Peter Luca
Peter spent 7 years in China (1999-2006) teaching college level English. He is quick to state that he was not on the mainland as a tourist, visiting professor or CEO of a Fortune 500 company. He was there, elbow to elbow, neck to neck, going through the daily grind with the common people of China. He was there, abiding by the rules and regulations of a foreign system that was literally on the other side of the planet.
He got beyond the ceremonial politeness accorded to foreign teachers or foreigners in general and was able to enter a few kitchens- sometimes by invitation and other times by happenstance. At times, many times, he was accepted. Sometimes he was not. Just like anywhere else, he was categorized and placed into a slot. As long as he was polite and courteous and honored his contract, he was welcome as a foreigner. Now that he is back in the states, he has a lot of experiences and thoughts to share. Presently, Peter is beginning a lecture tour at private and public schools, showing slides and talking about everyday life in the People's Republic of China.
He holds a B.A. in English from Binghamton University, New York. Currently residing in north western Connecticut, he spends his time with his family, writing and working.
Latest Articles
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Gambling in Macau or Las Vegas
Both cities are on opposite sides of the planet. But the differences do not totally eclipse the similarities. For the gambler, it's still win or lose.
Dec 11, 2007
- Peter Luca
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Christmas Eve Services in China
For many Westerners spending the holiday in China, finding a church and attending Christmas Eve prayer is not as difficult as may be imagined. But they may be surprised.
Dec 3, 2007
- Peter Luca
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Homemade Chinese Rice Wine
Traditional homemade yellow rice wine is more than a home brew. In many Chinese households, it is an important supplement for mothers on a post natal diet.
Apr 6, 2007
- Peter Luca
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Health Properties of Jade in China
Jade's popularity in the West is rising. In China, it has no zenith. For the Chinese, the relationship between a jade bracelet and good health goes hand in hand.
Apr 3, 2007
- Peter Luca
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Basketball in China, team players
It's play-off time here. In China, the national championships are under way. The game may have a ways to go before it can rival the U.S. but the sneakers are the same.
Mar 24, 2007
- Peter Luca
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Chinese Jade, Just Jewelry?
What's the jade craze all about? White or green and all shades in between. Who's wearing all those beads, bracelets and jade rings? How do you know it's the real thing?
Mar 16, 2007
- Peter Luca
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Chinese Garden, Home Garden?
Cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers and trees is synonymous with China. So, why aren't the Chinese people spending hours in their backyard gardening?
Mar 6, 2007
- Peter Luca
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Eating Chocolate in China
It doesn't have to be Valentine's Day to give your sweetheart a box of chocolate. But are those miniature chocolates always healthy?
Feb 28, 2007
- Peter Luca
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Traveling Abroad, Traveling Safely
An expatriate traveling in China harkened the shrill tweet from a little old lady with a whistle. On the mainland, this is not always a signal that she is in harms way.
Feb 27, 2007
- Peter Luca
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Chinese Food, TCM & Superstition
Different cultures, different beliefs, produce a variety of recipes for good health. Whether natural or Chinese food, sometimes it's important to know what's in the soup.
Feb 25, 2007
- Peter Luca
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