United Nations to Visit China - Chinese Culture
Monday, August 29, 2005, UN High Commissioner of Human Rights Louise Arbour will be making her first trip to China in hopes the Chinese government will finally ratify the UN Convention on Civil and Political Rights. Will this be the herald of a ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Gimme, gimme, gimme some Mamma Mia! - Entertainment News
The power of a woman is truly endearing, as women are known to hold many secrets and memories close to their hearts, refusing to share with anyone else. That's the case in the classic tale of Mamma Mia. A spirited woman has three secrets-and her ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Rui Shi - The Imperial Guardian Lions - Chinese Culture
Huge, mythical beasts with piercing eyes and gigantic, roaring mouths stand guard at many of China's most important buildings and ancient structures. The name of these imposing creatures is "Fu Dogs" or Rui Shi ("auspicious dog" in [... more]
Bella Online |
Basic Facts and Figures - Chinese Culture
There is so much to learn about China and Chinese culture, but, like every other topic, you have to learn the basics first in order to understand the more in-depth information. Here is some basic information about China to get you ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Years in the Chinese Zodiac - Chinese Culture
The Chinese Zodiac is comprised of 12 distinct animals. Each year is signified by an animal. The cycle is continual, starting back at the first animal and thus representing the cyclic nature of the world. As the story goes, the Emperor of Heaven ... [... more]
Bella Online |
The Stone Angel on screen - Entertainment News
Based on Margaret Laurence's critically acclaimed novel, comes director Kari Skogland's film, The Stone Angel, a story about an unconventional woman with a stubborn attitude and a rebellious heart. Starring Christine Horne as young Hagar Currie, ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Anti-Secession Laws passed in China - Chinese Culture
Since the Communist took over China in 1949, Taiwan has existed in a quasi-state. During World War II, the island was occupied by the Japanese. It reverted back to Chinese rule at the end of the war and became a haven for the ousted Republic ... [... more]
Bella Online |
American-Chinese Cuisine - Chinese Culture
Many people will agree that food served in Chinese restaurants in the US is delicious and the all-you-can-eat buffets crammed with "Chinese" dishes are divine. Who doesn't love egg rolls, General Tso's Chicken, egg drop soup, and chop suey? [... more]
Bella Online |
Dragon Boat Festival - Chinese Culture
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the major events that begins to summer season in Chinese culture. Celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, it is also referred to as the Double-Five Day. On this day, long "dragon ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Counting in Chinese - Chinese Culture
Once you learn the basic numbers from one to ten, you can literally count up to almost one hundred. Part of the reason counting is made so easy has to do with the use of the abacus in the Chinese Culture. The abacus is made up of two portions. ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Racing Daylight races heart beat - Entertainment News
A story that encompasses ghosts, murder, passion, and love, Racing Daylight unfolds three stories, told from three different perspectives. The first story shown is Sadie's, a lonely woman living in the country who takes care of her sick ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Celebrating the Birth of a Child in Chinese Culture - ...
In many traditional families, celebrating the birth of a child occurs at the baby's one month birthday. To celebrate or discussion the child prior to birth is considered very bad luck. This belief is shared by many ancient cultures, including ... [... more]
Bella Online |
