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'slight Cold' Happens on January 5 to January 7

Feb 7, 2013

'Slight Cold' is the 23 solar term and happens on January 5 to January 7 when the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 285 degrees. To China, “Slight Cold” indicates the weather starts to enter the coldest days. When ...

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'great Cold'comes Around January 20 Each Year

Feb 7, 2013

'Great Cold',the last solar term in 24 solar terms,comes around January 20 each year.In this period,the cold waves from Siberia arrives in China.The snow and rain as well as the icy cold weather exert a big influence on people's life and ...

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Saisiyat Were Among The First Aboriginal Tribes to Settle in Taiwan

Jan 14, 2013

Currently numbering around 4,200, the Saisiyat are scattered in the west of the Central Mountain Range’s northern section, particularly Wufeng, Tungho, and Shihtan on the borders of Hsinchu and Miaoli countries. Their tribal land is ...

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The Villages of The Sakizaya Tribe Are Concentrated in Hualien County

Jan 14, 2013

Today, the villages of the Sakizaya tribe are concentrated in Hualien County and include Beipu, Meilun, Desing, Jhubu, Yuemei, Shansing, Shueilian, Jici and Malayun villages. The remainder of the tribe is scattered among other Amis villages ...

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The Introduction of Taiwan's Paiwan Tribe

Jan 14, 2013

With a current population of about 39,000, the Bunun used to be concentrated in mountainous regions of the Central Mountain Range’s central section. Following two massive migrations, they have spread to Nantou, Kaoshiung, Hualien and ...

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The Tsou's Two Cognate Groups, Known as The Northern Tsou and Southern Tsou

Jan 14, 2013

The Tsou number roughly 6,500 and are distributed in the west of the Central Mountain Range’s central section, or the narrow strip between the rural townships of Alishan District in Chiayi County and Sanmin in Kaohsiung County. ...

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The Introduction of Taiwan's Paiwan Tribe

Jan 14, 2013

The Paiwan converge primarily on the southern end of the Central Range and its eastern coastal mountain area. Believed to originate from Mt. Tawu, they now number approximately 65,000. Both the Paiwan and Rukai observe a hereditary ...

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The Amis Are Distributed in The Taitung Longitudinal Valley and on Eastern Coastal Plains

Dec 31, 2012

The Amis are distributed in the Taitung longitudinal valley and on eastern coastal plains. With a population of 138,000, they are the largest of all the Formosan aboriginal tribes. The Amis can be subdivided into five groups from north to ...

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The Atayal Men Are Known for Their Military Prowess and Hunting Skills

Dec 31, 2012

With a population of about 83,000, the Atayal are distributed over a larger area than any other aboriginal people. The Atayal men are known for their military prowess and hunting skills, while the women are famous for ...

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Taiwan's Unemployment Rate Reached 4.27% in November

Dec 25, 2012

Taipei, Dec. 24, 2012 (CENS)--Taiwan’s unemployment rate reached 4.27% in November, a five-month low, dispelling the concern over the deterioration of the unemployment problem amid the sluggish economy, reported the Directorate ...

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Shanghai Glass Museum Can Satisfy Your Curiosity and Desire to Glass

Dec 21, 2012

On 70s and 80s of 20th centry, as the light industry leading enterprise, Shanghai Glassware Factory is known to all. Time flying, after rebuild and upgrade, the old site located in Baoshan District has a luxuriant change and became a ...

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First Week of October. Avoid Travelling During These Periods

Dec 19, 2012

How to learn Chinese for free in China? Many Chinese, especially young students, are eager to improve their spoken English. This situation is ideal, as language exchange with a native speaker of Chinese is one of the best ways to learn ...

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Focus Vision - Culture and Customs

Dec 19, 2012

What's "guanxi"? Guanxi in Chinese means "relationship" or social networking. It's regarded as the central idea in Chinese society. "Guanxi" can take on many forms. It does not have to be based on money. The kernel of guanxi is doing ...

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Textile Technology Experienced Great Development

Dec 19, 2012

China is one of the earliest countries in the world to begin the production of textiles. According to legends, the Yellow Emperor's wife Lei Zu invented the textile technology. From the Xia Dynasty to the Spring and Autumn Period and ...

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Porcelain Is Generally Believed to Have Originated in China

Dec 19, 2012

Porcelain is generally believed to have originated in China. Porcelain manufactured during the Tang Dynasty period (618–906) was exported to the Islamic world, where it was highly prized. By the Sui (about 580 AD) and Tang (about 620 ...

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