tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:14:12 +0000AdvertisementSportsMonthly editionEventAnnouncementsThe Weed is an online publication of the University of Bristol Chinese Society.http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (The Weed)Blogger27125TheWeedhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-5311762692605765732Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:36:00 +00002009-04-28T18:42:34.330+01:00Monthly editionWhat an eventful year! In this edition, we proudly present to you some of the events organised by the University of Bristol Chinese Society 2008/2009Love,University of Bristol Chinese Society Committee 2008/2009A Tribute to Sichuan Earthquake Victims 12th of May 2008 is a date to be remembered. An earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale hit Sichuan leaving 51,000 dead and 30,000 missing. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/yfjhWmalHbc/weed-events-2008-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/yfjhWmalHbc" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2009/04/weed-events-2008-2009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-2030944945416801128Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:51:00 +00002009-04-10T09:17:50.731+01:00Monthly edition“Dear readers,It’s been a pleasure for me and my team to write for The Weed for the past few months. We hope you enjoy each and every one of the posts. And now, the time has come for us to pen our last words on the monthly publication and we will soon sign off for the last time in this monthly issue.”Alright people, yes, it’s our last issue for the current editorial team but I do not wish to end http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/MOKOXMCe4u8/weed-march-2009-issue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/MOKOXMCe4u8" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2009/04/weed-march-2009-issue.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-5383286943252379286Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:11:00 +00002009-03-07T10:02:12.736ZMonthly editionGood greetings our dear readers! The 15 days of Chinese New Year officially drew its curtains closed on the 9th of February. I’m sure all or if not most of you enjoy every bit of the celebration. And now, let us proceed the rest of the ox year with prosperity!Once again, we have an exciting issue published for the month of February. This month, we have an interesting article on Yu Sheng, one of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/T9bvWO6Vabk/weed-february-2009-issue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/T9bvWO6Vabk" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2009/02/weed-february-2009-issue.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-4725236780585406450Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:26:00 +00002009-02-03T17:30:49.814ZAdvertisementI LOVE YOUYOUR SEARCH FOR THE ULTIMATE VALENTINE DAY'S PRESENT ENDS HERE!!!CHARITY SALE OF INDIAN HANDICRAFTS MADE BY REFUGEE COMMUNITIES IN INDIAPLEASE COME, MAKE A BEAUTIFUL PURCHASE AND SUPPORT A BEAUTIFUL CAUSE! Where: University of Bristol Student Union, ground floor foyerWhen: Wednesday 11 Feb 2009, 11AM-7PM (A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET YOUR VALENTINE SOMETHING EXCLUSIVE AND BEAUTIFUL!!Whathttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/gFeLCy7vCYA/charity-sale-of-indian-handicraft.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/gFeLCy7vCYA" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2009/02/charity-sale-of-indian-handicraft.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-4460472775114735849Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:45:00 +00002009-01-26T19:25:59.839ZMonthly editionHi there, once again, happy New Year!As we happily celebrate the Gregorian New Year, let us not forget also the upcoming Chinese New Year which will take place on the 26th January. This month, we have included an interesting note on Chinese New Year itself. Also, allow the article, The Origin of Chinese Character to enlighten us on history of Chinese communication. Last but not least, we have Jiahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/R7-LOaJThuY/weed-january-2009-issue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/R7-LOaJThuY" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2009/01/weed-january-2009-issue.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-3574116911033264904Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:19:00 +00002009-01-13T18:54:55.767ZEventPlease click on image for a better view!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/DzzreNyd3hY/year-of-ox.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/DzzreNyd3hY" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2009/01/year-of-ox.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-2309304585413761336Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:08:00 +00002008-12-23T19:35:36.149ZAnnouncementsOn behalf of the committee, I would like to wish everyone, a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year!:)Hannah Masturah NazriSecretaryUniversity of Bristol Chinese Society2008/2009http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/T1yYOvo6PEY/merry-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/T1yYOvo6PEY" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/12/merry-christmas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-3041171917606537006Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:00:00 +00002009-01-03T16:28:34.652ZMonthly editionDear readers,It’s been a hard and busy month for some of us especially those who have had their exams right before our holiday. Now that it’s all over, let the winter holiday start rolling! And as an add on to your exciting Christmas holidays, The Weed covers the story of Foot Binding, a much forgotten but not extinct tradition among the Chinese girls. Also, indulge yourself in various Chinese http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/Chw4RhaC4-s/weed-december-2008-issue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/Chw4RhaC4-s" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/12/weed-december-2008-issue.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-2377378869738823059Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:58:00 +00002008-11-29T14:08:30.306ZAnnouncementsHi everyone,2 things:1. CHINESE LANGUAGE (MANDARIN) LESSONSWe had a good start with our Chinese Language (Mandarin) lesson on Wednesday, 26th November 2008 at the Arts Studio, Union Building from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. For those who are interested in improving their English, you are also welcome to join. We will be having weekly lessons on every Wednesday, but the venues may be at different places, sohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/L04nHE_RhEQ/chinese-society-updates-29112008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/L04nHE_RhEQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/11/chinese-society-updates-29112008.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-1354659821552396863Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:03:00 +00002008-11-29T14:08:55.288ZSportsHi everyone!It's Sheena here, your Chinese Society Sports rep!I hope you are all enjoying the many activities offered by Chinese Society; especially sports and the socials ;)I love dancing, Kung Fu and generally having fun with lots of different people. It's my aim this year to give you as many opportunities to make friends with people in Chinese society through playing sports and going to the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/fuzLEXz8tao/sports-in-chinese-society.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/fuzLEXz8tao" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/11/sports-in-chinese-society.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-2836417640996599595Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:06:00 +00002008-11-22T23:42:07.256ZMonthly editionHola!! Welcome to The Weed! As remarked, readers will find a more interactive way to learn about the Chinese culture here. And I thank the society for granting me the opportunity to head this team to contribute to the monthly publication. It gives me a great pleasure to present to you the inaugural publication by the present line of editorial board:This month, we specially note the different http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/7mef81khpao/weed-november-2008-issue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/7mef81khpao" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/11/weed-november-2008-issue.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-1589430483075895650Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:09:00 +00002008-11-22T23:14:39.480ZSports1. SATURDAY BADMINTON, 8th NOVEMBER 2008Saturday 8th November badminton will be at the Sports Centre. Please get there for 6.15pm ready to play at 6.30pm so we can make use of the full 45 minutes.2. GO-KART, 15th NOVEMBER 2008There is still time to join in. Please email JK at jk7797@bristol.ac.uk ASAP if you are interested!See you guys.Sheena LamSports RepUniversity of Bristol Chinese Society2008http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/-KKi4abuQLk/chinese-society-sports-news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/-KKi4abuQLk" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/11/chinese-society-sports-news.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-3522380069262794819Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:46:00 +00002008-11-22T23:13:29.392ZEventDear Oriental culture fans,Yet another brilliant event we organized for you - ICE SKATING! It will take place on Saturday 8th November in the Bristol Ice Rink (just by the Carling Academy). The "disco" session starts on 3.30pm and will carry on until 5 pm. And then there is an option to have a meal in Yum Yum Thai with all your friends and other wonderful people if you'd like to + our 10% http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/AnDvtV5J0W8/chinese-society-ice-skating-social.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/AnDvtV5J0W8" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/11/chinese-society-ice-skating-social.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-1939412820129849247Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:23:00 +00002008-11-22T23:15:02.623ZHi everyone,Just a few things:1. CHINESE SOCIETY T-SHIRTS2. BUTTERFLY LOVERS3. QUESTIONNAIRE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. CHINESE SOCIETY T-SHIRTS17th November 2008 is the deadline for ordering our beautiful Society t-shirts!You can get it personalise too, with your name on it! Hurry, before it's too late :)Please email Bo Hou at Bo.Houhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/AqwahbhzRDo/hi-everyone-just-few-things-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/AqwahbhzRDo" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/11/hi-everyone-just-few-things-1.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-2915739038493840024Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:01:00 +00002008-10-31T16:12:08.210ZAdvertisementAddress and phone number: 69 Baldwin Stbristol, BS1 1QZ0117 929 7392Google map:http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&channel=s&hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Obento+Bristol&fb=1&cid=0,0,13229256667486353471&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=imageWebsite: http://www.obento-bristol.co.uk/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/_-3jyHA1XuU/obento-offer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/_-3jyHA1XuU" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/10/obento-offer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-4057255743379721608Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:12:00 +00002008-10-31T16:12:24.761ZEventLooking for a spooky Halloween party? Come join us at Chicago Rock Cafe, this Friday, 31st October 2008! Come dressed up as the scariest thing you can think of!Come on, feel that chill down your spine, freak people out, and mostly, FREAK THEM OUT!Organised by:Chinese SocietyHong Kong SocietyMalaysian Singaporean Students Association - MSSA-Entry is FREE with your membership cards!!!-Dress code: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/_D6kf35rHMo/halloween-fun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/_D6kf35rHMo" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/10/halloween-fun.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-406698575201922820Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:03:00 +00002008-10-31T16:13:04.621ZEventHi everyone,A message from our Ents Rep, Sveta Semykina on "Butterfly Lovers"Dearly beloved Asian and not-so-Asian crew!I'm very excited to announce that we are now actively looking for main participators of the famous play/ musical "The Butterfly lovers"! Finally, we are now offering this great opportunity for YOU to discover the talent inside!It is this that you have all been waiting for - a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/dv2T-EcLSS8/butterfly-lovers-chinese-society.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/dv2T-EcLSS8" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/10/butterfly-lovers-chinese-society.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-6902640993908587491Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:29:00 +00002008-10-28T21:29:53.845ZMonthly editionWhat's interesting in this issue...1. An insight of what's happening in a Fresher's mind being in UK for the first time...there's 2 articles by the Stuart Chan and Sue Yin Chuah. Both are from Malaysia.2. The Chinese Lion Dance Origin by Jia Yin Lim....and 3. The Mooncake Festival by Andrei Iliuta! A Fresher's Experienceby Stuart ChanFresher's week was more than just exciting. Yes it is! The http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/tAcA2dmaPFY/weed-october-2008-issue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/tAcA2dmaPFY" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/10/weed-october-2008-issue.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-6211846864814787177Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:19:00 +00002008-11-06T09:27:44.988Z1. CHINESE SOCIETY BADMINTONAnyone up for the game? Come and play badminton this Saturday!Date: This Saturday! 18th October 2008Time: 6.30pm onwardsVenue: Sports CentreAll equipment provided and the court has been booked. To confirm your attendance, please email our Sports Rep, Sheena Lam at sl6756@bris.ac.uk***********************************************2. ABACUS WELCOME - message from LisaIt's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/mqTlrAfx9k0/chinese-society-updates-16102008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/mqTlrAfx9k0" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/10/chinese-society-updates-16102008.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-8347108240057988471Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:47:00 +00002008-11-06T09:26:34.752ZAnnouncementsFirst of all, a big THANK YOU from the Committee for coming to our Welcoming Party + Midautumn Festival Dinner. It was an awesome night and I am sure all of you enjoyed yourselves! Unfortunately, as it is with every other things in life, there were some glitches here and there, but we managed to pull it through, thanks to our supportive members! So, if you are one of those supportive members, youhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/EvUhpGlPqMM/big-thank-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/EvUhpGlPqMM" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/10/big-thank-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-15435266707926357Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:55:00 +00002008-11-06T09:28:09.337ZEventCOME TO OUR WELCOMING PARTY + MIDAUTUMN FESTIVAL DINNER for awesome performances, delicious Chinese cuisine and an opportunity to make new friends!FeeMember GBP8.00Non-member GBP10.00Manor Hall peeps GBP9.00Be there or be square! :)NB: Pay at the doorUpdates 7/10/2008:Dress codeSomething nice, something comfortable, something that you wanna wear when you're chillin' out with your friends on an http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/qBqcITVO3m0/welcoming-party-midautumn-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/qBqcITVO3m0" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/10/welcoming-party-midautumn-festival.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-8591365717661131423Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:24:00 +00002008-11-06T09:24:57.889Z by Hannah NazriHi everyone!Welcome to Bristol! First things first, congratulations for earning yourself a place at one of the most prestigious universities in the UK. Anyway, on behalf of the University of Bristol Chinese Society, I would like to congratulate those who have been chosen to be in The Weed Editorial Team 2008/2009! You guys are awesome people and that's why we picked you! For thosehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/Vn1-BZqzLBo/welcome-to-bristol.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/Vn1-BZqzLBo" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/09/welcome-to-bristol.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-9000100778795672624Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:45:00 +00002008-11-06T09:24:38.220ZAdvertisementRead more herehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/egbE8MmxgKU/weed-editorial-team-20082009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/egbE8MmxgKU" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/06/weed-editorial-team-20082009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-3189991341664985793Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:02:00 +00002008-11-06T09:23:49.100ZEvent by Hannah NazriDate: 7th June 2008Location: Weston-super-mare, Somerset Time: 11am -6pmAs the name suggests, the event was for leavers but everyone was welcome and of course, the more, merrier! We also had friends coming from all over the UK, so it was also a great opportunity for everyone to make more friends and that's what Chinese Society is essentially all about! (Aside from the cultural bithttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/ih4nYh6K120/leavers-bbq-party-at-weston-supermare.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/ih4nYh6K120" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/06/leavers-bbq-party-at-weston-supermare.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784224375344261581.post-5057047939232591420Tue, 27 May 2008 15:48:00 +00002008-11-06T09:21:50.730ZEventby Stirling Yiin 12th of May 2008 is a date to be remembered. An earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale hit Sichuan leaving 51,000 dead and 30,000 missing. Families lost their loved ones – children were orphaned and parents lost their only child. Houses were destroyed leaving the survivors with no place to stay while we live within the comforts of our home. Miles away in Bristol, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWeed/~3/c0PvD1mjXuQ/in-their-memory-tribute-to-sichuan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Weed)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWeed/~4/c0PvD1mjXuQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://weedchinesesociety.blogspot.com/2008/06/in-their-memory-tribute-to-sichuan.html