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Ancient towns struggle to keep their serenity
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- Published on Thursday, 02 February 2012 10:41
By Zhu Hong, China Today
Thanks to the recent travel boom, formally sleepy little ancient towns like Pingyao, Zhouzhuang, Fenghuang and Lijiang have awakened their status as must-see destinations. Millions of tourists from home and abroad have brought these towns fame and fortune, but some feel they may have also taken their traditional tranquility away.
A Tea Village Tour
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- Published on Thursday, 02 February 2012 10:40
By Zhang Xueying, China Today
In most Chinese tea villages, March is the time of year in which locals start to pick and process tea. The usually tranquil villages suddenly become bustling centers of activity, as people take out special tools and prepare for tea processing. In some villages, local residents hold traditional ceremonies, thanking heaven for its blessing. The price of tea picked in March is extremely high because it is fresh, tender and contains multiple trace elements.
Resolution Solution: How making a plan can help you meet New Year’s goals
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- Published on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 17:12
Newswise — When making New Year's resolutions this year, committing to a specific plan for when and where you are going to accomplish each goal will make you more likely to succeed, says a Wake Forest University psychology professor.
In a recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Assistant Professor E.J. Masicampo found that committing to a specific plan to accomplish a goal not only makes it more likely to be done, but also gets it off your mind so you can think about other things.
The Year of the Dragon will be celebrated as Chinese New Year approaches
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- Published on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 17:16
By Greg Hugh, Staff Writer
Unlike most western civilizations, the Chinese New Year is determined by the traditional lunar calendar that is based on the cycles of the moon. In fact, in other countries that celebrate Chinese New Year, it is usually translated as the "Lunar" New Year. In any case, the Chinese New Year celebrates what the traditional calendar labels as the beginning of spring. Chinese New Year usually falls during the first week or two of February, although it can occur as early as late January as it does this year on Monday, January 23, 2012. This is the first day of 15 days of celebration and the start of the Year of the Dragon.
Dakota County displays China cultural exhibit at Dakota County Northern Service Center
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- Published on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 16:55
By Greg Hugh, Staff Writer
The Dakota County Public Art Citizens Advisory Committee announced that a China cultural exhibit is now open in the rotunda of the Dakota County Northern Service Center located at 1Mendota Road West, West St. Paul, MN 55118, and will continue to be on display through the end of March, 2012.
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