Only a few Chinese were allowed to enter the United States because of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. To be exact the amount of Chinese allowed in were 4,928. We were even lucky that my father was able to reserve 4 spots for us. We left from Hong Kong, but to get their we traveled by foot, boat and train. It was a struggle on it's own just to get there. In Hong Kong there were so many different ethnic groups and it was the first time that I had ever stayed in a hotel. I felt very out of place and felt it wasn't right for me. There was running water, flushing toilets, bathrooms, and electric lights. It was like a palace. It was also the first time I had ever heard English spoken. We knew if we wanted to get into the United States, we would have to be dressed like Americans too. Just shopping for the American clothes made us feel rick.
The whole way to the United States we practiced our answers to the questions that we would soon be asked. We memorized all of the answers, there was no chance we were going to jeopardize our chance of starting a new life. We sailed for 19 days over the Pacific ocean and we landed in San Francisco, we were then transfered from the U.S.S Hoover onto a small ferry that would send us to Angel Island. An estimated amount of over 175,000 immigrants came through Angel Island, but they weren't detained there as long as the Chinese. The Chinese were detained anywhere from 2 weeks to several months. There were some that were there up to 2 years, and this was also because of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. Looking around were many poems that had been written on the walls by immigrants who had been there for quite a time. There was no way to make the time go any quicker. Nothing to keep us occupied, no toys or books, the only thing that kept us occupied was the coaching papers and studying them. Waiting day after day for the officers to call us for our turn.
One of the most important concepts in Confucianism was that of Li. Li governed not just social structure, but also how things ought to have been done. ... Also, relationships were an integral part of Li. ... Symbolism within Li is extremely central. ... In Li, music is symbolic of the living body of society. ...
Still Going for Gold Li-Ning is a Chinese gymnast who took home 3 Gold medals from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. ... Beijing Li-Ning Sports Goods Co. was established. ... Li-Ning is starting to sponsor national sports teams all over the world such as France, Spain, Russia, and others. ... Currently Li-Ning has 1,300 single-brand stores and his products are sold in 2,000 other locations. ... But when Li noticed the first drop in 1999 to $60 million he decided to make some drastic business moves. ...
Quality = Wu Li The novels Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, by Robert Persig, and The Dancing Wu Li Masters: an overview of the New Physics, by Gary Zukav, illustrate that individuals who are able to lose themselves can experience quality. ... Apart from Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, The Dancing Wu Li Masters project the idea of quality with the term Wu Li, meaning quality. ... Wu Li says not to be absorbed by, or in your work, but to become fluid with it. ... Wu Li, pg 78) Zukav refines the idea of losing one's self in their interests. ... Wu Li, pg ...
Apart from directing, Wong Kar-wai also writes the screenplays for his own films. ... Bordwell said the theme of time, which critics agree, is central to Wong Kar-wai's work (272). ... "Wong Kar-wai's visual style is intricate and complex as well as relentless" (Teo 194). ... Wong Kar-wai uses colours and varying tones to create different moods in his films. ... Disjunctive editing is another trademark of Wong Kar-wai's films. ...
In 36 lines, Li Ho gives a vivid insight on his poetic form of an extravagant oriental poem about a young woman's beauty. ... " Li Ho carries an imaginative style that puts the reader into his poems and allows them to see what he describes in this particular setting. ... " Li uses a rhythm that seems to personify the motion of a comb going through the young girl's hair. ... Li Ho seems to be inspired by the usage of imagery in all his poems. ... It can pull the interests of many readers into the imagination of Li....
HONG KONG AUTEUR WONG KAR-WAI Essay Question: What is the specialty of Wong Kar-wai and his auteur films? ... What makes a Wong Kar-wai film so Wong Kar-wai? How did Wong Kar-wai become Wong Kar-wai? ... The new Hong Kong directors faced the same problem as their counterparts in China mainland and Taiwan, which was how to instigate a break with tradition (Li, 1994, p.160). ... In fact, there were a number of new directors making their debuts in 1988, all of which exhibited a refreshing new approach in the handling of both subject matter and style (Li, 1994, p.177). ...
Wong Suk is one of the early immigrants, believing there is a "gold mountain" that could make them rich. ... Wong Suk was unhappy with the government's treatment and he remarked, "One day they say Old Wong okay-okay. Next day, Wong stinky Chink." ... Therefore, the elders, Poh Poh and Wong Suk, never gotten use to the Canadian Society, and were unable to accept the Canadian culture. ...
It is believed that eating cooked foods strains our bodies and brings us to a long road of "digestive problems, nutrient deficiency, accelerated aging, and weight gain" (Wong 1). ... But there are some instances that the opposite occurs, and the cooking action actually brings out the vitamins in the fruit or vegetable, like in tomatoes(Wong 2). ... Some people choose to eat raw dairy, such as raw milk and raw cheese made from raw milk(Wong 3). ... (Wong 4). ... If someone's acidity level is high, it is believed that it leads to the lowering of health(Wong 5). ...
