As winter passes by,spring is around the corner.Year in,year out.The Chinese,following their traditional lunar calendar,mark the first day of the lunar new year,known as the Spring Festival.This day signifies the begi...As winter passes by,spring is around the corner.Year in,year out.The Chinese,following their traditional lunar calendar,mark the first day of the lunar new year,known as the Spring Festival.This day signifies the beginning of the Chinese New Year,and people engage in a series of social practices centered around themes of bidding farewell to winter and welcoming spring,saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new,praying for blessings and good fortune,and fostering reunion and harmony.This celebration,commonly known as“Guo Nian”(celebrating the New Year),is the most important traditional holiday of the Chinese people.展开更多
King Gesar has been circulating among Tibetans for some 1,000 years or more.The longest epic in the world, passed down through the ages in the oral form, has even drawn the concern of the international community. UNES...King Gesar has been circulating among Tibetans for some 1,000 years or more.The longest epic in the world, passed down through the ages in the oral form, has even drawn the concern of the international community. UNESCO has approved activities in honor of the millennium of the epic. Public opinion hails this as a major event important for the protection of traditional Tibetan culture and the promotion of various ethnic groups in the world.The epic is a concentration of ancient tales, legends, sayings, and various kinds of folk arts. Thus far, 150 volumes have been located; they contain some 1.5 milion lines.展开更多
All the prisons in Henan put on a festive atmosphere as the .Spring Festival approached.The red lanterns, colorful ＂door couplets, beautiful China knots, New Year＇s paintings and the big red giant character ＂福＂, ...All the prisons in Henan put on a festive atmosphere as the .Spring Festival approached.The red lanterns, colorful ＂door couplets, beautiful China knots, New Year＇s paintings and the big red giant character ＂福＂, meaning happiness were seen everywhere.展开更多
Find lt What could Mozart also do really well?Conversation A(in the studio)Teaching lvy:Zach:Ivy:Zach:Ivy:Let's talk about music today,Zach.Sure,lvy!I love all kinds of music.Me,too.So,let's celebrate a famous...Find lt What could Mozart also do really well?Conversation A(in the studio)Teaching lvy:Zach:Ivy:Zach:Ivy:Let's talk about music today,Zach.Sure,lvy!I love all kinds of music.Me,too.So,let's celebrate a famous musician's birthday today.OK,whose birthday?Mozart's!He was born 270 years ago today.展开更多
As the wheel of time turns toward the year's end and the beginning of the new year,the snow-kissed land of Xizang gracefully unveils its grandeur and offers a feast of wonders for all to explore.Here,crystalline i...As the wheel of time turns toward the year's end and the beginning of the new year,the snow-kissed land of Xizang gracefully unveils its grandeur and offers a feast of wonders for all to explore.Here,crystalline ice and snow form a celestial winter realm.Amid the biting seasonal winds,o month-long New Year celebration brings one o deep,heartfelt warmth.Rarely witnessed elsewhere in the world,this collection of New Year customs stands as both a cultural marvel and a warm gift that the plateau bestows upon the depths of winter.展开更多
The poverty rate has dropped substantially in the past 40years, especially in rural areas,thanks to reform and opening up,Liu Yongfu,Director of the State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Develo...The poverty rate has dropped substantially in the past 40years, especially in rural areas,thanks to reform and opening up,Liu Yongfu,Director of the State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Development,said on December 8.展开更多
Dancers perform at a park in Lhasa, southwest China＇s Tibet Autonomous Region, on February 16 to mark the Tibetan New Year. This year＇s Spring Festival fell on the same day.
Huang Xiaowei,Vice-Presidcnt and First Member of the Secretariat of the All-China Women's Federation(ACWF),was invited to attend the celebrations of International Women's Day(IWD),held in the Hong Kong Special...Huang Xiaowei,Vice-Presidcnt and First Member of the Secretariat of the All-China Women's Federation(ACWF),was invited to attend the celebrations of International Women's Day(IWD),held in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(SAR),from March 19-23,2019.展开更多
Today,three friends are at a nice restaurant.They are celebrating Tom getting a new job.Mia is happy to be there,but she knows her budget is tight this month.9m She can't spend a lot.
1 The Fair Isle sweater,a timeless fashion element,continues to charm the world.This comfortable,colorful knit has grown from a practical workwear piece into a high-fashion item beloved by the royal family,celebrities...1 The Fair Isle sweater,a timeless fashion element,continues to charm the world.This comfortable,colorful knit has grown from a practical workwear piece into a high-fashion item beloved by the royal family,celebrities and even the latest fashion designers.Despite its long history,the Fair Isle sweater remains popular,especially as winter approaches.展开更多
The Spring Festival is the most cherished occasion in China when people gather with their families to celebrate the traditional New Year.A“special gift”this year has given them an additional reason to celebrate.On 4...The Spring Festival is the most cherished occasion in China when people gather with their families to celebrate the traditional New Year.A“special gift”this year has given them an additional reason to celebrate.On 4 December 2024,the Spring Festival was inscribed onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.展开更多
文摘As winter passes by,spring is around the corner.Year in,year out.The Chinese,following their traditional lunar calendar,mark the first day of the lunar new year,known as the Spring Festival.This day signifies the beginning of the Chinese New Year,and people engage in a series of social practices centered around themes of bidding farewell to winter and welcoming spring,saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new,praying for blessings and good fortune,and fostering reunion and harmony.This celebration,commonly known as“Guo Nian”(celebrating the New Year),is the most important traditional holiday of the Chinese people.
文摘King Gesar has been circulating among Tibetans for some 1,000 years or more.The longest epic in the world, passed down through the ages in the oral form, has even drawn the concern of the international community. UNESCO has approved activities in honor of the millennium of the epic. Public opinion hails this as a major event important for the protection of traditional Tibetan culture and the promotion of various ethnic groups in the world.The epic is a concentration of ancient tales, legends, sayings, and various kinds of folk arts. Thus far, 150 volumes have been located; they contain some 1.5 milion lines.
文摘All the prisons in Henan put on a festive atmosphere as the .Spring Festival approached.The red lanterns, colorful ＂door couplets, beautiful China knots, New Year＇s paintings and the big red giant character ＂福＂, meaning happiness were seen everywhere.
文摘Find lt What could Mozart also do really well?Conversation A(in the studio)Teaching lvy:Zach:Ivy:Zach:Ivy:Let's talk about music today,Zach.Sure,lvy!I love all kinds of music.Me,too.So,let's celebrate a famous musician's birthday today.OK,whose birthday?Mozart's!He was born 270 years ago today.
文摘As the wheel of time turns toward the year's end and the beginning of the new year,the snow-kissed land of Xizang gracefully unveils its grandeur and offers a feast of wonders for all to explore.Here,crystalline ice and snow form a celestial winter realm.Amid the biting seasonal winds,o month-long New Year celebration brings one o deep,heartfelt warmth.Rarely witnessed elsewhere in the world,this collection of New Year customs stands as both a cultural marvel and a warm gift that the plateau bestows upon the depths of winter.
文摘The poverty rate has dropped substantially in the past 40years, especially in rural areas,thanks to reform and opening up,Liu Yongfu,Director of the State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Development,said on December 8.
文摘Dancers perform at a park in Lhasa, southwest China＇s Tibet Autonomous Region, on February 16 to mark the Tibetan New Year. This year＇s Spring Festival fell on the same day.
文摘Huang Xiaowei,Vice-Presidcnt and First Member of the Secretariat of the All-China Women's Federation(ACWF),was invited to attend the celebrations of International Women's Day(IWD),held in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(SAR),from March 19-23,2019.
文摘Today,three friends are at a nice restaurant.They are celebrating Tom getting a new job.Mia is happy to be there,but she knows her budget is tight this month.9m She can't spend a lot.
文摘1 The Fair Isle sweater,a timeless fashion element,continues to charm the world.This comfortable,colorful knit has grown from a practical workwear piece into a high-fashion item beloved by the royal family,celebrities and even the latest fashion designers.Despite its long history,the Fair Isle sweater remains popular,especially as winter approaches.
文摘The Spring Festival is the most cherished occasion in China when people gather with their families to celebrate the traditional New Year.A“special gift”this year has given them an additional reason to celebrate.On 4 December 2024,the Spring Festival was inscribed onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
