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 the destiny of the human world. He had sixteen dragons at his k and call...Read 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 in the forest park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province. (Xinhua/Wang Yongji)A monkey hangs on...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 on serving the residents. In three successive years, working teams were dispatched to communities, aiming...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 Communities" and focused on serving the residents. In three successive years, working teams were dispatched...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 Year in Italy, is staged at the Auditorium Music Park in Rome, Italy, Feb. 5,...Read More
