myLot Topics| Tang Dynasty | | The tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907), with its capital at Chang'an is regarded by historians as a high point in Chinese civilization equal, or even superior, to the Han period. Its territory, acquired through the military exploits of its early rulers, was greater than that of the Han. Stimulated by contact with India and the Middle East, the empire saw a flowering of creativity in many fields. Buddhism, originating in India around the time of Confucius, flourished during the Tang period, becoming thoroughly Chinese and a permanent part of Chinese traditional culture. Block printing was invented, making the written word available to vastly greater audiences. The Tang period was the golden age of literature and art. A government system supported by a large class of Confucian literati selected through civil service examinations was perfected under Tang rule. This competitive procedure was designed to draw the best talents into government. But perhaps an even greater consideration for the Tang rulers, aware that imperial dependence on powerful aristocratic families and warlords would have destabilizing consequences, was to create a body of career... | |
| | do you like my new avatar？ | | Hi，there，mylotters！
I have changed my avatar.The picture describe an ancient artist in China，who are playing the ancient Qin under the moonlight，deep bamboo forest around......
it comes from a poem by Wangwei,the famouse poet of Tang Dynasty.
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| | I need friends | | Dear friends:Not long a ago,I registered .I am a Chinese girl .I am glad to meet you and make friends with you .If you like Chinese kungfu,like Chinese culture,like me.Please add me as your friend.*-* | |
| | Have you ever read a poem in China? | | Hi my friends, do you like poem so much? Have you ever written a poem yourslef? Have you ever read a poem that comes from China? Have you ever heard that the the Poem in Tang dynasty is so famous,is also a world wide one. have you ever enjoyed a poem at that period?As far as I am concerned, I usually enjoy the Tang poem so much,which gives me an impression that I can more exciting.How about you? | |
| | Goldfish pond | | The much-loved Goldfish was one of the earliest fish ever to be domesticated. It is a small member of the carp family. The Goldfish pond saw its origin in the Tang Dynasty of China. It was at this time that genetic mutation of carps produced the golden or the yellowy or ange coloration on the carp. The chinese emperor exclusively maintained the first Goldfish pond, a luxury that he denied his subjects. It was a symbol breeding in captivity led to more mutations. More striking colors led to the birth of the fancy Goldfish variety. | |
| | TVB Here Come's The Princess,Coming 2010 | | Damn I still haven't figured how to post in the right topic on MyLot just yet and accidentally posted this discussion where no one would likely see it.I was surfing on the internet the other day and came across the TVB 2010 sales presentation.There was one movie in particular that I really wanted to see,it's called Here Comes The Princess (as in she's coming soon, better be prepared). Because I'm not allowed to copy and paste just yet,you can find the clip on youtube.
It looks hilarious,so the series is definitely a comedy.Stars Charmaine Sheh,Moses Chan,Fala Chen,Linda Chung,Kenneth MaSomething about a spinster princess (Charmaine)who no one wants to marry,but the royal match maker (Kenneth)finds her this impoverished goldsmith guy(Moses)to marry.The goldsmith is kind of pressured into becoming the prince consort by his family and his finances.
Here's what the transcript of the clip says (or part of it anyway because it takes too long to type)Tang Dynasty era were the pinnacle of female supremacy
Men fear it's princesses the most
People said that a princess doesn't need to worry about marriage
But is this true?
Just take a look at expression of the prince... | |
| | Major Cities | | China now has 668 cities, of which 13 have populations of more than two million each; 24, between one and two million; 48, between 500,000 and one million; 205, between 200,000 and 500,000; and 378, less than 200,000.Beijing Beijing is a municipality directly under the Central Government and the capital of the PRC, with an urban population of 7.34 million. It is not only the nation's political center, but also its cultural, scientific and educational center, and a key transportation hub. Situated on the north edge of the North China Plain, it is sheltered by chain upon chain of mountains to the west, north and east. Its southeastern part is a plain. Beijing's temperate continental climate produces four clearly contrasted seasons: a short spring, rainy and humid summer, long and cold winter, and a very pleasant autumn.Beijing emerged as a city as far back as the Western Zhou Dynasty (11th century-770 B.C.), then known as Ji. During the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C.) it was the capital of the State of Yan. Ji had ever since remained a city of strategic importance and a trade center for the north for well over a thousand years. Then, in the early 10th century, it became... | |
| | TVB Here Come's The Princess,Coming 2010 | | I was surfing the net and came across the TVB 2010 sales presentation.One of the movies I really want to see was Here Comes The Princess (as in she's coming in soon,better be prepared!)I haven't been able to find out anything about the plot but the presentation video/trailer looks hilarious! Since I can't copy and paste just yet,you can find the trailer on youtube.Warning:Trailer is in Chinese.
Stars Charmaine Sheh,Moses Chan,Fala Chan,Kenneth MaIts definitely about this princess (Charmaine) who's a spinster and the royal matchmaker (kenneth)found her a impoverished goldsmith guy(Moses) to be her prince consort.He's kind of pressured into being the princess's husband by his fiances and his family.Here's what the transcript says (or part of it anyway):
Tang Dynasty era the pinnacle of female supremacy
Men fear the princess the most
People said that the princess doesn't need to worry about marriage
Is this true?
Just take a look at expression of the prince consort to beSusanna:My dearest son,you must become the prince consort
Raymond:Brother if you refuse we will lose our gold-and family as well!
Debt Collector:Return Money
Kenneth:Listen to us and... | |
| | Journey to the west | | It is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.The novel is a fictionlisted account of the legends around the Buddhist monk Xuanzang's pilgrimage to India during the Tang Dynasty in order to obtain Buddhist religious texts called sutras .THe Bodhisattva on instruction from the Buddha, gives this task to the monk and his three protectors in the form of disciples together with a dragon prince who acts ad Xuanzang's horse mount. | |
| | china paper cutting | | paper cutting is atraditional chinese decorative art.the earliest known papercut in china date ack t tang dynasty. The cutter first draws the design on a piece of paper,h=then cuts it out with scissors or a kinfe. There are a number of distinct uses for the paper_cutting in chinese culture, almost all f which are for health,prosperity or decorative purposes.It differs from other cultural styles in its extensive use of red. Also it has a heavy emphasis on single or a few Chinese characters often symbolizing with the Chinese Zodiac Animals. | |
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