Anniversaries & Celebrations! – Page 164

China: History of the Dragon Dance! (19.2.2024)

19/02/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

Hakka people – who are originally from Central and Northern China perform the ‘Phoenix’ Dance. A Chinese Phoenix looks like a Dragon (with different and darker colouring) – but has a central horn (like a Unicorn) on its forehead. Where this idea comes from no one is sure – but there is a rumour that Hakka people are a mixture of Han Chinese and the invading European ‘Hunnish’ Tribes that plagued the Northern borders of China thousands of years ago! The Hakka (Guest People) are responsible for the Qin and Han Dynasties and have spent their time migrating forever Southward over the centuries (bringing their Northern language, culture and martial arts with them).

Laos – Buddhist-Socialist Republic – Party & State Leaders Congratulate Former Leader on 100th Birthday! (18.2.2024)

18/02/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

They wished Siphadone and his spouse good health, happiness and longevity to stay alongside the Lao Party and State leaders in steering the nation toward even greater achievements in renovation, national construction and defence; successfully implementing the Resolution of the LPRP’s 11th National Congress, and building a country that is peaceful, independent, democratic, united, and prosperous towards the goal of Socialism.

DPRK: Kim Jo Yong – Vice Department Director of Central Committee – Workers’ Party of Korea – Press Statement! (17.2.2024)

17/02/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida reportedly said at a recent meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives that he badly feels the need to boldly change the present situation prevailing between Japan and the DPRK. He also underlined the need to actively establish relations with the President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) – adding that he is now making sustained efforts to do so through different channels.

Peace & Love to Radio DJ Steve Wright [1954-2024]! (15.2.2024)

15/02/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

Perhaps there was an ‘Earlier Steve Wright’ and a ‘Latter Steve Wright’ (just like Wittgenstein) – as I am told he was working for the BBC in the 1980s well before I knew of him (I used to listen to Adrian Juste, Kenny Everett and Radio Moscow under the bedclothes at night) during that time. Whilst engaged in reclusive (academic) studies, Steve Wright would accompany me through a strict study and keep-fit regimen. When not reading and writing – I would be lifting weights and practicing martial arts movements, etc. Steve Wright and his humour would align with the freshness and beauty of Spring and Summer – and lift us out of the inherent misery of Autumn and Winter! Lastly, when the capitalist world was going through an orgy of self-congratulation following the collapse of the USSR in 1991 – Steve Wright continued to point-out (in a humorous and acceptable manner) all the inconsistencies that still lay within the capitalist system. As to whether this was his intention I do not know. As he was earning over £400,000 per year – I suspect not.

Valentine’s Day – Cards & Gifts! (14.2.2024)

14/02/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

Recording the designated event – which possesses whatever relevance we choose to import into it. Time to express the underlying affection that gels families together. Within traditional Chinese culture, Celtic Tribal culture and indeed Scientific Socialism, the ‘family’ has primacy over the individualism – the complete opposite to the exploitative ideology that underpins the terrible and horrific ideology of predatory capitalism, anarchy, fascism and Trotskyism! Individuality emerges from a caring family and a caring State! The working-class works for itself and should keep the fruits of its labour for the general development and benefit of society!

God in Medicine – The Great NHS Heist! (12.2.2024)

12/02/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

Meanwhile, massive queues of the desperate and the needy are shuffled through the cynically designed ‘Path-Ways’ designed to make people ‘give-up’ seeking treatment! St Helier Hospital in Sutton even employed ‘foot-prints’ superimposed on the outside pavement for patients to follow – differentiated by ‘colour’. This ‘Wizard of Oz’ option – as I called it – literally travelled in spiralling circles around the Car-Park – before finally leading the intrepid explorer into a ‘door’ which might lead them somewhere relevant! The hook seemed to be that if the patient conformed to this pointless display of social engineering – then their perseverance might pay-off in adequate treatment – but I doubt that assumption.

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