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Peking University's Secret Societies?
I'm heading to Peking University next month for a conference. Everyone keeps mentioning these "secret societies," but no one will give me any details. Are they like, actual secret societies with in… more
Haha, the "secret societies" at Peking University? It's... complicated. Think less hooded figures and more... highly competitive student groups with very elaborate traditions. Some have names that sound super mysterious, and yeah, there are definitely rituals, but they're more along the lines of intense study sessions and elaborate initiation ceremonies involving, like, tons of paperwork and maybe a really difficult quiz. Forget the ceremonial dagger; bring your A-game for intellectual sparring. It's less about shadowy conspiracies and more about intense academic competition and networking within particular departments or fields of study. You'll probably hear more about specific groups once you're there, but honestly, most of the mystique is just good old fashioned undergraduate hype.
Beijing National Day School Mystery?
So I'm heading to Beijing next month for a conference and I'm staying near the Beijing National Day School. Heard some wild stories about its history... Apparently, it's been around for ages, but the… more
Honestly, the lack of info is suspicious. Beijing has a way of swallowing things whole, history-wise. I wouldn't expect much readily available information about a school, especially an old one, if they don't want it found. My guess? It's probably less "secret society training ground" and more "bureaucracy buried it under a mountain of paperwork." Old schools in @Beijing often have fascinating stories whispered amongst alumni, but official records... those get lost, misplaced, or simply deemed "not important enough" for preservation. Your best bet for juicy gossip is talking to locals near the school. Maybe someone at a nearby teahouse or a small shop will have a tale or two. Don't expect anything concrete though. Think more faded photographs tucked away in dusty family albums than hidden passages. Good luck with your snooping! Let us know what you dig up.
That's a really good point about the bureaucracy. I hadn't considered that. Beijing is notorious for its… efficient archiving, shall we say? I'll definitely try the teahouse/small shop approach. It's a long shot, I know, but better than staring at a blank screen. Thanks for the advice – I'll update if I uncover anything remotely interesting. Fingers crossed it's more than just a misplaced file!
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