A letter to Pauline. Behind this unsent letter is a painful memory. Memory of a difficult time that made Chun overcome his fears, that made him learn and face his weakness seriously and bravely. This letter was never meant to be sent to Pauline, yet there were things that Chun wanted to tell her at... Continue Reading →
Remembering the time when we would be fascinated by the simple effect of salt crystals melting into water... Time goes by and a year later, we would not bother giving it a glance....... Do fascinations, passions and wonders in life eventually fade, taken for granted? Should we never ever stop seeing Life as if we... Continue Reading →
2018 had been a very important year for Chun. Full of ups and downs, challenges and emotion, he went though the most revealing and shocking moments imaginable. It made him learn so much, and grow. It is a year to remember. Now he sees things very differently and has a new attitude towards his life.... Continue Reading →
On Christmas Eve, after a nice usual dinner at home, Chun peered out from the window.... In the building facing him, he could barely listen to some laughters, Christmas carols, and he could recognized nicely decorated tables ready for Christmas dinners, Christmas trees and people having a good time with their family. Chun's family in... Continue Reading →
With all the cultural and language barriers, racism could be a natural phenomenon. Supposedly, it's easier to talk with someone who speaks the same language as we do. With the cultural differences, we have different centres of interest, and different subjects of conversation. Thus, integrating into a foreign country, we naturally feels rejected, put aside.... Continue Reading →
Somehow, Chun was asked about racism today. This is his 8th year in Paris, at the moment when he was asked about this, he didn't know what to say. Years of experience in France turned everything into banality. In short, he got used to his surroundings. So he didn't really know what to say. What... Continue Reading →
During this busy non-stop performance period, reading is particularly enjoyable. Is it really the period? or is it simply the book? Chun enjoys reading this third book of Kevin Kwan's famous trilogy Crazy Rich Asians very much. He would read this before bed, until late, very late, captivated by the addictive plot, until his eyes... Continue Reading →
16:00 - (in the studio Petipa) Just finished the rehearsal with Pontus Lidberg, a Swedish choreographer who is creating a new piece for us. The "research" and the working process is fun and much enriching. But hey, don't overtire yourself, remember that you've a performance tonight. Do a little bit of stretching now. 16:15 -... Continue Reading →
Today is Chun's day-off. He took the time to rest and to let his body recover, to prepare himself for tomorrow's rehearsals and performance. He was also invited to a soirée parisienne in the evening, which made him a little nervous at first, because he didn't know anyone there. Arriving at the venue, he tried... Continue Reading →
This Première of La Dame aux Camélias is over. My replacement in the Bal Doré went quite well, even though it was not perfect, but I am satisfied, so is my new partner I guess. This ballet is full of partnering, and changing partner requires some practice. The beautiful long dresses and my gloves also... Continue Reading →
Tale of Chun 