Just a quick post to say happy annual "love" day! Don't worry if you don't have a valentine... take it as an excuse to give yourself some TLC :) Here are some cute things you can do for yourself and/or with your valentine of choice.
Showing posts with label culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label culture. Show all posts
Monday, February 14, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Happy Chinese New Year!
Did you know that today is Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year)? Each year in the Lunar Calendar is associated with one of the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac; all the animals have different characteristics. This year is...
Sunday, January 30, 2011
When in Beijing, Do As the Romans Do
In an unprecedented international art exchange, the governments of China and Italy (Beijing and Rome, respectively) have each announced long-term, loaned installments of the other country's art. Beijing will host Italian art, and Rome will showcase Chinese pieces.
In Rome, at the Palazzo di Venezia, the Chinese government has installed a "state museum of Chinese culture." The new museum has already begun its first exhibit, titled "The Two Empires: the Eagle and the Dragon." It contrasts the histories of the Roman empire with the Chinese Qin and Han Dynasties. The exhibit is part of the Year of China in Italy, where Italy is raising cultural awareness of the country they have enjoyed 40 years of diplomatic ties with.
In Rome, at the Palazzo di Venezia, the Chinese government has installed a "state museum of Chinese culture." The new museum has already begun its first exhibit, titled "The Two Empires: the Eagle and the Dragon." It contrasts the histories of the Roman empire with the Chinese Qin and Han Dynasties. The exhibit is part of the Year of China in Italy, where Italy is raising cultural awareness of the country they have enjoyed 40 years of diplomatic ties with.
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