Chinese Culture (General)

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   The wearing of torn jeans

   October 31, 1999 by sun888_99

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   Dear Anon, This reminds me of what my mum told me, since young that one should not wear `torn clothings' as it implies that one would become a beggar. As some beggars wear torn clothings. Again, this is a Chinese belief. More modern parents would not `blink an eye' if their children go out and purposely buy torn jeans as they are in fashion sometime back. Maybe these modern parents even actually worn torn jeans. I guess, many of us know that this conference: Chinese culture, there are really no right or wrong answers as it is routed in one's personal beliefs and experiences. Let me elaborate further on another example. Some parents belief that if they young e.g. talks fi…

   

   Last reply by Cecil Lee, October 31, 1999
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   Women born in the year of the `Tiger'

   October 31, 1999 by sun888_99

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   Dear Anon, Under the Chinese Astrology website: www.geomancy.net/love/amenu1.htm The above link has a short write-up of a convent in Singapore that `accepts' Chinese girls born in the year of the Tiger. These children were abandoned by their parents. The key essence for the Tiger `girl' child is that they are suppose to bring `bad' luck. Even today, where the son and his wife does not stay with their parents but by themselves, the parents of their son especially in a `traditional' family discourages their son to marry a `tiger' wife. From what I read, it is not so much of tiger eat small creatures but rather the above. However, you are still right to say it since in the…

   

   Last reply by Cecil Lee, October 31, 1999
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   What type of good luck symbols they keep in home

   October 31, 1999 by sun888_99

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   Dear Anon, It is quite difficult for me to answer this question. This is because, there are many Chinese who have been educated in the West or some has even lost touch with their roots e.g. unable to read Mandarin or speak the tongue or language. Furthermore, good quality `antiques' or such collectables are not cheap. I personally been to lots of `Chinese' houses for visits and there are a wide range of `tastes'. Usually, the younger families have display shelves that are quite similiar as `Westerners'. Those who `pray' are buddhists, taoists or ancestor worship usually have altars in their living room. Occassionaly, they have a `Fu' or Good Luck symbol in their homes.…

   

   Last reply by Cecil Lee, November 3, 1999
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   Welcome to Chinese Culture

   October 30, 1999 by Cecil Lee

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   Dear Users, We have created this conference so that users who are also interested in learning more about Chinese culture can post their queries here. Often many Chinese believes are often mistaken or linked to Feng Shui. Thus, we have decided to put a separate conference to help identify and separate issues. Warmest Regards Cecil Lee

   

   Last reply by Cecil Lee, October 30, 1999
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   Tiger picture in house

   July 25, 1999 by Muthu

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   Dear Dr Muthu, The main consideration is that the animal drawings should not portait any animals as showing a `hungry' face i.e. wanting to devour ... Other than this, it is acceptable to have animal paintings of non-fierce animals. It is best to avoid the tiger painting if you can. The horse, domestic cat and eagle are OK. The reason behind it is that Symbolism is important in Feng Shui and one should avoid " inauspicious " paintings deplicting them. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee ----- Original Message ----- From: Listmanager To: Sent: Sunday, July 25, 1999 12:19 PM Subject: Tiger picture in house

   

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