MOONCAKES AND HUNGRY GHOSTS explores the food, costumes, customs, religious significance, song-and-dance performances and symbolism that are important aspects of Chinese festivals, including lunar new year, dragon boats, mid-autumn, Qingming, and many more. The book...
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No date in the Chinese calendar is accorded greater importance than New Year's Day. This colorful book provides a complete introduction and guide to the celebration of the Lunar New Year, describing its origins and such contemporary practices as holiday greetings,...
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This book documents the history and development of the cheongsam, the close-fitting dress that was the most popular single garment worn by Chinese women during the twentieth century. The volume includes discussions of issues of manufacture, design, style, gender, and...
Much has been written about China's contemporary art scene, but little attention has been paid to the complicated ways in which the Chinese and Western art traditions have influenced each other. Featuring many stunning reproductions of original artworks, this...
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Chinese hardwood furniture of the Ming dynasty is known the world over for its classical beauty and ingenious design. This beautifully illustrated introduction to Ming furniture opens with a short history of Chinese furniture styles; goes on to discuss the many...
Mandarin squares, the embroidered insignia found on the robes of the ruling mandarin class in China's Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), are prized collectors' pieces. This volume provides a lucid account of the mandarin system of government and methods of selecting...
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Detailed and up-to-date, the Atlas of China is organized by maps of administrative divisions and topography, supplemented with an index to place names. In the first category, two regions of strategic importance and great economic value are mapped, in addition to...
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This puzzle map of China is a great way to introduce your family to Chinese geography. Colorful pictures of animals, plants, and other natural features are marked in each area of the country so that you and your child can see where pandas come from, and where you can...
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"Where is Maoming?" Your child may ask. With this big colorful wall map of China, you'll be able to answer the question by pointing your finger to the exact spot. This PRC map identifies all the major cities in each province and also shows...
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Complete China map identifies dozens of cities in each province and shows geographical features, roads and railways. Full size, in simplified Chinese characters, Pinyin, and English....
Explore the beautiful landscape, colorful folklore, distinctive culture and customs of Western China, often called the ''Rooftop of the World''. Situated in the central part of the Asian continent, with an area larger than half of Europe, it is an area rich in...
The vast country of China has a history of over 5,000 years and enjoys a wide array of cultural traditions, is home to over 30 ethnic groups, thousands of tourist attractions and a vast collection of important cultural relics. Visitors to China will enjoy exploring...
