Storytelling is an art for a select few in Nagqu who ensure the many adventures of the Tibetan hero King Gesar will never be forgotten. Tan Hongkai learns more. In the dimly lit hall of Nagqu Popular Arts Center dozens of Tibetan ...
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Golden Cymbal and War Drum, original named war drum, originated from the sacrificial rites, the essential dance team to pray for rain and pay respects to temples. It prevailed in the middle part of Hebei Province during the period of ...
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For bagmaster Leonello Borghi, leather become a passion, an addiction and an innovative material that can open doors to recognition. . Then came the apprenticeship at the Italian manufacturing magnate Gino Ferruzzi, later projects for ...
Norway-The Halogaland Theatre in Troms°,Norway,is putting its new DPA d:fine Headset Microphones through their paces on a production of Les Misérables,which opened on 6 September 2012. The theatre has replaced its old stock of ...
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Although Lady Gaga has its own fashion house, the singer turned again to the imagination and the talent of Giorgio Armani. For her massive tour of Asia, Lady Gaga wanted a new series of mirrored, sparkling and memorable costumes. The fans ...
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An enchanted forest, intergalactic science lab, a sweet emporium and a toy 'grand canyon', all can be found at the ...
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Legendary fashion designer and master couturier Valentino Garavani is bringing his own Valentino Red shade and the luxurious gowns to one of the foremost dance companies in the world – the New York City Ballet. The fall gala on ...
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Halloween is a holiday that is supposed to be scary, but as costumed children hit the roads for treats, safety should be a top priority to ensure no true horrors occur. Between the hours of 4 p.m. and midnight on Halloween is the ...
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The official London 2012 Victory Ceremonies podiums, ceremonial costumes, make-up and flowers have been revealed. These components will be used across 805 Victory Ceremonies taking place in over 30 London 2012 venues. Taking place soon ...
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As a folk craftwork in China, fabric art is mainly prevalent in northern regions of China including Shandong, Henan, Shanxi and Shaanxi Province. With cloth, silk, thin silk and satin as main raw materials, fabric art is themed with ...
New Year paintings are wood engraving pictures that people use during the Spring Festival to ring out the old, ring in the new, seek good luck and ward off evil spirits. The elegant painting and engraving are well worth appreciating. There ...
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Changes in fashions throughout civilization might appear to be trivial. But such vivid costumes provide us with a great interpretation of history. Each change in clothing style helped transform people's minds and defined the respective ...
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Menba nationality has a close relationship with the Tibetan nationality. Its customs are strongly influenced by it, but are still unique in many ways. Costumes of the Menba nationality are usually made of pulu, a kind of woolen fabric that ...
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Gaoshan nationality in Taiwan, one of the ethnic minorities of China, has a population of more than 400,000. Descended from the Baiyue nationality in ancient China, Gaoshan nationality now comprises nine branches including Atayal, Amis, ...
Influenced by the Mongolian nationality, early costumes of Bonan people were basically the same with those of the Mongolian nationality. Both men and women wore fur-lined gowns and various fur caps in winter, and lined gowns and tall flare ...
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