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December 2002
Inside this edition:
World Link Staff News: Jim, Tanya and Elizabeth
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In November and December, World Link welcomed three new staff members: Elizabeth, Jim and Tanya. Elizabeth is from the US and graduated from Georgetown University. Elizabeth is our programs advisor and also responsible for coordinating the Chinese Language and Business Program.. Elizabeth has extensive experience in China and was previously employed as an intern at the US-China Security Review Commission.
We also warmly welcome our new part-time staff, Jim and Tanya. Jim is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science and Technology degree, with a major in Computers, from the Central University of the Communist Party of China. Tanya is native to Guangdong province and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at the Beijing Foreign Language University. Both are fluent in English and Mandarin, while Tanya also speaks Cantonese. Welcome Jim, Tanya and Liz!!
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Elizabeth Balkan
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Tanya Tang
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Jim Wang at work
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Monthly Trip: Shao lin trip
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On the weekend of Dec 6th, World Link martial arts students set off for their Shaolin weekend trip.This time, the group was an all male team set in their sights of visiting the homeland of wushu. The arrival of World Link team was exciting with Henan province experiencing its first snow fall. The packed itinerary included a guided visit to the well-known Shoalin Temple, a boat cruise on China’s famous Yellow River, a Kungfu performance by Shaolin monks demonstrated the amazing wushu skills and strength using qigong. Students were given an afternoon of training by a Shaolin monk skilled in the art of wushu.
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Masab standing next to the boat with Chinese National Flag.
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Rigo taking pictures by the Yellow River..
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A group picture next to Yellow River with the mountainous backdrop.
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Masab bought some "Bian pao"—fireworks sold during the festive Chunjie season.
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He is pictured here running from the scene as the fireworks is about to go off.
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Students outside Shaolin Temple listening to the guide’s explanation.
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Rigo tried to pull out a bowl sucked in by the monk using the ‘qi?in his stomach during the show.
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Amazing Shaolin wushu illustrates the strength of internal qigong.
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Martial arts students being trained by Shaolin monks.
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Weekend Activity: Peking Opera
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Dec 13th, the students went to Liyuan Theater in Qian men Hotel to take in the sights and sounds of China’s famous traditional artthe Peking Opera. The origins of Peking Opera date back to the 12th century, when it was just troupes of players from around China who performed locally for large public audiences. Later, they congregated in the capital and their diversity resulted in new forms of opera. In Peking Opera, there are four major roles: sheng, dan, jing and chou, which represent males, females, vigorous male roles with painted faces, and the clown. The show in Liyuan theatre includes all the classic elements of the opera: singing, traditional instruments, vivid costumes, painted faces, and the choreographed gymnastics of soldiers and warriors.
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Actress dressed up as Wu Dan (Martial Art Lady roll)
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A scene in Peking Opera.
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Hua Dan(Pretty Lady roll) in Peking Opera.-dressed up by World Link staff Joanna.
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Christmas Dinner
On Dec 20th, World Link students celebrated Christmas away from home, at the Harbour Plaza with a scrumptious Christmas Dinner ! Christmas carols were sung, delicious food enjoyed and a surprise with presents compliments of World Link given to students. It was lots of fun having the Christmas draw! Presents ranged from chopsticks, Chinese tea cups, to Peking ducks. . The prized Christmas gift was up for grabs as we competed in groups for the best sung Christmas song. Ken, Marshall, Kevin and Alton outdid others by singing their own version of "the Twelve Days of Christmas". Well done!
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Students enjoying the dinner
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Anoha drawing her present
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Winnie receiving her Christmas present
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Vivian, Serena, Dwi, Charmain, Melanie, and Michelle showing the presents they just got.
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Marshall, Ken, Alton and Kevin singing their version of "the Twelve Days of Christmas".
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Sarah leading her teamin performing "Jingle Bells".
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