Arriving at and near the Dams near Yichang

This is the side of China everyone should experience it was special for me.

7 March 2009 it was very peaceful and tranquil and I became more aware of the vastness of China, the diversity of people and traditions. Many migrants lost their farms and I have seen the mix of the rich and poor. In Yichang there was more poverty that brought home to me, although China is modernising, being a vast country there still exists inequalities and I will show more picture of some of the poorer quarters in Yichang.

The Chinese have a reputation for being industrious, hardworking and determination. These are qaulities I recognise in myself and this unique opportunity to participate in the Cultural Leadership programme, has given me the opportunity to reflect on my achievements and where I want to go next. The Chinese have successfully moved forward and I observe that they are a good example of being focused and striving to improve one's life. In the west we have become more complacent and I am aware that my distance from UK for this time has been a positive experience. I do miss some of my comforts from home, at the same time I have been challenged and learned so much about myself and the cultural sector. My aim will be to be a better person and in my field, I can bring a wealth of knowledge and create the relationship with China and UK promoting the new developements by artists across the globe.