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A Little China Or A Little Utopia ?

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Once an industrial and now a cosmopolitan, Malmö, the third largest city of Sweden has managed to nicely maintain its old-world charm. It has grown older for sure, parts of it have even got a modern look, still, somehow the heritage is intact. Drottninggatan is a street located in the old part of Malmö. It is like any other street of an old European city. It has a lot of parked cars, a bunch of shops and a few apartment entrances. Apart from the charm it is food that takes me to this part of the city. The restaurant in focus is a Chinese one. A Chinese restaurant in a Swedish town. From the very first look, the restaurant gives an impression of neatness and aesthetics. Well-decorated and well-maintained, it can easily attract the passerby. The first time I visited a well-known Chinese restaurant was way back in 2001. It was the traditional Peiping in Kolkata, India. A few college friends took me to the place and I really loved the food. Back in my home country Chinese f...

Korngatan - A Beautiful Pencil Stroke from Kirseberg

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A landscape full of slopes usually makes an interesting composition for a painter. Kirseberg is no exception. Kirseberg is a city within a city. It is a century-old settlement on the east side of Malmö (Sweden), and is very beautiful. On one hand, it has got a lot of greenery around it. On the other hand, it has sprawling houses, shops and showrooms embracing the modern world. Somewhere in the heart of its history lies a small street bearing a touch of heritage. The street has a name – Korngatan . There is a small road by the name Kirsebergsgatan which leads to the very picturesque Korngatan . There is also another landmark building opposite to Korngatan – it is an old school by the name Kirsebergsskolan . Each step through the walkway leaves one mesmerized. First, a stone-paved alley opens a visually charming picture in front of our eyes.  The fenced houses are calm and serene. Almost all the houses have well-maintained gardens. Flowers and colors are in abundance. ...