The Chinese penchant for looking at objects and interpreting their hidden meaning is revealed by the prolific use of symbols within their culture and these symbols are like a secondary language, rich in nuances and that penetrates all their ...
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Folk customs reflect the life of the people -- their habits and customs, ideologies and beliefs, social activities and the like. Traditionally, folk customs and folk arts have been congenial twins. since the New Stone Age, folk arts have ...
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Cree Interior and Exterior Fixtures Deliver Extensive Reductions in Energy Costs Along with High-Quality Lighting DURHAM,NC--More than 130 locations of convenience restaurant chain Sheetz,Inc.now feature state-of-the-art LED lighting by ...
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The people of China have a long held belief that they are descendents of the dragon, a tradition that is firmly embedded in their culture and one that is encountered across all aspects of Chinese society and in the minds of its people. ...
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According to legends, it is one of 9 sons of a dragon, which can distinguish between good and evil. It is sometimes included in the list of four noble animals, along with the Chinese dragon, phoenix and tortoise - instead of the tiger. ...
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One of the more interesting forms of Chinese charms is the lock. This type of charm is based on the traditional Chinese device used to safeguard possessions and property. The charm, however, is flat and of one piece with no moving parts. ...
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The Hungry Ghost Festival of Chinese Taoism is also the Ullambana Festival of Buddhism. Commonly called "Ghost Festival" or "Mid-July Festival", it falls on the fifteenth of every lunar July. In ancient Chinese folk culture, people ...
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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted three new patents to A.P. Pharma's new APF530 drug delivery candidate. The company said APF530 drug candidate is being developed for the prevention of both acute- and delayed-onset ...
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Laba Rice Porridge Festival falls on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. People will have Laba Rice Porridge on this day. Having Laba Rice Porridge has a history of over one thousand years in China. This tradition originated from ...
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Over a century ago, Oscar Wilde joked that America's only tradition was its youth. This was a distinctly European joke; Asians could not have found it funny. In Chinese culture, tradition is not just the most important thing, it is the only ...
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With a population of 188,824 according to the year 2000 census, the Xibe ethnic minority mainly inhabits Liaoning, Jilin, and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Most believe they are descendants of the Xianbei people, a nomadic tribe that ...
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Population and distribution: The Shui ethnic minority is distributed mainly in the Sandu Shui Autonomous County in Guizhou Province. According to the census taken in 2000, the Shui have a population of 406,902. Language and Character: ...
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Mud Carnival Tourists and local Va ethnic people are seen covering with mud during the "Monihei" carnival held in the Va Ethnic Autonomous Prefecture of Cangyuan, southwest China's Yunnan Province, May 2, 2011. During the four-day ...
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UK - Ice Age Live, a new stage adaptation based on the characters of the four hugely successful Ice Age animated movies, features Robe's powerful Robin LEDWash 1200 moving lights which were specified by lighting designer Luc Peumans. ...
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PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) — Whether it’s dealing in used bikes, specializing in parts and accessories, or serving up beer and coffee and hosting cycling-related events, retailers visited on the first day of the BRAIN Portland Dealer ...
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