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Friday, June 15, 2007

The Ultimate Stress Stopper in China

While a lot of working women stay in spas and massage parlors to chill after work, some Chinese women go directly home to relieve stress. According to reports, most Chinese women agree that the incomparable stress reliever is not massage parlors or spas but a loving and steady marriage.

It is true that spa salons bestow women a place for breather and rest, but these places are not enough. Psychologists say that the incomparable breather for working women is someone whom they can talk to after work. This person can be a cohort, an officemate, or family, but a husband is always the ideal person whom working women can approach regarding work hustles and pressure.

This argumentation is justified by Psychologist Roxane Gervais who studied the levels of stress of 400 nurses and perceived that women who have good relationships least suffer from the difficult strains of their jobs. In other words, single women often experience stress more than married women do; the said study refutes the regular notion that single women are carefree with regard to work. Perhaps, the study tells us only one thing: whenever you chance upon a Chinese woman in a massage parlor or spa, it means either she is single and dispirited with work or she is married and fed up with her husband.

Thursday, June 14, 2007

A Commemoration of Life for the Population of China

Commemorating many festivals is an important quality of the culture of the Chinese. In fact, a large percentage of worldwide commemorations have been attributed to their population. Among the wide selection of fete in China is the Spring Festival.

The Spring Festival is a vacationist attraction feted throughout China during the initial day of the first lunar month of each year. This affair began right after the sacrificial ceremony of the winter solstice during the primitive years of the Xia Dynasty at a time China was still moving its feet forward. In addition, it was geared as an act of gratitude for the many blessings that the primitive Chinese society were receiving from their gods. Contemporary China considers the Spring Festival as the foremost traditional celebrations of its people.

Moreover, the preparation for the Festival is perhaps one of the most wild time for the residents of China. People preoccupy themselves with many ventures such as shopping, dressmaking, paying homage to the gods as well as their ancestors, among others.

Furthermore, at the arrival of the Spring Festival, Chinese families place multi-colored paper cuts on the window panes of their house. These lovely designs depict a wide assortment of Chinese opera characters, birds, insects, or fishes. It is traditional for persons to place New Year Couplets on either their gate posts or door panels.

Finally, persons are also preparing the entrée for their banquet. A standard dish that is included in any Chinese celebration, particularly those in the northern section, is dumpling.

Overall, for the Chinese people, the diverse gala they commemorate in their culture and have placed a stamp on their worldwide recognition.

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

The Yummy Mixture Of Chinese Food

For the Chinese people, their food is not just a variation of eatables for nourishment, but is also a mode of life. Contrary to what people in the West think; Chinese rations is not deficient to fried rice, noodles, and dumplings. Depending on the county, the cuisine of China varies in terms of food preparation preparation and procedure. However, this does not change the fact that the whole place considers cooking as an art form that has sophistication and skill. sightseers staying in China during their vacations and even those who eat in Chinese restaurants in other places love the yummy yet healthy meals that are prevalent during the world. Tea is also an urgent part on the meals of the Chinese and a feast is not absolute without this.

Even during the time of the early dynasties, mealtime is where families and friends get together to celebrate life, harmony, happiness, and well-being. Despite famine and countless war against foreign invaders, the Chinese still go all-out and cook a great number of rations during carnival. Healthy and tasty, the food preparation of the Chinese is often a better alternative compared to its their Western counterparts. Though the Chinese often use meat like pork and beef in their food preparation, rice and vegetables are more often utilized due to its lots of health benefits.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Fashion Week Adjourns But Observes Its 10th Year Anniversary

All put up their hands in observation for Fashion Week's conclusion. The two-week long enchantment and chic had just ended and like any observance in China, this one also has to end in a grandiose ceremony. Aside from the completion of the event, Fashion Week also commenced its 10th year anniversary. It really has been a very long quest and like China's neighbor, Russia, Communism will soon be overpowered. In the past, Communism has enforced a major part in how mainland Chinese dressed, but today, huge changes can be seen everywhere and thanks to the growing fashion trade, it woke up the desire for individuality on the nation. Chinese designers have also revealed their capabilities not only in the local scene but also in fashionable places such as Paris, New York, and Milan.

The two occasions were commenced in Beijing Hotel a few Sundays ago and my did I surely go to see the incorporation of old and new. The celebration's authorities have been planning to come up with a party motif that will showcased the old tradition of China and yet blending it in with the new images of fashion.

Friday, June 08, 2007

The Argumentation Behind Gambling in the Unrelenting Chinese Community

If you are in America and want to gamble, you know the exact community to go if you want to gamble---Las Vegas. If you are in Europe, you just go to Monte Carlo; on the other hand, what if you are in Asia, exceptionally in China? Of course, what else is there to say but Macau, China's most celebrated retreat for Asian gamblers. Though gambling is generally not encouraged, lots of Chinese still come up with their own procedures just to get into casinos.

Gambling in China is attributed to three best argumentations. Firstly, gambling is a habit in every Chinese house as a cherished family bonding pastime since it is accepted as a social activity. In casinos, gambling allows the Chinese to build camaraderie or develop business-related bonds with other people. Secondly, gambling serves as a financial provider for some Chinese, because being under a Communist society for numerous years, people had few moments to earn money for themselves. Lastly, gambling mainly comes from the Chinese culture of luck. Some Chinese believe that if they are fortunate, this "social activity" can be the swiftest way to be wealthy.

With these argumentations, it's easier to understand why the Chinese want gambling. So, don't be overwhelmed if you realize that almost half of the population in Vegas or Monte Carlo casinos is Chinese.

Thursday, June 07, 2007

That Fantastic Punching Lass Has A Chinese Blood

What is common with the motion pictures "Charlie's Angels" and "Kill Bill" aside from the ectrifying choreographed action scenes and being box-office winners? They both starred Lucy Liu, the striking Chinese-American Hollywood star who has graced the movie industry with much poise.

Alex ("Charlie's Angels") and O-Ren Ishii ("Kill Bill") are only two of the most notable roles Lucy has ever done that progressed her career to a towering height. Her acting performance in the motion picture "Kill Bill" won her the "MTV'S Best Movie Villain" accolade. But even before making a name in Hollywood motion pictures, she has called the awareness of TV audiences with her startling performance as "Ally McBeal"series' character, Ling Woo. It was firstly a temporary role but after receiving fine responses from the viewers, the show's bosses made her a regular cast. Not too long, she received important nominations from two eminent award-giving bodies for her acting performances in the TV show: "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series" from "Emmy" and "Best Actress in a Comedy Series" from "Screen Actors Guild Award."

Lucy's devotedness to the screen industry is not only limited to appearing as an actor because currently, she has been producing full-length productions such as "Beautiful Asian Brides" and "Charlie Chan." She as well demonstrated her competence as the executive producer of the recent documentary film "Freedom's Fury."

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

A Marvelous Chinese Dinner Filled With Flavorful Spring Rolls

In China, food is more than just a source of nourishment as it is also a principal figure for things such as luck, wealth, and the coming spring. Spring rolls, which are flavorful Chinese dishes made by rolling pieces of meat and vegetables into a soft and chewy spring roll wrapper, customarily signify the coming of Spring in China. A favorite Chinese dish of mine, flavorful Spring rolls always remind me of my days during a journey to Beijing. Among the Chinese dishes that I was able to sample, the one that I liked deeply was the Cantonese Spring rolls. These flavorful deep-fried rolls were filled with savory shrimp pieces, flavorful garlic chives, and yummy pork meatlings combined with mushrooms. In order to recreate my marvelous experience in China, I decided to do my own version of the flavorful Chinese Spring roll. The ingredients were undeniably easy to find, and you can actually substitute meat fillings such as shredded pork with shredded beef. I was pleased with the results of my Chinese dish recreation and so was my companion who was staying over for a Chinese dinner. The night turned into a happy evening full of laughter and flavorful Chinese dishes.