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A glimpse of the Stone Forest (ShiLin), YunNan provinceSculptures engraved by nature ...
Yunnan is full of wonderful landscapes. Among the most dramatic of these is the Stone Forest (Shilin), known since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.) as the 'First Wonder of the World'.
It lies about 120 kilometers (75 miles) from the provincial capital KunMing. It covers an area of 400 square kilometers and includes both large and small stone forests, as well as many other scenic spots.
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Youth from Japan (Li-Sa-X), Indonesia (Abim Finger), the US (Danny Cappelli) and China (YoYo) show a better way forward - cooperation, with this Andy Timmons "Electric Gypsy" cover.
Many thanks to Li-sa-X for organising - we need more of this ...
Let's work together; we are all family. Let's shred the 'divide and conquer', and its hate.
Let's end the insanity of the small minds; let's embrace truth, love and beauty. PEACE !
We are all, all of us, family.
We are all family.
We are family.
Sisters and brothers.
Bonus shreds ...
Little Wings - Li-Sa-X featuring YoYo ...
Glasgow Kiss - John Petrucci - cover by YoYo ...
For The Love Of God - Steve Vai - cover by YOYO (aged 10 here) ...
Cross - Ozielzinho - cover by YOYO (aged 8) ...
Victory - Andy James featuring Rick Graham - cover by YOYO ...
Cliffs Of Dover - Eric Johnson - cover by YOYO ...
If I could fly - Joe Satriani - cover by YOYO (October 2020) ...
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With Sticker Travel ...
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HuNan province.
FengHuang is an ancient water town based on a river.
The WuLingYuan scenic area within ZhangJiaJie is also a nature reserve.
Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Traditional Chinese instruments, plus ballet from Ukraine. Beautiful ...
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With DianXi XiaoGe ...
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The magnificent Temple of Heaven (TianTan) was constructed between 1406 and 1420 (Ming dynasty) during the reign of the emperor YongLe who also oversaw the construction of the Forbidden City.The Temple of Heaven was where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for good harvests.
The temple complex was extended during the reign of emperor JiaJing during the 16th century (Ming dynasty). JiaJing also constructed three other key temples in Beijing : the Temple of the Sun in the east, the Temple of the Moon in the west, and the Temple of Earth in the north.
Emperor QianLong directed a renovation of the Temple of Heaven during the 18th century (Qing dynasty).
The architecture and layout of the Temple of Heaven is based on elaborate symbolism and numerology. One example is that the buildings and their settings reflect ancient Chinese religious beliefs that imagine heaven as round and earth as square.
Because the Temple of Heaven was to be the place representing Heaven on Earth, it needed to be larger than the Forbidden City; it covers approximately twice the area and is about 2 kilometers from north to south, the primary axis with three main structures; indeed, it is the largest group of constructions for worship in the world.
In 1998, the Temple of Heaven was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. In early 2005, the Temple of Heaven underwent a 47 million yuan (6 million USD) renovation that was completed on May 1st, 2006.
The Temple of Heaven is a delightful place to spend some time. Arrive in the early morning to watch the Tai Chi experts, although the park is lively all day and into the evening with kite flyers, musicians, singers, dancers and games players (from badminton to Chinese chess).
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The ONLY time for division, is between the positive and the negative. Repeat every night; and every morning.
With the Barrett channel ...
With LaowaiNiko ...
With Jerry Goode ...
Bonus film - democracy in China, with Jerry's Take on China ...
With Living in China ...
In China, the people are family.
In the West, the people are livestock.
Individualism is the ultimate 'divide and rule'.
Bonus films ...
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Da Hai (Big Sea); preview; full release planned for 2012.
An award winner at the Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival 2010. A film by B&T Studio (BeiJing).
In Da Hai, viewers are acquainted with characters and deities who are charismatic, flippant, heartbroken, stoic, and all other manners appropriate for an epic fantasy about the emotional inclinations of gods and men ...
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AnHui, 安徽, lies in East China, just to the west of JiangSu province and ShangHai, and noted for its cuisine and materials related to calligraphy (paper and inkstone).
Tourist destinations include HuangShan mountain, HongCun and XiDi ancient villages, Chao Lake, TaiJi Cave, ZhenFeng Pagoda and ZuiWeng Pavilion.
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