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Liu pulls out of men's 110m hurdles first round

( 2008-08-19 )

Liu Xiang of China warms up before the start of his 110m hurdles heat of the athletics competition in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 18, 2008. Liu failed to start his 110 metres hurdles first-round heat on Monday.

China's Xiang Liu retires from the first round of the men's 110m hurdles at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 18, 2008.

Liu Xiang of China grimaces in pain during his warm-up before the start of his 110m hurdles heat of the athletics competition in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 18, 2008.

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Ancient Chinese Military Civilization

( 2008-08-13 )

Many historical materials indicate that gunpowder first appeared before theTang Dynasty(618-907). From 300 to 650AD several recipes were written about inflammable mixtures. Some historians date the invention of gunpowder at 850AD when a Taoist book warned of three specific elixir formulas as too
dangerous to experiment.

The military applications of gunpowder began in the Tang Dynasty. Explosive bombs filled with gunpowder and fired from catapults were used in wars. During the Song and Yuan dynasties (960-1368), the military applications of gunpowder became common and some other weapons like "fire cannon",
"rocket", "missile" and "fireball" were introduced.

In theYuan Dynasty(1279-1368), the method of powder-making was introduced to the Arab world and Europe, bringing a series of revolutions to weapon manufacturing, as well as to stratagem and tactics on the battlefield. From Italy the making of gunpowder soon spread to other European countries, and
by the 1350s it had become an effective weapon on the battlefield.

Crossbow

The use of the bow and arrow for hunting and for war dates back to the Paleolithic period in Africa, Asia, and Europe. It was widely used in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, the Americas, and Europe until the introduction ofgunpowder. However, over two thousand years ago in China, the crossbow
was invented as an innovation to the basic longbow that extended the use of mechanical hand-held weapons throughout the world and which revolutionized warfare.

A crossbow is a bow set horizontally on a stock. When the shooter releases a mechanism, the crossbow fires arrows or bolts propelled by the mechanical energy of previously taut bowstring. In ancient times, it could be more powerful than the ordinary bow and could fire multiple arrows, darts, or
stones (nowadays the crossbow is definitely much stronger than the ordinary bow). Some designs were slower to fire than the longbow while others were small and useful for close combat.

Chinese literary records (such as The Romance of Wu and Yue) place the invention of the crossbow in China during theWarring States Period(475-221BC) in the kingdom of Chu about 500 BC. However, many contemporary writers, such as for example Yang Hong and Zhu Fenghan, contend the that the often
cited inventor improved upon a trigger mechanism, and that the crossbow may have existed from the seventh century BC or even much earlier. Some archeological evidence indicates that the crossbow was developed in China during the Copper Age around 2000 BC.

In Europe, crossbow-type artillery pieces were known to the ancient Greeks and were used in 397 BC at Syracuse (modern-day Sicily). Carthaginians in the second century BCE used a hand-held crossbow called the scorpion, as it is told in Derry and Williams: A Short History of Technology that 2,000
of these weapons were handed over to the Romans after the fall of Carthage (present-day North African country of Tunisia). Later, with the decline of Rome, the crossbow fell into disuse before reappearing again in Europe in the tenth century.

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Folk art lights up the Beijing Olympics

( 2008-08-05 )

On August 2, on the second floor of building A in the 2008 International Media Center, 10 Chinese folk artists brought their handicrafts to an exhibition hall. Their unique Chinese folk art show attracted many Chinese and foreign reporters alike.

One of the folk artists, Sun Lingmin, white-haired with age, undoubtedly received the most attention from foreign reporters. His kites, made in all different sizes, were displayed on the 34 square meter stage. Sun Lingmin patiently explained that "best wishes and blessings" are a longstanding
Chinese tradition, and kite designs are themed on folk sayings, folk tales, and historical quotes. Through metaphors, double meanings, symbolism, and onomatopoeia, they express people's wish for a good life.

Sun Lingmin explained the kites as he gave demonstrations. "The process of making kites is very complicated. It includes cutting and binding bamboo, applying adhesive, putting on a protective coat, dyeing it, and more. Chinese culture is so broad and deep that it is hard for one to absorb it all."
A foreign journalist who was taking a photo gave a sigh.

An energetic and outgoing woman, Liu Ren was surrounded by reporters as she displayed her paper cuttings. Liu Yang, a volunteer from Capital Normal University, became Liu Ren's new "disciple" that day. "How is it learning with a master " a reporter asked. Liu Yang replied in embarrassment, "It
looks easy, but it's really hard to do! The only thing I can make is an apple."

Wearing a pink Chinese style top, Liu Ren warmly invited every reporter looking at her paper cuttings to visit her paper-cut museum in a hutong near Xinwenhua Jie at Xidan. "This is Beijing's first privately run paper-cut museum," she said proudly. In the past 9 years, this unique museum has
already received visitors from all over China and more than 30 countries and regions. It has become a window displaying the Chinese folk art of paper cutting. Liu Ren has already tried to use paper-cuts to depict athletic competitions at the 29th Olympic Games in Beijing. She hopes that through
the Olympics, more people from other countries will come to appreciate Chinese folk art.

Yu Guangjun uses magnolias, cicada shells, and other materials to create monkeys, earning him round after round of applause from his audience. He explained the history of his craft: "These monkeys were made by a clerk working in an herbal medicine shop in Beijing, but he didn't intend them to be
anything special. When the shopkeeper saw, he thought the clerk's creations were very intriguing, and moreover they combined four types of Chinese medicine, so he sold them as products. Thus, these monkeys became a type of folk art tradition." They were popular toys in the history of old Beijing,
but they almost disappeared for a considerable period of time. "We are explaining this craft here so that it will not be buried under modern day toys that flash and make sounds," Yu Guangjun said.

One of Yu's creations called "It's the New Year!" drew much attention. In it, ten monkeys are carrying water and firewood or cleaning the house, preparing to celebrate the New Year.

"How long does it take to make one of these " a journalist from Turkey asked in amazement.

"One month," Yu Guangjun replied.

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1,800-Year-Old Military Relics on Display

Royal swords from 1800 years ago, along with ancient bamboo shards inscribed with texts from The Art of War,are on show at Beijing's Military Museum.

The sword was the personal weapon of the Yue Dynasty Emperor, Goujian, 1,800 years ago.

One of the most arresting exhibits is this sword. It was the personal weapon of the Yue Dynasty Emperor, Goujian, 1,800 years ago.

It remains a mystery how the rhombic patterns, the embedded color-glaze and the concentric circles were inscribed onto the sword. The question remains a subject of debate even today.

Three other royal swords are on display. They represent the acme of ancient Chinese foundry. The swords are on loan from museums in east China's Zhejiang and Anhui provinces.

This unassuming case houses the most prized exhibit. It's a military map from the Western Han Dynasty, dating back to 200 BC. It's the first time the map has been publicly displayed.

The sword was the personal weapon of the Yue Dynasty Emperor, Goujian, 1,800 years ago.

The 20 bamboo shards of the Art of War are stored in a protective liquid in glass tubes. The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise written by Sun Zi, during the 6th Century BC. Behind the glass, spectators are able to read the precise words of the Chinese classic. The bamboo shards were
unearthed at Yinque Mountain more than 30 years ago.

In all, there are 180 exhibits from 19 museums in the show. Half of those exhibits have never been shown to the public before.

Editor: Feng Hui

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Shandong folk art greets Olympics

( 2008-07-17 )

Olympic fever has spread to Gaomi city, the renowned birthplace of Shandong folk handicrafts. Local artists from this area of eastern China are sending best wishes to the Beijing Olympic Games through their latest works.

Clay sculptor Li Xiuzhen has just finished 50 sets of clay figurines. Her subjects are the Olympic mascots, the five Fuwa. With her innovative designs and ingenious carving, those mascots are given some pure and even vital spirit.

And the works depicting the Fuwa competing in sports, bring together the ideals of artistry and sports.

The middle aged woman with simple and earnest face is Qi Xiuhua. She's a paper cutting artist who was born in Gaomi. She won her reputation at national and international cultural events for her exceptional technique.

Qi started planing her Olympic greetings at the end of last year. Besides the five mascots, she also incorporated the 28 events of the Beijing Olympics into her creations.

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Craftworks of Beijing

( 2008-07-10 )

Because it was the ancient cultural city of China, there are many consummate skills handed down from generation to generation, such as cloisonné, ivory carving and jade carving. These craftworks distinguished by their dense eastern style are the best choice of souvenir for the visitors. You can
pick up one or two of them for yourself or friends from antique markets or feature shops in Beijing.

Artificial Flower

The Artificial Flower, or Juan Hua in Chinese, has been a traditional handicraft since ancient times. As early as the Tang Dynasty (618-907), women began to wear artificial flowers on their hair as decoration. And the middle of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) was a booming time for this folk art. These
vivid flowers are made from all kinds of colorful silks by skilled craftsmen. As a result of thousands of years' development, there are now over 2,000 kinds of artificial flowers, including the fireproof garland mounted on a candleholder and the waterproof flower branch. As well as artificial
flowers, the craftsmen can make dolls from silk. The colorful dolls with a variety of designs are also very popular.

Cloisonne

Cloisonne, or Jing Tai Lan in Chinese, which is also known as enamel is a kind of copper craftwork. It first appeared in Beijing in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and prevailed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Cloisonne is a perfect combination of copper and porcelain. It is made by using copper
as the basal material with brass wires fixed to the body of the copper in some designs. Then blue glaze is applied to the brass wire. After a series of complex procedures, such as burning, burnishing and gilding, the cloisonne is done. This process can be used to make articles such as headgears,
lamps, smoking sets and other vessels of all shapes and sizes.

Dough Figurine

Dough Figurine, or Mian Ren in Chinese, is a simple folk handicraft demonstrating high artistic quality. It has a history over 1,340 years. The vivid figurine is made by skilled craftsmen from sticky rice dough mixed with pigments, honey and olefin. After cutting, slashing, pinching and twisting
the dough, a lifelike child, beautiful girl or other creations will come out in the twinkling of an eye. You can witness the craftsmen making dough figurines along the exhibition streets in Beijing and you will be astonished by their excellent skills.

Ivory Carving

Ivory Carving, or Ya Diao in Chinese, in Beijing enjoys a history of as many as 3,000 years. The excellent techniques and well-developed imagination of the skilled craftsmen give the ivory a new life with their knives. It is an exquisite and delicate craftwork that is loved by people at the first
sight. In ancient times, the Chinese emperors regarded the ivory carving as a royal tribute. Because ivory is now in short supply and there are fewer young craftsmen, ivory carving may soon be a lost art.

Jade

Jade has been considered the king of the precious stones by Chinese for over 5,000 years. It is regarded as an auspicious thing standing for goodliness, heavenliness and preciousness. In ancient times, people wore jade to show their status and position on society. There are lots of craftsmen with
a high level of skill in Jade Carving. The jade vase, figurine, bird, animals and flowers are so well-made that they appear lifelike.

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Silk Road

( 2008-07-09 )

The Silk Road winds its way through numerous lands and deserts, colorfully stretching its way through the civilizations of Asia, Europe and Africa. It was through the Silk Road that the four great ancient Chinese inventions of papermaking, gunpowder, the compass and printing were diffused across
the world. Likewise, breathtakingly splendid silk production, Chinese tea and porcelain were also spread throughout the globe. The exchanges of material culture along went both ways, with Europe also exporting a wide range of goods and plants to meet the demands of the Chinese market.

The Origins of the Silk Road

The German geographer F. Von Richtofen coined the term “Silk Road” in 1877. It refers to the major trade route linking China with Southwestern and Central Asia and India. Starting during the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD), this route was used to transport a variety of trade goods, of which silk
was the most important. The Silk Road originates in the Chinese interior, passes through Northwestern China, and continues west across Asia. Providing links with ancient overland routes to Africa and Europe, the Silk Road paved the way for extensive political, economic, and cultural exchanges
among widely separated regions and ethnic groups.

China was the first country in the ancient world to cultivate the mulberry plant, raise silkworms, and produce silk items. To the present day, silk remains one of China's greatest offerings to the peoples of the world, surpassing every other Chinese product in the scope of its distribution.
Although trade in various other Chinese products was concentrated along roads known the "Jade Road," "Gem Road," "Buddhist Road," and "Porcelain Road," in actuality these routes represented only individual segments of the Silk Road. In the end, this great artery of commerce and exchange will
always be known for its most important product, silk.

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Weightlifting

( 2008-07-08 )

Weightlifting is an ancient sport in China. People in ancient times paid great attention to the exercise of strength. A great variety of contests of strength have been recorded in Chinese history books. As early as the Spring and Autumn and the Warring States periods (770 -221 BC), two forms of
weightlifting contest called "qiao guan" and "kang ding or ju ding" had taken shape.

"Qiao guan" was a kind of weightlifting in which "guan," a heavy door bar, was lifted by a man grasping it by one end with a single hand. "Qiao guan" remained in vogue up till the Tang Dynasty (618 -907), but it was then no longer a contest of strength among imperial court warriors. Instead, it
became a subject of cadet examinations, and door bars were replaced by weights that were made according to prescribed specifications.

In "kang ding or ju ding," a meat-cooking vessel, or "ding," was lifted by holding its two loop handles. "Kang ding" was most widely practised in the State of Qin, where a famous muscle man named Wuhuo reportedly lifted a vessel weighing 500 kilograms. Professional "kang ding / ju ding" activities
began to appear in the Han Dynasty (206 BC -AD 220), along with other forms of weightlifting such as pulling up a tree and lifting a deer.

Stone objects weighing 100, 125 and 150 kilograms came into use in the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644 -1911) dynasties. As stone objects were easy to make and popularize, weightlifting using stone locks and stone bars became a traditional sport among the populace.

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Kite Flying

( 2008-07-08 )

Kite flying is one of the most popular traditional sports in China. Kite, called Feng Zheng in Chinese, originated in China and it has been praised as the forerunner of modern aircrafts. Its history can be traced back to more than 2000 years ago. Legend has it that, the first Chinese kites were
made of wood and called Muyuan (wooden kites) by the famous architect and carpenter Lu Ban during the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC); after the invention of paper, kites began to be made of this new material called Zhiyuan (paper kites).

Since the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD), kites were used for measuring and messages transmitting. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), people fixed on kites some bamboo strips which, when high in the air, would vibrate and ring in the breeze like a zither (a stringed instrument). Since then, the popular
Chinese name for kites has become Feng Zheng (wind zither). Kite flying became a recreational game during the Song Dynasty (960-1278) and was spread to Europe in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). Gradually kite flying became a seasonal activity -- the main kite flying season occurs from Chinese New
Year (usually in January and February) through Qingming (usually in March or April) because of favorable winds.

The process of kite making has four steps: selecting, covering, painting and flying. For the frame, the right kind of bamboo must be selected. It should be thick and strong for a kite of large dimensions in order to stand the wind pressure. For miniature kites, on the other hand, thin bamboo
strips are to be used to reduce the weight. Both sides of the crosspiece should be equal in width. The second step in the making of a kite is the covering of the frame. This is normally done with paper, sometimes with silk. Silk kites are more durable and generally of higher artistic value. The
third step is painting. Painting of the kite may be done in either of two ways. For mass-produced kites, pre-printed paper is used to cover the frames. Custom-made kites are painted manually after covering. Many of the designs bear messages of good luck; a pine tree and a crane, for example, mean
longevity, bats and peaches wish you good fortune and a long life, and so on.

People nowadays make colorful kites in the shapes of animals, birds, butterflies, fishes and centipedes. Some animal-shaped kites are designed so they can roll their eyes and flutter their wings.

Beijingers are most famous for their kite flying hobby. Nowadays, kite flying has become a popular recreation far and wide in China. In 1989, the International Kite League was established, headquartering Weifang in Shangdong Province. The well-known Weifang Kite Festival has become an annual
feature in the country, drawing hundreds of participants each April from home and abroad.

The kite is mainly, but not only, a plaything. It has contributed to science and production. In 1782, Benjamin Franklin, a noted American scientist and statesman, studied lightning and thunder in the sky with the help of a kite and then invented the lightning rod.

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Imaginary Space--Jerry Uelsmann Retrospective

Time: 2008.1.25--2008.2.24

Venue: Guangdong Museum of Art

Introduction: Jerry Uelsmann’s works are different from the photography in our mind. His works presented visually paradoxical and logically could not happen. However, Uelsmann releases us from the limitation of Photography’s imitation by disturbing the fact of surface. “Imaginary
Space--Jerry Uelsmann Retrospective” is the best annotation for his photography art.

Foreword of the exhibition

The American photographer Jerry Uelsmann is widely recognized as one of the senior figures in international photography. He has devoted more than 50 years of his career to making photography. He is a pioneer advocate for ‘Post-Visualization”, breaking with the tradition of conceiving the image
before taking the photography. He regards photography as the collection of materials and considers his work in the dark room to be a continuation of the process of exploration and discovery. His most famous technique is “combination printing,” in which images from two or more negative are
blended on a single print. Even now, when images can be combined and edited quickly using computer software, Uelsmann continues to make his pictures by hand in the darkroom.

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Folk Paper-cutting

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Kungfu Show: The Legend of Kungfu

The average performer is only 17 years old; they are young martial arts talents from all over China. They imitate certain animals in fierce fighting, including frogs, tigers and snakes, and reveal the ancient art of shadow boxing. The show also promises a number of eye-popping stunts, like
smashing iron tablets over heads, and hitting people with thick wooden sticks. "

The Legend of Kungfu” was previewed in July 2004 and premiered on December 3, 2004. Up to now, the show has accomplished more than 2000 performances in the Beijing Red Theatre. It is still popular, boasting a 98%-full house every evening. Many visitors thought it was the unsurpassed show they
had seen in China. Mohamed Jaidah, a visitor from Qatar, came to see the show 3 nights running, and thought it was simply "a stunning experience."

In 2005, the show was inaugurated into ‘the National Instructional Index for Commercial Cultural Products of Performing Arts and Exhibitions of the Year’ by the Ministry of Culture of China. The Legend of Kungfu had its first North America tour from August 2005 to January 2006. During that
time, it played 150 performances in Vancouver, Toronto, Reno and other North American cities and won enormous audience admiration.

In 2007, the show reached two new international markets. In July, the company performed in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia. A tour of Japan followed in August, including Sapporo, Sendai, Osaka and Fukuoka. A second, five-city tour of Japan is planned for the spring of 2008.

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Comprehensive Activities:

Beijing Olympics—the 2nd Children Painting Competition of Chinese Cultural Center

Time of soliciting contributions from March 15 to the end of June

Contest on Beijing Olympics knowledge

the end of March

World Tai Chi Chuan Day activities April 26
“Earth Park” Cultural and Artistic Festival May 11
The 10th Malta European Film Festival at the St. James Artistic Center May 7
Symposium on Beijing Olympics in the cultural center the end of April
Exhibitions
Chinese Modern Watercolor Painting Exhibition in the cultural center from May to June
Exhibition of Zheng He’s Great Voyages in St. James Artistic Center from June 25 to the end of July

Lecture\Symposium:

"DiscoveringChina" lecture series

Chinese Architecture 1 in the cultural center

April 18

Chinese Architecture 2 in the cultural center April 25

Movies and TV:

Perhaps Love

Cultural center, June 13

Sharpen Shears and Kitchen Knife Cultural center, June.20

Teaching:

Chinese class

Cultural center, Tuesday and Wednesday

Library:

9,102 books in collection

Monday, Wednesday, Friday PM, Tuesday, Thursday AM

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The Eight Eccentric Painters of Yangzhou






Plum Blossomsby Jin Nong

After theFour Monk Painters, theQing Dynastysaw the rise of another revolutionary painting school in theEight Eccentric PaintersofYangzhou. The eight painters are Jin Nong, Huang Shen, Zheng Xie, Li Shan, Li Fangying, Wang Shishen, Gao Xiang and Luo Pin. Their paintings did not follow the old
brushstroke conventions, making them look strange compared with other paintings of the time. In addition, these painters were proud and uncontrolled and had bold personalities; thus they were named the Eight Eccentric Painters.




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Chinese Culture Center






Malta





Comprehensive Activities:

Beijing Olympics—the 2nd Children Painting Competition of Chinese Cultural Center

Time of soliciting contributions from March 15 to the end of June


Contest on Beijing Olympics knowledge


the end of March

World Tai Chi Chuan Day activities April 26
“Earth Park” Cultural and Artistic Festival May 11
The 10th Malta European Film Festival at the St. James Artistic Center May 7
Symposium on Beijing Olympics in the cultural center the end of April
Exhibitions
Chinese Modern Watercolor Painting Exhibition in the cultural center from May to June
Exhibition of Zheng He’s Great Voyages in St. James Artistic Center from June 25 to the end of July

Lecture\Symposium:


"DiscoveringChina" lecture series





Chinese Architecture 1 in the cultural center


April 18

Chinese Architecture 2 in the cultural center April 25

Movies and TV:


Perhaps Love


Cultural center, June 13

Sharpen Shears and Kitchen Knife Cultural center, June.20

Teaching:

Chinese class

Cultural center, Tuesday and Wednesday


Library:


9,102 books in collection


Monday, Wednesday, Friday PM, Tuesday, Thursday AM








Paris,  Cairo,Benin, Malta,Mauritius,S.Korea




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Departure: Daily

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer to the hotel.
The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in
Beijing


Day 02: Beijing
Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.
The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at the original, century-old Quan Ju De
restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan
Theatre. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in
Beijing


Day 03: Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at shopping site
restaurants, you will be driven to have Sichuan food at a local popular
restaurant. Visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. (B+L)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in
Beijing


Day 04: Beijing - Chengde
Take the soft seat train to Chengde and transfer to the hotel. Visit the
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Accommodation: Yun Shan Hotel


Day 05: Chengde - Beijing
Morning tour to Eight Outer Temples of the Puning and the Putuozongcheng.
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Visit the Summer Palace. See off. (B)



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