September 11, 2026
Tag: Peking
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Qianlong’s Marble Boat That Doesn’t Float
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Remembered by those who have visited as the Marble Boat and known by the Chinese as the Boat of Purity and Ease, is not marble and it is not a boat. This remarkable structure is a two-story pavilion made of wood that stands at the edge of Lake Kunming – part of the area known…
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October 19, 2023 12 Comments
The whole world respects tradition and in the postcard hobby there is one event – the Wichita Postcard Club’s annual show held every October – that deserves a wave and salute for its longstanding. This year, Rick Geary has prepared the art for the WPC show postcard for the 45th time. We salute WPC and Mr. Geary as their show takes place this weekend.