Chinese Culture (General)

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   World festival and china

   June 28, 2000 by yang88

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   Dear Anon, As far as I can recall, China has not hosted such a festival or a World Trade Fair. Warmest Regards, Cecil

   

   Last reply by Cecil Lee, July 19, 2000
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   Young & moist water bamboo shoots

   March 19, 2018 by Cecil Lee

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   Young & moist water bamboo shoots from Taiwan These are a “cheap” delicacy popular with elderly Hokkiens. The outer covering are discarded and sliced ... Older generation Hokkiens call this “ Kar POH Soon”

   

   Last reply by Cecil Lee, December 1, 2019
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   Young working Singaporeans in the Funeral business

   April 3, 2017 by Cecil Lee

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   An interesting article on young working Singaporeans in the funeral business Credit: Sunday Times 2.4.17 Mr Lyndon Leong, a 22 year old enlisted army officer as funeral home director of The Life Celebrant Ms Nicole Chong 22 one of the youngest embalmers in Singapore. She had already handled more than 500 bodies. She works at her brothers business: Serenity Casket and Funerals.

   

   Last reply by Cecil Lee, April 3, 2017
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   Zi Wei Dou Shu

   April 13, 2021 by Cecil Lee

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   Hello, I have found your information on your school’s web-site: geomancy.net Do you teach online courses (one-to-one or in small groups) for international students? If yes, could you give me information which Zi Wei Dou Shu School do your masters teach: Northern (Si Hua) or Southern (San He)? We are more interested in the Southern (San He) school. Looking forward to your reply. Best Regards, [........]

   

   Last reply by Cecil Lee, April 13, 2021
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   Zoo and the chinese cities

   March 3, 2000 by moon88

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   Dear Anon, Sometimes it is difficult to combine what some of us feel necessary while others may not. Other reasons could also be based on monetary e.g. attract tourism. Another reason is also because of space constraints. In my country, the zoo adopts an open concept i.e. you cannot see any cages (especially for the large animals). Clever use of water holes or canals to prevent animals from escaping. Sometimes because of sensitivity, government officials do not seem to be a participant in Feng Shui. They may for example, call for a discrete FS survey or get advice from a Fortune Teller. But these are usually kept in confidential and hardly released. The logic is that, if …

   

   Last reply by Cecil Lee, March 3, 2000