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Sealed with a Kiss

( 2008-08-25 )

Romanian gymnast Sandra Izbasa is kissed by her coach during the apparatus finals. AP

David Kostelecky of the Czech Republic kisses his gun after winning a gold medal in the men's trap final. AP

Matthias Steiner of Germany reacts during the men's weightlifting clean & jerk competition. Reuters

Gold medalist Maurren Higa Maggi of Brazil kisses the podium before the medal ceremony for the women's long jump. Reuters

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Singapore president impressed at Shaolin

( 2008-08-19 )

Abbot Yongxin (left) guides Singaporean President S. R. Nathan on a tour of the Shaolin Temple on Sunday. Li Kang

Singaporean President S. R. Nathan said his visit to the Shaolin Temple in Henan province on Sunday was one of the highlights of his weeklong Olympic tour.

The 84-year-old received a warm welcome at the Buddhist monastery, which is best known for being the home of the martial art kungfu.

"I'm very glad my dream finally became a reality," Nathan told Yongxin, an abbot at the temple who led a group of monks in welcoming the president, the Xinhua News Agency reported yesterday.

While at the temple, Nathan watched the monks perform their evening chants and prayers, and offered incense to the Sakyamuni Buddha.

After watching a martial arts performance, Nathan said he was very interested in kungfu and the daily lives of the Shaolin monks.

"It's not easy for them to clear their minds of mundane concerns and focus on kungfu," he said.

But what impressed him even more was how well the temple preserves the culture of Buddhism.

"That is what I appreciate the most," he said.

Despite being thousands of kilometers away, the Shaolin Temple has maintained close relations with the Buddhist community in Singapore, Yongxin said.

For example, a TV series entitled Shaolin Monks that was co-produced by the temple and a Singaporean media company will be broadcast later this year, he said.

"I hope we can deepen our ties in the future," he said.

Nathan, who flew back to Singapore yesterday, spent three days in Henan after supporting Team Singapore in Beijing.

He told the Chinese press on July 28 that he would visit the Shaolin Temple after watching the stage production Shaolin in the Wind in Singapore.

Nathan said he was considering sending his grandson, who is a fan of martial arts, to study kungfu at the temple.

Two years ago, Russian Premier Vladimir Putin also visited Shaolin.

Some reports have claimed his daughters have been trained in the ways of kungfu by a Shaolin monk.

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Hitting the high notes

( 2008-08-12 )

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Out of Africa

( 2008-08-04 )

Zimbabwe is one of the more mysterious countries of the vast continent that is Africa.

It is populated by descendants of the Bantu tribes, who migrated from the north around the 10th century and evidence of their mainly pastoral lifestyle can still be seen in the ruins of Great Zimbabwe, near the present-day town of Masvingo.

The country also offers some of the best wildlife parks in southern Africa. From the forested mountains to the grasslands of Hwange National Park, from the hot Mopani Forest to the shores of Lake Kariba, they tempt tourists to explore and get close to nature.

A photographic exhibition, Chinese Photographers Walking into Africa's Paradise, is on display in Beijing until August 25.

It features 140 photographs by 12 photographers from the Chinese Photographers' Association, including Yu Yuntian, Jiang Jurong and Zhang Ye, who visited the local people, tribes and wild animals at Matopo National Park, Zambezi River and Victoria Falls.

Besides its long history and breathtaking wildlife parks, Africa also has a long Olympic history, which is being celebrated by an Africa and Olympic Culture Exhibition at Capital Library.

Using pictures, paintings, multimedia images and other means, the exhibition explores Africa's Olympic culture in depth. It documents the outstanding achievements of African athletes in previous Olympics and Paralympic Games, as well as paying tribute to their work with the International Olympic
Committee.

Chinese Photographers Walking into Africa's Paradise, at Beijing International Copyright Trade Center. 2F, Jingguang Centre, Business Buidling, Chaoyang District. 65974890

Africa and Olympic Culture Exhibition, at Capital Library, 88 Dongsanhuan Nanlu. 6735-8114 ext. 1107

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Chinese Taiji and Bagua (The Eight Diagrams)

( 2008-07-24 )

In the early 1930s the Chinese scholar Liu Zihua, then 27 years of age, who was in France on a work-study program, used the Eight Diagrams (without recourse to Newton's theory of gravity), to forecast the existence of the 10th planet of the solar system. He wrote a thesis entitled "The Eight
Diagrams Theory of the Universe and Modern Astronomy", which won him the French national doctorate in 1938 and shook up the world of astronomy.

The Chinese picture of the Ultimate and the Eight Diagrams is still being studied by some Western scholars as a source of ancient science. It is certainly an important heritage of Chinese science and culture, though, at times, it was used for divination and other superstitious activities.

Bagua Zhang

Bagua Zhang is a form of traditional Chinese internal martial arts with extraordinarily unique characteristics that make it a valuable art in the world of martial arts. It originated 160 years ago and reached its peak in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Bagua conditions the body, mind and spirit with
an emphasis on alternating fast and slow movements. Master Dong Haichuan was its founder and main propagator.

Bagua Zhang is also a form of energy cultivation that manifests itself from the wuji state of primordial consciousness. From the primordial consciousness the taiji wheel turns, generating the realms of form with eight characteristics called trigrams. There are four cardinal and intermediate
patterns of qi flow and each pattern has a direction, age, color, symbol, mantra, mudra, channel, point, form, add infintum ... and palm changes.

Bagua Zhang is practiced by walking in a continual circular motion, gathering all of the energies of the eight directions; the eight palm changes create circles within the circles like the planets of the solar system rotating and revolving at the same time. Once practitioners can perform all of
the eight palm changes their channels become open and they can connect with the energies of the eight directions and develop their own unique style based on their own set of circumstances and interactions with the variable energies of others who enter the Bagua sphere.

Bagua Zhang is one of the three major internal styles of Chinese martial arts. It is more vigorous and physically demanding than its sister arts Taiji Quan and Qigong . The forms and postures incorporate many low-squatting stances and specialize in twisting and turning the waist, inguinal folds,
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A Small Emblem with a Big Meaning

( 2008-07-14 )

The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games emblem "Dancing Beijing" is a Chinese seal. The inception of Chinese ancestors' wisdom and the image of a seal made of metal and stone allow the emblem to present Chinese people's respect and honesty for the Olympics. As a traditional saying goes, "Complete sincerity
can affect even metal and stone (literally meaning sincerity smoothes the way to success)."

"Dancing Beijing" is an image that shows the eastern ways of thinking and the nation's lasting appeal embodied in the Chinese characters. It is an expression that conveys the unique cultural quality and elegance of Chinese civilization.

With inspiration from the traditional Chinese art form -- calligraphic art, the character "Jing" (the latter of the city's name) is developed into the form of a dancing human being, reflecting the ideal of a "New Olympics." The words "Beijing 2008" also resembles the vivid shapes of Chinese
characters in handwriting, voicing in concise strokes of the countless feelings Chinese people possess towards the Olympics.

"Dancing Beijing" is a favorite color of the Chinese people. Red is the color of the Sun and the Holy Fire, representing life and a new beginning. Red is mind at ease, symbol of vitality, and China's blessing and invitation to the world. The color "red" is intensively used in the emblem, hushing
the passion up to a new level. It carries Chinese people's longing for luck and happiness and their explanation of life.

"Dancing Beijing" calls upon heroes. Olympic Games functions as the stage where heroes are made known, miracles created and glories earned, and where every participant constitutes an indispensable part of the occasion. The powerful and dynamic design of the emblem is a life poem written by all
participants with their passion, affections, and enthusiasm. It is an oath every participant takes to contribute power and wisdom to the Olympics. The emblem cheers for arts and for the Olympic heroes, who pass down the essence of the Olympic Spirit, which well connects sports and cultures.

"Dancing Beijing" extends the totem of the Chinese nation. The form of a running human being stands for the beauty and magnificence of life. Its graceful curves are like the body of a wriggling dragon, relating the past and future of one same civilization; they are like rivers, carrying the
century-old history and the nation's pride; they are like veins, pulsing with vitality of life.

The intrinsic values of sports -- athlete-centered and people-oriented -- are well defined and upgraded in an artistic way in "the dance of Beijing." We sing if words fail to explain it all, and we dance if the singing does not explicitly tell the meaning.

"Dancing Beijing" is a kind invitation. The open arms in the emblem say that China is opening its arms to welcome the rest of the world to join the Olympics, a celebration of "peace, friendship and progress of mankind."

Vigorous Beijing is looking forward to the celebration in 2008 and the Olympics wait all mankind to dance together.

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Olympic Bank Note Issued

( 2008-07-10 )

A Nanjing citizen shows his commemorative Olympic bank note with a face value of 10 yuan at a local branch of Huaxia Bank. Nanjing citizens were able to exchange the note with a 10 yuan note with their ID card at eight banks in Nanjing starting on July 9, 2008.

Three Nanjing citizens show their commemorative Olympic bank notes with a face value of 10 yuan. Nanjing citizens could exchange the note with a 10 yuan note with their ID card at eight banks in Nanjing starting on July 9, 2008.

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Sanxingdui Culture

( 2008-07-09 )

2. Where was the source of Sanxingdui inhabitants, belonging to Diqiang, Puren, Ba, Dongyi, Yue or Sanmiao (all of these were ancient national minorities) Was there any close relationship between the stone-buried coffin culture in the upper reaches of the Ming River and Sanxingdui Is it true
that these natives came from Diqiang in the northwest and the upper reaches of the Ming River Were the Sanxingdui inhabitants’ descendants of aboriginal peoples

3. What was the ancient Shu kingdom really like What was the nature of politics and religion Was it a loose tribal military league Or was it a regional kingdom ruled by a dynasty in the central plains Was the ancient country higher than a stable, relatively independent early country Was it
the native's own kingdom which was founded in earlier time Was it governed by secular or religious authorities, or a combination of both

4. The question of the religious practices of the Sanxingdui culture was difficult to answer, based on the relics uncovered. Some think totems were involved, while some think it was nature worship without any totems, while others believe religious worship was a complex system involving nature
worship, ancestor worship and god worship. Sanxingdui reflects a system in which a multi-level political center formed a net-like structure.

5. How did the miraculous bronze smelting technique and the culture symbolized by the Sanxingdui bronze ware come into being Are they the results of the ancient Shu people's independent development, or were they affected by near-by countries, especially the central plains' culture Or was it the
result of adopting foreign cultures, such as those from other parts of Asia Many scholars thought the bronze ware represented a combination of ancient Shu culture and foreign culture, but with the local factors dominant.

6. How long did the ancient kingdom last Why did it disappear suddenly Which lasted the longest - the Yufu, Duyu or Kaiming Dynasty Generally, people thought there was a long development course. It lasted more than 1,000 years, and had a close relationship with several ancient Shu dynasties in
legends. Maybe it had disappeared by the end of the Shang Dynasty. The reason of its disappearance may be a regime change. Later, the center of politics and culture moved to Chengdu and its nearby areas.

7. What is the age and nature of the two sacrificial pits Did it originate in the period of the Shang Dynasty, Western Zhou, Spring and Autumn Dynasty, or the Warrior States The tendency in academic circles is to accept the origin as being in the Shang Dynasty. It means pit No. 1 was created at
about the time of the first period of the Yin Ruins. Pit No.2 was equivalent to the second period of the Yin Ruins. Regarding the nature of the pits, some said they were for burial, while others have suggested they were merely utensil pits. But, the most accepted idea is that the two pits were
sacrificial, and were where the ancient Shu people offered grand sacrifices. The aim of their worship was heaven, or earth, or the gods, or the ancestors. The changing aim of worship is related to regime changes.

Many unearthed utensils of the Spring and Autumn Dynasty, and the Warrior States in Sichuan had some designs and insignias, which were called "Ba Shu picture words." Are they tribal words Are they pictures or some special symbols Maybe parts of them had the meaning of words. An understanding of
the "Ba Shu picture words" is sure to help unlock the puzzles of ancient Shu in Sanxingdui.

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Beijing Capital Museum

( 2008-07-08 )

Beijing Capital Museum was formerly located in the Confucius Temple at Guozijian Street, Andingmen. It was prepared to build up in 1953 and was officially opened to the outside world in 1981.

The new Capital Museum, opened to the public in 2005 after four years’ construction, was located on Fuxingmenwai Dajie, the western extension of Beijing's Chang'an Street. The museum is a five-storey building allowing for a maximum of 13 concurrent exhibitions, which can be viewed in about 5
hours at the price of 20 yuan (US$2.50) per visitor.

The Museum tells the story of ancient Beijing, which has served as a capital city for more than 850 years. The Museum is second only to China National Museum in terms of size.

The Capital Museum houses more than 200,000 cultural relics, recording the 500,000-year human history of Beijing, the city's 3,000-year history and its eight centuries as the capital of China. There is no other place like the Capital Museum of Beijing where people can see how life was in ancient
times in Beijing.

With its magnificent architecture, abundant exhibitions, advanced technology and complete functions, the Capital Museum, large and modern, ranks among the first class museums both at home and abroad.

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What Should I Do If I Lose My Passport

( 2008-06-27 )

Q: What to do if I lose my passport

A: The Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau is responsible for these instances. You must provide the following materials when report the loss:

1. The case report certification materials provided by local Public Security Department Police Station of the place of loss.

2. The letter of introduction submitted by employer or appropriate documentation proving tourist status in China.

3. Copy of the lost passport or other certificates to verify foreigner's status (e.g.: ID Card, Driver License, Social Security Card etc.). If you have no identity certificate, a nationality confirmation certificate should be submitted by the relevant country's embassy in Beijing.

4. Accommodation certification in Beijing, including: accommodation registration card of a hotel, or temporary accommodation registration of the police station if living with a Chinese family.

5. A two inch, bareheaded, full-faced photo.

Address of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau:

No. 37 counter, reception hall, F2, Exit & Entry Administration,

Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau

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Mu Guiying

Mu Guiying Ready to Fight as Marshal

Exploring the Valley

Mu Guiying was a famous woman general of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). Mu Guiying was reluctant to accept the assignment of the Emperor for her to fight as marshal in the war out of dissatisfaction with the unfair treatment rendered by the imperial court to the generals of the Yang family.
She later took her grandmother She Taijun's advice and changed her mind by leading her troops into the battlefield.

Distressed and heart-broken upon hearing the sad and surprising news that her beloved husband and Chief Marshal, Yang Zongbao, was dead in battlefield, Mu Guiying vowed to protect the frontier, in order to carry out her husband's wish, by taking the lead in exploring the deep valley. As a result,
she found a path to the enemy's barrack, which led to the defeat of the enemy troop. "Exploring the Valley" is an act from "Woman Generals of the Yang Family".

Repertoire: Mu Guiying Ready to Fight as Marshal, Exploring the Valley

She Taijun

She Taijun was a famous woman general of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). Under the circumstances when Yang Zongbao, her grandson, was shot dead in battlefield and the frontier was endangered, She Taijun, with state security as her top priority, led woman generals of the Yang family to fight
courageously in battlefield, defeated the enemy of Western Xia and returned triumphantly.

Repertoire: Women Generals of the Yang Family

Yue's Mother

She is the mother of Yue Fei, famous general of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and national hero fighting against the invasion of the State of Jin. When Yue Fei left the army and went home out of indignation for the marshal, Yue's mother gave him earnest teachings about national responsibility, and
urged him to return to the army and join the fight against enemy. She carved the characters such as "loyalty to the nation" on her son's back as a reminder to his determination in safeguarding national security.

Repertoire:Tattooing Words on the Back

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House Decorations (2)

Door-god

Paper-cut Figure of Visiting Parents

Paper-cut Figures of Spinning and Weaving

Paper-cut Figures of Chickens

Ox-drawn, Horse-drawn and Donkey-drawn Carts

Wood Window Model with Paper-cut Decorations of the Quadrangle

Wood Window Model with Paper-cut Decorations of the Quadrangle

Paper-cut Figures of Rabbit, Sheep and Ox

Facial Make-ups on Gourds

Door-god

Door-god

Paper-cut Figures of the Twelve Animals, Representing Twelve Earthly Branches

Paper-cut Figures of the God of the Sun and the God of the Moon

Wood Window Model with Paper-cut Decorations of the Quadrangle

Paper-cut Figure of Fetching Water

Paper-cut Figure in Opera

Vertical Model of Folk Residence

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Illustration

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Terracotta Warriors Exhibited in Netherlands














Ancient terracotta soldiers from China were more popular than paintings of Dutch masters and other artifacts on their first day show Saturday in the Drents Museum in northern Netherlands.

More than 1,000 people flocked to the museum in Assen within the first four hours of the opening. It was the biggest number of visitors the museum had ever received for the first day of any exhibition.

"It's the first time that terracotta warriors set their foot on Dutch soil. There has been enormous media coverage recently and we have received hundreds of calls asking for information," Ellenter Hofstede, communication manager of the Drents Museum remarked.

"We are prepared for a large crowd," she said with a smile.

Fourteen life-sized terracotta figures, including 10 warriors, three servants and one horse, formed part of the show "The Terracotta Army of Xi'an: The Treasures of the First Emperors of China," which opened in the Drents Museum on Saturday.

They were accompanied by over 200 other magnificent objects, made of gold, jade and bronze, from the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) and the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC-9 AD).

Among them were two life-sized bronze birds from the Qin Dynasty, and 96 miniature terracotta statues from the mausoleums of emperors and noblemen of the Western Han Dynasty. Zhao Rong, director of the Shaanxi Provincial Administration of Cultural Heritage, said that the artifacts on show were
among the best of the findings from the Qin and Han Dynasties.





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Furniture




Ming Dynasty Style Furniture



Furniture is both a daily necessity and a handicraft. Lacquerware wooden beds appeared early in the Warring States Period . They were very low with handrails on all sides. Furniture was popularized in the Song Dynasty, but the most refined and beautiful of ancient Chinese furniture was made in the
Ming Dynasty. The craftsmen took from Song Dynasty furniture traditions and formed the Ming Dynasty style of furniture with its own characteristics.



An important feature of Ming Dynasty furniture is that the items are beautifully shaped. The furniture is light and simple and conveys a sense of stability. The size and proportion of the different parts adhere to aesthetic principles but take practical use into consideration. The decorations are
mainly engraved lines and small areas of circular carving and through carving. There may, however, also be wood, ivory and diamond inlays in the design of landscapes, flowers and birds or small bronze and silver ornamentation. The refined ornamentation in small areas form a strong contrast with
the furniture's overall clean and simple appearance. The line of the edges of the piece is shaped in different lengths and widths depending on the grain of the timber to create a true and harmonious effect, so that the piece looks natural and balanced.




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