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Temple Visiting in China

China Vox, Lifestyle Vox, Video Vox — February 6, 2012 at 12:32 pm
How to burn incense? Why do people come to the temple?

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Temple Visiting in China

How to burn incense? Why do people come to the temple?
Feb 6, 2012 12:32

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People Flooding to Temple on New Year’s Eve

At midnight on new year’s eve, the medium-sized temple-Dongyue Temple-at Shangrao city, Jiangxi Province, were crowded...
Feb 6, 2012 11:43

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Temple Visiting in China

How to burn incense? Why do people come to the temple?
Feb 6, 2012 12:32

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Temple Visiting in China

How to burn incense? Why do people come to the temple?
February 6th, 2012 | China Vox, Lifestyle Vox, Video Vox | Read More

People Flooding to Temple on New Year’s Eve

At midnight on new year’s eve, the medium-sized temple-Dongyue Temple-at Shangrao city, Jiangxi Province, were crowded with more than 100 people burning incense and making vows to the buddha.It is an old tradition in China that those who burn incense earlier in the new year will be blessed with...
February 6th, 2012 | Lunar New Year | Read More

Year of the Dragon welcomes more babies and money

Entering the most auspicious sign of the Chinese zodiac, Hong Kong will have plenty to celebrate when welcoming the year of the dragon. People in Hong Kong are enjoying their holiday season by putting up red lanterns, ornamental plants and other cheerful decorations. Some of them even dress up as Chinese...
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Expats Guide 101: The Lunar New Year

Symbols Explained Lunar New Year symbols explained An interactive guide to some of the traditional icons of the Lunar New Year, courtesy of VUVOX online media collage. Just hit play to run the slideshow and then click on the question marks for more information about the various symbols associated...
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Six unusual signs on the Lunar New Year day in Hong Kong

When would you know that the Chinese New Year is arriving in Hong Kong? It is when streets are swamped by people, roads are blocked by flower trucks, and large open areas are enlivened by pop-up stalls and holiday makers. However, the outlook of the city changes dramatically when the New Year day arrives....
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Chinese migrant workers delay return home

Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year, is an important time for Chinese families to reunite and strengthen bonds. People who live abroad or in a different province (for work or studies) typically return home early to be with the family on the eve of the Lunar new year and partake in the traditional reunion...
February 5th, 2012 | Lifestyle Vox, Lunar New Year, | | Read More

Family Matters: Movies and Meals in Hong Kong

Twinko Li and her family share the same Lunar New Year traditions as many other families in Hong Kong: watching the annual Lunar New Year comedy and visiting relatives’ home for the open year meal. CHINESE NEW YEAR COMEDIES The credits to "All's Well, Ends Well 2012" in a movie theater...
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Lunar New Year celebration fiesta in Tsim Sha Tsui

On January 23 at 8pm, the main streets of Tsim Sha Tsui transformed into a carnival of lights, music, party revellers and performers. Sponsored by Cathay Pacific Airways, the procession comprised of 35 flamboyant floats and dazzling performances by international troupes. The parade routed from the Hong...
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