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Anecdotes About Sweaters
Written by Margaret Nie English Translation by Christina When I was young, we lived a very poor life. I remember that at primary school, we used the kerosene lamp. Back then, there was only one available, my brother and I tried hard to study under the dim light through the charred glass. My mother sat at a corner of the bed, holding needle and thread, either working on shoe soles or sweaters. After decades, that scene still lingers in my head. Our bed was old style, a handm
6 days ago


Designer Jing’s Life in Finland: Stay Inspired!
Photo / Jing's work time Interviewed by Jane & Zhang Qingyu Finalized by Jing English Translation by Eva, Wang Yiman From Jingdezhen to Finland My name is Wang Jing, born in Chengdu, Sichuan. In 2012, I came to Aalto University in Finland to pursue a degree in Applied Art and Design . It has been nearly thirteen years since I first set foot in this northern land. Before that, I studied Industrial Design at Jiangnan University in China. Upon graduation, I began to wonder which
Nov 20


How an Ordinary Chinese Mom Curated Her First Exhibition in Canada
Photo / Ziwei's daily life in Canada I’m a 32-year-old mom from a small town in China, and a new immigrant to Canada. I’ve been out of the workforce for five years. I have no local connections, no resources, and no prior experience organizing exhibitions or events. For a long time, I deeply doubted my own abilities and often felt anxious in social situations. So when I first tried to make an exhibition happen here, I almost wanted to give up every single day. But in the end,
Oct 13


"I was Born a Girl" Exhibition Arrived in Beijing
On the 15th September 2025 - Beijing, "I was Born a Girl", a poetry and portrait exhibition jointly presented by the Embassy of Finland...
Sep 16


MomStory Exhibition Opens in Victoria, Canada
August 27 – October 13, 2025 | Saanich Municipal Hall Gallery The GlobalMoms Initiative (GMI) is proud to present the Mom Story...
Aug 27


Paralympic Champion Archer Gao Fangxia: Choosing independence is my earliest decision
Photo / Gao Fangxia, a Chinese Paralympic Champion Archer Story told by Gao Fangxia in May, 2025 Edited by Qingyu Zhang, Jane Li English...
Jul 4


The Journey with Africa
GMI was awarded "Friend of Africa" by Appreciate Africa Network, 2025 The Journey with Africa The Friend of Africa Award is an unexpected...
Jun 29


My Mother-in-law from Guizhou
photo / canva.cn Written by Margaret Nie English Translated by Qiran Zhang Qingming has passed, marking a full year since my...
Jun 23


“Mom, why do the poor have kids?”
AI generated photo / a Chinese mom is cooking pancakes. Original by Xiaying Huang English translation by Christina Ren Moms Are Super...
May 8
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