Tibetan Opera team from Niangre village Picture taken on May 1, 2012 shows folk Tibetan Opera team from Niangre village performing traditional Tibetan Opera in Norbulingka in Tibet.
Tag: Culture
The Wedding Banquet喜宴
Today let's take a brief introduction of a famous Chinese movie named "The Wedding Banquet".The Wedding Banquet, the first film that made Ang Lee known in the international film circle, won the Golden Bear Award at the 1993 Berlin Film Festival and Best Picture at the Golden Horse Award. The most remarkable feature of the film is the way it deals with the homosexual issue – with the family ethic concept and balanced view point that are unique to the Chinese. The social issue that bothers almost all those families finally finds a comic solution in the film. The way they deal with the homosexual issue is kind of oriental, which can be found similarities even in classical Chinese novels. However, the story takes place in the most prosperous and modern metropolis – New York, where tradition and modernity blend, and old and new concepts conflict and compromise. As the story goes on, Ang Lee reveals the perplex, helplessness and tolerance of a traditional Chinese family towards the impact of modern conception.
Summer Solstice in July
Varying dates In the Gregorian calendar the June solstice dates vary. For example, it occurs on June 21 in 2014 and 2015 but on June 20 in 2016. A June 22 solstice will not occur until June 22, 2203. The last time there was a June 22 solstice was in 1971.
The Cowboy’s Flute 牧童的笛子
Today, I will introduce a Chinese animated feature produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio which called The Cowboy's Flute (牧童的笛子Mùtóng de Dízi). So let us have a brief introduction.
Why Is the Crow Black-Coated 乌鸦为什么这样黑
Do you remember the first Chinese animation? Yes, Yes, it is called Princess Iron Fan (铁扇公主Tiě shàn Gōngzhǔ ). Today, I will introduce the first Chinese animation in color film to you. It named Why Is the Crow Black-Coated which is also made by Wan Laiming (万籁鸣Wàn Làimíng) and Wan Guchan (万古蟾Wàn Gǔchán)
About Zhu Rong
Zhu Rong(祝融Zhù Róng) is the God of Fire in the ancient Chinese mythology(mythology is a group of myths, especially all the myths from a particular country, religion, or culture). He's believed to live in the Bright Place of Kunlun Mountain. It is said that he sent the kindling from heaven, and taught human beings how to use fire.
About Taotie
Taotie(饕餮tāotiè) is a mysterious(someone or something that is mysterious is strange and is not known about or understood) monster in the ancient Chinese mythology. It is said that the monster was extremely greedy of eating and would eat anything within its sight. It even ate its own body. So, the image of the taotie is just a big head and a big mouth without body. The taotie ate too much and died as a result. The monster then became a symbol of greediness and was used to describe people too gluttonous or too greedy.
What Do You Like Most About Living in China?
Last we looked at the things we liked least about living in China. Because we’re big believers in positivity and being both fair and balanced we’re looking this week at the things we like most about living in China. It can be all too easy to complain, and to put our home countries and the way of life there on a pedestal, and we often forget what it is we love about living in China. Which is too bad because with 9.6 million sq km, 1.4 billion people, 5,000 years of history and 55 ethnic minorities, there is a whole lot to love. Whether it’s the people, the food, the money, the ladies, the jobs… what do you like most about living in China? Add your two fen in the comments section below.
Choosing the Right Cigarette: 10 Top China Brands
Odds are, if you've been out to dinner in China, you've been offered cigarette after cigarette from a dizzying array of brands and boxes. Whether or not you accept them, each one has a specific meaning and makes a different statement. Smoking is a way of expressing status, camaraderie, and hometown loyalty. A majority of men smoke in China, and often use cigarettes to break the ice or lubricate all kinds of social avenues.
About Tai Sui
Tai Sui(太岁tàisuì) is one of the few demon gods of divinities(means a god or goddess) in Chinese folk culture and people tend to shy away from him.
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