Lotus Blossom Award - what is your favorite Chinese love blog?

Now that the votes are cast, confirmed and counted - the suspense is over. We have a winner for the 2012 Lotus Blossom Award for the top Chinese love blog, and the top blog for Understanding Life in China.

About the Lotus Blossom Award

The Lotus Blossom Awards are “People’s Choice” style awards where you can both nominate and cast your vote. Here is your chance to honor your favorite China blogger.

• ...is there one storyteller who touches your heart with their every post?
• ...maybe a favorite videoblog or podcast that you love?
• ...who inspired you to discover more about Chinese culture and relationships?
• ...perhaps you like stories about China that tickle your funnybone?
• ...or a website that makes you feel like you’re right there in China!

Current Presentation

Congratulations to all the 2012 nominees!

Speaking of China - Jocelyn Eikenburg

Tales of Hebei - Kelly Sandor-Yang

Life Behind the Wall - Jo Gan

Living a Dream in China - Sara Jaaksola

Also, worth mentioning are these two outstanding blogs which received votes without being nominated! I have a feeling that both will be nominated in 2013, they are exceptional:

• Ember Swift by Ember Swift.
• Writer. Traveler. Tea Drinker. by Becky Ances.

Take a look at the video below to find out who you honored with the Lotus Blossom award this year. If you are located within China, scroll further down to watch it on Youku.

Previous Years

Here are the results of the Lotus Blossom Award from previous years:

2011 - Speaking of China

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