Welcome! This site is primarily targeted at a Chinese-speaking audience. Here is a quick overview of English language content.
Who is Dashan?
Dashan, AKA Mark Rowswell, has been called “the most famous foreigner in China”, where he has worked as performer, television host and cultural ambassador for over 20 years.…more
What Does He Do?
Dashan is one of the leading freelance emcees in China, both for television and live events, especially for programs and events with an international theme.…more
Honours
A member of the Order of Canada, Dashan was Team Attaché for the Canadian Olympic team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. During Expo 2010 in Shanghai, Dashan served as Commissioner General for Canada. In 2012, Dashan was named Canada’s Goodwill Ambassador to China by the Prime Minister of Canada.…more
Kan Dashan Blog
侃大山 ［kǎn dà shān］
漫无边际地闲聊 《现代汉语大词典》
To chat at will: The Contemporary Chinese Dictionary
长时间没完没了地说一些琐碎、不恰当或无效的话 《百度百科》
To endlessly talk in a trivial, inappropriate or ineffective manner: Baidu Baike
Dashan’s blog is written primarily in Chinese (full content here). Posts written in English can be found here.
Contact Dashan
Submit a question to the “Ask Dashan” forum, or send a private message.
