Chinese Pronouns

Lessons on "Survival Chinese with Oge" equips students and viewers with important basics for beginners and appreciable knowledge to travel to China and also hold a conversation with native speakers. BASIC PRONOUNS IN THE CHINESE MANDARIN Singular Pronouns      wǒ  -  我  - I, me      nǐ    -  你 - You     ...

How China managed the covid19 pandemic outbreak

In the past few months, a certain pandemic has been ravaging countries which broke out first in Wuhan city, Hubei Province of China. Though we may not be very clear on the virus source(s) yet, we can take home some lessons for our personal lives, families and countries. 1. Lockdown in 3 days. The human...

Take no attitude for granted

Take no attitude for granted, people usually introduce themselves by themselves - Oge Patrick Taking for granted may refer to valuing someone or something very lightly, to expect a particular service to continue without some appreciation and recognition, or underestimating the effects of a thing or an action directly or indirectly. It's not always difficult...

How to set healthy boundaries

Healthy boundaries are not walls, they are the gates and fences that help you enjoy the beauty of your own garden – anonymous. Many people are in a difficult places, filling in many roles and being many things to many, different people, except themselves. Boundaries define us. They define what is you and what is...

Sichuan Opera- Hand Shadow Puppetry

https://youtu.be/xctati9oaNs The Hand Shadow Puppetry was the most interesting part of the sichuanese opera for me that evening. The hand shadow puppetry of the Sichuanese Opera, like in other parts of China, is a great form of entertainment and a way of passing on cultural history. It is an intangible heritage and the skills are...

Sichuan Opera – Marionette Performance

https://youtu.be/sp10X8yfZIU This is a marionette Performance at a Sichuanese Opera House in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. The marionette is a puppet that looks like an Asian doll or a pretty young Chinese girl. The puppeteer animates it by pulling the strings to which it is attached. It can be very fascinating. Ensure to view and enjoy....

Sichuan Opera – Erhu Peformance

https://youtu.be/YOfWxS7N7L4 Erhu is an important and impressive two-string bowed instrument often played in the Chinese Opera Houses. You may view and enjoy the incredible melody from the erhu Shufengyayun Sichuan Opera House, Shufengyayun, located in Chengdu Culture Park on Qintai Road, is an ideal place to experience the local arts and the show time is...

Sichuan Opera – Face Changing Skills

The face changing skills known as "变脸 biàn liàn" is another unique skill and important aspect of the Chinese opera. As the faces display the emotional changes of the characters, the face changing techniques appear like magic to the wonderment of the audience. The performers just wave their arms or twist their heads, and their...