why You Need a VPN in China
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10 Best Things You Should Give as a Chinese New Year Gift
For Chinese New Year gifts you need not buy anything too fancy or expensive. The gift you give is based on your income. But, do forget to put your gift in a box or a bag. There is a …
“Sheng Da Pang Sunzi 生大胖孙子” The pressure of having a boy in rural China
When I told my parents-in-law we were going to have a baby girl, they only gave a faint smile. The comment my father-in-law’s little sister made, however, is still in my mind: “That’s ok. You can try for a boy …
“Your baby must be cold!” – Comic
It is this time of the year again. Winter. Winter always is a hard time and I am glad when it’s over (having no heating you know). But since we had a baby winter has become more difficult on a …
The Thing I Wish I Knew Before Marrying into a Chinese Family
There are a few things I wished I would have known before marrying into a Chinese family. Don’t get me wrong, I do not regret tying the knot with my husband, but I would have liked to be better prepared.…
‘Sitting the Month’: Postpartum Traditions in Rural Anhui
Giving birth in China was an adventure, but the time after delivery can be very challenging as well. Imagine not being allowed to go outside, have a shower or drink cold water for an entire month.
In China the …
Erjiaxian 二夹弦: Bozhou’s regional opera and my first time on stage as a man
China has many different operas. One of the most popular one for sure is the Beijing opera. However, every region in China has its own traditional opera form.
In January 2015 I had the chance to learn more about Bozhou’s…
A chicken, a fire and a wok – Cooking in China’s countryside
Before we even started dating my husband told me he is from a very rural place in northern Anhui. He was worried this fact would put me off. It didn’t and we got married a year later.
But there is …
Giving Birth in Rural China Part II: Packing the Hospital Bag
If you google “packing a hospital bag” when pregnant you will get over one million results. But none of those lists were any use to me when I had to prepare my own bag.
Giving Birth in Rural China Part I: My Experience
Being pregnant in a different country can be difficult. I have already shared my experience with prenatal check-ups here in Bozhou. There are many things I wish I had known before deciding on staying here for the birth. Cultural …
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