Meizhou (梅州) is a city of almost four million people located in northeastern Guangdong Province, China. Its economy is based largely on mineral resources and tourism. There are 48 identified types of minerals in the area, including coal, iron, limestone, rare earth clay, and porcelain clay. Tourism attractions include historic sites dating back to the Tang dynasty, former residences of notable historical figures, natural scenery, and distinctive Hakka cultural sites. Meizhou is often referr ed to as the Hakka capital of the world. The Hakka are a distinctive cultural group of Han Chinese whose ancestors migrated south from northern China, particularly the Yellow River region, over several centuries. These migrations were influenced by warfare, political upheaval, and the search for new places to settle. The Hakka developed their own distinctive language, traditions, architecture, and cuisine. Many people in Meizhou speak the Meixian variety of Hakka, which is one of the best-known form...

This card shows a duck-billed dinosaur called Hypacrosaurus . Fossils of this dinosaur have been found in Alberta and Montana, where it lived approximately 70–75 million years ago. It could grow to about nine metres in length and weigh up to four tonnes. Hypacrosaurus had a hollow, rounded crest on the top of its head. Scientists believe it may have been used for communication, possibly producing sounds or helping individuals recognize one another. Like other duck-billed dinosaurs, it was a herbivore. Its many tightly packed teeth formed grinding surfaces that helped it chew tough vegetation. One particularly interesting connection is that Hypacrosaurus nesting sites and eggs have been discovered in southern Alberta, including the Devil's Coulee area near Warner. These discoveries provide evidence about how the dinosaurs reproduced and developed. Fossils have been discovered representing different stages of development, from embryos and hatchlings to adults. This has allowed palaeo...

Shinjuku is one of Tokyo's 23 special wards and a major secondary centre of the city, with significant commercial and administrative districts. During the 1960s, it became a hub for new ideas and artistic avant-garde movements. Young filmmakers associated with the Japanese New Wave frequently used Shinjuku as the setting for their films, including Diary of a Shinjuku Thief , Shinjuku Mad , and Funeral Parade of Roses . Café Fugetsudo became a popular gathering place for artists, intellectuals, and members of Tokyo's LGBTQ+ community during the 1960s. Among those who frequented the café were actor Takeshi Kitano, artist Taro Okamoto, actor and singer Akihiro Miwa, poet Gozo Yoshimasu, and filmmaker Shuji Terayama.

I love this type of Chinese art. In English on the back the caption says:   I call dusk in the word.  I collect the word gentle to see you.

A very American Happy New Year card, with all the colours and stars! 2026, of course, was an important year for the United States as they celebrated their 250th anniversary as a country. 

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