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The Practice of Giving a Toast Has Been a Ritual Since Ancient Times

Apr 12, 2013

As an inseparable part of alcohol culture, the practice of giving a toast has been a ritual since ancient times. Entertainment of various kinds has been offered to people who are taking a drink in order to add to their enjoyment. ...

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The Ming and Qing Dynasties Were The Golden Age of Chinese Traditional Furniture

Apr 11, 2013

Furniture is part of a convention concerning people's residence. Its design, manufacture and style reflect the spiritual outlook and aesthetic taste of a time. The Ming and Qing dynasties were the golden age of Chinese traditional ...

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Don Bryant Shares His Impressions of Chinese Culture

Apr 11, 2013

Don Bryant shares his impressions of Chinese culture, the lessons he's learned doing business here and the value of making connections with Chinese counterparts. I work for Michael's Stores as a Supplier Optimization Manager and I was ...

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Chinese Embroidery Boasts a Very Long History

Apr 11, 2013

Chinese embroidery boasts a very long history. As the "Longevity embroidery" and "Token embroidery" unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Tomb in Changsha, Hunan Province, indicate, it reached a rather high level of development some 2000-3000 ...

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Do You Know Ming and Qing Furniture?

Apr 9, 2013

The Ming (1368-1644) and early Qing (1644-1911) dynasties were ages of expansion and great prosperity in Chinese history. The most sought-after furniture made of the choicest timber was as precious as gold. Ming furniture is treasured for ...

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There Are Some Introduction About Cultural Features of Ming and Qing Furniture

Apr 9, 2013

Ming Furniture Representing the zenith of Chinese furniture, Ming furniture is treasured for its precious wood, comfortable design, simple decoration and superb craftsmanship. Background Ming furniture dates from the end of the Ming ...

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A Silkworm Can Only Produce a Certain Amount of Silk

Apr 9, 2013

"A silkworm spins all its silk till its death and a candle won't stop its tears until it is fully burnt." This Tang poem accurately describes the property of the silkworm. Despite technological development, a silkworm can only produce a ...

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The Auspicious Design on China Silk Has Become The Symbol of China National Spirit

Apr 8, 2013

The auspicious design on China silk originated in Shang Dynasty (16th-11th century BC), developed in Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties and reached its greatest in Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1644 - 1911) dynasties. The ...

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This New Virus Is Hard to Detect in Poultry

Apr 8, 2013

Responding to the occurrence of the A(H7N9) influenza virus in China requires strong biosecurity measures, FAO said today. Unlike other influenza strains, including highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, this new virus is hard to detect in ...

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Specific Style of Han Chinese Clothing

Apr 8, 2013

Historically, Han Clothing has influenced many of its neighbouring cultural costumes, such as Japanese kimono, yukata,and the Vietnamese áo tứ thân. Elements of Hanfu have also been influenced by neighbouring cultural ...

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Lady Bugs-Regular People,Doing Regular Jobs, Actually Create The Stunning Array of Toys

Apr 8, 2013

Lady Bugs –Regular people, doing regular jobs, actually create the stunning array of toys and knick-knacks seen in markets and shops around the world. Medals – China's skilled hands produce medals for clients around the ...

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Sun Reaches The Celestial Longitude of 330 Degrees,The Solar Term of "The Rains" Arrives

Apr 7, 2013

When the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 330 degrees, the solar term of “The Rains” arrives. “The Rains” indicates that as the weather gets warmer, the amount of rainfall increases, at the same time the form ...

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China Enjoys with a Vast Territory and Abundant Resources

Apr 7, 2013

China enjoys with a vast territory and abundant resources, it shows different types of local customs and practices. Beijing Pekinese is provided with its own unique sense of humor, and passion, which fundamentally embodies on Beijing ...

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What to Eat at Spring, Duanwu, Zhongqiu, and Yuanxiao Festivals

Apr 7, 2013

Spring The first month of the Chinese calendar is called "yuan" month and in ancient times people called night "xiao". The fifteenth day is the first night to see a full moon, therefore the day is called Yuan Xiao Festival (Lantern ...

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There Are Some Tips for Custom-Made (Tailor-Made) Qipao / Cheongsam

Apr 3, 2013

If you want to order a custom-made (= tailor-made) Qipao / Cheongsam, but you are afraid to order through Internet, then we can suggest you by our own experience: Try it out! Good Chinese tailor shops present you a lot of varieties: At ...

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