I gave two speeches in February concerning Beijing’s history. Using examples of some of the more interesting old trees I explained how they helped in our understanding of a site’s past. The trees often are the best clues to find the remains of sacred places and their stories transcend the ages.

February 15 at the Annex of Iwananami Hall for the Oriental Culture Research Association
February 19 at the Confucius Academy, Kogakuin University for the Tokyo Japan/China Friendship Association