lao history="lao history" I have a question in relation to China and Mao Tse-Tsung.
With the onset of the Olympics in China, I saw a huge banner displaying the face of Mao Tse-Tsung (on TV). This got me thinking.
I know some Chinese revere him as some revile him. No doubt about it, this guy was a monster and under his rule, millions of Chinese starved to death (as well as other atrocities that he committed).
What individual do you think would be a better substitute (to drape a picture depicting him/her near the Forbidden Palace)?
Or do you have a different person in mind that you think better represents China's rich and beautiful history?
Better no one because the cult of personality is always dangerous. If a substitute is really necessary, probably Sun Yat Sen as a symbol of political unity. Another character could only be a literary or semi literary one, ( a Liu Bei, or a Zhu ge Liang or even Song Jiang). Instead, there could be something symbolic dedicated to the million women who contributed to make China and were often neglected
lao lao="lao lao" Any Suggestions for Lao or Laotian Boy Names?
I am a white girl married to a Lao guy and I am 9 months pregnant and we are desperately searching for a name for our soon to be born baby boy! We have our hearts set on a traditional Lao name but have yet to agree on anything. If anyone can help me out with some suggestions I would be very grateful!
Well, I like my friend's name Syha. It means lion. It has a nice ring to it. I also like Niran which means eternal, but that may be Thai? I don't know.
"Lao-Lao Wine and Waterfalls" Kickthrough's photos around Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep
lao king="lao king" Where was the so-called second front of the Vietnam War?
a. Laos, where the Laotian king committed troops to aid the North Vietnamese forces. b. The United States, where President Nixon had to contend with rising opposition to the war. c. China, where President Nixon sent American forces to stop North Vietnamese troops invading from the south. d. The United Nations, where the president had to contend with loud condemnation of the brutal way in which he was waging the war.
b. Nightly TV news broadcasts into American homes led to a rise in domestic opposition to the war that hamstrung US attempts to prosecute it effectively.
New Years throughout the east are celebrated based on lunar calendar or lunisolar calendar as opposed to the Gregorian calendar followed in the west. Many traditional flowers are seen as part of the celebration and each flower holds a different meaning. The first new moon in the month of late January or February marks the beginning of Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year is celebrated as Chinese New Year, Japanese New Year, Thai New Year, Cambodian New Year and Lao New Year. New Years are always associated with new beginnings, fresh start, and time to welcome good times and have fun!
Traditional Chinese New Year Flowers
Water fairy - Shiu Sin Fa - Narcissus
The contrast between the beautiful flower and the narrow leaf growing out from the brown bulbs signifies beginning of new year.This flower is the most common New Year flowers seen in Chinese New Year festival and it is adored for its pure snow white petals and heavenly fragrance.
Peach blossoms - To - Prunus
The peach blossoms come in pale pink, pink to coral red colors. The larger branches are pretty costly and are affordable only by the well to do. Peach tree is a symbol of wisdom.
Chinabells - Tiu Chung Fa - Enkianthus
Each cluster has 4-15 flowers. Buyers often go for purchasing branches consisting of the most number of flowers as larger clusters are believed to bring in more luck. This bell-shaped mountain flower, identifiable by its clusters of rose, white and pale pink flowers, makes a fine New Year flower.
Azalea - To Kuen - Rhododendron
Traditionally this flower used to come in two shades - brick red and lavender tinged. Azalea, the lovely sparkling flower grows in mountainous terrains. The color red is a very auspicious color of the Chinese and it is a symbol of prosperity. In recent years other colors of azalea too have come up in the New Year flower market.
Peony - Mau Tan - Paeonia
Peony flower is similar to the forget me not of America. Peony flowers are not bought by customers if the buds have not opened. It is a pale pink flower, 4-5 inches in diameter. It is a symbol of remembrance. They are given to friends and loved ones while departing.
Waxflower/Wintersweet - Lap Mooi/La Mei Hua - Chimonanthus
They are eagerly sort because of its rarity. These are delicate waxy yellow flowers with striped brown sepals and are very fragrant.
Camellia - Shan Ch'a - Camellia japonica
This is a very special flower and is offered to God at temples with special prayers and requests. They are sold as potted shrubs in the market during the New Year sale. It is a shrub with dark green and shiny leaves adorned with delicate pink colored flowers. The other types are red and white, which sometime are not available during the holiday season.
