One of even if a person has a lot of money, his/her spiritual world can
be empty, or his/her life is not free. I think that he would never be truly happy,
and sometimes will be hurting, too. Some people hold this point of view, “it is
better to cry sitting in your Porsche than on your bike”.So, there have been many things in today's society, for example, 20-year-old girl to marry 40-year-old rich man. In “A Dream of
Red Mansions” by Xueqin Cao, the hero Baoyu Jia grows up in a prominent and
wealthy feudal bureaucratic family. He lives the life of others people’s envy; it
stands to reason that he is happy. But that is not the case; he is imprisoned by
the feudal ethical code. He has no real freedom. Therefore, he is not happy. Finally,
he has to run away from home. We always complain about not having enough money
to spend. We also have more arguments with our family because of money, and we
have an irrepressible impulse to be shopaholics. Are we happier when we have a
lot of money? I do not think so.
In the Air
2013年11月18日星期一
2013年11月11日星期一
A Bit of China
When this documentary was broadcast,
it has a huge impact in China; a lot of people become very enthusiastic about
Chinese food. Unlike other food TV shows, this documentary is full of
humanistic concern and traditional Chinese culture.
2013年11月4日星期一
Chinese Clothing
As a vital part of Chinese civilization, traditional costumes play an important role in the country’s history and culture. Their basic features are cross-collar, wrapping the right lapel over the left, tying with sash and a form of blouse plus skirt or long gown. These features have been preserved for thousands of years till the time of the Republic of China (1912 – 1949AD), when Chinese Tunic Suit (Mao Suit) and cheongsam prevailed. Nowadays, however, most Chinese wear modern clothes in their daily lives, not much difference from their western counterparts. Traditional attires are only worn during certain festivals, ceremonies or religious occasions. However, they are often seen in Chinese television serials and movies. Many of the country’s ethnic minorities also wear their traditional costumes in their daily lives and they played an important role in the traditional Chinese clothing.
History
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In addition to the basic features and patterns, traditional Chinese attires have many other features like appearance, cutting, decoration, color and design, etc, all of which changed over the various dynasties. For example, black is the most dignified color in the Xia Dynasty (21st - 17th century BC), white in the Shang Dynasty and red in the Zhou Dynasty. They also vary based on one’s political position, social status, occupation and gender, etc. For instance, dragon embroideries and bright yellow can only be used by emperors most of the time; in the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD), purple official costumes are for the fifth or higher rank officials; in the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911 AD), the higher a person’s social rank or the richer one was, the more embroideries and borders there were on his attires.
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(http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/clothing/)
2013年10月28日星期一
Chinese Martial Arts
China became the center of the martial arts universe in 2600 B.C. In 2000 B.C., Emperor Huang Di was noted to be a shuai jiao (wrestling) and pole-fighting expert and had his troops learn martial arts. Mongolian tribesmen introduced a violent style of skull-bashing wrestling to China around 770 B.C.; this art is believed to be the progenitor of sumo. During the Han and Qin dynasties (256 B.C.-A.D. 220), this wrestling style was combined with kemari (a kicking game designed to strengthen one’s feet for war) to create shubaku. Sun Tsu (544-496 B.C.) wrote The Art of War, emphasizing the importance of martial arts for living and fighting. Early records also indicate that Chinese martial arts spread into Europe, India and Asia Minor (Middle East) via the Silk Road in 500 B.C.
Yet the origin of today’s martial arts began in 527 A.D. when Indian monk Ta Mo arrived at the Shaolin Temple in the Henan province and taught the monks the 18 Buddhist Fists, which evolved into the Five Animal Styles of Shaolin. While Tao Mo’s influence has inspired many Chinese and non-Chinese martial arts, others have evolved independently.
2013年10月21日星期一
Top 10 Must See Places in China
1. Beijing
Top attractions in Beijing:
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, the Great Wall, Ming Tomb, Hutong, Lama Temple, Beihai Park, Beijing Capital Museum, Yashow Market and more... top
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2. Xian
Top attractions in Xian:
Terra-cotta Army, Banpo Museum, Huaqing Hotspring, City Wall, Big Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi Provincial Museum, Xian Great Mosque, Forest of Stone Steles Museum and more... top
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3. Shanghai
Top attractions in Shanghai:
Shanghai Bund, Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Xin Tian Di, Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Huangpu River and more... top
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4. Guilin
Top attractions in Guilin:
The Li River, The Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Seven Star Park, Guilin Folded Brocade Hil, Fubo Hill, Solitary Beauty Hill, Longji Terraced Field in Longsheng, Fengyu Cave in Lipu County Guilin. top
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Top Attractions along Yangtze River:
Chongqing City, Fengdu, Baoshizhai, Wanxian, Shennong Streem, Lesser Three Gorges, Three Gorges, Three Gorges Dam and Yichang City, Wuhan City. top
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6. Lhasa Tibet
Top Attractions in Tibet:
Potala Palace, Nobulingka, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Ganden Monastery and Jokhang Temple being the most worth visiting. Shigatse is the second biggest city in Tibet. Shigatse means in Tibetan "The Estate that materializes one's Dream ". Tashilhunpo Monastery is its main historic attraction. Mt. Kailash, in western Tibet is holy to both Hinduism and Buddhism. top
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Top attractions in Jiuzhaigou Sichuan:
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Qingchengshan & Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Emei Mountain and Giant Buddha of Leshan, Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, Huanglong. top
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Top atractions in Lijiang Yunnan:
Ancient Town Lijiang, Yulong Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge. top
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Top attractions in Zhangjiajie Hunan:
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianzi Mountain, Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve. top
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Top attractions along the Silk Road in China:
Lanzhou, Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiayuguan Pass, Dunhuang, Hami, Turpan, Urumqi, Loulan, Korla, Kuqa (Kucha), Aksu, Kashgar (Kashi), Hotan. top
(http://www.tour-beijing.com/top_10_must_see_places_in_china/#.UmV0bxw-YYk)
2013年10月13日星期日
Alibaba Plans U.S. Listing
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., China’s
biggest e-commerce company, plans to hold its initial public offering in the
U.S. after failing to agree with Hong Kong’s stock exchange over a listing in
the city, according to two people familiar with the situation. The deal, which
analysts say could value the company at $70 billion or more, would be the
biggest in the technology sector since Facebook IPO last year and would test
global investor appetite for China’s fast-growing consumer market.
(http://online.wsj.com /article)
This is a challenge and opportunity for
the Alibaba Group, e-Commerce giant’s IPO could spark contest between Nasdaq
and NYSE. The
loss of the Alibaba IPO would be a blow to Hong Kong’s stock exchange, which
has struggled in the last couple of years to regain its 2011 status of being
the world’s top venue for new listings. Alibaba has given up on listing in Hong
Kong and is moving toward a New York IPO.
“Dead Poets’ Society”
This story is about seeking freedom and intense resist
to the established norms. Mr. Keating fights against the old traditional
education system, with his full passion because he wants to help students
understand the value of life. I admired his behavior, and also approved of his
idea, “seize the day”. He is not only the students’ English teacher, but also
motivates them to grow their spirits.
Neil
Perry is a student of Mr. Keating, he fights against his father. Neil
Perry is under the thumb of his overbearing father. He likes acting,
so he insists on it. At last he gets success in acting as a clown. But, at the
end of the film we see that he commits suicide. When he faces the cold language
of his father, who tramples his self-esteem, he loses hope. His father robs him
of his survival, which is based on following Neil’s own dream. Death
for Neil, is freedom. Mr. Keating is framed for Neal's
death, and as a result, he is leave. I got revved up by
the tragic ending of the film, which cruel reality gives the
hopeful youth a heavy blow.
I don’t
want too much description about who was right. Everyone hold the self point of
view, with the time and the environment is different, we are not sure who is
right and who is wrong. I just want to say that I admired Mr. Keating. When he
packed his luggage, and went walks out the door. The students collectively stood
up onto the table saying: “Oh, Captain, my captain!” After this the screen went
silent. This is silent screen, but significant, because I saw the
flame of youth.
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