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Temple Fairs Remain a Firm Favorite
Nov 3, 2015A performer practices crying out his wares as a street vendor at Badachu Park on Feb 9. (Source: China Daily/ Li Jundong) Despite more and more young people turning their back on tradition, temple fairs remain a favorite event during ...
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People Felt a Strong and Happy Festive Atmosphere in Beijing on DEC 24
Dec 29, 2014People felt a strong and happy festive atmosphere in Beijing on Dec 24, and the Christmas Eve turned out to be another carnival for youths and kids just like the Halloween not long ago. While the Western festivals are becoming ...
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Real Hangzhou Travel Guide
Oct 6, 2014Hangzhou,capital of East China's Zhejiang province, is not only famous for its renowned West Lake, the multifarious leisure activities offered there can help you experience a real Hangzhou. 1.Encountering Longjing in Spring Spring ...
Tags: Culture, hangzhou Life
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Tianjin Is a Modern City with Profound Historical Culture and Full of Strong Passion
Dec 11, 2012Speech by the Mayor As one of the cradles of China's modern industry and the largest port in north China, Tianjin is a modern city with profound historical culture and full of strong passion. Characterized by its prosperous commerce, ...
Tags: Tianjin municipality, survey, economy, investment
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"Clay Dog" Is a Kind of Folk Clay Sculpture
Dec 6, 2012"Clay dog" is a kind of folk clay sculpture at the Taihao temple fair of Huaiyang County in Henan Province, which came into being with the religious sacrifice and the age-old folk custom. It has been passed down for generations to this day ...
Tags: clay dog, folk clay sculpture, temple fair, different shapes, patterns
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Temple-Fair Plays, Private Theatricals, Occupational Plays, and Seasonal Plays in Shanghai
Dec 5, 2012In Shanghai, the performing conventions constitute an important part of the urban customs. They incorporate the customs, beliefs and habits which have been accumulated during the artists' long-term performance. As an embodiment of national ...
Tags: temple-fair plays, private theatricals, occupational plays
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The Nadun Festival Is a Unique Folk Custom in Sanchuan Region
Dec 5, 2012The Nadun Festival is a unique folk custom in Sanchuan Region, Minhe County, Qinghai Province. It is a festival that Tu people celebrate the harvest, enjoy social activities and have fun. It is also called "Peasants' Fair" or "Harvest ...
Tags: Nadun Festival, celebrate the harvest, custom, tradition
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Shengzhou Chuida Has a Close Connection with The Buddhist Music
Nov 29, 2012Shengzhou Chuida (wind and percussion) originated from the temple fair culture and has a close connection with the Buddhist music. It is a kind of folk music performed by instruments such as the gong, drum, urheen, jinghu, sanxian, cymbal, ...
Tags: chuida, percussion, folk arts
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Jingxing Lahua Is a Type of Yangko in North China
Nov 28, 2012Jingxing Lahua is a type of Yangko in North China. As a special form of folk art prevalent in Jingxing County, it was originated in the Ming and Qing Dynasties and has a fairly long history. Jingxing Lahua is derived from flower fair held ...
Tags: Jingxing Lahua, Yangko, folk art
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Temple Fair Was Originally a Showing Activity Entertaining The People
Nov 28, 2012Temple fair was originally a showing activity entertaining the people by the Buddhism and Taoism organizations in order to transmit the tenet and increase votary, with the attractive recreation performance such as dances, drama and ...
Tags: Chinese tradition, traditional activity, Chinese culture, Chinese customs
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Temple Fairs Have Been a Part of Daily Life in Beijing for Hundreds of Years
Nov 28, 2012Temple fairs have been a part of daily life in Beijing for hundreds of years becoming especially popular during the Qing dynasty. Scattered all over the city so residents could easily make their way to the nearest, some fairs were held as ...
Tags: Chinese tradition, traditional activity, Chinese culture
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The Over 400-Year-Old Changdian Temple Fair in Xuanwu District of Beijing
Nov 28, 2012The over 400-year-old Changdian temple fair in Xuanwu District of Beijing originated in the Jiajing period of the Ming dynasty, rose in the Kangxi period of the Qing dynasty and thrived in the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty. In the ...
Tags: Chinese tradition, traditional activity, Chinese culture
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Lantern Festival May Be The Most Pleasing Visually as The Lanterns
Nov 28, 2012Among all the joyous festivals celebrated by the people of Hangzhou, the Lantern Festival may be the most pleasing visually as the lanterns and their reflections in water create a kaleidoscope of color. The Lantern Festival is celebrated ...
Tags: Lantern, lantern shows, boat, temple fair
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The Third Month Street Fair Is The Grandest Show of The Year for The Bais
Nov 28, 2012The Third Month Street Fair is the grandest show of the year for the Bais. Held from the 15th day to the 21st day of the third lunar month every year at the foot of the Mount Diancang Shan,west to the ancient city of Dali, the Bais ...
Tags: Chinese tradition, traditional festival, Ethnic Group festival
