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  • Zhangjiajie Realized Going-Out Strategy Successfully

    Zhangjiajie Realized Going-Out Strategy Successfully

    As the registration of Wandong Agricultural Machinery Co. Ltd in Cambodia, the going-out strategy of Zhangjiajie started from scratch.Over the years, there was no Zhangjiajie corporation invested in enterprise overseas. This year, when doing market investigation, Zhongchang Trading Company of Zhangjiajie found that Cambodia had a large demand for agricultural machinery and agricultural products processing machinery. Therefore, Zhongchang trading company decided to invest one million dollars to establish Wandong agricultural machinery co. ltd, and developed 128 commercial agents for sales promotion in Cambodia. At present, business activities of Wandong Agricultural Machinery Co. Ltd are carried out orderly and smoothly.Translated by Becky
    News 2012-08-29 08:13 View:1178
  • "Arts in Hunan-2012 Changsha Exhibition"-Journey Through History

    "Arts in Hunan-2012 Changsha Exhibition"-Journey Through History

    Recently the final selection result of Hunan Project of Artworks on Major Historical Themes was announced after two years' examination. One hundred and twenty-six pieces of works were shown at the "Artistic Hunan-2012 Changsha Exhibition" held at Hunan Exhibition Hall on August 28. Among them, 78 works will be on display at the "Exhibition of Hunan Project of Artworks on Major Historical Themes" held at the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution on September 11. Retired veteran cadres Liu Fusheng, Wang Keying, Vice President of the Chinese Writers Association (CWA) Tan Tan attended the opening ceremony. Jointly organized by the China Artists Association, the Publicity Department of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, the Hunan Federation of Literature & Arts Circles and the Art Circles of Hunan Province, the project emphasized exploration of red historical resources of Hunan themed on major historical events, prestigious historical and cultural figures, folk customs & situation and historical changes. A galaxy of national and provincial outstanding artists created a group of thematic art works to support the project, and the selected ones would be collected by the organizers and the Art Gallery of Hunan Province. Translator: Zhang Minsi Source: Hunan Official Web Portal
    News 2012-08-29 08:07 View:1273
  • LongFeng Terrace Scenic Area Will Develop in Zhangjiajie

    LongFeng Terrace Scenic Area Will Develop in Zhangjiajie

    The development program of LongFeng terrace tourism scenic area in ZJJ is the key construction project in YongDing district, during the economic development of “The twelfth five-year plan”. It is located in the LuoShui village area with the frame of ” the township of national culture and art. The project including the town of the LongFeng, DaMing, MaAnShan, and Spring mountain national forest park scenic area. The whole project is estimatted with a total investment of about 100 million yuan RMB.Translated by Sophia
    News 2012-08-28 14:19 View:1357
  • Zhangjiajie Tujia people’s Dripping Bed

    Zhangjiajie Tujia people’s Dripping Bed

    Have you ever been to the dwelling of Tujia people? Then have you ever seen the “dripping bed”? Here, you may be startled by it.Dripping bed, a domestic furniture of Tujia people, does not mean that the bed drips. Actually, it is given the name because the bed has the bed eaves similar to that of a house. In unmarried young people’s view, it shines with blissfulness and symbolizes a dream to bright future life.An incarnation of happiness. Dripping bed is made for newly-married couples. Its shape similar to a drop of water indicates the essence of life portending endless growth. Thus it is also called the bed of “bearing children”.Beauty messenger. Dripping bed exacts virtuosity and painstaking work to complete a bed. It is caved with various patterns such as “the Eight Fairies”, “Twin bliss”, “a golden harvest”, lifelike to feast on our eyes. From these designs, the host’s longing for happiness and beauty wells up.A combination of wisdom and hardworking, dripping bed startles your eyes with its exceptional beauty.By Crystal
    News 2012-08-28 14:17 View:1250
  • Press Conference Holding on the 2012 ITL Forest Conservation Section in ZJJ

    Press Conference Holding on the 2012 ITL Forest Conservation Section in ZJJ

    In order to mark the 30 anniversary of the establishment of National Forest Park in China, the Press Conference on the 2012 International Forest Conservation Section in ZJJ has taken place in Changsha on August 22. Many officials in related institutions have attended the conference.As the first National Forest Park in China, ZJJ National Forest Park will hold the 2012 International Forest Conservation Section in ZJJ on September 19 to 20, which will be sponsored by State Forestry Bureau and People’s Government of Hunan province as well as the People’s Government of ZJJ. At the some time, the activity has set the topic “walk into the forest park, enjoy natural beauty, inherit ecological civilization”.Translated by Crystal
    News 2012-08-27 14:13 View:1286
  • Lusheng--National Intangible Cultural Heritage

    Lusheng--National Intangible Cultural Heritage

    Residents play Lusheng, a reed-pipe wind instrument, in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2012. Having a history of 2,000 years, Lusheng is a free-reed organ played by people of the Dong and Miao ethnic groups in southwest China. Performers often dance or swing the instrument from side to side while playing. In 2008, Lusheng was listed in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List.Yang Zhiguang makes Lusheng, a reed-pipe wind instrument, in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2012. Yang, 58, was born in Tongdao Dong Autonomous County of central China's Hunan Province. He could play Lusheng when he was seven and began learning to make Lusheng at 20. Having a history of 2,000 years, Lusheng is a free-reed organ played by people of the Dong and Miao ethnic groups in southwest China. Performers often dance or swing the instrument from side to side while playing. In 2008, Lusheng was listed in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Since most young people in the villages go out for work, the persons who can play and make Lusheng becomes less and less. "Dong villages can live without Luseng. As the inheritor, I can not let this craft lost," said Yang Zhiguang. Su Dejun, 47, Yang's junior fellow apprentice, was invited to Sanjiang to make Lusheng this time.Yang Zhiguang (R) makes Lusheng, a reed-pipe wind instrument, in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2012. Yang, 58, was born in Tongdao Dong Autonomous County of central China's Hunan Province. He could play Lusheng when he was seven and began learning to make Lusheng at 20. Having a history of 2,000 years, Lusheng is a free-reed organ played by people of the Dong and Miao ethnic groups in southwest China. Performers often dance or swing the instrument from side to side while playing. In 2008, Lusheng was listed in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Since most young people in the villages go out for work, the persons who can play and make Lusheng becomes less and less. "Dong villages can live without Luseng. As the inheritor, I can not let this craft lost," said Yang Zhiguang. Su Dejun, 47, Yang's junior fellow apprentice, was invited to Sanjiang to make Lusheng this time.Su Dejun makes Lusheng, a reed-pipe wind instrument, in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2012. Having a history of 2,000 years, Lusheng is a free-reed organ played by people of the Dong and Miao ethnic groups in southwest China. Performers often dance or swing the instrument from side to side while playing. In 2008, Lusheng was listed in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Su Dejun, 47, was invited to Sanjiang to make Lusheng with his senior fellow apprentice Yang Zhiguang this time. (Xinhua/Bai Yu)Yang Zhiguang makes Lusheng, a reed-pipe wind instrument, in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2012. Yang, 58, was born in Tongdao Dong Autonomous County of central China's Hunan Province. He could play Lusheng when he was seven and began learning to make Lusheng at 20. Having a history of 2,000 years, Lusheng is a free-reed organ played by people of the Dong and Miao ethnic groups in southwest China. Performers often dance or swing the instrument from side to side while playing. In 2008, Lusheng was listed in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Since most young people in the villages go out for work, the persons who can play and make Lusheng becomes less and less. "Dong villages can live without Luseng. As the inheritor, I can not let this craft lost," said Yang Zhiguang. Su Dejun, 47, Yang's junior fellow apprentice, was invited to Sanjiang to make Lusheng this time.Source:Xinhua 
    News 2012-08-27 13:47 View:2944
  • Yao People Grandly Celebrate Traditional Festival "Taoliaogui"

    Yao People Grandly Celebrate Traditional Festival "Taoliaogui"

    During July 8 to 10 of lunar calendar, the Yao people in Xiaoshajiang Town and Huxingshan Yao Nationality Township performed dance and music show, went to the fair and met friends to celebrate the traditional festival “Taoliaogui”. During the festival, the beautiful Yao girls wear the most colorful traditional costumes to show their best.“Taoliaogui” is translated according to its pronunciation in Yao language and it means escaping the curse of the Buddha.Yao girls in national costumes dance in the festival “Taoliaogui” on August 25.Translator: Wang RongChinese source: hn.xinhuanet.com
    News 2012-08-26 13:44 View:2023
  • Two photography competitions in ZJJ Wulingyuan unfold splendidly

    Two photography competitions in ZJJ Wulingyuan unfold splendidly

    On 20th, August, ten shutterbugs from Shanghai are taking pictures in Wulingyuan Scenic Spot for photography competition named Baofeng Lake Cup on the theme that Pandora’s too far while Zhangjaijie near. Since the beginning of August, the photography contest on “Fascinated by Zhangjiajie in mist and rain and intoxicated by the beauty of Huanglong Cave” and the second international network photography competition of Baofeng Lake Cup has successively made their debuts, which has attracted photographer and shutterbugs all over the country to flock to Zhangjiajie.These two competitions organizers will provide not only abundant favors to the participants, but also rich rewards. The investment of the two competitions amounted to 600,000 RNB. For the photography contest on “Fascinated by Zhangjiajie in mist and rain and intoxicated by the beauty of Huanglong Cave”, the reward for the golden price is 50,000 + a camera with a value of 20,000 Yuan. And as to the works collected by the second international network photography competition of Baofeng Lake Cup, the authors will receive a prize of 10,000 Yuan and the honorific title as the “Mountain Guard” to enjoy a life-long free ticket.By Brenda
    News 2012-08-24 14:03 View:1199