Wuxi life - Expat and Locals together

Weird meat

We ordered a half dozen of these rooster nuts. They're actually impressive in size, for a bird. As much as I loath to admit, they're bigger than mine.

That quote is from our new favorite site - weirdmeat.com - being in Asia that site is dedicated to trying all the things that the rest of us do not dare to try.

Enjoy!

International flights from Wuxi

Having been postponed due to the olympics Wuxi Airport is soon ready to launch three international flights. One to Korea, one to Japan and one to Singapore.

The actual launch date is not known yet, but it should be within the next 2 months.

Kalina

A new Chinese restaurant have surfaced in Wuxi. What a surprise!?! What makes this one different is that it is owned by three foreigners and they serve Western style Chinese food. So if you miss the taste of Chinese food like it tastes back home in the States or wherever you are from then Kalina is for you.

The restaurant is located right next to Virus Pub on 108 Yongle Lu and they have one of my favorite dishes on - lemon chicken.

Enjoy!

This weekend in Wuxi

No way around it! It is here!

Opening ceremony is tonight at 8.08. A few places will have a big screen on (TGI fridays and Chong An Temple market too name a few) while others will have also have it on. Go out and enjoy it. For a quite evening go to one of the regular expat hangouts. If you want it big join in with the crowd at Chong An temple.

Enjoy!

This weekend in Wuxi - More funk and revolution

Saturday evening at 20.30 at Blue Bar

DJ Fat Bob will make his last appearance at the turn tables with that good old likable funk

Friday evening at Virus Pub

Red Revolution is on at the Virus Pub. We are sure what it means but it sounds like a good way to party!

Sunday evening at BCM bar

Do you know stuff? Then join their weekly quiz night. Starts at 20.00

Beijing Olympics - Did you really forget?

Image and securing that image seems more important than the actual games itself and for that reason many local expatriates and outside visitors are not going to Beijing this August. This list is from the very well written opinion piece published in Shanghaiist.com yesterday.

There are two-kilometer long traffic lines due to security inspection of cars entering Beijing

Hundreds of checkpoints on every road leading into the capital from Hebei

Soon to be implemented security checkpoints on major downtown streets

100,000 PLA soldiers who protect the capital and Olympic venues (by way of comparison, the US has about 130,000 troops in Iraq)

100,000 ordinary and paramilitary police

60,000 civilian volunteers -- mostly aging members of the Communist-era Neighbourhood Committees - who will be their eyes and ears around the city for the Games

Surface-to-air missile outside the Bird's Nest and Water Cube

Security checks simply to enter the new Beijing Capital Airport in addition to checks inside the airport

Bomb-sniffing dogs and baggage inspectors on the subways

A computer system linked to Interpol's database of more than 14 million stolen and missing passports

265,000 closed-circuit security cameras mounted in the various host cities

Tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies have an RFID chip that stores a picture, the holder's name, address, passport number, telephone and e-mail

Bus and train travelers must present identification

Mailing packages to Beijing or any of the other five Olympic venues requires both identification and inspection

The cost of securing the Games is estimated at $50 million

DJ war at the BCM

Ting Bu Dong productions have arranged the very first DJ competition in Wuxi. DJ WangBing VS DJ Catch VS DJ JoshWaa VS DJ Mayong will square off in a sudden death match.

It is good too see that Wuxi is not behind Shanghai when it comes to bringing big name DJ's into town. While Shanghai may bring the more famous DJ's, like Tiesto or Dimiti from Paris, it is safe to say that DJ's like Catch and especially Mayong usually brings something special to the table.

The doors are open from 19.00 this saturday evening, entrance fee is 30 RMB and the venue is BCM's patio space.

Enjoy!

Funk at Blue Bar

Blue Bar is.. well, read the poster!

Open Mic night at BCM

On Saturday 19th July BCM Bar will be hosting its first ever OPEN MIC NIGHT!

Everyone is welcome whether you are there to play, give support or simply to enjoy the live music performed by local and foreign music enthusiasts. The mic will open at 20:00.

If you would like to perform or have any questions about the night please contact Tim Dando (Bar manager) at 13404268755.

Airport trouble

Ctrip, Elong and others have sent the following around:

In order to guarantee safety of civil air transport during Beijing Olympic Games period, Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has decided to implement special inspection measures in Beijing Capital Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong Airport, airports in Qingdao, Tianjin, Shenyang, Qinhuangdao, Shijiazhuang, Taiyuan, Jinan, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Hefei, Changchun, Harbin, Huhehaote, Dalian, and airports inside Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Tibet Autonomous Region from July 20, 2008.

According to relevant supervisor of CAAC, extra security equipment will be deployed at terminal entrance of the above-mentioned airports; all persons entering the airports will be subject to security check, including those who come to the airport for send-off. Person who carries explosives, inflammable and combustible substances illegally into the airport will be severely punished by relevant departments in accordance with related laws and regulations, and consequences of any delay resulting from such action will be assumed by the law-breaker alone. After completing check-in formalities, passengers will need to pass security check once more before entering isolated departure zone.

So everyone will be checked - even people who is there for send-off or pickup. Maybe go to the airport that extra 30 minutes before.