The Art of making Mask..
by marsistanbul
Various kinds of masks with exaggerated features and rich strong colors were often used during the cultural and religious activities of the national minorities.
The wooden sculptured mask used innuoxi(Guizhou provincial drama featuring masked dancing) are of three types;deity-demon-and secular figures.Colored mask,used in dixi drama,often performed in the open and opera type,are worn by the characters in stories of historical battles,admist golden spears and armored horses as described in Chinese Literary writings.
Tibetian painted mask representing Gods,ghosts and animal faces are used as stage props in Tiaoshen, a "devil's dance" performed by Lamas to exorcise evil spirits at religious festivals,or sometimes by sorcerers dancing in a trance...
The Shanghai Maglev
by gaolei
The Maglev train runs from the Metro center to Pudong Airport. It offers a good alternative to get to and from the airport. It is nearly impossible to find the Maglev when you are standing in the arrivals area of the airport, because there are virtually no signs. If you find an elevator to the second floor, just walk ahead and you will find a sign to the Maglev. I think the people at the airport try to encourage people to only use the other ground transportation. They are reluctant to talk about the Maglev and the city has done a terrible job of posting signs to the Maglev. On the last trip I found a sign for the Maglev that pointed outside to the taxi area!
A taxi to the airport cost 130 RMB from the City Hotel in Puxi. The taxi to the Maglev is 50 RMB plus 50 RMB for the Maglev and you get to the airport for 100 RMB. The bonus is the chance to go over 430 KPH or 250 MPH in the most advanced form of ground transportation in the world.
On the minus side, the Maglev only runs from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Oriental Pearl Tv Tower
by khc606
Standing 468 meters high, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is one of the highest towers in Asia. Tourists may climb the tower for panoramic views of the city. The ground floor features a shopping area, cafe, and an international city exhibit. It also offers deluxe conference rooms that have hosted leaders and VIPs from around the world. On clear days, the upper levels of this tower, measuring no less than 263 meters in height, offer spectacular views of the city. Admission fee is CNY50.
Shanghai Old Street Mall
by xuessium
Another part of the huge tourist buildup around the Cheng Huang Temple and Yu Yuan Gardens. More shops, street stalls and restaurants aplenty to tantalise and amuse you if after surviving the crowds at Cheng Huang Temple and Yu Yuan Gardens and you want more.
This is a new setup, opened only 1999 - so don't let the name fool you.
Shanghai Page
by dayfiel
1.3 Billion Chinese can't be wrong!
Everyone loves chewing pumpkin seeds in China - even the chooks.
You can spit out the seed shell case anywhere , on the train floor,restaurant floor or table or even on the street!
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Wow!
Inside Jin Mao Tower
outside the temple
The Bund
