Postcards from China


October 2, 2008 · Updated 9:34 AM 

  • 0
  • Print Story
  • Letter/Editor

Voyaging from the Valley, recent Snoqualmie resident Rebecca Virata is exploring the sights, sounds and smells of a country half a globe away.

Virata, a resident of Snoqualmie since 1998, moved to China this spring after her husband Rufino was asked to work in Sichuan Province by his company, which manufactures hoist equipment.

Virata, who is Filipino, now lives in Luzhou, a city in the Sichuan Province of the People's Republic of China. She recently shared some of her experiences and impressions.

Sights of Sichuan

"People here like to exercise in parks or public places," Virata said. "Sichuan women are supposed to be known for their beauty in China. They like to grow their hair long, perm it and color it dark blonde. They like to wear colorful frilly dresses and fancy shoes, high heels even when hiking up hills. The men sport boxlike haircuts. In spite of the one-child policy, there are toddlers galore and they wear pants with holes on their backside, instead of diapers."

For the complete story, subscribe to the Valley Record ( 425) 888-2311

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.

blog comments powered by Disqus