#Taiwanese women artists

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Chen Chin 陳進 Tân Chìn (1907-1998)

Chen Chin | 陳進 Tân Chìn (1907-1998) was a Taiwanese painter, known for her paintings of women (bijin). She is said to be the first #Taiwanese woman painter to earn national recognition. via Wikipedia #PalianSHOW

Chen Chin (Chinese: 陳進; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Chìn; Nov 2, 1907 – Mar 27, 1998), also written as Ch’en Chin, was a Taiwanese painter, known for her paintings of women (bijin). She is said to be the first Taiwanese woman painter to earn national recognition. Pondering at Leisure, by Chen Chin. Photo Courtesy Of National Museum Of History Chen was the most prominent female painter during the Japanese…

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Men at lunch, Madison Ave, NYC, Mavis CWW, 2019

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Internationally renowned photographer, mother, Annie Wang, ( Annie Hsiao-Ching Wang) from Taiwan, shows the brilliant work of her series “The Mother as a Creator”, where spends 20 years documenting her son growing up.

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Queer Calendar 2023

We put together a calendar of key (mostly queer) dates at the start of the year to help us with scheduling - so I thought I’d share it around! Including pride and visibility days, some queer birthdays and anniversaries, and a few other bits and bobs. Click the links for more info - I dream one day of having a queer story for every day of the year!

This is obviously not an exhaustive list - if I’ve overlooked something important to you, feel free to add it in the reblogs!

January

3 - Bisexual American jazz-age heiress Henrietta Bingham born 1901

8 - Queer Australian bushranger Captain Moonlite born 1845; gay American art collector Ned Warren born 1860

11 - Pennsylvania celebrates Rosetta Tharpe Day in honour of bisexual musician Rosetta Tharpe

12 - Japanese lesbian author Nobuko Yoshiya born 1896

22 - Lunar New Year (Year of the Rabbit)

24 - Roman emperor Hadrian, famous for his relationship with Antinous, born 76CE; gay Prussian King Frederick the Great born 1712

27 - International Holocaust Remembrance Day

February

LGBT+ History Month (UK, Hungary)

Black History Month (USA and Canada)

1 - Feast of St Brigid, a saint especially important to Irish queer women

5 - Operation Soap, a police raid on gay bathhouses in Toronto, Canada, spurs massive protests, 1981

7 - National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (USA)

18 - US Black lesbian writer and activist Audre Lorde born 1934

12 - National Freedom to Marry Day (USA)

19-25 - Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week

March

Women’s History Month

1 - Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Day

8 - International Women’s Day

9 - Bi British writer David Garnett born 1892

12 - Bi Polish-Russian ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky born 1889 or 1890

13 March-15 April - Deaf History Month

14 - American lesbian bookseller and publisher Sylvia Beach born 1887

16 - French lesbian artist Rosa Bonheur born 1822

20 - Bi US musician Rosetta Tharpe born 1915

21 - World Poetry Day

24 - The Wachowski sisters’ cyberpunk trans allegory The Matrix premiers 1999

April

Jazz Appreciation Month

Black Women’s History Month

National Poetry Month (USA)

3 - British lesbian diarist Anne Lister born 1791

8 - Trans British racing driver and fighter pilot Roberta Cowell born 1918

9 -  Bi Australia poet Lesbia Harford born 1891; Easter Sunday

10 - National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (USA)

14 - Day of Silence

15 - Queer Norwegian photographer and suffragist Marie Høeg born 1866

17 - Costa-Rican-Mexican lesbian singer Chavela Vargas born 1919

21-22 - Eid al-Fitr

25 - Gay English King Edward II born 1284

26 - Lesbian Day of Visibility; bi American blues singer Ma Rainey born 1886

29 - International Dance Day

30 - International Jazz Day

May

1 - Trans British doctor and Buddhist monk Michael Dillon born 1915

7 - International Family Equality Day

7 - Gay Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky born 1840

15 - Australian drag road-trip comedy The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert premiers in 1994

 17 - IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia)

18 - International Museum Day

19 - Agender Pride Day

22 - US lesbian tailor and poet Charity Bryant born 1777

22 - Harvey Milk Day marks the birth of gay US politician Harvey Milk 1930

23 - Premier of Pride, telling the story of the 1980s British activist group Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners

24 - Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day; Queer Chinese-Japanese spy Kawashima Yoshiko born 1907

26 - queer American astronaut Sally Ride born 1951

29 - Taiwanese lesbian writer Qiu Miaojin born 1969

June

Pride Month

Indigenous History Month (Canada)

3 - Bisexual American-French performer, activist and WWII spy Josephine Baker born 1906

5 - Queer Spanish playwright and poet Federico García Lorca born 1898; bi English economic John Maynard Keynes born 1883

8 - Mechanic and founder of Australia’s first all-female garage, Alice Anderson, born 1897

10 - Bisexual Israeli poet Yona Wallach born 1944

12 - Pulse Night of Remembrance, commemorating the 2012 shooting at the Pulse nightclub, Orlando

14 - Australian activists found the Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands in 2004

18 - Sally Ride becomes the first know queer woman in space

24 - The first Sydney Mardi Gras 1978

25 - The rainbow flag first flown as a queer symbol in 1978

28 - Stonewall Riots, 1969

28 June-2 July - Eid al-Adha

30 - Gay German-Israeli activist, WWII resistance member and Holocaust survivor Gad Beck born 1923

July

1 - Gay Dutch WWII resistance fighter Willem Arondeus killed - his last words were “Tell the people homosexuals are no cowards”

2-9 - NAIDOC Week (Australia) celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

6 - Bi Mexican artist Frida Kahlo born 1907

12 or 13 - Roman emperor Julius Caesar born c.100BCE

14 - International Non-Binary People’s Day

23 - Shelly Bauman, owner of Seattle gay club Shelly’s Leg, born 1947; American lesbian cetenarian Ruth Ellis born 1899; gay American professor, tattooist and sex researcher Sam Steward born 1909

25 - Italian-Australian trans man Harry Crawford born 1875

August

8 - International Cat Day

9 - Queer Finnish artist, author and creator of Moomins Tove Jansson born 1914

9 - International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

11 - Russian lesbian poet Sofya Parnok born 1885

12 - Queer American blues musician Gladys Bentley born 1907

13 - International Left-Handers Day

22 - Gay WWII Dutch resistance fight Willem Arondeus born 1894

24 - Trans American drag queen and activist Marsha P Johnson born 1945

26 - National Dog Day

30 - Bi British author Mary Shelley 1797

31 - Wear it Purple Day (Australia - queer youth awareness)

September

5 - Frontman of Queen Freddie Mercury born 1946

6 - Trans Scottish doctor and farmer Ewan Forbes born 1912

13 - 1990 documentary on New York’s ball culture Paris is Burning premiers

15-17 - Rosh Hashanah

16-23 - Bisexual Awareness Week

17 - Gay Prussian-American Inspector General of the US Army Baron von Steuben born 1730

23 - Celebrate Bisexuality Day

24 - Gay Australian artist William Dobell born 1889

30 - International Podcast Day

October

Black History Month (Europe)

4 - World Animal Day

5 - National Poetry Day (UK)

5 - Queer French diplomat and spy the Chevalière d’Éon born 1728

8 - International Lesbian Day

9 - Indigenous Peoples’ Day (USA)

11 - National Coming Out Day

16 - Irish writer Oscar Wilde born 1854

18 - International Pronouns Day

22-28 - Asexual Awareness Week

26 - Intersex Awareness Day

31 - American lesbian tailor Sylvia Drake born 1784

November

8 - Intersex Day of Remembrance

12 - Diwali; Queer Mexican nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz born c.1648

13-19 - Transgender Awareness Week

20 - Trans American writer, lawyer, activist and priest Pauli Murray born 1910; Transgender Day of Remembrance

27 - Antinous, lover of the Roman emperor Hadrian, born c.111; German lesbian drama Mädchen in Uniform premiers, 1931

29 - Queer American writer Louisa May Alcott born 1832

December

AIDS Awareness Month

1 - World AIDS Day

2 - International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

3 - International Day of Persons with Disabilities

8 - Pansexual Pride Day; queer Swedish monarch Christina of Sweden born 1626

10 - Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners host Pits and Perverts concern to raise mining for striking Welsh miners, 1984

14 - World Monkey Day

15 - Roman emperor Nero born 37CE

24 - American drag king and bouncer Stormé DeLarverie born 1920

25 - Christmas

29 - Trans American jazz musician Billy Tipton born 1914

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I saw someone talking about how with the scenes added in the ebook and with the scenes in the ongoing side story, with emphasis on that one scene where LHH talks about the heroine of ORV, DokSoo might become canon. And while they did mention that they read the side story, I thought that that particular scene pretty much sunk many ships?

oh boy ngl i was a bit reluctant answering this ask but imo this is just fans' wishful thinking rather than singshong walking through a doksoo route.

the doksoo scenes added to the ebook arent really so fundamental to the point that theyre the closest ship to become canon. in fact I'd say that the main reason to make them canon would be that it's a (well-developed) straight ship tbh. in the 1863rd turn, theres an added smoking-on-the-roof scene. kdj tries smoking and immediately has a coughing fit. hsy asks him if she did well in this round. this added scene is a direct parallel to kdj telling her that she did well during the enemy of the story arc

another scene is during kaizenix. yjh and kdj decide to try the romance route and bcs yuri was in love with ricardo, it's kdj who writes the letter "write a story that's for me and me alone" this is also a foreshadowing to what we learn in the epilogue lol. to expand more on kaizenix, we also have yjh telling kdj that his writing skills are terrible despite him reading so much, kdj tells him that with his face he certainly didnt have any problems with courting. yjh then goes on a thinking tangent about how he could not care less about the looks of someone he likes (and we know who is called ugly throughout the book)

as for the lhh part where he talks about orv's heroine (kdj's love interest in this context) he is 100% not referring to han sooyoung. he says that the character he had in mind didnt have as much screentime as the other leads. the main women in orv when it comes to screentime are hsy jhw uriel and ysa. going by lhh's logic and IF his words represent singshong's stance, then hsy is immediately ruled out. i also wouldn't consider jhw for the role either, not only bcs i didnt really see their scenes with a romantic undertone but also why would singshong write kdj's romantic interest love someone else (lhs) romantically?

with uriel, unless you consider kdj/uriel to be a direct parallel to 999yjh/999uriel then i dont think shes The candidate either. now for ysa, im a bit iffy when it comes to her bcs sure she doesnt have as much as screentime as lets say yoohankim but shes also not someone you would consider neglected (like lsh for example) also i genuinely think that romance would undermine doksang's bonds. i think theyre so good BECAUSE theyre platonic

singshong have told us in multiple ways that orv is not a story about a canon romance so you can interpret the ending however you want just dont mis-label the novel's genre (this includes both het and gay romance). plus i just dont think they would shoot themselves on the foot and risk "angering" the largest active part of the fandom (general statement). i dont want to sound arrogant but you cant deny that joongdok shippers are the backbone of orv fandom and joongdok artists have been the only ones to be recruited to promote orv. alter (the official artist before blackbox) is a danmei artist, blackbox is a joongdok shipper, haban (taiwanese release cover artist) has a danmei history, the artist of the simplified cn version release has jd porn on their twitter and so on. certainly singshong are aware that orv didn't get this big bcs some guy recommended it in solo leveling's comment sections

speaking of guys, not every dudebro out there ships doksoo anw, some like doksang, some dont ship anything. the same can be said about the female audience too. not everyone ships joongdok. some ship doksoo, some yoohankim, some nothing thats not canon. im not part of the latest group since i could not care less about a ship's canon status lol

this got WAY too long. if you want a TL;DR refer to the first paragraph

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Are there any bands you're listening to that you want to share? or music recommendations in general

Yeah. Most people would just share their Spotify thingies right about now, but I like to make sure I highlight bands that aren't all cishet white men so.

First and foremost I suggest following this woman on tiktok. Literally her entire page is shouting out music artists of color.

(I've linked to my favorite song by each band. Enjoy.)

Taylor Destroy- She's a woman that sings metal. Amazing screams and growls.

Banshee- Jewish Asexual woman that invented the genre fairy metal. Sings about being ace, being Jewish, and her story about getting SAed.

Dax- Yes, it's rap but that's legit a good song.

Alt Blk Era- Two Black women doing Nu Metal

Nini Music- Woman that does Taiwanese Folk metal with traditional instruments.

Nightmaer and 909- (18+) They're by the same guy, a Hispanic guy he calls his genre yallternative but it's more of a deathcore.

Fire From the Gods- lead singer is Black

Bloodywood- Indian metal band. I personally LOVE this song by them.

LG (Team Genius)- She is a rapper but she's a queer rapper

Cinnamon Babe- Black woman lead singer and she sings about the history of Rock

The Hu- Mongolian metal band uses traditional instruments and Mongolian throat singing. They sing about the history of Mongolia and their stories

Shepards Reign- Band members are Maori, Pacific Islander, and Asian

Alien Weaponry- Maori Metal band. They have a lot of songs in Maori and sing about Maori history

Fever 333- Activist metal band. Lead singer is half- black and one of the guitarists is Black.

Body Count and Ice T- Obviously you probably know who Ice T is, but I'd be stupid to pit this much work into a post recommending bands and not include my favorite metal band.

Wicked Wisdom- Lead singer is Jada Smith, and damn her vocals are good

Rage of Light and Ad Infinitum- Have the same lead singer, another Black woman with amazing vocals

Oceans of Slumber- Also has a Black woman lead singer with beautiful vocals

Hope you find something knew in there. Some of them are smaller. Some of them are more well known. About half and half between ones I found on tiktok and ones I've found through music suggestions. Some of them have only just started gaining popularity.

-fae

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Is it me or do some fans scapegoat Ada for Capcom not doing anything else with the RE female characters? Even though Ada isn't even allowed to appear in media without Leon (and even then, she doesn't always appear with him).

I wouldn't say it's just you, but I would say the latest Resident Evil content this year is stirring a pot much faster than when RE7 dropped when it comes to how they handle these characters and the franchise as a whole. They want to make everything more serious. They want to pander to certain groups of fans when it comes to character direction. They're trying to bring back the horror without understanding the spikes of comedy and cheesiness whether or not they were accidental is what makes the series so iconic, but that's a slightly different conversation. So, let's focus on Ada.

Listen. Ada has always been a character in a precarious situation when it comes to fandom. There's a lot of "interesting" qwhite people who love Leon so much they see her as a personal threat with their misogyny. She's a visible woman of color, which gets her hit with the racism. She's allegedly Chinese, as she could also be Taiwanese or Cantonese, or a different ethnicity since we don't even know her real name, so she gets hit with xenophobia overseas. She's also not a "nice" person who babies Leon, so she gets hit with the double misogyny from those same "interesting" qwhite people who never draw Leon with brown hair even though that's his canonical hair color. She's a woman so showing her as capable without the sexiness slapped onto her makes her "ugly" and makes the 3% of fans who yell about it the loudest cry and scream so much that Capcom will rope it back into her character however they can.

Then we have current fandom itself, and how it's changed, and how it's not changed at all. I saw a post I can't find at the moment stating the current waves of fandom have this new pattern with people who don't want to seem like they're misogynist or sexist, so they'll say the women characters are great and then do nothing for them. No rambling about them. Barely any fanart. Very little headcanons. The tiniest amount of fanfic, and if they get any of these things there has to be a male character the artist clearly favorites in the spotlight of the piece. The pieces of art that are women focused get half as much attention as the male focused pieces. Those same fandom pieces get 1/4 of that attention when the characters are visible women of color not at their sexiest, cutest, or palest form. The original poster I spoke of was obviously right. If you don't believe me, look at how many notes any "good" Leon post gets compared to the other women, and you'll start to see a pattern very quickly.

Ada is the easiest to vilify because fandom always hates "mean" women, women of color, and women point blank. Hell, the racist's vitriol was so bad they removed Sheva from various editions of the game cover of RE5 and left it as Chris or put Jill there when you can only play with her in the DLC. It doesn't help with how Ada's writing is handled over the years, that fandom loves to put her on a proverbial stake saying she took attention or a possible role from Claire, or Jill, or even Rebecca now that she's getting more attention. But they'll more loudly say how Ada is taking attention from Piers, or Luis, or even fucking Birkin. It's not entirely about how they diss and scapegoat Ada, it's the bullshit all around the diss they're making. It's about who they would personally slot in to replace her or any woman character, and why they would do that which speaks the loudest to me. If you pay attention, you'll see what wavelength their brains are running on when they drop that nonsense.

Now hear me out. I came into Resident Evil after watching all of Lupin III. Quick summary, it's an old manga that got an anime in the early 70s, and is still getting remade today about a group of thieves who steal expensive shit.

There's only 1 woman in the main recurring cast, Fujiko Mine, and since everyone has a gimmick, her's is sex appeal and that there's a 50/50 chance she'll steal the treasure from the group of men for herself at the end. No matter how many times she does this, Lupin III as a character loves her regardless. He knows that changing her means he'd have to change himself, neither of which would be a good thing, because change doesn't always mean improvement. She has been handled by so many men and a few women writers for the last 50 years I've seen all the possible ways a femme fatale can be written super well and super poorly. And even though she does all of the exact same shit as Lupin does, fans(new fans especially) will still call her a bitch. And I've had to call people out a million times with 1:1 canon comparisons to make them see it's the misogyny glasses they're looking through when they make this judgement about her.

This also means I came in looking at the Leon and Ada relationship from a completely different angle than probably 99% of the active members of the RE fandom on this site. I can see where she's written improperly for the chances she does get to appear, but I can see the potential in it, and I can see and understand how their relationship is structured the way it is. I do believe that Ada having time to herself without Leon in the game or Leon even being a priority is desperately needed for her character. I also think this narrative decision will scapegoat her further because fandom will say that attention should've gone to [Insert Male Character Here] that is an old character brought back or a completely new white guy in his 30s on the side of good who talks to another main dude for about 2 times if that much.

However, if anyone who read this far would like to see who's actually taking all the attention in an RE movie or RE game, feel free to do a tally for how many times each character gets to speak and compare the final numbers when you're done. For the games, repeated lines do not count to make it a little easier.

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THE PERMANENT RAIN PRESS INTERVIEW WITH KAILEEN CHANG

Kaileen Chang wants to be a role model – to be creative in her work, compassionate to herself and others, and representative of her mixed (Latinx and Taiwanese) heritage. The young artist from Los Angeles, California is certainly on her way, currently starring as the half-human, half-vampire lead Carmie Henley in the aptly titled, I Woke Up a Vampire. The series, airing now on Family Channel, is expected to be released on Netflix later this year. 

What can you share about your background in the arts, and what inspired you to pursue film as a career?

I started off performing when I was young, specifically in dance and ice skating. Then I explored theater and later started acting. What inspired me the most was the ability to be creative and show the media and young kids a role model who is relatable and responsible.

Who and/or what were some early inspirations for you - such as actors you admired, favourite TV shows or films, and instructors or teachers in your own classes? What impact did they have on you?

I get inspired by a variety of women actors such as Florence Pugh, Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, and many others. Their ability to be so creative and embody characters really is incredible. I also love 80's/90's films or inspired films because they are the right combination of serious drama and comedy.

How has your family supported you in your career?

My family has been more than just supportive, I would say they are my number one fans and the building blocks to this all. Without their encouragement and dedication, I would have not been where I am today.

Congratulations on I Woke Up a Vampire! As your first series lead, what can you tell us about your audition and casting process?

I did an audition like normal, but I never got called back until like almost a month later. Then I got told I was on hold, but I never did a callback. I waited for a solid two weeks before getting the call that I booked it, which I was surprised because I hadn't had any callbacks or contact. Next thing I know I was on a plane to Toronto.

Carmie Henley is a dynamic character with a unique life! What drew you to her, and how are you similar and different from Carmie (aside from the supernatural and superhuman powers)?

I think that the little aspects of Carmie are so similar to many teenage girls, and there are some little parts to her that are a part of me. Carmie is such a relatable character and she is inspiring for young girls. I am really drawn to the fact that she wasn't planned out or written specifically as a character but her story was, and they let Carmie grow and be built by her experiences and some of mine too.

Who are your favourite superheroes from the comics or screen, and why?

I really like Scarlet Witch, because she is just so misunderstood and I loved the WandaVision series lol.

Creator and showrunner Thomas (Tommy) Lynch has a great resume, including producer credits on recent teen, coming-of-age series Make It Pop and The Other Kingdom. What was it like working with Tommy and did you have conversations about your character and the story?

Working With Tommy was amazing, he and Ryan Lynch (his son) are just amazing collaborators. It's tough starting off on a big show and being really fresh and new to the business but they helped me along the way and were so incredibly supportive and protective. They also valued my opinions and creative decisions. We had a lot of fun shaping Carmie and making her a character with a lot of depth. Tommy is actually amazing and so great to work with. He really made it a lot of fun and we became close with the whole cast too, just one big family.

How did you prepare for this role? Is there anything special you did to get into character before your scenes?

I wanted Carmie to be as authentic as possible. I didn't want her personality to seem cheesy or unrealistic. I made sure that I had a lot of fun when doing scenes and just went with the flow. Music helped a lot and not thinking about the scene too much made it natural.

Carmie and Kev share a close and supportive friendship. Did you and Niko Ceci have a lot of fun together, and how was he as a scene partner?

Carmie and Kev are like Kaileen and Niko. It's really funny because me and Niko joke that we don't even have to act most of the time because we are just so close. I love doing scenes with him because they just come so naturally and flow well. We definitely have a very close relationship off-screen, we are best friends. We love Tommy because he basically united two halves into one, I and Niko are like the same person and we love that.

The show has a talented young cast, also including Aaliyah Cinello (Madison), Zebastin Borjeau (Dylan) and Ana Araujo (Leanna). Did it feel like summer camp, and was it nice to share this experience with cast members similar in age to yourself?  

I had so much fun being able to share the experience with young actors like me. It definitely felt like work but in the best way possible. We made sure to keep it professional and not goof around too much but had our fair share of giggles and fun off-screen. I loved working with each and every one of them and also developing close relationships as friends off set as well.

Actor and comedian Kris Siddiqi stars as The Collector. How was Kris to work with, and was it hard to stay in character without laughing? What did he teach you about performing?

Kris was THE FUNNIEST person ever. We all loved working with him because he was just so warm and welcoming every time we did a scene. It was definitely very funny when he started to improv at the end of a scene but we managed to keep it together. He was an amazing mentor and I loved being able to work with him.

Take us behind the scenes! What is your favourite memory from Season 1?

I had a blast filming this show. It's hard to pick just one memory. Also most of the things me and the cast find funny might not make sense to you guys. But I do remember filming episode five - we had to jump off the rooftop set onto a mat, me and Niko would fall onto the mat into a splat position on purpose so that whoever had to jump next would just start laughing and we would just fall onto the mat because we were laughing so much we lost our balance.

Why would you encourage viewers to tune in to I Woke Up a Vampire? What can they expect to see and take away from the show?

I would love for young kids to watch this show because as the episodes go on we explore real topics, but it's still fun to watch because of the supernatural side to it. Carmie faces the hard reality of school and feels like she needs to fit in which is very relatable to many kids and it is comforting to know that other people are going through the same thing.

We know it’s early on, as the show hasn’t even premiered on Netflix yet, but are you aware of plans for future seasons? Would you like to explore Carmie’s story further?

I am actually not sure what the plans are for further seasons, Tommy loves to keep his ideas very very secret. I remember filming the early episodes and as we got closer to the later ones we would bombard him with questions and he would never tell us anything until the script came out. But I would love to explore Carmie's adventure and exploration towards more serious topics and her journey with self-love and acceptance.

You are an advocate for those with down syndrome, which is personal and meaningful to you and your family. Tell us about the importance of this work for you, and how you stay involved and informed.

My little sister has Down Syndrome, and I think it is very important for people to stay aware and understand that she may be different but she is just as capable. I am an advocate because she deserves equality and to be treated just how everyone else is. I love to bring awareness to the kids with Down Syndrome and their amazing talents.

You have multiple cultures, with both Latinx and Taiwanese heritage. Have you always been in touch with your identity and where you came from? Why are you proud to be Latinx and Taiwanese?

I am very proud of my mix, I think it makes me very unique and who I am. I have always embraced the different features I hold and love to spread my culture to those around me.

Has your ethnicity impacted your career so far? Are you hopeful for more diversity in film (ethnic and minority creatives) in the near future, and being a part of that positive change?

I think one thing that really had me drawn to acting was the little diversity and awareness. I wanted to be able to be a role model for young girls because I remember watching TV when I was younger and the main character was always a pretty white girl who was a cheerleader, always looked perfect, and was a popular girl.

With Carmie, I wanted to show the viewers that they can have some comfort in this show knowing that some people can relate to Carmie in the sense that she isn't perfect, popular, and she's mixed. I was also really attracted to the fact that I could be a responsible and inspiring person to young people so that when they grow up, they can see someone who they can follow and look up to.

What inspired you to learn and become fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)?

I love inclusivity, and I think that it was important for me to learn ASL so that I could practice my beliefs of inclusivity. I grew up in a school that prioritized being inclusive and I want to carry that on with me as I go in the real world so learning ASL was a big accomplishment and milestone for me becoming a step further into the person I want to be.

Who are you listening to on your playlist? 

I love music, I personally get really shy when it comes to asking about my music taste. It's hard to narrow down my favorites when I have such a range of music tastes.

Our signature question: If you could be any ice cream flavour, which would you be and why?

I would be cotton candy because it's like two different colors and I have two very different sides to me that are completely opposite.

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Thank you to Kaileen Chang for answering our questions! 

Follow her on Instagram to stay updated with what’s next for the rising star. New episodes of I Woke Up a Vampire air Fridays at 6:30 pm ET/PT on Family Channel. 

Photo credit to: Tommy Flanagan (portraits)

[romanceyourdemons]

rounding out hou hsiao-hsien’s portrayal of taiwan’s twentieth century alongside a city of sadness (1989) and good men, good women (1995), the puppetmaster (1993) takes on the intersection of personal identity, national history, and art just like good men, good women (1995); the difference is that, whereas the latter film presents the blurred line between personal identity and national history as mediated by art, this film presents the blurred line between national history and art as mediated by personal identity. the personal identity and narrative in question is that of li tian-lu, the most celebrated master of taiwanese glove puppetry. interviews with li form one of the three threads that seamlessly weave together in this nonlinear film, the other two being dramatized vignettes from li’s life and scenes from puppet shows and operas he performed. the piece of taiwan’s national history that this film takes on is 1895-1945–japan’s occupation of taiwan. the film works most closely with the narratives of japan that were created in this period by japan and by collaborators, although it is worth noting that subsequent backlash against collaborators, a phenomenon key to films like farewell my concubine (1993) and the last emperor (1987), is not handled at all in this film. indeed, the utter lack of judgement passed by the affectively unbiased and documentary film—a lack of judgement not just for li’s collaboration but also for his infidelity and unfiliality—is key to the way the film treats art and is carefully buttressed by the interviews with li and with the long-take-static-shot style hou hsiao-hsien prefers, which enhances the “raw” documentary affect. if the film did not so carefully position itself as a non-narrative, its portrayal of how intertwined national (and here japanese) narrative-making is with art would have have awkward implications for the film itself. throughout the film opera and puppet shows are used as tools by the dominant power to forward their projects; this is seen most obviously in li being economically compelled to perform japanese plays and japanese propaganda, but it is also present in japanese officers compensating the li family with opera tickets for cutting their queues at the beginning of the film, and with the people of bingang street asserting at the film’s end that li’s puppet performances were the cause of the gods answering their prayers and driving the japanese out of taiwan. this film has no time for high-minded artistic idealism. art is and will be a tool of the hegemonic power to establish what narratives it prefers, the film asserts. it is only by tying itself so strongly to the real-life narrative of a real-life person present in the film that the puppetmaster (1993) avoids turning this question inward on itself

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The insidious nature of fantis

DISCLAIMER: Awhile back, I privated my Twitter to feel safer, but it still had some things on it that I don't want to cut off people's access to. And while the Wayback Machine is absolutely incredible for what it does, I find it so agonizingly tedious to load up even one page to read. It's even worse if there's images attached, each of which I have to manually open in a new tab to see, if they load at all. So I'm taking some of my old posts and reformatting them for Tumblr. This is STRICTLY FOR DOCUMENTATION PURPOSES. Do not assume these are recent events and do not EVER harass anyone!!!

This is an oldie, but a goodie. I wrote it shortly after covering the Amphibia Attacks, and the archive in the Wayback Machine can be found here.

SUMMARY: In this thread, I dissect a single Tweet that perfectly encapsulates the way fantis often move the goal post in order to continue their façade of a moral high ground, when in reality, they are simply doing whatever they can to hurt their target of the week and maintain the vitriol against that target.

Everything below the Read More is a direct paste of that thread.

Honestly, this Tweet is a microcosm of the insidious nature of fantis and other types of control freaks.

I'm genuinely thankful they worded it this way because their true intentions come through perfectly.

A thread~ 🧵

Disclaimer: I'm white and totally uninformed about what historical stereotype or caricature this Tweet could be referring to. But I don't need to talk about that, because that's not REALLY what this Tweet is about.

Normally, I would try to see if this claim has merit, but the foundation behind it is already disingenuous.

Raebits was being attacked entirely because they were accused of drawing nsfw of minor characters. Ofc some people dismissed the notion that aging them up matters at all. But OP acknowledged the difference specifically so they could move the goal post, because while some people are okay with aged up nsfw, those same people are still generally NOT okay with racism.

OP had to look for a new, more severe reason that Alex is "problematic". Because even considering that there's some stereotype against Taiwanese people that involves servitude, it's MUCH more likely that the cause of this combination in the artwork was, uh, I don't know,,,,

the fact that maid outfits and master/slave dynamics are VERY COMMON KINKS! 🙀

To take a vague lewd drawing of a cartoon character in a maid outfit, even if she's "serving her master", and immediately assume malice from the artist, is ridiculous given these circumstances and how VAGUE these kinks are.

If Alex had, say, a pattern of taking specifically Taiwanese or even just Asian girl characters and putting them in subservient positions like that, then yeah, I would completely understand calling them out for possibly having some unchecked degrading views about those women. But instead, OP took one drawing of really basic kinks applied to one of what, three main characters? I dunno, y'all call them the "trio". That isn't evidence of ANYTHING on its own! It's just a big reach, because the true goal of bringing it up NOW is to move the goal post.

People like OP are so desperate for their self-imposed delusions to be true, and they need to drag everyone down with them. They need to control the narrative and keep people from doubting the seriousness of their "concerns".

And I mean, that should be obvious considering how many people are blaming the artists directly for "exposing people to triggering artwork" when the ONLY person who did that was phibbyburner, the one playing "hero" for the fantis.

This is not what starting a discussion looks like. OP doesn't actually want an explanation. They want to keep the blind hatred for Alex going. And it won't stop at Alex, whether they're successfully driven entirely off Twitter or not. These people will move right on to the next target of their misdirected vitriol.

"But they were drawn as their canonical adult selves.."

"Oh. Uh.. w-well… Alex is also RACIST!! Ever think about that??"

We have to be vigilant in spotting actual progressive criticism vs. bullying cloaked in its aesthetic.

OP didn't even bother to fact-check what Alex drew and settled for an "and apparently", further showing that this is less about holding someone accountable for real actions and more about already having made up their mind that the person is bad and should be shunned. I'm willing to bet OP doesn't even care whether the characters are aged up or not. They wouldn't be creating more reasons to hate Alex if they were okay with them drawing post-timeskip nsfw. But they know "they were only adults for 3 mins!" is a less effective talking point. :/ So yeah.

TL;DR: I do not buy for one second that the person who made this Tweet did it out of any genuine concern for racism, but instead as a way to keep people rallying against the person they hate this week. And this is usually what fantis do. Keep an eye out for it.

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Nonfiction Thursday: Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Biographies 

Both/And by Huma Abedin

The daughter of Indian and Pakistani intellectuals and advocates, Abedin grew up in the United States and Saudi Arabia and traveled widely. Both/And grapples with family, legacy, identity, faith, marriage, motherhood—and work—with wisdom, sophistication, grace, and clarity.

Abedin launched full steam into a college internship in the office of the First Lady in 1996, never imagining that her work at the White House would blossom into a career in public service, nor that her career would become an all-consuming way of life. She thrived in rooms with diplomats and sovereigns, entrepreneurs and artists, philanthropists and activists, and witnessed many crucial moments in 21st-century American history—Camp David for urgent efforts at Middle East peace in the waning months of the Clinton administration, Ground Zero in the days after the September 11 attacks, the inauguration of the first African American president of the United States, and the convention floor when America nominated its first female presidential candidate.

Abedin’s relationship with Hillary Clinton has seen both women through extraordinary personal and professional highs, as well as unimaginable lows. Here, for the first time, is a deeply personal account of Clinton as mentor, confidante, and role model. Abedin cuts through caricature, rumor, and misinformation to reveal a crystal-clear portrait of Clinton as a brilliant and caring leader, a steadfast friend, generous, funny, hardworking, and dedicated.

Eat a Peach by David Chang

In 2004, David Chang opened a noodle restaurant named Momofuku in Manhattan's East Village, not expecting the business to survive its first year. In 2018, he was the owner and chef of his own restaurant empire, with 15 locations from New York to Australia, the star of his own hit Netflix show and podcast, was named one of the most influential people of the 21st century and had a following of over 1.2 million. In this inspiring, honest and heartfelt memoir, Chang shares the extraordinary story of his culinary coming-of-age.

Growing up in Virginia, the son of Korean immigrant parents, Chang struggled with feelings of abandonment, isolation and loneliness throughout his childhood. After failing to find a job after graduating, he convinced his father to loan him money to open a restaurant. Momofuku's unpretentious air and great-tasting simple staples - ramen bowls and pork buns - earned it rave reviews, culinary awards and before long, Chang had a cult following.

Chang's love of food and cooking remained a constant in his life, despite the adversities he had to overcome. Over the course of his career, the chef struggled with suicidal thoughts, depression and anxiety. He shied away from praise and begged not to be given awards. In Eat a Peach, Chang opens up about his feelings of paranoia, self-confidence and pulls back the curtain on his struggles, failures and learned lessons.

Stay True by Hua Hsu

In the eyes of eighteen-year-old Hua Hsu, the problem with Ken--with his passion for Dave Matthews, Abercrombie & Fitch, and his fraternity--is that he is exactly like everyone else. Ken, whose Japanese American family has been in the United States for generations, is mainstream; for Hua, the son of Taiwanese immigrants, who makes 'zines and haunts Bay Area record shops, Ken represents all that he defines himself in opposition to. The only thing Hua and Ken have in common is that, however they engage with it, American culture doesn't seem to have a place for either of them.

But despite his first impressions, Hua and Ken become friends, a friendship built on late-night conversations over cigarettes, long drives along the California coast, and the textbook successes and humiliations of everyday college life. And then violently, senselessly, Ken is gone, killed in a carjacking, not even three years after the day they first meet.

Determined to hold on to all that was left of one of his closest friends--his memories--Hua turned to writing. Stay True is the book he's been working on ever since. A coming-of-age story that details both the ordinary and extraordinary, Stay True is a bracing memoir about growing up, and about moving through the world in search of meaning and belonging.

The Stories We Tell by Joanna Gaines

"The only way to break free was to rewrite my story. Because something would happen every time my pen stopped: it was like my soul was coming back to my body. Like the deepest parts of me that got knocked around and drowned out by all the crap I let the world convince me about who I was came back to the surface. And what was left was only what was real and true. I was, finally, standing in the fullness of my story. I felt hopeful. I felt full. Our story may crack us open, but it also pieces us back together.

We all have a story to tell. This happens to be mine--every chapter a window into who I am, the journey I'm on, and the season I'm in right now. Because this is my story, maybe you won't always relate, or maybe it will feel like you're looking in a mirror. Whatever we have in common and whatever differences lie between us, I only hope my story can help shine a light on the beauty of yours. That my own soul work will stir something of your own. And that by the time you get to the end of my story, you're also holding the beautiful beginnings of your own.

A story only you can tell. And I hope that you will."

- Joanna Gaines

[abwwia]

Annie Hsiao-Ching Wang (b.1972) 汪 曉 青 

Artist Annie Hsiao-Ching Wang was born in Taipei, Taiwan in 1972. She received her PhD in Art from the University of Brighton in the UK. #PalianSHOW #WomenPhotographer

[fyeahcindie]

Gorgeous, hypnotic song from the 2022 album by Small Island Big Song 小島大歌.  The MV was just posted today, and a live version was posted last week.

We have featured this group last year, check it out!    About the group: Small Island Big Song is a collaboration of musicians across the Pacific & Indian Oceans, united for cultural and environmental justice. After hearing the IPCC report, in 2015, a couple, Taiwanese producer BaoBao Chen and Australian music producer/filmmaker Tim Cole, spent three years recording and filming with artists on their island homes, sharing songs from island to island. Outcomes include two award-winning albums, a feature film and a world-touring concert.

There are a lot of musicians/nations/locations listed in the a/v credits back at YT and on screen. (Paiwan lyrics are also translated to English on screen)

Madjadjumak (Finding One Another) Composition: 戴曉君 (Sauljaljui) Arrangement, Music Producer: Tim Cole  Sauljaljui 戴曉君: Lead Vocals, Guitar Putad Pihay (布妲菈·碧海): Vocals, Bass (Putad is in the Amis band 漂流出口 Outlet Drift) Producer, Curation: BaoBao Chen 陳玟臻 (co-founder, producer) 

Small Island Big Song links: Instagram, YouTube,  Spotify,  StreetVoice, Official

Let’s hear another from the album; this is written and sung (in Amis) by Putad:

Lyrics translated on screen, full a/v credits on screen and back at YT.

Lead vocals, composer Putad - Amis, Taiwan Paiwan chant, Jaw harp Sauljaljui - Paiwan, Taiwan Purerehua Horomona Horo - Aotearoa/New Zealand Kundu, shakers Richard Mogu - Papua New Guinea Sanza Emlyn - Mauritius Udu, Balafon Luc of Vaiteani - Tahiti Warup, Kundu drum Airileke - Papua New Guinea & Australia Monika Yumi Yet Bamboo Band - Bougainville Valiha Tarika Sammy - Madagascar and four generations of Amis women of Putad's family (her grandmother, her mother, herself, and her daughter) Music Producer Tim Cole - Australia

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The History of Nautica: A Voyage Through Time

The Nautica brand is synonymous with a timeless nautical aesthetic that has made waves in the fashion world for decades. As a global lifestyle brand, Nautica has firmly established itself as an icon in modern fashion, thanks to its unique blend of style, functionality, and innovation. In this in-depth exploration, we chart the fascinating history of Nautica, from its humble beginnings to its rise as a global fashion powerhouse.

Founding of Nautica

The Visionary Behind the Brand

Nautica was founded in 1983 by Taiwanese immigrant David Chu, who had a passion for fashion and an eye for design. After immigrating to the United States with his family in the 1960s, Chu studied architecture at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, where he also took design classes. Inspired by his love for the sea and the nautical lifestyle, Chu created a brand that would cater to the needs of world travelers and those who appreciate high-quality, stylish clothing.

The Birth of a Fashion Legend

Nautica’s journey began when Chu started designing and selling coats that were inspired by sailor’s coats. These garments, characterized by their bold colors and functional design, quickly gained popularity among upscale stores in New York. The success of these early designs laid the foundation for the Nautica brand, which would soon grow into a global fashion empire.

The Name and Logo

The name Nautica is derived from “nauticus,” the Latin term for ship. This nautical theme is further reflected in the brand’s logo, which features a spinnaker, a type of sail commonly used on sailing vessels. The combination of the name and logo helped to establish Nautica’s identity as a brand inspired by the sea and the spirit of adventure.

Expansion into Various Product Lines

While Nautica initially began as a menswear company, it quickly expanded its product offerings to cater to a wider audience. Today, the brand manufactures clothing for men, women, and children, as well as accessories such as belts, watches, and bags. Nautica also has a home line, offering linens, towels, and even furniture under the Nautica name.

Nautica Watches

In the early 1990s, Nautica saw an opportunity to expand its product range by venturing into the watch industry. With a focus on bold designs and high-quality craftsmanship, Nautica watches soon became popular among fashion-conscious consumers. Over the years, the brand has released numerous watch collections, each reflecting the Nautica ethos of style, innovation, and functionality.

Collaboration with Timex Group

In 1994, Nautica entered into a global licensing agreement with the Timex Group, a renowned watch manufacturer. This partnership allowed Nautica to leverage Timex’s expertise in watch design and production, resulting in a range of unique and innovative timepieces. The collaboration has continued to flourish over the years, with Giorgio Galli, a prolific designer, overseeing the creative direction of Nautica watches under the Timex Group.

The Rise of Nautica in the Fashion Industry

During the 1990s, Nautica experienced exponential growth, quickly becoming one of the top three men’s clothing brands in the United States, alongside Polo Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. This rapid rise to prominence can be attributed to the brand’s strategic expansion plan, which focused on partnering with high-end retail stores and creating cohesive, visually appealing “store-within-a-store” experiences.

The Nautica Aesthetic

Nautica’s success can also be attributed to its distinctive design ethos, which embraces bold colors, clean lines, and nautical-inspired details. This unique aesthetic helped to set Nautica apart from its competitors, resulting in a loyal following among fashion-conscious consumers.

The Hip-Hop Connection

An interesting aspect of Nautica’s history is its unexpected connection to hip-hop culture. In the mid-1990s, the brand became popular among prominent hip-hop artists such as Nas, Lil Kim, and Wu-Tang Clan, who were drawn to Nautica’s bold designs and high-quality garments. This association with hip-hop culture helped to further cement Nautica’s place in the fashion world, and the brand continues to be embraced by musicians and fashion enthusiasts alike.

Nautica’s Parent Company and Acquisition

In 2003, Nautica was acquired by VF Corporation, a global powerhouse in the apparel and footwear industry. As part of VF Corporation, Nautica joined an impressive roster of brands, including popular labels such as 7 for All Mankind, Lee, The North Face, Kipling, and Vans. This acquisition allowed Nautica to leverage the resources and expertise of its parent company, further solidifying its position in the fashion industry.

Challenges and Evolution

Like any longstanding fashion brand, Nautica has faced its share of challenges over the years. The brand has had to adapt to changing consumer preferences and market trends, requiring constant innovation and reinvention.

The Role of Giorgio Galli

One key figure in Nautica’s evolution has been Giorgio Galli, who has been instrumental in guiding the creative direction of the brand’s watch collections. As the Global Design Director for the Timex Group, Galli has been responsible for bringing a fresh, modern perspective to Nautica’s watch designs, ensuring that the brand remains relevant and appealing to consumers.

Nautica’s Return to Its Roots

In recent years, Nautica has made a conscious effort to return to its nautical roots, emphasizing the seafaring inspiration that first made the brand so popular. By focusing on its core identity and embracing its unique heritage, Nautica has managed to maintain its position as a beloved fashion brand, appealing to both longtime fans and new audiences.

The Future of Nautica

As Nautica continues to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the fashion industry, the brand remains dedicated to its nautical heritage and commitment to innovation. With new clothing lines, accessories, and collaborations in the pipeline, Nautica is poised for continued success in the years to come.

Embracing Sustainability

One area where Nautica has shown a commitment to change is in its approach to sustainability. As consumers become increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of the fashion industry, Nautica is taking steps to minimize its footprint and become a more eco-friendly brand.

Collaborations and Partnerships

Nautica’s ongoing collaborations with various artists, designers, and brands are an important aspect of the brand’s future direction. By working with creative partners, Nautica can continue to develop innovative designs and stay at the forefront of fashion trends.

Conclusion

The story of Nautica is one of passion, innovation, and a deep connection to the sea. From its humble beginnings as a menswear company to its rise as a global fashion icon, Nautica has remained true to its nautical roots while consistently pushing the boundaries of style and design. As the brand continues to evolve and grow, it’s clear that Nautica’s voyage through the world of fashion is far from over

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Colella's Supermarket (America's Special Mission Force)

Colella's Supermarket, located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts (now shut down), was modeled to help employees, of highschool (highschool jobs allowed for military cadet or police informant or state police status at college) and town labor (those found in poverty but allowed to live in town, the generous support system found through the Ludlow family, the "Spiders", descents of Queen Elizabeth I, the "Virgin Queen"). The model, is to survive Buchenwald, a famous death camp in Italy during World War 2, intended for political opponents of Benito Mussolini (the man who invented "Dro", poisoned marijuana, instrumental in Hitler's election to the German Chancellorship).

Through Colella's, ATF operatives (those dealing in grocer's union rules, to counter Canada) are trained and outfitted in cross multitasked operation skills, and a work disorder called "Vladivostock", hated by the French nationals in New England for producing lithe, thin, muscled, and burly men, and vivacious women, however with the same food intake as French prison guards (large, obese men, and greasy ugly women).

Here are my five special operations, using Blockbuster Video, a Trump owned company, now shut down and transferred to Rotary Presidential Association ownership (YouTube) due to my acts of valor in the field, against Canada.

"Death Race 2000": The resistance to the Boston Mafia, while infiltrating the police services of Canadian Mounted Patrol, and the removal of the Boston Mossad office, the alleged State Police control; actually located on highway stations, with police living in apartment complexes out of Chestnut Hill Realty.

"Run Ronnie Run": The resistance to the Haitian "Negro" movement, to label all of anyone's skin color as black, however inside the stance and sphere of the white man's rights; for the common rumor, to become industry, without the complex dynamics that make these things work. A better labor, for the past physical plant worker at a college, now a warehouse or factory laborer, where books and texts are now illegal, leaving only "A Farewell to Arms", by Ernest Hemingway; seeking to produce the same childhood as the famed Malcolm X, a fetal alcohol syndrome baby.

"CB4": The shutdown of the clad feminist, those women who demand independence and power, however are infirmed under severe physical handicap. The "Pink Panthers" movement, they are found in every walk of life, and they are "walking", at all times, in the words of famous Hopkinton crime boss, Alex "Wheels" Danahy, his label by local police authorities. The hunt for "Wheels", through his alias tags of those disabled online, continues, to catch each of the "enabled" community, for their dream, the American Dream, of running people off the road in traffic at screaming speeds, in Franklin Delano Roosevelt's special car. Once all the disabilities were cured, they believed they could be immortal, with cybernetics and slaves in the French, Israeli, and Taiwanese Maoist enclaves of INTERPOL, run by the Mainland Red Chinese. Sadly, the CS Lewis dream, has been shut down, and "The Matrix", is at an end; now, merely a movie, about what could've been.

"8MM": The creation of a new arts movement, where only wealthy envoys from foreign countries are killed, and on reality TV, if they volunteer to represent their homeland, "The Croatan Society", the Titoist movement supported by the famous "Boston Strangler", the De Salvo family and DC Comics. Previously, actresses were murdered, for reporting a lesbian haze from a female homosexual, a guidance law student, however now those women are saved, and become attorneys at law instead, with the haze artists kicked out on the streets, to be supported by their home countries; where their language is garbled, without the UN Law Academy to assist them. Suspecting their famous friend, "Riker", but not the cad, "Xanatos", they are in a state of misery, losing their top volunteer envoys, "The United Nations Mossad", and other Persian Jews, to the streets, with famous investments like Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks Coffee, the "barista" job, a share owner in the Vietnamese coffee trade, shut down. No longer can Reagan Foundation purchases of businesses occur, for those little yellow girls, "Hello Kitty". Now, the kitty can't eat human flesh, a dead drama club champion; "cat", in the Chinese boneless spare ribs.

"Bowfinger": The end to the internet supremacy of France and Israel, with the recovery of women marked with disabilities through claimed "household accidents", actually Apple technology from Steve Jobs, employed on timed circuits for the "Holocaust History Museum", the radio promotions industry; "the champagne room". All those stolen children from police officer fathers, taken to strip clubs in prison towns, returned to the life meant for them, that of euthanization, and their fathers freed from their long duty, no longer victims of the National Hockey League and the radio promo guys, "Bobby Brown", his ballad made famous by Frank Zappa, the man himself. Now, lesbian marriages to men are over, and women can marry whom they presume to choose, without mob threats from Sheriffs Unions, B'nai B'rith, and we can return to some semblance of life; the days of MUSH, are over. 4chan, is gone, and 8chan, is the future, of the modern internet, where nobody pays attention if you post on "chan", the Waters Foundation; you wanted the Holocaust, Islam; Small Penis Humiliation.

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The most expensive Moon Necklaces in the world

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Moon necklaces are jewelry pieces that feature a moon-shaped pendant, often made of gold, silver, or other metals. They are popular accessories for women, as they can symbolize romance, mystery, or spirituality. Some Ora Gift Moon Necklaces also have gemstones, such as diamonds, pearls, or moonstones, to make them more attractive and valuable.

While moon necklaces are generally affordable and charming, some of them are exceptionally rare and expensive. These moon necklaces are made with the finest materials and craftsmanship, and often have a unique history or significance behind them. Some of them are owned by celebrities, royalty, or collectors, who are willing to pay a fortune for these exclusive pieces. Check out some moon necklaces.

In this blog post, we will explore the most expensive moon necklaces in the world, and what makes them so special. We will also look at some of the other expensive moon necklaces that have been sold or auctioned in the past.

The Moon of Baroda Diamond Necklace - $1.3 Million

The Moon of Baroda Diamond Necklace is the most expensive moon necklace in the world, with a hefty price tag of $1.3 million. It is also one of the most famous and historic diamonds in the world, with a history that spans over 500 years and several continents. The Moon of Baroda Diamond Necklace was sold by Christie's in Hong Kong in 2018, to an anonymous buyer.

The Moon of Baroda Diamond Necklace features a 24.04-carat pear-shaped yellow diamond, the largest of its kind in the world. The diamond has a canary yellow color, and a high luster and clarity. The diamond is set in a platinum and gold pendant, that has a crescent moon design, adorned with 28 smaller diamonds. The pendant is attached to a platinum chain, that has 108 diamonds, totaling 16.29 carats.

The Moon of Baroda Diamond Necklace has a fascinating story behind it. The diamond was discovered in India, in the city of Baroda, which gave it its name. The diamond was then owned by the Maharajas of Baroda, who ruled from 1721 to 1949. The diamond was then sold to an American jeweler, Samuel H. Deutsch, in 1943, who brought it to the US. The diamond was then worn by several celebrities, such as opera singer Maria Callas, and actress Marilyn Monroe, who wore it for the promotion of her film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1953. The diamond was then sold to a private collector, who kept it for 65 years, until it was auctioned by Christie's in 2018.

The Moon Goddess Diamond Necklace - $1.1 Million

The Moon Goddess Diamond Necklace is another expensive moon necklace in the world, with a hefty price tag of $1.1 million. It is also one of the most exquisite and artistic diamond necklaces in the world, with a design that reflects the beauty and elegance of the moon. The Moon Goddess Diamond Necklace was created by Cindy Chao, a Taiwanese jewelry designer, and was sold by Sotheby's in Hong Kong in 2014, to an anonymous buyer.

The Moon Goddess Diamond Necklace is a stunning piece of jewelry, featuring a 35.72-carat pear-shaped diamond, one of the finest and largest of its kind in the world. The diamond has a D color, and a flawless clarity, and is certified by the Gemological Institute of America. The diamond is set in a white gold pendant, that has a moon-shaped design, embellished with 2,000 diamonds, totaling 36.57 carats. The pendant is attached to a white gold chain, that has 1,000 diamonds, totaling 18.51 carats.

The Moon Goddess Diamond Necklace is a unique and exquisite piece, and it showcases the skill and innovation of Cindy Chao, one of the most influential jewelry designers of the 21st century. Chao is known for her sculptural and organic creations, that blend art and nature. Chao spent two years to create the Moon Goddess Diamond Necklace, and used a special technique to create a three-dimensional effect for the moon pendant. The necklace was also inspired by Chao's personal connection to the moon, as she was born on a full moon night.

The Moonstone and Diamond Necklace - $812,500

The Moonstone and Diamond Necklace is another expensive moon necklace in the world, with a hefty price tag of $812,500. It is also one of the most rare and beautiful moonstone necklaces in the world, with a quality and size that is seldom seen. The Moonstone and Diamond Necklace was sold by Sotheby's in New York in 2015, to an anonymous buyer.

The Moonstone and Diamond Necklace features a single strand of 37 graduated oval-shaped moonstones, ranging from 12.15 to 35.61 carats. The moonstones have a milky white color, and a blue sheen that changes with the light. The moonstones are set in a platinum and gold clasp, that has a crescent moon design, decorated with 14 diamonds, totaling 2.38 carats.

The Moonstone and Diamond Necklace is a rare and stunning piece, and it reflects the rarity and beauty of moonstones, a type of feldspar mineral that exhibits a phenomenon called adularescence, which is a soft glow that appears to move across the surface of the stone. Moonstones are also associated with the moon, and are believed to have healing and spiritual properties. The Moonstone and Diamond Necklace was originally owned by a private collector, who acquired it from Tiffany & Co. in the 1920s. The necklace was then sold by Sotheby's in 2015, setting a new world record for a moonstone necklace.