Upward Rising Yang

Without a doubt, our time in China has been devoted to studying Chinese Medicine. However, in keeping with the underlying principle of balancing Yin and Yang, we have from time to time, needed to blow off a little steam and clear our minds of the reams of herbs and formulas packed in there. One such endeavor took Nat and I to the first ever 'Zebra Music Festival' held in Chengdu over the May Long Weekend (in honour of workers around the world). The festival was 3 days in length and was in part intended as a positive way to bring people together in acknowledgment of the devastation suffered from the earthquake one year ago. When we entered the concert site, we were amazed. We could have been at any (high end) festival in Canada. There were 3 huge stages, a food market, tenting area, non-stop bands and artists performing and THOUSANDS of people (young and old). We had a fantastic afternoon and night there....one of the most memorable days, without a doubt. Take a look.....


Main stage at the concert....fit with 3 massive screens for the reams of onlookers.





a diversity of people enjoying the concert, including some security guards and anarchists...what a combination.


A group of bohemian drummers playing a live set to a film camera; Nat and I feeling the vibe




The centre stage crowd thickens as the headliners come to the stage.


Perhaps the highlight of the day....watch closely as you may see someone you know ;)

Okay, back to the books.
Zai Jian,
Lesley