Why China? by Adlin Saipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b en-us 2018-09-23 06:35:39 UTC 2024-06-08 12:51:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/312470710/561171ef22fabfd12daf9f0c32fd1b18/china.png China is a populous nation with a population of around 1.404 billion in East Asia whose vast landscape encompasses grassland, desert, mountains, lakes, rivers and more than 14,000km of coastline. adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/284701944 Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers , it is the third- or fourth-largest country by total area, depending on the source consulted. 

Governed by the Communist Party of China, the state exercises jurisdiction over 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing), and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.

]]> 2018-09-23 06:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/284701944 CHINESE CULTURE AND TRADITION ekaanessa https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/284703311 Present day Chinese culture is an amalgamation of old world traditions and a westernized lifestyle. The two co-exist like the traditional Yin Yang formula of balance. Ancient Chinese Culture is older than 5000 years. Chinese cultural history has enormous diversity and variety. The sophisticated Chinese civilization was rich in the Arts and Sciences, elaborate Painting and Printing techniques and delicate pottery and sculpture. Chinese architectural traditions were much respected all over the world. Chinese language and literature, philosophy and politics are still reckoned as a strong influence 

]]> 2018-09-23 07:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/284703311 ETHNIC GROUP ekaanessa https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/284704061 There are many people in China, more than in any other country. They all have many different cultures, histories and beliefs. The Chinese government officially says there are 56 nationalities.

]]> 2018-09-23 07:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/284704061 LANGUAGE ekaanessa https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/284704209 While hundreds of Chinese dialects are spoken across China, a minority language is not simply a dialect. Rather, it is a language with distinct grammatical and phonological differences from Chinese. Language families include Sino-Tibetan, Altaic, Indo-European, Austro-Asiatic, and Austronesian. Twenty-one ethnic minority groups have unique writing systems.]]> 2018-09-23 07:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/284704209 CHINESE RELIGION ekaanessa https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/284704320 Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are the three major religions in China, although it is true to say that Confucianism is a school of philosophy rather than a religion.]]> 2018-09-23 07:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/284704320 ekaanessa https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/284709594 2018-09-23 08:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/284709594 ekaanessa https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/284709822 2018-09-23 08:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/284709822 The urban landscape of Beijing, China ekaanessa https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285008280 Positioned on the southern edge of Beijing’s Chaoyang Park ─ the largest remaining park in Beijing’s central business district area ─ the 220,000 sqm complex includes 10 buildings which unfold as a classic Shanshui painting on an urban scale. Having a similar position and function as Central Park in Manhattan, but unlike the modern box-like buildings that only create a separation between the park and the city, “Chaoyang Park Plaza” instead is an expansion of nature. It is an extension of the park into the city, naturalizing the CBD’s strong artificial skyline, borrowing scenery from a distant landscape ─ a classical approach to Chinese garden architecture, where nature and architecture blend into one another. So in another word we can say that the landscape can relate to landscape as a nature.]]> 2018-09-24 13:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285008280 Natural Landscape ekaanessa https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285011953 For our natural landscape, we pick Huangshan mountain or also known as The Yellow Mountain, stated in the Anhui Province. 

Huangshan is in the east of China and located 500km southwest to Shanghai.  

 It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China. Huangshan is steeped in picturesque natural landscapes and history. Tourists can marvel around  the peculiarly-shaped rocks and pines on the Yellow Mountains, in the mean time appreciate the ancient-styled dwellings in Xidi and Hongcun villages which are at the foot of Huangshan mountains, then have a taste of Huangshan’s most famous tea — maofengtea (毛峰茶), one of China’s top 10 teas.]]> 2018-09-24 13:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285011953 ekaanessa https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285017853 2018-09-24 13:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285017853 CHINA FOLK SPORTS jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285331782 China boasts numerous interesting and eye-dazzling folk sports with long history such as Dragon Dance, Flying Skites, Chinese Chess, Tug-of-war. They embodied the intelligence of Chinese people and shed light on its profound culture.]]> 2018-09-25 04:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285331782 CHINA LOVE AND MARRIAGE CUSTOMS jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285332405 In this section, you can read the most incredible and romantic love and marriage customs in China, such as the Walking Marriage of the Mosuo people living along Lugu Lake.]]> 2018-09-25 04:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285332405 CHINESE PAPER CUTTING jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285332906 Paper cutting is a popular Chinese folk art. In the past, every girl was expected to master it, and brides were often judged by their paper cutting skills. At festivals and other festive occasions like a wedding, the Chinese would decorate walls, windows, doors, columns, mirrors, lamps and lanterns in homes with paper cuts, or simply gave out paper cuts as gifts. Good luck is supposed to be with the household decorated with paper cuts.]]> 2018-09-25 04:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285332906 CHINESE FURNITURE jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285333235 People may be deeply dazzled with Chinese diversities of furnitures when visiting the traditional mansions of ancient China like Prince Gong Mansion in Beijing, Chengde Summer Resort, Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden and Yuyuan Garden of Shanghai. This is the first impression of Chinese furniture to the westerners.]]> 2018-09-25 04:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285333235 TIBETAN OPERA jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285333579 Standing out as the most popular and distinguished minority opera, Tibetan Opera emerged during Ming dynasty, which is 400 years earlier than Beijing Opera. Together, they complement one another and rank as UNESCO World Intangible Heritage.]]> 2018-09-25 05:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285333579 LIJIANG BAISHA M jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285333773 Baisha Mural is a gem of Naxi people’s culture, an integral part of the Old Town of Lijiang and one of the most expressive forms of Dongba culture. Painted during Ming Dynasty(1368-1644), Baisha Mural combines Dongba paintings’ romantic and primitive flavor, Tibetan paintings’ sumptuous color and flowing lines as well as Chinese traditional paintings’ highly symbolic and effective use of strokes.]]> 2018-09-25 05:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285333773 DONGBA CULTURE jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285333948 Dongba culture encompasses Dongba language, script, painting, dance, music and rituals, it is created, preserved and promoted by their priests named Dongba.]]> 2018-09-25 05:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285333948 Agriculture in China adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285851477
Rice Paddy Fields in Guizhou Province
China is the world's largest producer of agricultural products and the #1 producer and importer of rice.
]]> 2018-09-26 04:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/285851477 In 2010 China contributed 19.8% of the world's manufacturing output becoming the largest manufacturer in the world.Major industries in China include:Consumer products including textiles and apparel, footwear, toys, and electronics adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/286818728
]]> 2018-09-28 06:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/286818728 Homes of Miao Minority Tribe - Kaili, Guizhou. ekaanessa https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/288460839 2018-10-03 06:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/288460839 The housing enviroment of the Miao people. jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/288461647 The Miao people tend to form villages based on clan. Each clan in Guizhou will build their own village on separate mountain slopes. Most houses are made out of wood with a mountain-shaped structure and greatly varying styles. The houses at the foot of the Qingshui River are the "tongue-mouth-shaped" single-storey structures with three rooms in a row. The middle room is shaped like a tongue and mouth. One side room is used for fire-pit, dinner, meeting and receiving guests, while the other is for sleeping. But in the mountain areas, houses are mainly hillside pile-dwellings, usually of three stories. The ground floor is used as the kitchen and animal fold, the second floor for sleeping in, and the third floor for storage.]]> 2018-10-03 06:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/288461647 ekaanessa https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/288462466
 Xu Xiake, a noted Chinese geologist in the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), who visited the Yellow Mountains twice, left his praise in this quote:
   
    "  You don't need to see any more mountains after seeing 'the Five Mountains', and you don't need to see the other four mountains after seeing Huangshan .  " 


]]> 2018-10-03 06:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/288462466 Chaoyang Park Plaza, Beijing. ekaanessa https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/288466223 Inspired by traditional Chinese landscape paintings, the design remodels the relationship of large-scale architecture within our urban centers. It introduces natural forms and spaces ─ “mountain, brook, creek, rocks, valley and forest” ─ into the city. The asymmetrical twin tower office buildings on the north side of the site, sit at the base of the park’s lake and are like two mountain peaks growing out of the water. The transparent and bright atrium acts like a “drawstring” that pulls the two towers together by a connecting glass rooftop structure.]]> 2018-10-03 06:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/288466223 Bird's Nest Stadium, Beijing. ekaanessa https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/288473745 Affectionately known as Bird's Nest, the National Stadium is situated in Olympic Green Village, Chaoyang District of Beijing City. It was designed as the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The Olympic events of track and field, football, gavelock, weight throw and discus were held there. Since October 2008, after the Olympics ended, it has been opened as a tourist attraction. Now, it's the center of international or domestic sports competition and recreation activities. In 2022, the opening and closing ceremonies of another important sport event, Winter Olympic Games will be held here.

The design of this large stadium was accomplished together by Swiss architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron and Chinese architect Li Xinggang and the others. The designers didn't do any redundant disposals to the look of the stadium. They just exposed the steel structures entirely and let them become the most natural appearance. The form of the stadium looks like a big nest which embraces and nurses human beings. Also it looks rather like a cradle bearing human beings' hope of the future.]]> 2018-10-03 07:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/288473745 This is our simple sketch of our model and all the types of landscapes in China, from nature to rural urban done in A3 piece of paper. ekaanessa https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/289922567 2018-10-06 16:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/289922567 jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/293166292 This is our step of making the Huangshan Lotus Peak which is one of the element in natural landscape]]> 2018-10-16 05:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/293166292 This is the process of layering the top of the polystrene with newspaper and glue to ease the process of applying colour to the base . jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/293641071 2018-10-17 00:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/293641071 jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/293641155 70% layering is doneeeee .]]> 2018-10-17 00:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/293641155 this is us starting to put in colours in our model. jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/293641248 2018-10-17 00:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/293641248 this is the outcome of ourHuangshan Lotus Peak. jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/293641565 2018-10-17 00:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/293641565 Our interpretation regarding folk culture in Sarawak. adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/293643349 2018-10-17 00:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/293643349 The Process of making rural landscape jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/296262872 2018-10-24 02:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/296262872 jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/296263162 2018-10-24 02:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/296263162 jalissa270 https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/296263649 2018-10-24 02:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/296263649 The story behind the houses in Miao village. adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/296284712 This is the upper class house in the Miao village. ]]> 2018-10-24 05:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/296284712 adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/296285594 The environment surrounding Miao villages is also vibrant, yet peaceful. It is their tradition to plant bamboo and trees in order to beautify their village environment. This greenery is plentiful both inside and outside the village. A large variety of trees have been planted including: Chinese sweet gums, verdant pines, and cypresses while stools have been installed to give visitors a scenic place to take a rest and enjoy the surroundings. This pleasant environment and graceful hillside dwellings combine to form a truly charming scene.]]> 2018-10-24 05:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/296285594 Maofeng Tea adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303285033  Huangshan Maofeng tea comes from Xiuning County, which is a nationally renowned organic tea-producing county in China.

Maofeng means fur peak in Chinese where the fur resembles the small white hairs that covers the leaves and the peak stands for the shape of the leaves that resembles the peak look.  This tea was plucked in the early spring when the tea buds are most tender and rich in nutrients, making this a first-flush tea. Only one bud and one or two leaves is permitted to be hand-plucked for this high quality tea. The plucking and processing procedures must be completed within the same day in order to ensure the quality of the tea. ]]> 2018-11-12 14:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303285033 adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303288007 The dry tea leaves are fine and straight with a yellowish, green color and finishing off with a strong fragrance. This tea has a smooth, sweet vegetal flavor, with a hint of savoriness that comes out in later steeps. ]]> 2018-11-12 14:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303288007 Xidi and Hongcun village . adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303290420 Hongcun, the ancient village in Chinese paintings, is best example of typical Anhui-style architecture. Together with Xidi, Hongcun was listed as World Heritage Site in 2000. The famous Oscar film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon framed several scenes in this 900 years old village. These two villages are located at the foot of the Yellow Mountain. ]]> 2018-11-12 15:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303290420 Hot Springs and Waterfalls at the Foot of the Mountains adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303542505 The hot springs, some waterfalls and low level scenic walks can be found 40 minutes walk (or a short taxi ride) from the main south gate. There are several hotels in this area, in whose grounds are the hot springs. The hot springs are a great place to go to relax the muscles after a day or two's hiking on the mountain.

]]> 2018-11-13 02:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303542505 History of Huangshan adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303545224 The Yellow Mountains are not so called because the mountains are yellow, but because the area was renamed after the legendary Yellow Emperor (Huang Di) in 747 AD. After that Huangshan began its ascent to fame. Many Buddhist temples have been built there and recently it has become a major tourist attraction, because of its scenic qualities.

It is said that the Yellow Mountains is the place where the Yellow Emperor, the mythical ancestor of the Chinese, lived, refined precious medicines and became a supernaturel being.

]]> 2018-11-13 02:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303545224 Four wonders in Huangshan adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303553205 1. Strange Pines
2. Absurd Stones 
3. Sea of Clouds 
4. Hot Spings ]]> 2018-11-13 03:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303553205 Strange Pines adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303557390 Strange pines are seen in every corner of the Yellow Mountain. You will be amazed by their vitality and strength. The seeds fall into the crevices where they take root and grow with great vigor. The uneven terrain prevents them from growing upright. Instead they become crooked and even downward. Another feature of them is that many trees grow branches on one side only. They grow very slowly due to the poor soil and climatic conditions. A tree less than 3 meters (9.84feet) high may have grown for over one hundred years or even several hundred years. The root of a pine is several times or several dozens times longer than the trunk, therefore they stand firmly with dignity, withstanding wind and rain. 

]]> 2018-11-13 03:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303557390 Absurd Stones adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303557739 Spectacular rocky peaks will inspire your imagination. Some look like human beings, birds or animals or many other objects. Something that makes them even more fascinating is that they assume varied shapes when seen from different angles. Every one has its own fantastic legend.]]> 2018-11-13 03:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303557739 Sea of clouds adlinsaipudin https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303560068 Yellow Mountain is home to clouds and mists. The Sea of Clouds has a fairy tale beauty. Winter is the best season for this spectacle. 

According to their locations, they are divided into East Sea, South Sea, West Sea, North Sea and Sky Sea. If you climb up the Lotus Peak, the Heaven Capital Peak and the Bright Peak, you will find yourself above the level of the clouds and they appear as a sea beneath you. It is true that they can be seen in many high mountains but its unique to see its oddly shaped rocks and ancient pines. Peaks, large and small, hide and reappear in the boundless waves of clouds. The Heavenly Capital Peak and the Bright Peak appear as isolated islands within this white sea.

All the colors seem more vivid in the sunshine. They are forever changing, from being like a mirror when all is calm to rolling waves when the wind is strong. At sunrise or sunset, the glistening ones assume every hue from red to purple. You cannot help marveling at this gift from the Creator! You will be struck by the beauty when all the red leaves are floating on the white clouds in autumn, when the clouds gush between the peaks like a raging river while the red leaves flutter delicately in the breeze.]]> 2018-11-13 03:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/adlinsaipudin/p88pzsulzc7b/wish/303560068