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Shaoxing Pinghu Tune Is Called"Shaoxing Pingdiao"for Short

Nov 29, 2012

Shaoxing Pinghu tune,alias"Yuejun Nanci",is called"Shaoxing Pingdiao"for short.This folk art prevails in Shaoxing and the surrounding area,and it gets this name because its major tune is"Pinghu tune".It is said that Shaoxing Pinghu tune was ...

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Quanfeng Flower Lantern Dance Is an Artistic Performance in Quanfeng Town

Nov 29, 2012

Quanfeng flower lantern dance is an artistic performance in Quanfeng Town,Xiushui County of Jiangxi Province.Integrating drama,dance and lantern art,it has a strong appeal of folk custom,with lantern team performance as its predominant ...

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Shield Dance Has Been Spread in Towns Like Longyuankou and Yan'ge

Nov 29, 2012

Shield dance,also known as men's rattan shield dance or rolling and blocking shield,has been spread in towns like Longyuankou and Yan'ge in south Yongxin County of Jiangxi Province.The saying that"If you do not practice shield dance,you ...

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Taking Place in Succession,The Rituals Comprise The Bouyei Pre-Wedding Period

Nov 29, 2012

Traditionally, four rituals precede and are prerequisite to the nuptials of Bouyei ethnic groups. Taking place in succession, the rituals comprise the Bouyei pre-wedding period and its customary practices. The first of these rituals, ...

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Embroidery Is a Brilliant Pearl in Chinese Art

Nov 29, 2012

Development of Chinese Embroidery Embroidery is a brilliant pearl in Chinese art. From the magnificent Dragon Robe worn by Emperors to the popular embroidery seen in today's fashions, embroidery adds so much pleasure to our life and our ...

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What Is The Theme of Human Birth?

Nov 29, 2012

What is the theme of human birth?First it is to know where life comes from;and then to wish that the newborn grows up healthy and strong.Human life comes from mother's body of the universe,which the Chinese believe is as primeval as pigeon ...

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Chinese People Preserve Many Deep-Rooted Folk Customs During The First Month

Nov 29, 2012

Generally speaking, Chinese people preserve many deep-rooted folk customs during the first month after childbirth. "No hair-washing." "Consume as much tonic food as you can." These beliefs have been embedded in our heart. It seems a very ...

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When The People's Republic of China Was Established,Chininese Was Fond of Both Western

Nov 29, 2012

China has become the world's largest manufacturer and consumer of clothing. Large cities not only feature various domestic and overseas famous brand franchise stores, but also countless stands selling low-cost clothes. When the People's ...

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Passing Over Bags for an Offspring

Nov 29, 2012

Passing over Bags for an Offspring Nowadays at weddings when the bridal sedan chair reaches the gate, people spread felt mats in the gateway. They pass the mats on which the bride has walked successively to the front from behind for her ...

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Dressing The Babies Hundred-Family Jacket Can Receive Blessings From Many People

Nov 29, 2012

In some parts of China, an old tradition still exists. Chinese parents believe that their children can have a healthy and bright future if they can receive blessings from many people, so there is a tradition of eating hundred-family meal ...

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The 24 Solar Terms Are Special Terms Created by Ancient Working People of China

Nov 29, 2012

The 24 solar terms are special terms created by ancient working people of China to reflect the changes of weather, climate and natural phenomena. The terms are closely related to agricultural production and every aspect of daily life, ...

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"Maogusi"Is an Old Form of Dance Popular Among The Tujia People

Nov 29, 2012

"Maogusi"is an old form of dance popular among the Tujia people living the west of Hunan province of China.It is performed to remember their ancestors'achievements in cultivation,halieutics and hunting. "Maogusi"means"Hunters covered with ...

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Cheongsams' Fancy Patterns

Nov 29, 2012

Peony Peony is a very common design for Chinese ladies' clothing. Chinese people love peony since more than 5000 years and it is the most favored flower in China. So peony was choosed as Chinese National Flower. Peony symbolizes richness ...

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The Capping and Hair-Pinning Ceremonies Were Coming of Age Rites Held for Young People

Nov 29, 2012

The capping and hair-pinning ceremonies were coming of age rites held for young people by clan elders according to traditions. The ceremonies originated in the Zhou Dynasty over 2,000 years ago. The ceremony for men was called "the capping ...

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Folk Song of Napo Zhuang Minority Has Been Sung for Generations

Nov 29, 2012

Napo Zhuang minority is also called"Black-clothed Zhuang".It is the most peculiar branch of the Zhuang minority,who call themselves"Min"(agile),"Zhong"(second in seniority)and"ao"(the sound of wailing).Currently,it has about a population of ...

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