Τι εστί χίνα (雛), λοιπόν. Όχι δεν είναι πτηνό, αν και (τώρα θα μιλήσω ως συνομωσιολόγα εκ της Άπω Ιωνίας) το ιδεόγραμμα σημαίνει “κοτοπουλάκι” (insert gif λεβέντης κάποια ζώα δε με πιστεύανε). Οι χίνα είναι ο λόγος που κάθε γωνία σπιτιού, σχολείου ή σταθμού γεμίζει με σετ από κούκλες.
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Daimyos, geishas and a glimpse in history
Today is what? It’s 3rd of November. And why do we care about it? Because it’s a HOLIDAY~ ! That, plus the fact that the reason of skipping work is to honor 文化の日-“Culture day”. The closest cultural attraction to me was the Daimyo march in Hakone, a festival that is held yearly after WWII. Essentially,Continue reading “Daimyos, geishas and a glimpse in history”
After-March Aftermath
Part 1 — Match the same March is a total weirdo in Greece. It can rain under bright sun and freeze you to death in the afternoon after a warm morning. That’s why a traditional proverb describes March with nothing but merciless, gruesome adjectives e.g. scalper and fire-starter. The winter has not backed down yet,Continue reading “After-March Aftermath”
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