Japanese-style gardens first gained attention in the United States at the 1893 world exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Over 120 years later, they continue to be a great part of American garden design. Today, there are more than 200 Japanese-style public gardens in the country, the North American Japanese Garden Association reports. Japanese-style gardens bring together … [Read more...] about Japanese Gardens Bridge Indoor, Outdoor Space
Archives for November 2021
Chinese Winemakers Gain Recognition
In 1997, Chinese wine-maker Legacy Peak started producing grapes more or less by accident. Now, it wins awards in international wine markets. The winery represents the fast growth of China’s wine industry. However, at one point, the winemakers came close to giving up. "We wanted to pull out all the vines and call it quits," said Liu Hai. As the company’s second-generation … [Read more...] about Chinese Winemakers Gain Recognition
Rain On Someone’s Parade (Idioms)
Welcome to English in a Minute from home! A parade is a traveling celebration along public streets. It's a moving party! Nothing can ruin a parade except, well… rain. Speaker A: Jonathan, this year I'm entering Washington D.C.'s original Song-a-Thon contest. [sings]Speaker B: Anna, I hate to tell you this, but…Speaker A: [continues singing]Speaker B: Anna! I don't mean to … [Read more...] about Rain On Someone’s Parade (Idioms)
Native Americans and the First Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving holiday is when Americans try to spend time with family, eat a tasty meal and give thanks for the meaningful things in life. This year, the holiday falls on November 25. The historical facts of the holiday, however, have long been debated. Ramona Peters is a historic preservation officer of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in the state of Massachusetts. The … [Read more...] about Native Americans and the First Thanksgiving
Kick-Start (News Words)
Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. World leaders met in Glasgow, Scotland recently for the United Nations COP26 climate conference. Kick-Start Leaders spoke of the dangerous rise in the Earth's temperature and actions needed to reduce carbon in the atmosphere. British historian David Attenborough urged leaders to work together to kick-start a global climate … [Read more...] about Kick-Start (News Words)
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