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The Panda Identity Focus held nearly 40 rare animal species, of
The Panda Identity
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The Giant Panda is also known as
which the panda was the most highly
the 'Panda Bear', 'Bamboo Bear', or in
treasured. The Panda was first introduced
Travel
Chinese as 'Daxiongmao', which means
to the Western world in 1869 by a French
'large bear cat'. The scientific name
missionary. He sent a pelt to a Museum
Destination: Wolong National Nature Reserve 3 Panda in Zoos 4
(Ailuropoda melanoleuca) means 'black
in Paris.
and white cat-footed animal'.
History
During the big game hunter period, two of Teddy Roosevelt’s sons went to China and were the first Westerners to
Food Bamboo Shoots and Its Medicinal Properties Recipe: Bamboo shoot and snap pea stir fry with bacon 5
As for the histor y of the Giant
see one alive and to shoot one which was
Pa nd a , it is s a id t h at t he e a rl ie st
donated to the Field Museum in Chicago.
cinéma
appearance of the Panda was somewhere
In the 1930’s many collecting trips were
between the late Pliocene and early
made and these animals could be seen
Les Meilleurs Films Asiatiques
Pleistocene periods - two to three million
in several zoos around the world. Many
Fashion
years ago.
of those collected never made it to their
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Panda fossils have been discovered
destinations alive due to their high death
in the areas of Burma and Vietnam and
rate during transport. Those animals
in particular, East China, as far north as
that did live through transport and were
Beijing. In the second century AD the
placed on exhibit caused a sensation
Giant Panda was a rare and semi-divine
wherever they were seen. People around
animal inside China. In the Han Dynasty
the world became very enamored with
(206 BC-24 AD), the emperor's garden
these animals and the Panda version of
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the Teddy Bear was developed along with many other toys. For more than a century scientists have been debating whether Giant Pandas actually do belong to the bear family or whether they are more related to the raccoon family or perhaps a separate family of their own. But recent DNA analysis indicates that Giant Pandas are most definitely of the bear species although different enough to be put into its own sub family. The red pandas are more closely related to raccoons. Giant Pandas are categorized in the bear family (Ursidae) while Red Pandas are categorized in the raccoon family (Procyonidae).
Diet T hough belonging to the order Carnivora, the Giant Panda
Habitat
has a diet which is 99% bamboo.
G ia nt pa nd a s have t he
The Giant Panda may eat other
smallest range of all the bears.
foods such as honey, eggs, fish,
They are found in the Tibetan
yams, shrub leaves, oranges, and
Plateau of Southwestern China.
bananas when available.
They live in mountain ranges that are r ich i n bamboo at elevations of between 4,00012,000 feet, because bamboo is the basis of most of the animal’s diet. They are also easily disturbed by the presence of humans. They tend to be solitary with a home range of 2-3 m iles. Males and females may overlap home ranges, but males do not overlap ra nges w it h ot her males. C u r re ntly t he re a re on ly about 6 small populations with a total of about 1000 animals.
Physical description
The giant panda, a black-and-white bear, has a body typical
of bears. It has black fur on ears, eye patches, muzzle, legs, and shoulders. The rest of the animal's coat is white. Some scientists speculate that the black-white fur provides effective camouflage into their shade-dappled snowy and rocky surroundings. The panda's thick, wooly coat keeps it warm in the cool forests of its habitat. Many people find these chunky, lumbering animals to be cute, but giant pandas can be as dangerous as any other bear.
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Destination: Wolong National Nature Reserve splendor attracting world attention.
Plants Located in the alpine valley where the Tibetan Plateau transits into Sichuan Basin, Wolong National Nature Reserve has become China's largest and certainly the most important sanctuary for giant pandas and other rare and precious animals and plants during the climatic fluctuations of the ice age. Primitive forest and original ecosystem here are well preserved, and therefore the Reserve is appraised as a rare genebank in the world or a natural park. The subtropical damp climate provides favorable conditions for forest and vegetation to grow. According to relevant statistics, there are more than 4,000 plant species.
Animals
Wolong National Nature Reserve is located in the boundaries of Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province, China, which covers an area
In the Reserve there are over 50 species of animals and 300
of about 700,000 hectares. Established in 1963, the Reserve joined
species of birds. The number of giant pandas here approximately
the International Man and Biosphere Reserve Network of UNESCO
accounts for one tenth of the total, and therefore Wolong National
in 1980, and its main targets for protection are forest ecosystem and
Nature Reserve is also identified as homeland of giant pandas. Besides giant pandas, there are many
precious animals like giant pandas.
other precious animals such as red pandas,
Climate
golden pheasants, white-eared pheasants,
The climate in the Reserve is unique
the stunning Firethroats, golden monkeys
for it is located at the transitional part
and Musk Deer. Most of these animals live
of Tibetan frigid and Sichuan temperate
in temperate coniferous and broadleaved
zones. The terrain of Wolong National
mixed forest between the altitude of 2,200-
Nat u r e Re s e r ve i s h a l f clo s e d i n a
3,600 meters.
wonderful setting of forest surrounded
Wolong National Nature Reser ve
by rugged snowcapped mountains in its
is the most famous one among the 13
north, west and south respectively. There
giant panda reserve centers established
is no cold current flowing in winter. And in the summer months the
by the Chinese government with the help of the World Wildlife
Reserve, with the Tibetan Plateau rising steeply to the west, receives
Fund (WWF), and also the first one of its kind to set up a research
the moisture-laden south-easterly monsoon winds and becomes
center for giant pandas. Zoologists at home and abroad have made
a cloudy, humidity trap. There is no big disparity of temperature
ecological observation of giant pandas including its number,
here in four seasons with no cold winter or hot summer. The annual
distribution, breeding and population structure.
average temperature is 4℃ to 5℃ .The annual average precipitation here can top 1,100 millimeters.
Physical Features The Reserve lies in the east slope of Gonglai Mountain, and the alpine valley where the Tibetan Plateau transits into Sichuan Basin. The Reserve slopes drastically from northwest to southeast. Mujiang Ground in its east section, the lowest point, has an elevation of 1,200 meters while the highest point Siguniang Mountain with an altitude of 6,250 meters. Despite their direct distance of 48 kilometers, their relative height difference tops 5,000 meters. There are 101 mountains with an altitude of over 5,000 meters. Drastically tectonic movement and erosion have formed a number of valleys in the shape of V and steams flowing smoothly. All of them constitute a scenic
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Panda in Zoos 1. Chapultepec Zoo, Mexico City Home of Xi Hua, born on June 25, 1985, Shuan Shuan, born on June 15, 1987, and Xin Xin, born on July 1, 1990, all females Chapultepec Zoo is a Mexican zoo located in Chapultepec; it is the best known Mexican zoo. It was founded 6 July 1923 by Mexican biologist Alfonso Luis Herrera using donations. The zoo is rather popular after a recent renovation begun in 1992; estimates of its popularity range from 5.5 million visitors per year to as much as 8 million, who all come to see its large collection of over 2000 animals from more 200 different
2. San Diego Zoo, California
species.
Home of Bai Yun (F), Gao Gao (M), Su Lin (F), and Zhen Zhen (F), born in August 2007. The World Famous San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California is one of the largest and most progressive zoos in the world with over 4,000 animals of more than 800 species. It is also one of the few zoos in the world that houses the giant panda. It is privately operated by the nonprofit Zoological Society of San Diego on 100 acres (0.40 km2) of parkland leased from the City of San Diego, and ownership of all animals, equipment and other assets rests with the City of San Diego.
3. US National Zoo, Washington, D.C. Home of Mei Xiang (F), Tian Tian (M), and their offspring Tai Shan (M) The Smithsonian National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Founded in 1889, it consists of two distinct installations: a 163 acre zoo within the Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., and a 3,200 acre Conservation and Research Center located in Front Royal, Virginia, at the edge of the Shenandoah National Park.. The zoo in Washington is free and open to the public and is dedicated in large part to education; the conservation center in Virginia is closed to the public and is used primarily to breed and study endangered species. Altogether, the two facilities contain some 2,000 animals of 400 different species.
4. Zoo Atlanta, Georgia Home of Lun Lun (F), Yang Yang (M), Mei Lan (F), and Xi Lan (M) Zoo Atlanta is an Association of Zoos and Aquariumsaccredited wildlife park and major attraction in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The 40 acre (16 hectare) zoo, founded in 1889, is located in Atlanta's Grant Park and attracts around one million visitors a year. The Zoo features almost 1,000 animals representing 250 species from around the world. Among the Zoo's most notable exhibits are the giant pandas: Lun Lun, Yang Yang and their two cubs, female Mei Lan and male Xi Lan.
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Bamboo Shoots and its Medicinal Properties for thirty minutes or until tender; then prepare them according to the recipe directions. Fresh bamboo shoots will last for several days in the refrigerator.
Recipe: Bamboo shoot and snap pea stir fry with bacon The other half of the bamboo shoot can be used in a stir-fry or a miso soup. Here’s a simple stir fry that uses another spring vegetable, snap peas. The bacon makes it not very vegetarian. You can leave it out for a vegan version. 1. 1/2 small to medium cooked bamboo shoot (about 4 oz / 120g), sliced 2. 2 cups snap peas, de-veined if needed and trimmed 3. 2 slices bacon, cut into small pieces 4. 1/2 cup white parts of spring or green onions sliced These crisp shoots of tropical bamboo give a sweetness and
5. 1 Tbs. oil
crunch to many dishes, especially stir-fries, and are very popular in
6. 1 Tbs. soy sauce
Chinese cuisine. Steamed ground pork patty and finely diced bamboo
7. 1/2 tsp. salt
shoot sprinkled with soy sauce on top is a popular home-style dish.
8. pepper
Bamboo shoots are grown in various part of China
9. A few drops of chili oil Head up the oil in a wok. Add the
Some children might have an abnormally long measles cycle in
bacon and cook until just about crisp. Add the onion, stir fry a couple
which the rashes are appearing slowly and this will delay recovery.
of minutes. Add snap peas and stir fry until bright green and crisp-
In folklore traditions, eating bamboo shoot soup or congee once or
tender. Add bamboo shoots, soy sauce and salt and pepper, and the
twice can speed up the appearance of measles. In the old days, small
chili oil, and take off the heat.
pox vaccine is applied to the nose. For those who do not develop the necessary immune reaction to the vaccine, drinking bamboo shoot soup might help. Patients bearing stones should not eat too much bamboo shoot because of its high oxalic acid content. Those with spleen and stomach-asthenia should not eat too often too. Cone-shaped and light-colored, bamboo shoots are usually sold canned or dried in Chinese or oriental provision stores and supermarkets. Once opened, shoots can be stored for up to two weeks if they are transferred to a tightly sealed container, immersed in water, and kept in the refrigerator immediately. Otherwise, they will become tasteless and limp. Change the water daily. Canned bamboo shoots can be eaten as they are, or readily be used in Chinese cooking. Fresh shoots are sometimes available in Asian markets, however they must be parboiled or they will be toxic. To prepare raw bamboo shoots, cut them into sticks, cubes, or slices and cook them in lightly salted water
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Les Meilleurs Films Asiatiques Ang Lee's 2000 homage to Chinese fantasy martial arts genre, Asia: Spread over one third of the world's surface, it is home to
Wuxia, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," and Japan's unique
something like four billion people in 70 countries. It also produces
take on horror, typified by films like Takashi Shimizu's "Ju-on: The
half of the world's film. Bollywood, the film industry of India's
Grudge" are just two examples of Asia's recent contribution to world
largest city, Mumbai, alone produces around 1,000 films each year --
film culture.
almost two times as many as Hollywood. This vast continent doesn't
Here we have listed 10 of the best movies in Asia, but we also want
just come out on top when it comes to output. It has also sired many
to hear from our readers. What are your favorites? Have we missed
influential directors, actors and film-genres.
one? Perhaps you don't agree with our choices
In the Mood for Love (Wong Kar-Wai, Hong Kong/Chine , 2000) GENRE : DRAME SENTIMENTAL
RESUME : Hong Kong, 1962. M. et Mme Chow emménagent dans leur nouvel appartement le même jour que leurs voisins, M. et Mme Chan. Sans comprendre comment cela a commence, Chow MoWan et Chan Li-zhen apprennent que leurs époux respectifs ont une liaison. Cette découverte les choque mais les rapproche. Ils se voient de plus en plus souvent mais le voisinage commence a s'en apercevoir. Il semble n'y avoir aucune possibilité pour eux de vivre une relation amoureuse. Mais la retenue, les réserves émotionnelles de Mme Chan hantent M. Chow, qui sent ses sentiments changer.
Adieu Ma Concubine (Chen Kaige, Chine, 1993)
GENRE : Drame Historique
RESUME : "Des années 20 aux années 70, des Seigneurs de Guerre à la Révolution Culturelle, de l'invasion japonaise au communisme, ces années qui transformèrent la Chine servent de toile de fond à cette grande fresque lyrique ou deux acteurs de l'Opéra de Pékin et une courtisane tentent de maîtriser un destin inextricablement mêlé à celui de leur pays" Ce film historique, beau, dramatique, reprend dans le détail le plus beau métier et aussi le plus dur qui soit en Chine populaire, acteur de théatre. Aujourd'hui encore, quelques troupes traversent la Chine pour s"établir dans des villages et jouer la comédie. Plus qu'une passion, le théatre était la seule vraie source d'information dans l'ancienne Chine mais aussi une autre manière de vivre, difficile et respectée. C'est cette histoire que nous raconte l'auteur avec un choix d'acteur exeptionnel qui donne à ce film une dimension de chef d'oeuvre.
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Old Boy (Park Chan-wook,Corée du Sud, 2004)
Genre : Thriller, Drame
RESUME: A la fin des années 80, Oh Dae-Soo, père de famille sans histoire, est enlevé un jour devant chez lui. Séquéstré pendant plusieurs années dans une cellule privée, son seul lien avec l'extérieur est une télévision. Par le biais de cette télévision, il apprend le meutre de sa femme, meurtre dont il est le principal suspect. Au désespoir d'être séquestré sans raison apparente succède alors chez le héros une rage intérieure vengeresse qui lui permet de survivre. Il est relâché 15 ans plus tard, toujours sans explication. Oh Dae-Soo est alors contacté par celui qui semble être le responsable de ses malheurs, qui lui propose de découvrir qui l'a enlevé et pourquoi. Le cauchemar continue pour le héros.
Frères de sang
Le Voyage de Chihiro
Departures
(Je-Gyu Kang,Corée du Sud, 2005)
(Hayao Miyazaki, Japon, 2002)
(Yojiro Takita, Japon, 2009)
GENRE : Guerre, Drame
GENRE : Animation, Fantastique, Aventure
RESUME: RESUME : Séoul, Corée du Sud, au début des Chihiro, dix ans, a tout d'une petite fille années 50.
GENRE : Drame, Musical
RESUME: Dans une province r urale du
capricieuse. Elle s'apprête à emménager avec
nord du Japon, à Yamagat a, où Daigo
Jin-tae est un cireur de chaussures ses parents dans une nouvelle demeure. Sur
Kobaya sh i retou r ne ave c son é pou se,
qui consacre ses modestes ressources à la route, la petite famille se retrouve face à
après l'éclatement de l'orchest re d a ns
l'éducation de son frère cadet, Jin-suk, et un immense bâtiment rouge au centre duquel
lequel il jouait depuis des années à Tokyo.
espère envoyer prochainement celui-ci à s'ouvre un long tunnel. De l'autre côté du
Daigo ré pond à u ne a n nonce pou r u n
l'Université. Leur mère, veuve et handicapée, passage se dresse une ville fantôme. Les
emploi "d'aide aux dépar ts", imaginant
tient une échoppe avec l'aide de la fiancée parents découvrent dans un restaurant désert de
avoir affaire à une agence de voyages.
de Jin-tae, Young-shin, qu'elle a recueillie nombreux mets succulents et ne tardent pas à se
L'ancien violoncelliste s'aperçoit qu'il
quelques années plus tôt.
s'a g i t e n r é a l i t é d ' u n e e n t r e p r i s e d e
jeter dessus. Ils se retrouvent alors transformés
Tou s le s e sp oi r s de cet t e fa m i l le en cochons. s'effondrent brutalement le 25 juin 1950,
pompes funèbres, mais accepte l'emploi
Pr ise de panique, Chihiro s'enf uit
par nécessité financière. Plongé dans ce
lorsque la guerre éclate. Jin-suk est recruté e t s e d é m at é r ia l i s e p r og r e s sive me nt .
monde peu connu, il va découvrir les rites
de force et envoyé sur le front. Jin-tae tente L'énigmatique Haku se charge de lui expliquer
funéraires, tout en cachant à sa femme sa
vainement d'intercéder, et subit le même le fonctionnement de l'univers dans lequel elle
nouvelle activité, en grande partie taboue
sort. Les deux frères rejoignent cette armée vient de pénétrer. Pour sauver ses parents, la
au Japon.
du Sud, mal équipée, mal nour rie, mal fillette va devoir faire face à la terrible sorcière organisée, harcelée jour et nuit par un ennemi Yubaba, qui arbore les traits d'une harpie supérieur en nombre et en force...
méphistophélique.
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Les Enfants du ciel
Devdas
L'Amant
(Majid Majidi, Iran, 2000)
(Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Inde, 2003)
(Jean-Jacques Annaud, France&Vietnam,
GENRE : Comédie dramatique
Genre : Romance, Drame
1992)
RESUME: RESUME: Genre : Romance, Drame Le petit Ali part chercher les chaussures Devdas, le fils d'un riche propriétaire, RESUME: de sa petite sœur chez le cordonnier. Il perd et Paro, la fille d'un modeste voisin, s'aiment À l’âge de 70 ans, Marguerite Duras son paquet sur le chemin du retour. Rentre passionnément. Malheureusement, le père de nous raconte son adolescence en Indochine a la maison, il n'ose rien dire a ses parents, Devdas n'accepte pas l'entrée de Parvati dans et ses « périodes cachées ». L’auteur évoque qui n'ont même pas l'argent pour payer le sa famille en raison des différences de classe un des moments clefs de sa vie, celui où, loyer. Les enfants vont des lors devoir se sociale. partager une même paire de tennis pour aller
à 15 ans et demi, elle fait l'expérience de
Paro va alors épouser contre son gré un son premier rapport sexuel. Son amant est
a l'école. Zahra la portera le matin et Ali propriétaire plus âgé qu'elle, et Devdas, parti un riche Chinois. Elle évoque également sa l'après-midi. Cette situation donnera lieu a à Calcutta, sombre dans l'alcoolisme...
famille, sa mère qui la pousse à chercher un
quelques angoisses mais aussi a de cocasses
riche amant, son grand frère très brutal, son
mésaventures.
petit frère qu'elle adore ainsi que son désir d'écrire.
Jan Dara (Nonzee Nimibutr, Thaïlande, 2001) Genre : Drame
RESUME: Dans la Thaïlande des années trente, un jeune homme retourne dans sa maison d'enfance et y retrouve son père avec lequel il a toujours eu des rapports conflictuels. Au même moment, son coeur balance pour trois femmes aux caractères diamétralement opposés.
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Home Girl: Liu Lu fashions a career in China TBJ: Where does the name Lu12.28
sights on international fashion hotbeds like
come from? LL : My given name and bir thday.
Paris, Milan and New York. At least one,
Name is something that is given to you, but
however, has her eyes fixed firmly on China.
birthday is something you were born into.
Most Chinese designers have set their
trying to depict the fear of commitment, and to imply that marriage might be the death of the romance in a relationship. T B J : H ow d o yo u p r o t e c t t h e
Liu Lu majored in fashion design at the
According to astrology, the date on which
prestigious Parsons School of Design in New
you were born gives you your unique identity
exclusivity of your designs? LL : For certain items, I have my own
York, where her graduation work, “nest,”
and personality. Most fashion designers name
textile designer to create special fabrics.
won her the school’s Golden Thimble award
their brand after themselves; none has ever
There is also a story behind each season’s
in 2006. She proceeded to work as an intern
named it after their birthday.
collection; all the looks add up to one
for the renowned fashion stylist GK Reid, helping him style high-profile celebrities such as Puff Daddy, Nelly Furtado and Rihanna. In 2007, at the age of 25, the designer
TBJ: How do you describe the style of
Lu12.28? LL : My creations are for a lady who is
gave up her potential career in New York,
very smart, sexy, and chic; she is between
choosing to return to China and launch a
25-40, is independent and has money to
business here instead. We caught up with Liu
spend. Prices range from RMB 1,000-2,000
Lu recently to ask about her ambitions for her
for the summer collection, and RMB 1,000-
label, Lu12.28.
4,000 for the winter collection. I also want
The Beijinger: Why return to China
when you had a bright future in New York?
Liu Lu : As an up-and-coming fashion designer, I think Beijing is a good place to start. When the business grows, I can always take my brand with me to Paris or New York. Also, “Made in China” has been a hot issue in the West. Everybody is paying attention to the Chinese fashion industry now. TBJ: For a designer, what's the
difference between New York and Beijing? LL : New Yorkers love to shop at
to make Lu12.28 exclusive and unique. My Nali Patio shop now only deals with VIP guests or by appointment. TBJ: Wedding gowns are associated
with happiness and sweetness. But
your recent fashion show presented a whimsical bridal collection called“Skull Bride.”What was the inspiration? LL : The inspiration was from my ex-lover Armando, who didn’t believe in marriage. In his eyes, a bride is the devil who is taking his freedom away, and marriage is the killer of romance. So “Skull Bride” is a very pale collection that uses
independent design boutiques. Beijingers still
tons of white. In the West, white symbolizes
follow the mass production brands in the big
purity; on the other hand, white is the color
malls.
of death in the East. By combining these two interpretations of the color white, I’m
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complete collection. They might be able to copy one item, but they can’t copy the soul, the story, the inspiration of the complete collection.
Dudou:
Chinese Ancient Brassiere
For thousands of years, Chinese women and kids have been wearing this traditional underwear called "Du Dou," which literally means "belly cover." It is usually made into a diamond shape and its lower part into reserved triangle shape to cover the belly. Lace is placed near the neck and the waist to be fastened and to accentuate the curves of the torso. The material of the lace can be silk, cotton, copper or even gold. Sometimes the "Dudou" has a pocket. Women will put some Chinese traditional medicine for health care. The traditional Chinese embroider y pat ter ns could also be fou nd on "D udou". Desig n s of t iger s, scor pion s, sna kes a nd geckos were embroidered to ward off evil spirits. Themes of love, such as lotus and pairs of mandarin ducks, were also common on bellybands. "Dudou" seems to be the most enduring and popular underwear. It lasted until the introduction of the brassiere in the 20th century.
History of Dudou
Legend has it that one of the most famous Chinese
Four Beauties, Yang Yuhuan, the concubine of the Emperor of Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 907), invented Dudou. A lot of ancient paintings depict her in this sexy lingerie. These ancient bras were a com mon u ndergar ment du r i ng the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) and also in the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911). Dudous are cut very simple - just a square or rhomboidal piece of silk with ribbons that tie around the neck and the back. Traditional dudous were mostly made of silk yarn or crepe edged with brocade. Young women would use brightcolored brocade of red, pink or green. They would also embroider f lowers, butterf lies or mandarin ducks which symbolize love on the front of dudous. This colourful lingerie would be completely concealed beneath abundant outer layers by "decent" women, though some daring dressers might allow a small edge to show through - anything more and they would be considered a loose woman.
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Modern Dudou Hundreds of years later, women are no longer constrained by the same concepts of how they should dress. They are more comfortable about showing off their beautiful figures. This Chinese version of corset is making a comeback. People all over the world are wearing it as fashion, not only as an underwear, but also outdoors as a top. This trend has caught on in both men and women. (See men’s dudou)
The dudou that was a hidden part of women's attire in the ancient times has become the daily wear of the bold and vanguard young ladies in summer. Two thin strings are tied behind the neck and a knot is also casually tied on the back. The navel is discernible at one moment and gone the next behind the diamond-shaped cloth. Foreign fashion designers have taken the dudou to the catwalk - Versace presented a traditional Chinese version, Versus designed a dudou of pink leather and Miu Miu unveiled a summer collection with many garments that had hints of the dudou. Many movie stars like wearing this sexy lingerie. (See stars’ dudou)
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How to Be Sexy While Playing Sports (Girls) Don't you want to be active AND get guys attention...the right way! Here's how. 2. Don't look too competitive. Smile! Look happy and mess
Steps:
up your hair a bit. If you have your hair in a ponytail/bun, don’t
1. Be comfortable (you don't want to be picking at your
make it too tight (it looks a little weird). High ponytails are very
bra!) so don't wear tight, tight bras and make sure you have
attractive, feminine and youthful.
comfor table under wear on. Avoid extremely tight shoes as
3. Have fun! You will naturally attract people if you enjoy
well (they can make you run/walk weirdly) and try not to wear
what you're doing.
feminine footwear. This is not the time to be wearing ballet flats,
4. Even though sweating shows you are participating in the
pointy toe flats or god forbid, kitten heels. Sneakers are cool.
game, the age old rule still applies. You aren't going to be sexy
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and everyone is watching you. If you do your best, everyone will notice it afterward, and that you looked good doing it. If you don't like the sport and are not trying very hard people will not notice you as much. Even if it isn't your favorite sport or you're not very good at it, try. Guys like girls who try new things, give it their all, and don't give up. 8. Show off your flexibility. Many guys think that flexibility is sexy, if not just feminine. (This may be due to the stereotype that strength is masculine and flexibility is feminine.) During any break in the game, do a stretch that shows off your most f lexible joints, apparently out of boredom or staying limber. Don't bend over and touch your toes (this destroys hamstrings.), instead, playfully do a split or back walkover, or simply show off your hyper extended elbows and knees and bend your fingers backward. Maybe while walking, sit down on a stage/ under a tree/ below the if you reek, so take some precautions like wearing deodorant,
bleachers and maybe stretch and bob your knees up and down out
showering before a game and putting on a little perfume (not
of boredom. Find one bendy skill you can do to attract attention,
too much). It really works, because if you're not dirty, you will
and let the guys wonder what else you can do. Be playful overall.
not smell as bad because there is less dirt. Light fruity scents
When you are off the field, cheer for your team and wander along
are sometimes not so nice, and lighter maybe earthier scents are
the field playfully.
better. A light sprinkle of lavender baby powder or honey/vanilla
9. Wear some ver y nat u ral cosmetics. Clear lip gloss
scented powder on shoes and the upper body such as tummy, and
and a red lip stain/ red lip balm is ver y pretty, and a light
chest and neck is a good precaution. However, never break out a
powder to even out your skin tone is also nice if you have
large spray bottle of Burberry London or Lolita Lempicka and
some inconsistencies. As a rule, wear minimal makeup. Curled
bathe in it pre game. Spraying the air in front of you and waiting
eyelashes, some brown/clear mascara and a touch of lip gloss is
10 seconds and then walking through it with a light perfume is
natural and adds a very youthful and "I'm naturally pretty" look.
best. 5. Feel that you are sexy. If you feel frumpy, then it will show. If you feel gross and stinky, then t hat's what people w ill see you as. The thing is that it's all about attitude. If you think sexy, then it will all work out. 6. Be subtle. Instead of wea r i ng t ig ht t ops with teeny tennis skorts, wear a looser shir t that still shows off a little, or wear tight top and looser bottoms. Take note: subtle sex i ness is sex ie r t ha n blunt sexiness. 7. Try very hard and stay focused. If you look determined and focused, you look like you don't have a care in the world
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File photo of Li Wenge
Plain Beauty: Beijing Details Six years ago, Li moved to Beijing from his hometown in central China's Hunan province for work. But since 2006, he has taken hundreds of photos across the city of seemingly ordinary things: a poster at a bus station, toys in a market, bicycle riders, chairs. Now let's have a look at some of his photos.
It's easy to think of Beijing as a series of landmarks: the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven. But that's not the real Beijing, according to Li Wenge, a 31-year-old photographer and web editor who has become famous for his photographs of Beijing's smaller and, he says, more authentic details.
A man reads a newspaper while riding a tricycle.
Water resting on chairs
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The Chinese characters read "I am afraid of dirtiness, don't touch me!"
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Advertisements on the street
A trash can
The Chinese characters on the board read "to love Beijing, please ride a bicycle."
The Chinese characters on the yellow banner read "I want to raise a giant panda."
The Chinese characters on the blackboard read "The boss said, the year 2007 has passed, I really miss him."
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China starts 3rd dig-up of terracotta warrior 1,000 of which were found in previous Chinese archaeologists started a
excavations. The State Administration
new excavation of the famous terracotta
of Cultural Heritage has approved a
army site on June 13th, hoping to find
five-year excavation plan submitted by
more clay figures and unravel some of
the Qinshihuang Terracotta Warriors
the mysteries left behind by the "First
and Horses Museum.
Emperor." It was the third excavation
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were left behind. )(Photo: CFP/ Yan Peng)
1.A giant panda eats watermelons at the
a primary school in which 90% of the
5.A dance troupe perform Tujia ethnic dance
Jinan Zoo in Jinan, capital city of east
students are the kids of migrant workers and
during the 2nd International Festival of the
China's Shandong Province, June 1, 2009,
celebrates the International Children's Day.
Intangible Cultural Heritage in Chengdu,
as a heat wave reaching 35 degrees Celsius
4.Seven former soldiers of the Chinese
southwest China's Sichuan province on June
in the pit -- the first and largest of three
find a clay figure that appeared to be
pits at the site near Xi'an, capital of
"in command" of the huge underground
northwestern Shaanxi Province -- since
army. They are also hoping to ascertain
1974 when the terracotta army was
the success of decades of preservation
discovered by peasants digging a well. The most important discovery on
hits the city. (Xinhua)
expeditionary force in Burma (now
1, 2009. The 13-day festival has attracted
the first day is two four-horse chariots
2.Kuomintang Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung
Myanmar) during World War II attend a
representatives from more than 40 countries
that are standing in tandem very closely
(R) receives a certificate of honorary
press conference on Monday, June 1st in
and regions.(Xinhua)
doctorate degree from Chen Jun, president
Kunming. This is their first home visit since
6.China's players gesture after the friendship
of Nanjing University, in Nanjing, capital
1942. (Sixty-seven years ago, over 100,000
soccer match between the national teams
of east China's Jiangsu Province, May 31,
Chinese soldiers were sent to Burma to fight
of China and Iran in Qinhuangdao, a city in
2009. (Xinhua)
against Japanese Aggression. About 61,000
north China's Hebei Province, June 1, 2009.
3. On May 31, President Hu Jingtao kicks
of the expeditionary force died and a few
China won 1-0. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)
Archaeologists hoped they might
ef for t s to kee p t he u nd iscove red terracotta figures intact and retain their original colors. The army was one of the greatest
which is the first time find such an
archeological finds of modern times. It
existence in the excavation history. In
was discovered in Lintong county, 35
addition, another important discovery
km east of Xi'an, in 1974 by peasants
wa s t h at a few newly- u ne a r t he d
who were digging a well. The first
terracotta warriors were richly colored.
formal excavation of the site lasted
Archaeologists soon used plastic sheets
for six years from 1978 to 1984 and
to cover them for protection. T he 230 by 62-meter pit was believed to contain about 6,000 life-
produced 1,087 clay figures. A second excavation, in 1985, lasted a year and was cut short for technical reasons.
sized terracotta figures, more than
Montreal Chinatown
CONTENTS Focus China starts 3rd dig-up of terracotta 1 warrior Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum: To Dig or Not? 2 The First Emperor of China-Qin Shi Huang 3 Movie Related to the First Emperor and His Mausoleum 4 To Be a Real Terra Cotta Warrior 5
People Photographer Interview: Swanky Hsiao 6 Four Beauties of Ancient China 8
Culture Chinese Idiom-Chengyu
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How to Make Fried Rice -The Easiest Easy Chinese Recipe Panacea-Chinese Green Tea Four Chinese Jokes
Chinatown has its origins as early as 1860 when Chinese immigrants came to Montreal in search of work and prosperity. They settled mainly on de la Gauchetiere and lower St. Laurent Blvd. Today Chinatown is a vibrant community and the original
Food
settlement has transformed from residential to commercial.
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For authentic Chinese food lovers the only place to go is Chinatown! Stroll along the main thoroughfare de la Gauchetiere and experience first hand the hustle and bustle of a vibrant culture. Street merchants selling everything from tasty treats
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to caricatures will entertain you. You will find great gift ideas including beautiful kimonos, lingerie, crafts and china. No trip to Chinatown is
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complete without sampling some
China's Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries in 2008 14
du Nord and Ming Yeng, serving up
The Finest of Cuts Jade In China
Chinese specialties for visitors and locals alike. Choose from a variety of dishes such as Won Ton soups,
Travel Go to Xi'an
of the local cuisine, the best that Chinatown has to offer will find you at Restaurant Hong Kong, Le Jardin
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dumplings, Peking Duck, Crispy Chicken, General Tao, Sea Bass and Lobster dishes.
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Leisure Learn to Play Chinese Mah-Jong Xiang Qi－Chinese Chess
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Food About Chinese Food & Cooking
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Travel Hainan Island —— The Hawaii of China
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People Tragic Lives of the Chinese Ancient BeaⅫ uties ⅩⅣ In Memory of John Roderick
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