It's March and March marks the official beginning of Hwang Sa season. Hwang Sa or yellow dust is quite literally yellow dust that comes from China and covers Korea and Japan. The dust itself is made of not so nice particles. Most people wear masks to protect themselves from the dust.
In a way it's quite funny. I ask my kids everyday about the weather as a routine. Lately, they've been telling me about the yellow dust in their broken English. I've heard, Hwang sa, yellow dust, china dust, sand etc. The list continues but they really seem to enjoy saying it. At first, I thought it was funny but now it's not so. I've told them I'm Chinese so it feels like their telling me that I'm somehow responible for the dust that covers their country yearly.
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Hey Ninar,
ReplyDeleteSorry it took so long to comment on your blog! I really like it so far.. The honest, true-blue Nina, complaining of discomfort and lack of amenities. Sounds like you're having a dandy old time over there. By the way, what's with that rusty-colored ring around your toilet? Must smell nice. :)
Anyway, I'm still jealous even though you're being treated like a prisoner in a craphole commune - the food, the new people, the nasty China air, and most importantly, your slow, painful, inevitable use of SELF-RELIANCE.
Have fun - ttyl...