Zheng Yi Sao, 19th centry female pirate
Jess Nevins wrote an article on “the problem with Asian steampunk.” Nevins points out that most people default to ninjas, samurai and geishas when they try to do Asian steampunk, but there’s a much richer world of possibilities. “Pirates, submarine captains, hard-boiled reporters, female private detectives… these are all part of east Asian history and popular culture in the steampunk era. Steampunk writers and cosplayers, expand your horizons!”
Here are some examples:
- Zeppelin pirates are a staple of steampunk, but nautical pirates were a reality in the waters of Southeast Asia. Notable among these were the female pirates, from Zheng Yi Sao and Cai Qian in the beginning of the 19th century to Lo Hon Cho and Lai Choi San in the early part of the 20th century. These women were captains and admirals, commanding dozens of ships and leading them into battle from the front, gaining reputations as fierce fighters. According to a contemporary Chinese account Cai Qian Ma even commanded ships with crews of niangzijun, “women warriors.”
- The hardboiled, crime-solving reporter was a part of Western mystery fiction from the 1880s, but in real life there were large numbers of reporters just like that in China, especially Shanghai, where the competition between newspapers was intense and reporters and editors did anything they could for a hot scoop. These newspapers were modeled on American and English newspapers, and though many of them were aimed at the Europeans in China, some were written by Chinese for Chinese.
- Roguish treasure-hunters need not automatically be white. Since the 11th century there has been a tradition among Nyingma Buddhists in Bhutan and Tibet of a special class of lamas, the gter-ston or “treasure hunters,” who “discover” gter-ma (scriptural treasures) which have supposedly been hidden away during the Buddha’s lifetime so that they can be found and revealed to the world at a foreordained time. The gter-ston were active through the 19th century, and while some were genuine many were fraudulent.
TOR: The Problem With “Asian Steampunk”
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SHRINKLE » Splurge on Art, Makeup, and Hairbows Without Feeling Shallow: “PrayForJapan” Art Fundraiser This Weekend!
Hey guys! My amazing, beautiful and generous friends are throwing a “Pray For Japan” Art Fundraiser Exhibition in response to the recent tragedies taking place in Japan. The event will be held at JapanLA this Saturday, March 19. Soooo many talented artists, including Bei Badgirl, Miss Kika, Camilla d’Errico, Acrylicana, Yume Ninja, Misha, and Messy Pink have donated pieces to be sold in the exhibition.
In addition to art, there will also be a pop-up shop featuring Sugarpill Cosmetics, Chubby Bunny hairbows, and accessories by Stephanie Shaw. 100% OF SALES WILL BE DONATED TO THE JAPANESE RED CROSS! So come hang out and shop for a good cause. Special thanks toSweet Streets for hosting such a charitable event. All I’ve been thinking about these past few days is how lucky I am to be surrounded by so many selfless, awesome people who inspire me.
JapanLA
7320 1/2 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, March 19 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Check the official event invite for full artist roster and info on how you can volunteer!
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SHRINKLE » Splurge on Art, Makeup, and Hairbows Without Feeling Shallow: “PrayForJapan” Art Fundraiser This Weekend!
Hey guys! My amazing, beautiful and generous friends are throwing a “Pray For Japan” Art Fundraiser Exhibition in response to the recent tragedies taking place in Japan. The event will be held at JapanLA this Saturday, March 19. Soooo many talented artists, including Bei Badgirl, Miss Kika, Camilla d’Errico, Acrylicana, Yume Ninja, Misha, and Messy Pink have donated pieces to be sold in the exhibition.
In addition to art, there will also be a pop-up shop featuring Sugarpill Cosmetics, Chubby Bunny hairbows, and accessories by Stephanie Shaw. 100% OF SALES WILL BE DONATED TO THE JAPANESE RED CROSS! So come hang out and shop for a good cause. Special thanks toSweet Streets for hosting such a charitable event. All I’ve been thinking about these past few days is how lucky I am to be surrounded by so many selfless, awesome people who inspire me.
JapanLA
7320 1/2 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, March 19 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Check the official event invite for full artist roster and info on how you can volunteer!
From http://morbidfashion.tumblr.com/post/3855283865
SHRINKLE » Splurge on Art, Makeup, and Hairbows Without Feeling Shallow: “PrayForJapan” Art Fundraiser This Weekend!
Hey guys! My amazing, beautiful and generous friends are throwing a “Pray For Japan” Art Fundraiser Exhibition in response to the recent tragedies taking place in Japan. The event will be held at JapanLA this Saturday, March 19. Soooo many talented artists, including Bei Badgirl, Miss Kika, Camilla d’Errico, Acrylicana, Yume Ninja, Misha, and Messy Pink have donated pieces to be sold in the exhibition.
In addition to art, there will also be a pop-up shop featuring Sugarpill Cosmetics, Chubby Bunny hairbows, and accessories by Stephanie Shaw. 100% OF SALES WILL BE DONATED TO THE JAPANESE RED CROSS! So come hang out and shop for a good cause. Special thanks toSweet Streets for hosting such a charitable event. All I’ve been thinking about these past few days is how lucky I am to be surrounded by so many selfless, awesome people who inspire me.
JapanLA
7320 1/2 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, March 19 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Check the official event invite for full artist roster and info on how you can volunteer!
From http://morbidfashion.tumblr.com/post/3855283865
SHRINKLE » Splurge on Art, Makeup, and Hairbows Without Feeling Shallow: “PrayForJapan” Art Fundraiser This Weekend!
Hey guys! My amazing, beautiful and generous friends are throwing a “Pray For Japan” Art Fundraiser Exhibition in response to the recent tragedies taking place in Japan. The event will be held at JapanLA this Saturday, March 19. Soooo many talented artists, including Bei Badgirl, Miss Kika, Camilla d’Errico, Acrylicana, Yume Ninja, Misha, and Messy Pink have donated pieces to be sold in the exhibition.
In addition to art, there will also be a pop-up shop featuring Sugarpill Cosmetics, Chubby Bunny hairbows, and accessories by Stephanie Shaw. 100% OF SALES WILL BE DONATED TO THE JAPANESE RED CROSS! So come hang out and shop for a good cause. Special thanks toSweet Streets for hosting such a charitable event. All I’ve been thinking about these past few days is how lucky I am to be surrounded by so many selfless, awesome people who inspire me.
JapanLA
7320 1/2 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, March 19 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Check the official event invite for full artist roster and info on how you can volunteer!
From http://morbidfashion.tumblr.com/post/3855283865
The world–and particularly the Japanese–may be in a frenzy over China’s newly announced 35% cut in rare earth exports, those used to produce many high-tech devices, in the first half of this year. But a Japanese scientist has found one answer: Create the metals artificially.
Professor Hiroshi Kitagawa of Kyoto University has announced that he and his team of researchers have artificially produced a metal similar to palladium, a material commonly used in catalytic converters. In his lab, Kitagawa used a heating method to produce ultramicroscopic metal particles, ultimately mixing the usually resistant rhodium and silver to create the palladium-like metal.
Fast Company: Rare Earth Race: A Japanese Scientist Produces an Artificial Alternative
Meanwhile: U.S. rare earth mine resumes active mining
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