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Dec
The Silk Road
Posted by Gloria on 2010-12-11 20:32:32
One of the world's most ancient and historically important trade routes, the Silk Road conjures up exotic images of camel caravans, windswept deserts, and such legendary figures as Genghis Khan and Marco Polo. Extending as far as the Indian kingdoms in the west, to present-day Xian in China in the east, the Silk Road was already a crossroads of Asia by the third century B.C. [MORE...]
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02
Dec
Chinese Cymbidium Symbol Steadfast and Elegant
Posted by Gloria on 2010-12-02 21:15:26
Chinese Cymbidiums have been very popular and in cultivation for centuries in China, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. The Chinese believe it is a great honor to give or receive one of these extraordinary orchids because they are considered symbols of virtuosity and friendship. These orchids are prized for their fragrant blooms and graceful folage. Confucius called these magnificent plants the "King of Fragrance" around 500 BC, and they are still known by this nickname today. There is a subgenus of Cymbidiums, which is called Jensoa. The five species that make up this subgenus are:[MORE...]
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02
Dec
What peafowl symbol
Posted by Gloria on 2010-12-02 20:57:38
The Indian Peafowl is a resident breeder in the Indian subcontinent. The peacock is designated as the national bird of India and the provincial bird of the Punjab (India).[MORE...]
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30
Nov
Chinese hibiscus flower
Posted by Gloria on 2010-11-30 21:08:22
The Chinese hibiscus is a tropical shrub that needs to be kept in a conservatory pot or bed, and grown in bright, filtered light. The flowers range from crimson to yellow, orange or white, but the fact that they are short-lived isn't a problem. New ones keep appearing, giving a long flowering season, and they are nicely set off by the shiny, dark green leaves. If the buds fall, the roots are too dry, or the plant needs a regular, weak feed or the temperature has suddenly dropped. If kept at 13C, it should keep flowering all year.[MORE...]
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26
Nov
Chinese Panda
Posted by Gloria on 2010-11-26 11:05:09
Have you ever seen a panda, a cute animal, before? If you are in China, you'd better not miss this chance to say hello to a giant panda.[MORE...]
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19
Nov
Chinese Peony symbol of elegant and poised
Posted by Gloria on 2010-11-19 19:19:35
Perhaps the best place to begin the story of peonies in the garden is in China. Peonies were known in China as far back as perhaps 1000 BCE. It was not however until the seventh century, during the reign of the Emperor Yang (605-617) of the Sui dynasty, that peonies were thought to have been grown as ornamental plants.[MORE...]
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19
Nov
Lotus flower symbol of Pure and Elegant
Posted by Gloria on 2010-11-19 18:11:12
It is the symbol of mental purity; the lotus rises out of the muddy waters yet itself is not soiled. It is inwardly empty yet outwardly upright and smells sweet but does not have branches.[MORE...]
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19
Nov
Mandarin duck symbol of Beautiful love
Posted by Gloria on 2010-11-19 17:46:47
In the world of Feng Shui, mandarin ducks are used for relationship healing purposes. They are recognized as symbols of a strong and long-lasting relationship. This originates from the fact that mandarin ducks mate for life. When they find a partner, they will stick with that same partner for the rest of their lives. It is said that if they are ever separated, they will pine for each other and will soon die of loneliness.[MORE...]
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18
Nov
Chinese Bamboo carving
Posted by Gloria on 2010-11-18 21:39:57
Yinbin is famous for Shunan bamboo see. Also, Shunan bamboo root carving is very popular . [MORE...]
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