Snow-on-Grass Yellow Croaker-Dish Fit for an Empress

Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong(1711-1799) was on his way back to the capital after one of his periodic visits to southern China when he came upon a huge,snow-white translucent boulder in a bamboo grove. After remarking on the beauty and immensity of what appeared to him a snow dune on lush green grass,he ordered that it be brought to the royal palace.     

Artistic Legacy of an Emperor

QIANLONG (1711-1799), the sixth emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), is remembered today not only as the ruler presiding over the country’s flourishing economy during his six-decade reign (1736-1795),but also as a keen collector of works of art. Artistic creation under his patronage reached new heights of excellence. Masterpieces from the Qianlong reign, including items from the emperor’s personal collection, are prominent among the priceless treasures, passed     

Imperial Tomb of an Uncrowned Emperor

THE Xianling Mausoleum lies in a cypress valley in the lush hills of Chunde Mountain, seven kilometers from Zhongxiang City in Hubei Province. Now 400 years old, its walls have long since collapsed into glazed tile and brick debris. Stone carvings and statues, magnificent     

Thanksgiving Dinner at Senses

<正>The Westin Beijing Financial Street Gather with your family and friends and create a memorable Thanksgiving Dinner at Senses on November 26.The menu includes traditional holiday favorites,such as hand-carved roasted turkey with all the trimmings and honey glazed ham,as well as an array of delectable,fall inspired dishes,     

Aroma Halloween Dinner Buffet

<正>Looking for an exciting trick-or-treat moment?At Aroma,get in the mood for Halloween by experiencing a special trick-or-treat buffet that features an array of Halloween treats and amazing,tasty but spooky desserts to leave you a memorable night.Aroma,an all-day dining restaurant,offers international gourmet experiences featuring mouthwatering Chinese,Indian,Japanese,South Asian and Western dishes from an open     

Evaluating the Cultural Fit of an Approach for Practice Model Development for Tribal Child Welfare

Three American Indian tribes utilized Business Process Mapping (BPM) as a tool to develop culturally-based tribal child welfare practice models. This study employed a multi-methods design to evaluate the cultural fit of BPM when used in tribal settings. Findings indicated that although programs considered BPM a “mainstream” intervention, each still found the process to be an effective means of creating models reflecting child welfare practice within tribal cultural contexts. Findings further suggested that BPM can, however, benefit from examination of how it might better articulate cultural values and norms, as well as differences between tribal and mainstream child welfare approaches.     

Hotel Fit for Emperors in Beijing

THE 10-story, 217-suite Grand Hotel Beijing is located to the east of Tian’anmen Rostrum and faces Chang’an Avenue.     

Emperor Yongle

DURING its long history Beijing has had several names. The current one was ordained on February 4, 1403 by Emperor Yongle, named Zhu Di (1360-1424), of the Ming Dynasty. It was he who decreed that Beiping "where the dragon soars" be renamed Beijing, or Northern Capital.     

Traditional Beijing Snack and Seafood Buffet Dinner

<正>Traditional Beijing Snack,which derives from the hutong,is not only a representative of delicious food,but also a symbol of the capital’s splendid culture.Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall will launch Traditional Beijing-Style Seafood Buffet Dinner around the Chinese Lunar New year,to offer you a taste of the old Beijing.Guanchang(pan-fried starch sausage with garlic)is a Beijing-style snack usually seen in streets.It has a color of pink and golden mixed     

合餐制与前公民文化

中国人至今仍是最注重吃的,吃法在很大程度上代表着中国人的活法。合餐在中国俨然是吃的制度,不服从它的人经常会被当作异类。人们在聚餐时不设公共餐具或视公共餐具为摆设,这在中国的大小餐馆、家庭、食堂中是常见的景观。去年SARS流行时,国人倒是被迫对合餐制进行了短暂的反思,但仅仅发现它似乎不符合卫生学原理。后来眼见着SARS的威力渐减,有关合餐制的议论便迅速沉寂了,绝大多数国人都毫不犹豫地复辟了原来的吃法。我本来也是合餐制的服从者,后来逐渐觉悟了,发现合餐制是一种荒唐的吃法,因为它意味着人们可以理直气壮地相互侵犯。食…     

宗教与社会主义社会相适应的途径

“积极引导宗教与社会主义社会相适应”,是指导社会主义社会时期宗教工作的行动指针。法律在引导宗教与社会主义社会相适应中起着重大的作用,对国家法律、法规和方针政策的遵守是“相适应”的内涵,关于宗教的法制建设是“相适应”的重要保证,营造良好的法律、政策环境是引导“相适应”的具体措施之一。“法律为宗教与社会主义社会相适应服务”是对宗教与法律理性关系的新阐释。     

A Gastronomic Journey & Seafood Dinner Buffet

<正>The Marriot Hotel Beijing City Wall brings you fresh and tasty seafood from around the world this spring.From Monday to Sunday customers can have a bite of Boston lobsters,Irish brown crabs,giant tiger prawns from Viet Nam,six-head abalones and scallops from Dalian,and threadfin breams from south China’s Hainan Province.What’s more,we present you with cocktails made from vodka from Sweden and ice cream imported from New Zealand.The dinner buffet provides you with a variety of dishes which vary from day to day.     

Gloria Hotels & Resorts Hosts Appreciation Dinner

<正>The Gloria Hotels & Resorts 2011 Road Show kicked off on September 1 at the Celebrity International Grand Hotel Beijing with a Xiexie Evening. The cele bration was held to thank media, corporate clients,travel agents and partners for their support of Gloria Hotels & Resorts in China and abroad.During the evening,     

Zecchini Wine Dinner at Daccapo Italian Restaurant

正Zecchini is"one of veneto’s upcoming boutique wineries"(vinitaly).Its specific soil gives spice and mineral hints that distinguish its grapes from those of other valleys in valpolicella!Now there are no reasons for you not to come!     

The Right Fit

Democracy was a hot topic at the recently concluded National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee sessions.This world has different races and nations as well as diversified forms of democracy.These diversifications do have something in common,such as the pursuit of freedom and providing citizens with the rights to vote and to be voted for.     

Getting Fit to Win

Together with the People's Republic of China as a whole,Chinese athletes have undergone an extraordinary process of development in the past 60 years, from being almost nonexistent to becoming highly accomplished and influential on the international stage. China has shed its image as the sick man in East Asia.     

Fit to Be Tied

Men and women alike share frustrations over growing costs of marriage An infographic labeled"China’s Map of Bride Prices"has made waves on China’s microblogging portal Weibo.com since being released by Cq.house.sina.com.cn on June 4 after a month of nationwide research.In much of China,the bride price is understood as a reverse dowry in which a groom provides     

Time to Get Fit

China tries to boost citizen involvement in sports to become an international power in competitions Retired 56-year-old Beijing resident Chu Lirong stood outside the city's National Stadium,the site of the Beijing Olympics     

Finding the Perfect Fit

正My earliest memories of settling in China upon arrival are related to shopping for clothes. Before leaving home, my mother packed my bags with thick, warm clothing, given that China's weather wasn't as warm compared to Nigeria's. But in October when I got here, the weather was warmer than my outfits were suitable for, and there was a need for change.