Why are you scouring the personals, lemon? Business or pleasure? ;)
A bit of devil's advocacy. I think it may be possible poster is being truthful in his ads. He could in fact hold dual citizenships. Fishing with his Canadian and American passport baits to increase his chances of a bite.
No, he isn't being subtle with his flirty intentions. At least he's being direct about it. Quite a few men may hide their actual intentions by hooking women with false hopes of a marriage, granted not all women may want all out serious relationships. Lonelier women these days may also seek fun and companionship on the side while looking for a serious relationship as their MO. The eclectic, non-binary nature of personals are not for us to judge too harshly.
So my overall take is the poster seems honest enough. However, the self-pronouncement of being "highly educated" did ring a familiar bell. That tone sounded like a guy, whom I shall not name, you were engaging in an acrimonious exchange with in the forums a while back.
Those jogging at Green Lake, with newly partitioned joggers' lane, have probably noticed South entrance's newly renovated, three-story mega dinning establishment with spacious outdoor patio overlooking the now blossoming lotus flower pond. @Yunn Coffee Roasters is the main cafe (trial opening), which is supposedly an offshoot brand under parent company Maan Coffee (Korean coffee chain) situated nearby on the West end of Green Lake with a pretty awesome view on the second floor.
Soon to open alongside @Yunn Coffee Roasters will be Max Brenner Chocolate Bar. Offering fondues, chocolate pizzas, chocolate hazelnut spread crème brûlée, chocolate waffles/cookies/ice creams, and assortment of chocolate confectionery. Chocolate lovers in Kunming should keep a nose out for this multinational restaurant & shop's grand opening in the near future.
Check out the Max Brenner Chocolate Bar store in Manhattan (HQ in NY) to get an idea of their style and menu offered:
So bad news for foreigners who drink religiously, play rugby religiously, or eat squirrels & rodents religiously under lockdown. /s
If it makes you feel any better. Unorthodox, cult-like company practices inside organizations operated by Chinese nationals are also discouraged if not rooted out by the state. At least on paper.
One only needs to read Underground by Haruki Murakami, or Waking Up by Sam Harris, to discover the insidious nature of cults and how their "guru" leaders can influence their followers, even educated and seemingly rational individuals, to commit antisocial acts in ways that undermine the welfare of the masses.
Thanks Peter. I just went back to the video to check. Again they mentioned being set in the Qing Dynasty. Perhaps you should write to SCMP on their error.
Either that or the production piece time jumps. Incorporating eras of pre-interregnum, post QIng into Han Dynasty. Not unusual a play's storytelling would fast forward in time.
Yang LiPing's latest choreographed production 'Under Siege' is set to perform in Macao.
This dance piece will be a reenactment of a Qing Dyansty battle fusing elements of modern ballet with traditional Peking opera. Blood spilled in the form red confetti props. Historical backstory accompanied by stage backdrop far removed from her usual ethnic minority folk theme.
Below is an interesting article (and video interview) showcasing Dali native "Peacock Princess" though VPN may be required:
She never attended dance school, yet cemented her place as the most celebrated ballerina in China. She claimed to have learned from nature and the influences Yunnan's abundant ethnic groups, where she also handpicks her talent pool as a producer.
If you live in Kunming, may be worthwhile to learn about this national treasure. The hometown hero of the Bai people of Yunnan.
Yang Liping unveils Tibetan-inspired production
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Yang Liping unveils Tibetan-inspired production
Posted byThanks Peter. I just went back to the video to check. Again they mentioned being set in the Qing Dynasty. Perhaps you should write to SCMP on their error.
Either that or the production piece time jumps. Incorporating eras of pre-interregnum, post QIng into Han Dynasty. Not unusual a play's storytelling would fast forward in time.
Yang Liping unveils Tibetan-inspired production
Posted bySo dolphin, you didn't like the films Saving Private Ryan or Gladiator?
Video: Zen and the art of patisserie with chef Igor Nataf
Posted byJust Hot Jan, the carbon-footprint-less man.
Bon Appétit is a rising star among higher end bakeries in Kunming. Located near you at TPK shopping center, B1 level near the MRT tunnel.
Saw a new Bon Appétit bakery at today's grand opening of Spring 66 (opposite Dongfeng Square). Also B1 level..
Yang Liping unveils Tibetan-inspired production
Posted byYang LiPing's latest choreographed production 'Under Siege' is set to perform in Macao.
This dance piece will be a reenactment of a Qing Dyansty battle fusing elements of modern ballet with traditional Peking opera. Blood spilled in the form red confetti props. Historical backstory accompanied by stage backdrop far removed from her usual ethnic minority folk theme.
Below is an interesting article (and video interview) showcasing Dali native "Peacock Princess" though VPN may be required:
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She never attended dance school, yet cemented her place as the most celebrated ballerina in China. She claimed to have learned from nature and the influences Yunnan's abundant ethnic groups, where she also handpicks her talent pool as a producer.
If you live in Kunming, may be worthwhile to learn about this national treasure. The hometown hero of the Bai people of Yunnan.