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Friday, May 04, 2007

Practicing Tea Drinking As A Convention In China

Tea lovers and connoisseurs all around the world persistently mark the month of April in their calendars. This is when China practices the convention that spans centuries and dynasties -- the International tea Culture Festival. For someone like me who desires to drink a cup of tea as well, this fair is definitely worth waiting for

The Chinese native believed in the many benefits of drinking tea, and this spread throughout the region and beyond. I remember hearing about the myth of a tribal chief who was accidentally poisoned but was saved from sure fatality by eating tea leaves. For some, this may be a case of good destiny or something else, but for the Chinese, this was a sign that the tea is indeed advantageous to one's health. Of course, tea is also important to ensure that a regular Chinese meal becomes complete, as it helps to make the taste stand out while helping in the digestive process.

China expects a lot of guests arriving to join the merrymaking, and I am sure that I am going to be one of them. I'm already marking my calendars and I've booked a room at a nearby motel, so I guess I'm all set.

Thursday, May 03, 2007

A Peep at the Panda As The Stamp of China

Aside from the Great Wall, there are many reasons why vacationists should visit China. One of the more renowned attractions that persons can see in this Asian country is the giant panda.

This lovely animal can be found in the southwestern district of China. It can be readily recognized because of its large, unique patches around its stout body. Persons can feed giant pandas with bamboo, and other ration such as honey, fish, eggs, and yams.

In addition, the giant panda is a variant of endangered species with only about 3,000 having their dwelling in the forests of China. It is extremely acclaimed to persons because it resembles a life size teddy bear. While it is considered ductile, there have been incidents when it has attacked persons out of annoyance.

Persons will have an opportunity to observe them in the mountainous zones of China. Furthermore, while dragons have represented China in history, giant pandas informally typified the persons of China during the last fifty years of the twentieth century.

Finally, the regular life period of a giant panda ranges from twenty to thirty years in captivity. It has an uncommon paw, consisting of five fingers and a thumb, which facilitates the panda's step of eating bamboo.

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Chinese Food: A Hearty Source of a Sumptuous Diet

What could be an ultimate weapon for Chinese invasion but its fulfilling serving of food array! Aside from the Hollywood success of Jacky Chan and Jet Li, Chinese course is also said to contribute more to the reputation of its tourism. You don't even have to take a flight all the way to China just to relish the satiable goodness of Chinese cuisine. Most probably, there are Chinese cafes lurking just around the location. Like mushrooms, they continue to multiply as more locals consider the fulfilling benefits of eating Chinese food. Unlike with other culinary philosophies, Chinese cooking is not just a craft but a natural form of art. Amazing skills and techniques are required to give the best fusion of all ingredients. Ancient history also found a link between food and old-fashioned Chinese principles of Confusianism and Taoism. It was the prominent Chinese philosopher, Confucius, who influenced the colorful assortments of ingredients. He believed in the harmony of flavors and even introduced the common concept for table formalities. Meanwhile, Taoism emphasized more on health and nutrition in able to elevate the art of food preparation. With hints and techniques that stemmed from powerful traditions, the Chinese course was embraced by many as a healthy source of a sumptuous diet.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Redesigning The Fashion Market in China

For the past 10 or so years, China's designers were self nurtured and had believed on fashion being shown on the catwalk in the Big Four (New York, Milan, London, and Paris). Back in the 1980s, there were no schools for fashion, and thus, designers from that decade were all self nurtured and self-sufficient. Remarkably, today, because of the developments in China's government, art schools have been created to teach Chinese designers to become internationally and professionally competitive. To count, there have been 310 shows and 34 professional fashion matches to help advocate fashion in Chinese communities.

The Chinese people today are very uptight with their clothing and are highly conscious of brands they advocate. This is a good aspect for designers because they know how their products will compromise with the market. Although there are still some who decide to go for the foreign brands, I can definitely indicate the huge improvement in China's fashion industry. And with the modernization of all principles, Chinese designers are very particular in maintaining the cultural aspect of their designs. In fact, even the foreign designers who advocate and watch their fashion shows are touched of their designs. Truly, China has been prosperous in redesigning its fashion industry.

Monday, April 30, 2007

Take A Trip Back The Memory Lane In The Superb Apartment In China

In a region where folklore is as important as technology, China is definitely included in my list of nations to visit before I turn 60. There are a lot of places to visit in China, from recreational areas, museums, to boutiques that sell a lot of things cheaply or costly. True to the numerous contradictions, China also has different kinds of apartments available in the city, and their prices range from affordable to ridiculously high-priced.

The Beijing Hotel in China is one of the high-priced yet undeniably elegant hotels in the region. I was surprised to see the unmistakable majesty of the place that I could only see in really high-priced apartments, making me wonder if staying in Beijing Hotel would seriously burn a hole in my savings. However, when I reached my specified pad, I knew that my gamble paid off. The room was agreeable, with enjoyable sheets and fluffy mattresses, guaranteed to give me a relaxing and seemingly decadent night of sleep. The pad also had its own cable TV, Internet connection, and refrigerator -- facilities that I cannot do without. The service was remarkable, and I didn't have to ask twice just to get advice in touring the city.