Touch of History： Pian＇er Bai and His Porcelain Museum

<正>Who is Pian’er Bai? Pian’er Bai is actually the nickname of Bai Ming, a potsherd collector in Beijing. Pian’er means potsherd, a broken piece of ceramic as m...     

Dolan Harvest Festival Rages in the Oasis

A vast desert surrounds and an endless sea of Euphrates poplars decorates the Dolan＇s hometown of Makit. The terrain reflects the character of its inhabitants, straightforward, passionate and bold. When times get tough, singing and dancing become an essential form of coping in Dolan people＇s lives and an event called Meshref or ＂harvest festival＂ takes place featuring music, poetry and dance. When Dolan Muqam arises at the event, the oasis transforms to the hottest spot in the desert.     

Leleche,the Wheel Tracks Of Daur History

Leteche, the large-wheeled cart （“Daur Terige” as it is termed in the Daur languge） is the traditional vehicle of the Daur ethnic group. These leleche brought the Daur to the Nenjiang River area （by China＇s northeast border with Russia） in the mid-17th century, moving southward from the north bank of Heilongjiang River. The Daur have a long history of making and using lele,che.     

“China's Nationalities Policy Is EXEMPLARY”—Interview with Murat Salim Esenli,Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the PRC

<正>On March 27,2009,Mr.Murat Salim Esenli presented his credentials to Chinese President Hu Jintao,for his posting as Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the People's Republic of China(PRC).     

Linxia ——Western China＇s ＂Little Mecca＂

The Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture,known in ancient times as Hezhou,is located on the upper reaches of the Yellow River in south-central Gansu Province in western China.     

Deep in the Desert,the Diaolang People

Home of the Daolang People
The term ＂Daolang＂ means in the local dialect ＂a pile here, a pile there,＂ and, by extension, a people that lives in scattered groups. This interpretation accords well with the huntergatherer way of life led by the ancient Daolang people.     

Deng Feng-Painting Yi Shepherdesses Creatively

Deng Feng＇s paintings mainly focus on the life of the ethnic Yi shepherdesses. From his works, which are full of purity and simplicity, people can feel strongly how nature creates life and nourishes mind. By vividly depicting the world of the ethnic Yi people, Deng Feng creates a Utopia longed for by modern city dwellers.     

手艺人的生存之道

现代化浪潮还没有将剃头匠、修鞋匠、磨刀匠赶走，这些手艺人仍旧游走在中国城市的大街小巷。比起舒适的店铺，他们更喜欢呆在喧闹的街头。他们在西方已消失了几十年，但在中国却生存了下来，成为另一个时代的写照。     

Diversity in Common——An Interview with Ambassador Carlos Blasco Villa of Spain

The mention of Spain conjures up images of flamenco, bullfights and all ihings.hot-blooded. But there is also a prudent and cool-minded dimension to this former world superpower,