Nico, from France, is known across industries in Shanghai as the guy who runs nico_printshop where he's been doing screen printing for 10+ years. He's the go-to for many expat-run companies for printing their merchandise. With a degree in biotech engineering and marketing, he's also a graphic/web designer, entrepreneur (won best new store of the year 2014 by Timeout Shanghai for Upcyle Design Store), and was part of the Chiaccelerator program with 'The Squirrelz. He's fluent in English and French and his Mandarin isn't bad either. An endless student of life and proud manga fan, Nico loves One Piece, football, (PSG forever!) and baking, especially sourdough!
How is Halloween celebrated around the world, a...
How is Halloween celebrated around the world, and what similar holidays exist in other cultures? Have you ever wondered how different countries mark this spooky time of year? Does China have anything similar to this festival? Let's have a fun and educational discussion where we'll explore Halloween traditions from the US and beyond, diving into the fascinating customs, costumes, and celebrations that make this holiday unique in different parts of the globe. From trick-or-treating and haunted houses to traditional festivals like Mexico’s Día de los Muertos, let's broaden your understanding of how various cultures honour the themes of death, remembrance, and seasonal change._x000D_
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As we explore these celebrations, we’ll also dive into the deeper meanings and origins behind them, touching on how history, religion, and regional beliefs influence the way people celebrate. Whether you're fascinated by the spooky tales of All Hallows' Eve or curious about other significant holidays along the same lines in other places, we're going to have a fun and culturally rich journey together! Feel free to ask questions, give opinions, and share your favourite traditions. Let's have a meaningful discussion about this magical and mysterious time of year!_x000D_
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万圣节在世界各地是如何庆祝的?其他文化中是否有类似的节日?你是否好奇不同国家如何度过这个神秘的时节?中国有类似的节日吗?让我们一起展开一场有趣且富有教育意义的讨论,探讨美国及其他国家的万圣节传统,深入了解各地独特的风俗、服饰和庆祝活动。从“不给糖就捣蛋”和鬼屋,到墨西哥的亡灵节(Día de los Muertos),让我们拓宽对不同文化中如何纪念死亡、缅怀亲人和迎接季节变化的理解。_x000D_
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在探索这些节日的同时,我们也会深入了解它们背后的深层意义和起源,讨论历史、宗教和地区信仰如何影响人们的庆祝方式。无论你是对万圣节的诡异故事感兴趣,还是对世界其他类似节日充满好奇,我们都会一起度过一个有趣而文化丰富的旅程!欢迎提问、分享你的意见和最喜欢的节日传统。让我们一起讨论这个神秘而奇妙的时节吧!