Xmas in Dali

Xmas in Dali, Yunnan Province

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January 6th 2008
Xmas is not a holiday here, but Xmas eve the youth cut loose until 11 pm or so...It's a western holiday dominated by Santa images, no christ god stuff, so the youngsters want to celebrate and feel modern. The Chinese youth in the streets wear Santa hats with light up stars on the white border (or hearts on the alternative model) spraying fake sno' -- the kind that was banned in USA about 3 decad ... read more

Asia » China » Yunnan » Dali

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more