A Wadang (tile-end) is a particular piece of tile that is placed over the last tile in each line of tiles on the traditional Chinese roof. Therefore tile-ends are placed all the way along the eaves of the sloping roof. They were important ...
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The knot button is a distinctive feature of traditional Chinese apparel. Even today, it is still highly visible on garments like the Qipao, or cheongsam. Though normally associated with tradition, the knot buttons are currently enjoying ...
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Fancy lanterns, a special handicraft product of Chinese tradition, are widely used for decorations in the country on festivals and holidays, on weddings and other personal celebrations. On the whole, they consist of a frame made of ...
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Nanjing cloud-patterned brocade got its name from Yun that means clouds, since the fabrics is as beautiful as the splendid clouds in the sky, and has got a history of nearly one thousand years. Among all the ancient fabrics, ...
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The robe embroidered with dragon patterns was made for the exclusive use of an emperor during the Qing dynasty. The ritual of embroidering dragon patterns on the emperor's robe, however, dates back to as early as the Zhou Dynasty (11th ...
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In ancient China, engagement was an important social rite where man and woman confirm marital ties, next only to official marriage in significance. Marital ties were made by following "parents' order and on the matchmaker's word". However, ...
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According to ancient Chinese literature, kite flying is grouped as one of the seasonal customs. People will know spring is coming as long as they see the various kites flying up in the sky, no matter that the spring ...
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The art of fingernail painting is a tradition spanning from ancient time to the present: women in ancient China favored red colored fingernails and today painted fingernails are a fashionable trend for women. The beauty of women's fingers ...
Luitpold Pharmaceuticals has selected BioClinica's express electronic data capture (EDC) system for multiple upcoming clinical trials. BioClinica's Express EDC solution leverages time-tested, stable technology to provide a central hub to ...
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The Tibetan New Year, similar to the Spring Festival of the Han people, is a traditional festival of Tibetans beginning from the New Year's Day in Tibetan calendar and lasting for 15 days. Since Tibetans are Buddhists, the festival ...
The singsong on June 6th is a unique art festival featuring mainly singing and dancing performed by Tibetans on the June 6th in Tibetan calendar every year. In the days before the festival, the people will go out in a group to the exuberant ...
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Chinese tattoos have become a raging phenomenon among tattoo enthusiasts of the western world. Chinese tattoos offer beautiful characters with a sense of the exotic and often much deeper meaning than that which lies on the surface. Ci ...
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China is a country with an ancient civilization, and the modern Chinese standards of beauty often mimic those from thousands of years ago. Garment The ancients had their own attitude towards beauty and fashion. "Beauties Wearing ...
Enjoying a longstanding peace in politics and economic prosperity, the Chinese Song Dynasty (960AD-1279AD) was a marvelous period during which many cultural traditions flourished. Tea-drinking, for example, became very popular at that time. ...
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Chinese weddings, and the rituals preceding the wedding, are steeped in ancient traditions. Here is an overview of the most common and traditional Chinese marriage ceremonies. Chinese Marriage Superstitions - The Color Red The color ...