After six weeks of studying traditional Chinese medicine and Mandarin in Kunming, Yunnan Province, Crimson photographer Noor M. R. Beckwith '11 takes a week to tour Shanghai, which is currently hosting a world expo. China spent more in preparation for the Shanghai Expo than it did in revamping its capital Beijing for the 2008 Olympics.
Crimson photographer Noor M. R. Beckwith '11 is studying traditional Chinese medicine and Mandarin in Kunming, Yunnan province in China, from where he sends this photo postcard documenting his experience.
Crimson photography associate Sara Joe Wolansky '12 documents St. Anthony's day, or "Santos", Lisbon's biggest festival. Occurring annually on June 13th, it is precluded by a gigantic and wild nighttime celebration in the streets the night before especially concentrated in the historic district of Alfama.