Female Generals of the Yang Family,a fictional opera from Chinese history,tells the story of the Yang family's female generals safeguarding their homeland and the drama that ensues.The popular opera is performed r...Female Generals of the Yang Family,a fictional opera from Chinese history,tells the story of the Yang family's female generals safeguarding their homeland and the drama that ensues.The popular opera is performed regularly in Beijing by the China National Peking Opera Co. Peking Opera was inscribed.on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.展开更多
Temple Fairs or miaohui are as much part of the Chinese New Year celebrations as.fireworks and family gatherings.For visitors to China,they are a must see. They are usually held in public parks or in Buddhist or Taois...Temple Fairs or miaohui are as much part of the Chinese New Year celebrations as.fireworks and family gatherings.For visitors to China,they are a must see. They are usually held in public parks or in Buddhist or Taoist temple grounds and are an intoxicating blend of music,dance,costumes, games,entertainment, shopping for knick-kalacks and food.Some of the entertainment is quite unique. Here a single person wears a bright costume designed to look like two people and dances,argues and fights with himself to the delight of the crowd who are warmed by the humorous exchanges on a cold winter's day.展开更多
Jing'an Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples with a history of more than 780 years in Shanghai,located at West Nanjing Road,the flourishing downtown area of the city.In 1983,it was put on the list of ...Jing'an Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples with a history of more than 780 years in Shanghai,located at West Nanjing Road,the flourishing downtown area of the city.In 1983,it was put on the list of key national protection sites and its peaceful interior,architecture and gold exterior stand in complete contrast with the adjacent highrise buildings and noisy city streets.Here a group of Buddhist monks perform a cleansing ritual and blessing.展开更多
LIGHT struggles to break through the early morning fog that hangs over still water. It＇s 50 shades of grey. Even breathing disturbs the silence. A small cluster of trees break the water＇s surface, spindly branches f...LIGHT struggles to break through the early morning fog that hangs over still water. It＇s 50 shades of grey. Even breathing disturbs the silence. A small cluster of trees break the water＇s surface, spindly branches forlorn in their empty surroundings. It＇s a tranquil setting depicted in thousands of Chinese ink paintings.展开更多
CHINA＇S currency Renmimbi （RMB）can be expected to settle 15 percent of the trade between China and South Africa and China and Africa from 2016 A brave prediction, but one which Bank of China （BOO Johannesburg Bran...CHINA＇S currency Renmimbi （RMB）can be expected to settle 15 percent of the trade between China and South Africa and China and Africa from 2016 A brave prediction, but one which Bank of China （BOO Johannesburg Branch CEO Qiu Zhikun is confident will transpire.展开更多
The Shanshai skyline, seen from the Bund Boulevard across the Huanspu River, takes on a surreal lisht-infused quality at dawn as smo8 shrouds the iconic towers. Most early morninss will find this scene in different co...The Shanshai skyline, seen from the Bund Boulevard across the Huanspu River, takes on a surreal lisht-infused quality at dawn as smo8 shrouds the iconic towers. Most early morninss will find this scene in different colors and lisht and it is a favorite location for early-bird photosraphers.展开更多
Mongolians living in Qianguo County, Songyuan City of Jilin Province, on the border of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, perform their Harvest Festival three times a year.
China＇s charming coastal city of Qindao has many charms, but for those looking to shop while enjoying an outdoor gallery of gigantic murals that cover apartment high-rises,, this is it. Taidong San Lu pedestrian stre...China＇s charming coastal city of Qindao has many charms, but for those looking to shop while enjoying an outdoor gallery of gigantic murals that cover apartment high-rises,, this is it. Taidong San Lu pedestrian street is a seemingly endtess shopper＇s paradise bursting with color - and when you＇ve walked the soles of your shoes off,展开更多
A group of Buddhist monks lighten up after hours of meditation and share a joke as they head for lunch inside Ta＇er Monastery in Xining, Qinghai Province. It is the largest Tibetan Buddhist Gelugpa Sect monastery in ...A group of Buddhist monks lighten up after hours of meditation and share a joke as they head for lunch inside Ta＇er Monastery in Xining, Qinghai Province. It is the largest Tibetan Buddhist Gelugpa Sect monastery in China outside the Tibet Autonomous Region. Built in 1577,展开更多
Tucked away in the southwestern suburb of Shanghai,Qibao Ancient Water Town has an authentic＂old China＂feel.Constructed about1,000 years ago in the Northern Song Dynasty（960-1127）,the town occupies about 2 square ...Tucked away in the southwestern suburb of Shanghai,Qibao Ancient Water Town has an authentic＂old China＂feel.Constructed about1,000 years ago in the Northern Song Dynasty（960-1127）,the town occupies about 2 square km and still features historical architecture from the later Ming（1368-1644）and Qing（1644-1911） dynasties. The attractive stone bridges, picturesque canals and small bustling alleyways alive with traditional snack food sellers make Qibao a small oasis of history in the midst of the sprawling modernity of urban Shanghai.展开更多
My eyes kept being drawn to the cartoon characters on the bob-bing bus ceiling. Mickey Mouse and Pluto were pasted between metallic paper roses, hearts and butterflies. It seemed incongruous, hovering over an eclectic...My eyes kept being drawn to the cartoon characters on the bob-bing bus ceiling. Mickey Mouse and Pluto were pasted between metallic paper roses, hearts and butterflies. It seemed incongruous, hovering over an eclectic collection of rural passengers jabbering away in a jarring dialect, crammed into a bus chugging its way to the mountains high above Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province in northwest China.展开更多
The beautiful Swan Queen under the spell of the evil Magician is performed with passion and power in an exciting new version of the classic ballet Swan Lake. The performance is presented in a unique collaboration betw...The beautiful Swan Queen under the spell of the evil Magician is performed with passion and power in an exciting new version of the classic ballet Swan Lake. The performance is presented in a unique collaboration between Joburg Ballet of South Africa and the Liaoning Ballet of China. Swan Lake is part of the celebrations for the Year of China in South Africa taking place during 2015, that showcase the growing cooperation in China-South Africa cooperation.展开更多
Almost 600 years old, it is a most important Taoist temple in Shanghai, built in the Ming Dynasty （1368-1644）. Made up of nine halls that feature giant statues of immortals, the temple sees a steady stream of worshi...Almost 600 years old, it is a most important Taoist temple in Shanghai, built in the Ming Dynasty （1368-1644）. Made up of nine halls that feature giant statues of immortals, the temple sees a steady stream of worshippers daily praying for fortune and peace and is always enveloped in blue incense smoke. Enshrined inside are the City God Qin Yubo and General Huoguang, and the temple is staffed by resident Taoist priests. Despite its many visitors the shrine exudes an air of peace and tranquility.展开更多
The gracefully merging dynamic form of the architectural style used in the Soho Galaxy urban complex along Beijing＇s East 2nd Ring Road creates a fluid and continuous external and internal space - embodying elements ...The gracefully merging dynamic form of the architectural style used in the Soho Galaxy urban complex along Beijing＇s East 2nd Ring Road creates a fluid and continuous external and internal space - embodying elements of Yunnan Province rice paddy terracing.展开更多
A traditional wedding procession escorts the groom to the bride＇s house through the streets of Beijing, adding a splash of red delight to an otherwise grey urban setting. These processions are becoming a rare sight a...A traditional wedding procession escorts the groom to the bride＇s house through the streets of Beijing, adding a splash of red delight to an otherwise grey urban setting. These processions are becoming a rare sight as modern life engulfs many ancient cultural events.展开更多
Space is at a premium in Macao, where scooters are ubiquitous, and apartment high rises, small businesses and congested streets compete. Despite the congestion the image still conveys an element Of tranquility in this...Space is at a premium in Macao, where scooters are ubiquitous, and apartment high rises, small businesses and congested streets compete. Despite the congestion the image still conveys an element Of tranquility in this exotic Chinese city.展开更多
文摘Female Generals of the Yang Family,a fictional opera from Chinese history,tells the story of the Yang family's female generals safeguarding their homeland and the drama that ensues.The popular opera is performed regularly in Beijing by the China National Peking Opera Co. Peking Opera was inscribed.on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
文摘Temple Fairs or miaohui are as much part of the Chinese New Year celebrations as.fireworks and family gatherings.For visitors to China,they are a must see. They are usually held in public parks or in Buddhist or Taoist temple grounds and are an intoxicating blend of music,dance,costumes, games,entertainment, shopping for knick-kalacks and food.Some of the entertainment is quite unique. Here a single person wears a bright costume designed to look like two people and dances,argues and fights with himself to the delight of the crowd who are warmed by the humorous exchanges on a cold winter's day.
文摘Jing'an Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples with a history of more than 780 years in Shanghai,located at West Nanjing Road,the flourishing downtown area of the city.In 1983,it was put on the list of key national protection sites and its peaceful interior,architecture and gold exterior stand in complete contrast with the adjacent highrise buildings and noisy city streets.Here a group of Buddhist monks perform a cleansing ritual and blessing.
文摘LIGHT struggles to break through the early morning fog that hangs over still water. It＇s 50 shades of grey. Even breathing disturbs the silence. A small cluster of trees break the water＇s surface, spindly branches forlorn in their empty surroundings. It＇s a tranquil setting depicted in thousands of Chinese ink paintings.
文摘CHINA＇S currency Renmimbi （RMB）can be expected to settle 15 percent of the trade between China and South Africa and China and Africa from 2016 A brave prediction, but one which Bank of China （BOO Johannesburg Branch CEO Qiu Zhikun is confident will transpire.
文摘The Shanshai skyline, seen from the Bund Boulevard across the Huanspu River, takes on a surreal lisht-infused quality at dawn as smo8 shrouds the iconic towers. Most early morninss will find this scene in different colors and lisht and it is a favorite location for early-bird photosraphers.
文摘Mongolians living in Qianguo County, Songyuan City of Jilin Province, on the border of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, perform their Harvest Festival three times a year.
文摘China＇s charming coastal city of Qindao has many charms, but for those looking to shop while enjoying an outdoor gallery of gigantic murals that cover apartment high-rises,, this is it. Taidong San Lu pedestrian street is a seemingly endtess shopper＇s paradise bursting with color - and when you＇ve walked the soles of your shoes off,
文摘A group of Buddhist monks lighten up after hours of meditation and share a joke as they head for lunch inside Ta＇er Monastery in Xining, Qinghai Province. It is the largest Tibetan Buddhist Gelugpa Sect monastery in China outside the Tibet Autonomous Region. Built in 1577,
文摘Tucked away in the southwestern suburb of Shanghai,Qibao Ancient Water Town has an authentic＂old China＂feel.Constructed about1,000 years ago in the Northern Song Dynasty（960-1127）,the town occupies about 2 square km and still features historical architecture from the later Ming（1368-1644）and Qing（1644-1911） dynasties. The attractive stone bridges, picturesque canals and small bustling alleyways alive with traditional snack food sellers make Qibao a small oasis of history in the midst of the sprawling modernity of urban Shanghai.
文摘My eyes kept being drawn to the cartoon characters on the bob-bing bus ceiling. Mickey Mouse and Pluto were pasted between metallic paper roses, hearts and butterflies. It seemed incongruous, hovering over an eclectic collection of rural passengers jabbering away in a jarring dialect, crammed into a bus chugging its way to the mountains high above Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province in northwest China.
文摘The beautiful Swan Queen under the spell of the evil Magician is performed with passion and power in an exciting new version of the classic ballet Swan Lake. The performance is presented in a unique collaboration between Joburg Ballet of South Africa and the Liaoning Ballet of China. Swan Lake is part of the celebrations for the Year of China in South Africa taking place during 2015, that showcase the growing cooperation in China-South Africa cooperation.
文摘Almost 600 years old, it is a most important Taoist temple in Shanghai, built in the Ming Dynasty （1368-1644）. Made up of nine halls that feature giant statues of immortals, the temple sees a steady stream of worshippers daily praying for fortune and peace and is always enveloped in blue incense smoke. Enshrined inside are the City God Qin Yubo and General Huoguang, and the temple is staffed by resident Taoist priests. Despite its many visitors the shrine exudes an air of peace and tranquility.
文摘The gracefully merging dynamic form of the architectural style used in the Soho Galaxy urban complex along Beijing＇s East 2nd Ring Road creates a fluid and continuous external and internal space - embodying elements of Yunnan Province rice paddy terracing.
文摘A traditional wedding procession escorts the groom to the bride＇s house through the streets of Beijing, adding a splash of red delight to an otherwise grey urban setting. These processions are becoming a rare sight as modern life engulfs many ancient cultural events.
文摘Space is at a premium in Macao, where scooters are ubiquitous, and apartment high rises, small businesses and congested streets compete. Despite the congestion the image still conveys an element Of tranquility in this exotic Chinese city.
