“Ombra mai fu
di vegetabile,
cara ed amabile,
soave più.”
(Translation from Italian:
Never was a shade
of any plant
dearer and more lovely,
or more sweet.)
A libretto from George Frideric Handel’s aria, titled Ombra mai fu.
As you stroll past the Autumn foliage of Green Lake, listen to this largo rendition by alto vocalist Andreas Scholl. He is one of the most celebrated German countertenors of our generation:
Michael Wester, the Boston native and founder of thebeijinger was interviewed earlier last month by China Plus. Those who've resided in BJ may know of this website.
Perhaps there are elements of their marketing approach GOK may emulate, and vice versa.
Reddit serendipitously featured an adorable video of a snub-nosed monkey (endemic to SW China) on their front page, on the eve of Kunming's biodiversity conference tomorrow no less:
This fluffy one being hand-fed appears to be a Sichuan golden hair monkey (aka Sichuan snub-nosed monkey). Video, rather than images, truly captures their essence.
It appears GoKunming has featured these sub-nosed monkeys quite a bit over the past twelve years. Looks like conservation efforts to stave them from extinction panned out.
Snapshot: Chasing black snub-nosed monkeys in the forests of northwest Yunnan (by Fabio Nodari in 2019): www.gokunming.com/[...]
New population of critically endangered monkeys found in Yunnan
A lengthy piece on Flying Tigers just published on CNN. Also a short video showcasing one of the last three living volunteer pilots, a 96-year old Losonsky. Cool pictures of the cool P-40 fighter planes in air are featured too.
The article even briefly mentioned Kunming...
"Chennault expressed his disappointment at his group's first combat mission against Japanese bombers attacking the AVG base in Kunming, China, on December 20, 1941. He thought the pilots lost their discipline in the excitement of combat."
Our collective love for Spring City is what fuels our solidarity. Much love to all.
Kunming Aegean Shopping Mall is now offering surgical masks on their official Wechat account. 50 masks for 120 rmb. Delivered to your door for those who may need them. The price is reasonable considering widespread price gouging on ebay, amazon, and the likes.
Are you back yet JanJal? Your warm donuts and hot shower await.
Endangered snub-nosed monkeys evade extinction
Posted byReddit serendipitously featured an adorable video of a snub-nosed monkey (endemic to SW China) on their front page, on the eve of Kunming's biodiversity conference tomorrow no less:
www.reddit.com/[...]
This fluffy one being hand-fed appears to be a Sichuan golden hair monkey (aka Sichuan snub-nosed monkey). Video, rather than images, truly captures their essence.
It appears GoKunming has featured these sub-nosed monkeys quite a bit over the past twelve years. Looks like conservation efforts to stave them from extinction panned out.
Snapshot: Chasing black snub-nosed monkeys in the forests of northwest Yunnan (by Fabio Nodari in 2019):
www.gokunming.com/[...]
New population of critically endangered monkeys found in Yunnan
(by Patrick Scally in 2019):
www.gokunming.com/[...]
Face to face with Yunnan's snub-nosed monkeys
(by Amanda Kaminsky in 2014):
www.gokunming.com/[...]
Conservationists save endangered snub-nosed monkey
(by Patrick Scally in Nov. 2013):
www.gokunming.com/[...]
Endangered snub-nosed monkeys evade extinction
(by Patrick Scally in Jan. 2013):
www.gokunming.com/[...]
Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys bouncing back from the brink of extinction
(by Chris Horton in 2009):
www.gokunming.com/[...]
Flying Tigers memorial opening tomorrow
Posted bySomeone should let CNN know, Frank Losonsky died at age 99 earlier this year in February. Apparently he was the last remaining Flying Tiger.
Flying Tigers memorial opening tomorrow
Posted byA lengthy piece on Flying Tigers just published on CNN. Also a short video showcasing one of the last three living volunteer pilots, a 96-year old Losonsky. Cool pictures of the cool P-40 fighter planes in air are featured too.
The article even briefly mentioned Kunming...
"Chennault expressed his disappointment at his group's first combat mission against Japanese bombers attacking the AVG base in Kunming, China, on December 20, 1941. He thought the pilots lost their discipline in the excitement of combat."
Read it here:
edition.cnn.com/[...]
Letter from the editor: Kunming community spirit in times of Corona
Posted byOur collective love for Spring City is what fuels our solidarity. Much love to all.
Kunming Aegean Shopping Mall is now offering surgical masks on their official Wechat account. 50 masks for 120 rmb. Delivered to your door for those who may need them. The price is reasonable considering widespread price gouging on ebay, amazon, and the likes.
Are you back yet JanJal? Your warm donuts and hot shower await.
How to: Cook a Thanksgiving dinner in China
Posted byThank you for bringing Holiday warmth to families in China.