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2012
May 25, 2012

APPARENTLY, IN CHINA SANDALS ARE NOT SHOES...(a semantic dissertation on shoes)

Bianca Sorminis
Greta in her uniform

I LOVE SCHOOL UNIFORMS I think they are great, they are a great leveler…they make all students look the same, regardless of how big their parents’ wallet is… I wish I had a...

May 1, 2012

Adopting Liam, Different Kind of Labor. We Can Liam, and We Will

Bianca Sorminis

Like in a hospital nursery where new parents smile at each other, exchanging congratulations and commenting on their babies’ hair, eye color, skin complexion and weight…so all...

March 31, 2012

人要面树要皮 Just as a tree needs bark, a man needs face

Bianca Sorminis

Face in China is the respect of the community, it’s dignity, prestige and reputation. Losing face must be avoided at all costs.

February 28, 2012

CARNEVALE

Bianca Sorminis
Carnevale - Scuola Italiana "G.Rodari"- Shanghai

...Carnevale is happy memories of fun, laughter, colorful parties, coriandoli (confetti), humorous and satirical floats parading on the streets, masks, silly tricks, me dressed up...

February 15, 2012

The Sorminis: Who We Are

Bianca Sorminis

I’m from Italy, Paul is from Australia (but born from Italian parents) and we live in China. My daughters are growing up in China but are never going to be Chinese, no matter...