Tag: Japan
Panda Fest at Waterfront Park
Debuting for the first time in San Diego, Panda Fest is set to transform Waterfront Park on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26 into the nation’s largest Asian food festival. The two-day event brings together a celebration of global flavors, cultural artistry, live performances, and larger-than-life panda-themed fun. Guests will get the chance to […]
THE FLOWERS OF WAR
Director Zhang Yimou (“Raise the Red Lantern,” “Ju Dou,” “Hero,” “House of the Flying Daggers”) tells an epic story of love and sacrifice in “The Flowers of War,” adapted by screenwriter Liu Heng from the novel by Geling Yan. Set during Japan’s 1937 invasion of China, the film is told from a young girl’s point […]
December Notes
In November I wrote about Simone Weil (“Do You Know Simone Weil?”), a woman whose life and legacy has come to haunt my own. I could have written more, but must allow readers’ interest in Simone is limited. However, if you choose to know more about this extraordinary woman, Google offers many connections to Simone’s […]
