Weifang International Kite Festival 2008 - Day 1
The first day of the festival included registtation, getting acquainted, a visit to the Weifang Kite Museum and an opening ceremony. Sadly, it rained all day, but that did not prevent the festivities from going forward. An estimated 5000 hardy fans sat in the rain for the celebration. We, the kiters, and the singers and dancers stood in the rain for 4 hours, waiting for our time to parade across the stage. email me at jlamontw@yahoo.com if you would like a higher quality image. ENJOY!
Weifang Kite Festival 2008 Day 2
This was the day for the opening ceremony at the flying field. For the first time since 1994, the event was rained upon, all day. The images on this page are low pixel images. If you would like to purchase an image, please contact me for directions.
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Shaolin Temple, China
In April, Janet and I, in the company of Janet's student and friend, Katherine and her mother, traveled South from Xi'an to the 1200 year old Shaolin Temple, a training ground for martial arts.
In addition to some spectacular feats, we walked through the ancient graveyard of the immortals of Shaolin.
One fine Spring Day - Temple of Heaven Park - Beijing
Yesterday was a beautiful day. I spent the afternoon just casually wandering around the park surrounding the Temple of Heaven. After deciding to reserve the centerpiece for another day, I watched people just being people.
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Ben Wilson turned twelve
Happy Birthday, Ben! Pics from our visit.
Amanda's Orphanage
Amanda DeLange is a westerner who is operating an orphanage in Xi'an China. Most of the children in her care have special medical needs, which are met by the good will and assistance of people who have come to know of her work. These are a few images of the Children and of people who care.
Christmas' Children
These photos are of children in foster care in the central part of China, taken on Christmas Eve, 2006.
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Little Children
Here are a few more pictures of the beautiful children being cared for by our friend, Amanda DeLange. All of them came into this life with birth defects, many of which have been treated and cured through donations from around the world, and the wonderful skills of medical professionals who have donated their time to healing the wounds with which the children were born.
Easter at Amandas
The Children at Amanda's foster home were dressed up for Easter. We hope you enjoy them.
Happy Easter!
Jiangnan Ballet Performance
The senior Ballet Class at Jiangnan presented their annual performance. These are just a few of the wonderful performances of the evening.
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Jiangnan University Fashion and Design Show 2010
Wuxi Academy of Learning Circa 1610
Within the shadow of the tallest buildings in the center of Wuxi, there has been preservd from 1610 ad, the grounds of an ancient academy of learning. On Thursdays, musicins come here to perform on ancient instruments and practice the old melodies.