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The Tradition of Love

Dec 5, 2012

In ancient China most of people got married with the help of a matchmaker and the arrangements of their parents. The man's side, led by the matchmaker, would visit the girl's family to confirm each other's stance. The step is called ...

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The Manas Epic Is Kyrgyzstan's Most Important Cultural Treasure

Dec 5, 2012

The Manas Epic is Kyrgyzstan's most important cultural treasure and one of the world's greatest oral poems. With half a million lines of verse, it is 20 times longer than Homer's Odyssey and The Iliad combined. To the Kyrgyz, who regard it ...

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China Is Known as a State of Etiquette and Ceremonies

Dec 5, 2012

China is known as a state of etiquette and ceremonies. Many proverbs have been passed down from generation to generation such as 'civility costs nothing' or 'courtesy demands reciprocity' and so on. For instance, there is an interesting ...

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In China, The Tiger Is Considered The King of All Beasts and Represents Powerful Energy

Dec 5, 2012

In China, the tiger is considered the king of all beasts (not the lion) and represents powerful energy. Further, the tiger is associated with Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of Wealth, and this god is usually seen sitting on a tiger in Asian ...

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The Big Song in Dong Minority Is Originated in The Warring States Period

Dec 5, 2012

The big song in Dong minority is originated in the warring states period with a history of over 2,500 years. It is a natural chorus folk singing with no conductor and no accompaniment. Dong minority big song is a folk support voice ...

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Something You Should Pay Attention to The Culture of Etiquette in China

Dec 5, 2012

Foreigners are not expected to know all of these things the minute they step off the plane and will be given great latitude, however your knowledge of what is not acceptable can make your transition to life in China much smoother. If you ...

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A List of Official Holidays in China

Dec 5, 2012

This is a list of official holidays in China. New Years Day (January 1) Not as much celebrated as it is in other parts of the world because it is overshadowed by the upcoming Chinese New Year somewhere a month away. However, ...

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"Ninghai Shuaya (Teeth Play)" Is a Unique Technique of Ninghai Pingdiao Opera

Dec 5, 2012

"Ninghai Shuaya (teeth play)" is a unique technique of Ninghai Pingdiao Opera enjoying a history of over a hundred years. When performing Shuaya, the actor keeps four, eight or even ten buckteeth of the wild boar in the mouth, which ...

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The Different Culture of China

Dec 5, 2012

By being aware of some of the differences you lessen the impact of culture shock and you make your life considerably easier. Here is a list of some of the more overt cultural differences of Western culture in relation to Chinese culture: ...

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Baishaxiyue Is Called "Baishixili" or Bieshixieli in Naxi Language

Dec 5, 2012

Baishaxiyue is called "Baishixili" or Bieshixieli in Naxi language. According to legend, it is from the music pieces of the Yuan Dynasty. It is said that when Kublai Khan, the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, led his south ...

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The Funeral Dance Is a Unique Custom for Tujia People

Dec 5, 2012

The funeral dance is a unique custom for Tujia people living in the western part of Hubei Province. Through the happy folk dance, prayers for a happy life to the deceased are expressed. When an elder of Tujia ethnic minority dies, he ...

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Knowledge of Bargaining in China

Dec 5, 2012

Whether you're wheeling and dealing in China, or just trying to get a few yuan knocked off the price of the Mao bobblehead, there are a few points to consider to help your negotiations go smoothly. The concept of "saving face" is ...

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The Introduce of Wenzhou Wedding Rituals

Dec 5, 2012

Wenzhou, a prefecture-level city in southeastern Zhejiang Province was once a prosperous foreign treaty port, and remains well-preserved today. The Local Chronicles of Wenzhou record the city's often extravagant and always fascinating ...

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There Are No Textural Records on The Formation Time of Wanwan Tone

Dec 5, 2012

There are no textural records on the formation time of Wanwan Tone. Related investigation reveals that Li Fanggui in Weinan ever compiled a collection of playscripts named "Ten Play Books" during the Qianlong Period of the Qing Dynasty ...

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The Marriage Date for Girls of Tujia Ethnic Minority Is Usually Welcomed with Crying

Dec 5, 2012

The marriage date for girls of Tujia Ethnic Minority is usually welcomed with crying. According to custom, the new bride should begin to cry half a month or one month before the wedding ceremony. Whether a girl can cry about her marriage ...

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