马吉阿米餐厅

Makye means "not born" or "not stained," which can be interpreted as "holy," "perfect," or "pure." Ame is the preposition of Ama, which means "mother." To Tibetans, mother is the embodiment of all that is beautiful in a woman. Therefore, Makye Ame can mean holy mother, pure lady, or it can be interpreted as "beautiful ancient dream." This restaurant offers typical Tibetan dishes and a dining environment with Tibetan flare. You can also watch some Tibetan folk dances while eating. 1. Address: 2/F, Club of Golden Lake Garden, No. 23 Baijiazhuang Dongli, Chaoyang District, Beijing Tel: 010-65088986 2. Address: 2/F, Xiu Shui Nan Jie, Jian Guo Men Wai, Beijing Tel: 010-65069616     

女性新闻(英文)

Quadruplets Welcome Olympics龙凤四胞胎取名"欢迎奥运"Four babies—quadruplets—were born in Qingdao,a city in Shandong Province that will co-host the Summer Olympics, on June 3.They were named Huanhuan,Yingying,Aoao and Yunyun,which together reads"Huan Ying Ao Yun,"or"Welcome the Olympics."The quadruplets,in stable condition,are two     

两纲之窗

‘We Have New Classrooms!’"我们有新教室啦!""We have new classrooms!"schoolchildren said excitedly, as they stood in front of the new building at the primary school of Haocun Village,which is located in Huaxian County, Henan Province,on October 11,2007. Since 2004,the government of Huaxian County has invested more than 50 million yuan(US $7 million)in rural schools. That has greatly improved the teaching and studying conditions in middle and primary schools in the county's rural areas,as nearly 110,000 square meters of schools have been built or renovated.     

“奥运会以后，我们还是志愿者”(英文)

"Good morning! We are Olympic volunteers.Please help maintain a clean environment when traveling in Beijing.This is our brochure and we present to you a bag to spit in,"said Hong Fu and his classmates,who were at Beijing Railway Station to publicize Olympic knowledge to travelers on Labor Day,which was May 1.     

美国留学生中文口才精彩纷呈(英文)

"Beijing's hutong (lane) has left a deep impression on me since I studied in China two years ago," said Jennifer Hawkins, a young American woman in her 20s, in smooth, fluent Chinese. "I love these small ancient lanes, which are characterized by     

The Kingdom of Daughters by Great Lugu Lake

DEEP in the mountains of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau in the southwest of China, live the mysterious Mosuo, who still maintain the custom of "visiting marriage," also called Ahxia marriage. Ahxia means "intimate friend" in the Mosuo tongue. If a couple loves one other, the man can spend nights in his Ahxia's house and leave at daybreak. During the day, they work and live in their mothers' houses, or with other maternal blood relations.     

Devoted to Spreading of Ancestors’Spirit

"A NCIENT legends," a seriesof giant wooden reliefs, hasfinally been completed.There are 91 pieces in all, including 45which deal with myths. Wang Xingquanand his son Wang Yu were the maincreators, and the mother Zeng Shuli wasalso involved in this nine-year project. Wang Xingquan believes hischaracters are closely linked with theatmosphere of mythical culture and arts,which constantly influence him.Consequently, he persists in carryingforward the Chinese mythology.     

Woman Issues Green Card for Porcelain

"GREAT, great," praised a Canadian businessman when he saw the set porcelain samples for microwave ovens in July this year, which were recently produced by the Huamei Porcelain Ltd,. Company in Tangshan, Hebei Province. "This is another marvel that Huamei     

女性新闻(英文)

Little Advisors' Offer Suggestions to Prevent Abductions,Trafficking of Children 60名儿童为反拐"出谋划策""You had better not go out by yourself,""Please remember the telephone numbers of your parents or teachers,"and"Do not speak freely to strangers or accept their food."Those suggestions were offered by children deputies,known as"little advisors,"to the Anti-children's Abduction and Trafficking Forum,held recently in South China's Yunnan Province.     

Dance Poem presents Ancient Northwestern Settings and Folle Customs

WEST of the Yang Pass, a dance poem created and performed by the Lanzhou Song and Dance Troupe, presents the audience with a picture of ancient times and folk customs on the Loess Plateau in Northwestern China. It depicts our ancestors' staunch will to live, and their pioneering spirit, as well as the splendid traditional culture. The dance poem includes 11 sections: "Prelude," "Ancient Road," "Desert," "Camel Station," "Crescent Moon Spring," "Ancient Castle," "Temple Oil Lamps," "Mogao Grottoes," "Red Willows," "Market," "Ancient Battle Fields," and "Fields." West of the Yang Pass is a dance without particular characters or coherent plot. A group     

两纲之窗(英文)

'Love Phone Calls'"亲情电话"Many"left-behind children"——whose parents work in other areas of China——in remote mountainous regions in Yixian County,Anhui Province,are having a difficult time,as they have little or no contact with their parents. However,101 children in the villages of Kecun Town,in Yixian,have been lucky.Why? Since March 2007,some telephone landlines,known as"love phone calls,"have been set up to help"left-behind children"stay in touch with their parents.The children are happy to hear their     

Sixteen-joint Jade Pendant

This light green jade pendant, measuring 48 cm, was unearthed at the Zenghouyi tomb. It was made from five pieces of jade which were carved into ornamental shapes, including a dragon, a phoenix, a bi(a round flat piece of jade with a hole in the center), and rings. Three slip-hoops are fashioned into an ellipse. A single jade nail connects the pieces to a pendant which can be folded or taken apart. Some designs often were carved either on one side or both sides of these ornaments. On this piece are found 37 styles of dragons, seven kinds of phoenixes and ten snakes, done by drill-carving, carving on the surface or in intagolio. Also on the pendant is a picture titled "The Claws of the Phoenixes Grasp the Snakes."     

Three Laid-off Women

THE problems of laid-off women have become a common concern in Shanghai. Laid-off women believe they should be able to find employment instead of returning to their kitchens. Women's organizations, which are called women's parents' home, are also helping laid-off women return to their jobs by every possible means. Chen Xiaoli was a worker at a knitting mill which employed several hundred workers in Shanghai. She is tall, healthy and open-minded. During the "cultural revolution," teaching work was stopped in     

多彩藏饰

All Tibetans -- regardless if they are men or women, young or old-- like to wear clothing accessories. In Tibet, a region in which Buddhism prevails, accessories are not only considered decorative, but also an integral part of Tibetans＇ lives.     

The Advance of Special Education in China

BEFORE the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the special schools in the country consisted of only 42 schools for blind and deaf-mute people, most of which were run by the church or were privately owned. Starting from the 1950s, education for special needs people has been paid more and more attention in New China. In 1951, the Government of the Administrative Council of the Central Committee promulgated the "Decision     

早期教育服务，婴幼儿的“摇篮”(英文)

Babies born since 1999 in Luwan District,Shanghai,have been eligible, up to the age of three,for early education services. The services,which began in 1999, are provided by early education centers in the district,and they are provided in home or at a particular center.     

Chinese Weddings

ACCORDING to the Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China, marital kinship is established and protected by law when a couple registers at tile local marriage registration office. The newly-weds usually hold a wedding feast in celebration at home or in a restaurant. The big red Chinese character, "Double Happiness," would be pasted on walls at the ceremonial hall to     

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女性新闻

China to Implement Law Defining Posts Unsuitable for Women中国拟立法明确不适合妇性的岗位The Law of the People's Republic of China on Promoting Employment is to be promulgated on January 1,2008.It was passed during the 29th Session of the 10th Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, which was held in August 2007.New regulations will be issued,in which detailed articles,such as"posts unsuitable for women,"will be specified to guarantee fair competition in the job market.Relevant laws and regulations will also be revised.