Lunar New Year

Living in Asia has afforded me many opportunities to participate in and learn about cultural traditions and celebrations. One of the major ones has been Lunar New Year. I have been lucky enough to celebrate the Lunar New Year here in Korea as well as in Beijing, and this year we will travel to Taipei for the New Year break.

This really is a wonderful celebration and it is a great time to see how the different Asian nations celebrate this special event. Two things that I always associate with this time of year are the color red and the smell of firecracker smoke. These cultural experiences are one of the true highlights of being an international educator.

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Happy Australia Day!

One of the great things about living and working in an international community is that you get to share in a wide variety of celebrations and holidays from the many different nations and cultures that make up an international school.

January 26 is a big day of celebration in Australia as we commemorate the day back in 1788 that the first fleet arrived in Sydney Cove and raised the Union Jack. I am taking great pride today in celebrating Australia Day with my fellow Aussies here in Korea, as well as sharing with our colleagues from other nations a little about Australia's history and beginnings.

Happy Australia Day!