Silk embroidery shop
Girls traditionally started needle work at about age 6, and worked to provide a chest of goods to show their new mother-in-law how worthy they were. Today it is not the same, but these young were very talented. Most embroiders only work until age 30, then their eyesight gives out and they become teachers of the art.
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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. ... [read more]
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. ... [read more] Blog: YangtzeRiver Cruise- Day one/two
Date: October 2nd 2009
Day one: Our cruise down the Yangtze River was amazing. We started out on Monday morning 5:40 a.m. to catch a flight from Dalian to Wuhan - about a 2 hour flight. There we were met by a guide who took the 4 of us (Gail, Rick, Peter and Dianne) by a small bus to the city of Yi Chang, about a 4 hour trip. The ride went by quickly, watching the small farms with water buffalo, ducks, fishing ponds, lo ... read more
Date: October 2nd 2009
Day one: Our cruise down the Yangtze River was amazing. We started out on Monday morning 5:40 a.m. to catch a flight from Dalian to Wuhan - about a 2 hour flight. There we were met by a guide who took the 4 of us (Gail, Rick, Peter and Dianne) by a small bus to the city of Yi Chang, about a 4 hour trip. The ride went by quickly, watching the small farms with water buffalo, ducks, fishing ponds, lo ... read more
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This is now Rick and Gail's four year adventure teaching in China. After having spent 2 years in Dalian, we are now planning on another two years. We both have new jobs with Maple Leaf Schools; Rick as Deputy Principal on the Boys Campus and Gail as Asst Language Elective Director. Although we will both be working hard, the new challenges will keep us young! We are looking forward to new travels and continued adventures. ... full info
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