In recent days, the kapok trees across Xiamen, Fujian province, have entered their blooming season, forming a vibrant spring scene. [Photo by Chen Bo/chinadaily.com.cn] In recent days, the kapok ...

But these trees had gone nowhere when times had changed. Once a year, as always, they brought forth their flowers. And just before dawn, at kapok time, the first plaintive koel - little heard ...