Embroidery is a very long established art form in China. It was never classified as a solely female activity，and men and women have both been involved in embroidery. The items embroidered are quite diverse and include robes, theatrical costumes, purses, shoes, spectacle cases, banners, alter cloths and many other pieces. Embroidery was also [...]

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embroidery, silk, Suzhou

     
In the eyes of the Chinese, the moon has many faces. Chinese men of letters have traditionally eulogized this white bright disc as the symbol of feminine beauty, the longing for one’s homeland and pure love.
  With the country’s first lunar orbiter, Chang’e I, lifting off into space on Oct, 25, the Chinese have [...]

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launch, moon

Quoted and revered by many, Confucius’ wisdom has transcended scores of generations and cultures. Confucius was a great thinker, educator, politician and founder of Confucianism in ancient China.
His enduring legacy was celebrated on Oct. 7 when more than 40,000 people attended the memorial ceremony for the 2558th anniversary of the great thinker’s birthday.
The ceremony was [...]

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Confucianism, Confucius, traditional culture

  
China’s rapid social changes are causing psychological stress among its people. Working pressure, money, marriage and children are key issues of concern and are creating demand for professional counseling services more than ever before. Most clients face marital or familial problems. Many have troubled relationships with their children.
Although the number of licensed psychological counselors across [...]

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license, psychological counselors

      
It is said that a light breeze blew unexpectedly and made the full moon hide behind the clouds when Diao Chan, a geisha at official Wang yun’s ,was praying to the moon in the back garden during the Three Kingdoms period. Wang Yun, who had seen this scene, told everybody he met that Diao Chan [...]

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beauties, china