There are many different beliefs about the origin of the Lantern Festival. But one thing for sure is that it had something to do with religious worship. One legend tells us that it was a time to worship Taiyi, the God of Heaven in ancient times. The belief was that the God of Heaven controlled...Read More
Until the Sui Dynasty in the sixth century, Emperor Yangdi invited envoys from other countries to China to see the colorful lighted lanterns and enjoy the gala（节日的，庆祝的）performances. By the beginning of the Tang Dynasty in the seventh century, the lantern displays would last three days. The emperor also lifted the curfew（宵禁令）, allowing the people to...Read More
The Lantern Festival is one of the holiday activities that Zhangjiajie makes the most efforts to hold. It will be more wonderful than the former years. On that occasion, citizens and tourists will appreciate a wonderful festival culture feast. Good fortune in the New YearRead More
Two monkeys sit on a branch in the forest park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province. (Xinhua/Wang Yongji)A monkey eats leaves in the forest park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province. (Xinhua/Wang Yongji)A monkey stands on a tree in the forest park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province. (Xinhua/Wang Yongji)A monkey sits on the ground...Read More
In recent years, the people of Zhangjiajie City have made a daring attempt to improve Party committees in communities, promote the community construction, boost urban development and upgrade urban image.In April of 2007, the improvement of Party committees in communities was officially launched. It was themed on "Building Harmonious, Safe & Civilized Communities" and focused...Read More
(file photo) In recent years, the people of Zhangjiajie City have made a daring attempt to improve Party committees in communities, promote the community construction, boost urban development and upgrade urban image. In April of 2007, the improvement of Party committees in communities was officially launched. It was themed on "Building Harmonious, Safe & Civilized...Read More
A Spring Festival Show, an event of the Chinese Cultural Year in Italy, is staged at the Auditorium Music Park in Rome, Italy, Feb. 5, 2011. The Chinese Culture Year in Italy climaxed as spectacular Spring Festival celebrations are being held across the country. (Xinhua/Wang Qingqin)A Spring Festival Show, an event of the Chinese Cultural...Read More
TBILISI, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Armenian government on Thursday decided to remove China and India from a 2008 list which requires invitations for Chinese and Indian nationals to get their entry visas to Armenia.The decision means that Chinese and Indian nationals will get their visas upon landing. Previously, only diplomat and service passport holders...Read More
A woman hangs handicrafts on a string at a temple fair in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 5, 2011. Wonderful folk-custom activities were held across the country to celebrate the traditional Spring Festival. (Xinhua/Chen Fei) A woman shows dough figurines during a Spring Festival temple fair held in Wuhan, capital of central...Read More
Worldhotels, a collection of some of the world's most unique independent hotels, recently signed a contract with Hunan Xiangtou Yangguang Group to welcome three new hotels to its growing portfolio of properties in China.The three hotels are owned by a Chinese company. The five-star Sanya Resort Intime Hotel is situated in the center of Dadonghai...Read More
