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January 16th 2010
The solar eclipse is a once in a lifetime occurrence here, and we got to see it from the Tang Paradise, a theme park that celebrates the "best" of the Tang dynasty.
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Eclipse at EveningEclipse at Evening
Eclipse at Evening
Eclipse from Tang Paradise
Another Angle on EclipseAnother Angle on Eclipse
Another Angle on Eclipse
Roof LineRoof Line
Roof Line
Looking at some of the rooflines against the sky was very relaxing for me.
Another Roof LineAnother Roof Line
Another Roof Line
Performance Hall/PavilionPerformance Hall/Pavilion
Performance Hall/Pavilion
Lighting is an important part of the architecture/design in China.
Ladies HallLadies Hall
Ladies Hall
Reception Rooms in Ladies Hall
Black PeopleBlack People
Black People
Many of the great nations were impacted by the slavery of Africans. I am trying to remain polite.
SlaverySlavery
Slavery
Here is how they write it...
Prayers to BuddhaPrayers to Buddha
Prayers to Buddha
People offer incense to Buddha and then tie a red ribbon on for good luck and blessings.






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Kamille
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Date: 21st January 2010

Ladies Hall/Tang Dynasty
What exactly is the ladies hall? Tang Dynasty? Black people as slaves back then? It's interesting to see how far back and how widespread slavery was.

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