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Chinese Don't Gesture Very Much and Regard a Lot of Hand Movement as Excessive

Dec 4, 2012

Chinese don't gesture very much and regard a lot of hand movement as excessive. Winking and whistling are considered rude. Eye contact tends to be indirect. Both the thumbs up sign and tugging on the earlobe are signs of ...

Tags: gesture, tradition, culture

Humanity and Nature Became Sworn Comrades and Signed a Non-Aggression Treaty

Dec 4, 2012

A long, long time ago, Humanity and Nature became sworn comrades and signed a non-aggression treaty. But soon, the humans who had pledged never to invade their ally realized that without Nature's offerings, they could not survive. ...

Tags: Naxi, journey, natural scenery

The Bouyei Are Skilled in Arts and Crafts

Dec 4, 2012

The Bouyei people, the 11th largest of China's 56 ethnic groups, inhabit the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, which slopes from an altitude of 1,000 meters in the north to 400 meters in the south. The Miaoling Mountains stretch across the plateau, ...

Tags: Bouyei people, arts and crafts, patterned batik, colorful embroidery

It Is a Traditional Festival Bound to Be Both Impressive and Thrilling

Dec 4, 2012

When tender green shoots thrive in meadow and romantic cherry trees wallows in blossom, one could safely assume that the Sanyuesan Festival, which falls on March 3 of the Chinese traditional lunar calendar, is approaching. ...

Tags: Sanyuesan Festival, March 3 of the Chinese traditional lunar calendar

The Yaos Are Mainly Distributed in Guangxi,Hunan,Yunnan and So on

Dec 4, 2012

The Yaos, with a population of 2,134,013, are mainly distributed in Guangxi, Hunan, Yunnan, Guangdong, Guizhou and Jia ngxi provinces. A wedding of the Yaos living in Jinxiu, Yunnan Province. The bride and groom undergo the kneeling ...

Tags: minority peoples, Yao people, The Yaos

There Is an Interesting Custom Called "Sifting Shoes" Among Today's Zhuang Ethnic Minority

Dec 4, 2012

There is an interesting custom called "sifting shoes" among today's Zhuang Ethnic Minority people today. When two young people get married, the bride's sisters escort her to the bridegroom's family. Then a wedding ceremony is held, in which ...

Tags: sifting shoes, tradition, Zhuang Ethnic Minority, wedding

Taking off a Baby Skirt and Putting on an Adult One

Dec 4, 2012

In the Mountainous Liangshan area in Yunnan Province, a ceremony, known as "Sha Laluo" in the Yi dialect, meaning taking off a baby skirt and putting on an adult one, has been observed for many generations. Before the ceremony, girls wear ...

Tags: Mountainous Liangshan area, Yunnan Province, Yi dialect, tradition

They Are The Dai-Hui People Living in Manluanhui Village,Menghai Town,Yunnan Province

Dec 4, 2012

They are the pioneer of international trade and the offspring of the caravans of the Hui ethnic group; they often have two names, one in the Hui language and the other in Dai; they can speak Mandarin, Dai and Arabic. They are the Dai-Hui ...

Tags: paxi village, Hui ethnic group, culture

Tibet Is a Land of Mystery and Home to One of China's Most Ancient Ethnic Groups

Dec 4, 2012

The number of people of the Tibetan ancestry is placed at 4,593,330. They mainly live in Tibet Autonomous Region and the neighboring provinces such as Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan and Yunnan. Tibet, the roof of the world, is a land of ...

Tags: minority peoples, Chinese people, Tibetans

There Are Many Distinctive Marriage Customs of The Hua Yao Dai People

Dec 4, 2012

There are many distinctive marriage customs of the Hua Yao Dai People, an ethnic minority mainly distributed in the Yunnan Province of China. These marriage customs are very attractive, as many people have never heard of them. The ...

Tags: Hua Yao Dai, distinctive marriage customs, Yunnan

Folk Worship Is a Religious Activity Inheriting From The Ancient Religion

Dec 4, 2012

Folk Worship, an important part of ancient folk-custom in China, is a religious activity inheriting from the ancient religion. Objects worshiped by people in ancient China are numerous and sundry. For example, there are some popular ...

Tags: folk worship, folk-custom, God of Fortune, Door-God

Winter Solstice Is a Solar Term in Chinese Lunar Calendar

Dec 4, 2012

Winter solstice is a solar term in Chinese lunar calendar, and a traditional festival as well. It falls on December 22 or 23 (solar calendar) every year. It is the day when the Northern Hemisphere has the shortest daytime and longest ...

Tags: winter solstice, solar term, potlatch

In The Past,The Mulam People Were Polytheistic and Had Many Festivals

Dec 4, 2012

The Mulam minority mainly inhabits in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. They called themselves "Ling" or "Jin". In the past, the Mulam people were polytheistic and had many festivals. Except for October and November, there are ...

Tags: Mulam minority, festival, "Yifan"Festival

As The Chinese New Year Begins,The Fruits and Flowers Convey a Rich and Symbolic Message

Dec 4, 2012

As the Chinese New Year begins, homes blossom with traditional flowers and fruits. In addition to the decorative and festive effect, the fruits and flowers convey a rich and symbolic message. Each one has a long tradition of being a part of ...

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Why a Feng Shui Bedroom?

Dec 4, 2012

Why a Feng Shui Bedroom? The bedroom is meant to be a peaceful escape from the worries of everyday life. Besides being a place to relax, an adult bedroom should also encourage romance, passion, and intimacy. Does your bedroom ...

Tags: Feng Shui, bedroom, tradition