Mainland China

Examining the Chinese dragon, which is internationally known as the Chinese symbol, we could conclude that the dragon is the threshold of the power China symbiotically represent. Basically, the Chinese dragon speaks for itself. It continues to be used as the mythical symbol for the nation of China’s strength, honor, and integrity. ​Furthermore, the Chinese myths interconnected with their religion is

Finally the day has come that Jr. and I. get out of jail. We had our good friend T-dawg pick us up. He pulled up in his Chevy impala with his 28 inch spinner rims and competition hydraulic lifts. He pulled up and simply said get yo cracka pasty lookin selves up in my whip before I pop a cap in yo man. Jr. and I simply responded we didn’t know you had a daughter and that we missed him too. T-dawg was always such a nice guy he used to give homemade candy to all the adults and kids on the street in

boardrooms of Building O-2, is a collection of millennia-old Chinese and Japanese artifacts donated by sisters Beulah, Pauline and Helen Ware. A majority of the collection was purchased by Pauline Ware during the sisters’ teaching tenure in Beijing, China in the 1930s amidst the Great Depression when such artifacts were readily affordable. While the collection is open for public viewing, students and faculty remain largely unaware of its existence due to its obscure location. “I didn’t even know

In 1949, a large group of Chinese immigrants was pushed out of Sonora and looking for a new town to settle. These Chinese immigrants had war stricken families back in their homeland, so going back wasn’t an option. A small camp was established and as the Gold Rush grew and grew so did this camp. Until, the camp had a population of around 5,000. This camp was called Washingtonville and Camp Washington. In modern days, it is referred to as Chinese Camp. By the year 1856, the town was a bustling hub

In the long history of China, there are three dynasties that are similar and different. These three dynasties are Zhou (1046-256 BC), Qin (221 BC to 206 BC) and Han dynasty (206BC -220AD). They have similar government structure, different way of strengthen government, and different teaching. The Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties are similar because they were all led by a single ruler who was the head of the social structure. For example, Zhou has king, Qin has emperor, and Han have ruler: They granted

On Canada Day, we celebrate our great country; a nation that allows us to be Canadian while rejoicing in our personal heritage and diversity. While countries around the world struggle with the notion of immigration, Torontonians can take pride in a recent BBC study that declared Toronto as the most diverse city in the world. It couldn’t be a more fitting time for the new Toronto Ward Museum to begin operations. The museum seeks to create a space for the life stories of everyday people to be heard

Buddhism began to dominate Japanese culture during the Heian period from 794 C.E. to 1185 C.E. and affected both spiritual and political issues in Japan. For example, every time an emperor died during this period, the capital would have to move, as the people were superstitious. This period is also marked by Chinese influence with the adoption of Buddhism in Japan and ideally planned cities. The Head of the Buddha was made during the twelfth century and The Head of the Bodhisattva was made circa

Dynasty Tomb, which was made during the Ming Dynasty from A.D. 1368 to 1644. The Ming Dynasty Tomb is a memorial site where approximately 13 emperors and 23 empresses were buried. This sacred site is actually a unique landmark among so many others in China, because of its layout. The tomb’s layout is heavily influenced by and based on Feng-Shui. It is also believed that the evil spirits are warded off inside the

The culture and setting of LuLing and Precious Auntie’s lives influenced the way they got treated and how they developed conservative views. Precious Auntie grew up in China during the time when families had a hierarchy. For example, when LuLing’s “mother” talked about Precious Auntie she said, “It’s because of old Granny that the lunatic nursemaid has stayed all these years”( Tan 209). LuLing’s mother could not do anything in the family without the grandmother's say. LuLing’s family had a solid

Thesis- I think that Confucianism is good and bad things with it. I feel like Confucianism did a lot of good things. So out of the three beliefs I choose Confucianism. Argument development- In my opinion I think Confucianism is better than Buddhism. I think confucianism is better than Buddhism because Confucianism taught people how to be respectful to not only the ones you know but everyone around you and I think that's a really good thing! Buddhism might have had respect but Buddhism was a prince