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Thermos Foogo Leak-Proof Stainless Steel 10-Ounce Food Jar, Pink $12.00 Foogo Vacuum Insulated Food JarTherMax double wall vacuum insulation for maximum temperature retention Unbreakable stainless steel interior and exterior Wide mouth is easy to fill, eat from, and clean Ergonomically designed lid with rubber grip Dishwasher safe Non-slip, scratch resistant base, cool to the touch with hot foods Light, compact and portable…

Lodge Pro Logic 14 Cast Iron Wok, Black $45.99 Provides cooks with superior heat retention to prepare asian recipes. Sturdy base and consistent source of heat helps keep the Wok stationary on the stove top. Assist handles provide ease in handling….

Brita Grand 80-Ounce Water Filtration Pitcher …

Chinese Legend of the New Year’s Monster Nian

An ancient Chinese legend tells of a man-eating predatory beast called Nian, extremely fierce, with a long head and sharp horn. Nian dwelled deep in the sea the whole year long, but on every Chinese New Year’s Eve it would climb onto the shore to devour livestock and harm humans in a near-by village. Therefore, every Chinese New Year’s Eve, all the villagers would take their old and young deep into the mountains to hide from Nian.

One Chinese New Year’s Eve a grey haired man appeared in the village. He asked permission to stay for the night and assured everyone that he would chase away the beast. No one believed him. In addition, the old man steadfastly refused to go to the mountains to hide. Seeing that he could not be persuaded, the villagers departed without him.

When the beast arrived at the village to wreck havoc as usual, it was met with a sudden burst of exploding firecrackers. Startled by the noise, the flashes of light, and red banners flying about, it hastily turned and fled!

The following day, as the people returned from the mountains, they found the village intact and safe. The old man had left, but they found the remains of the three precious items he had used to chase the beast Nian away. They all agreed that the old man must be a deity who had come to help free them of the beast.

From then on, every Chinese New Year’s Eve, families would hang red banners, set off fire crackers, and light their lamps the whole night through, awaiting the Chinese New Year. The custom spread far and wide and became a grand traditional celebration of the “Passing of Nian” (“Nian” in Chinese means “year”).

So celebrating the Chinese New Year should be called “passing of Nian” or “Guo Nian” in Chinese. However the term was gradually changed to “Spring Festival” after the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) took power in 1949. Gradually people have forgotten the legend behind these Chinese New Year traditions. It is merely one small example of how the CCP has robbed the Chinese people of their rich traditional culture.

New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) is working hard to reverse this loss. In its 2006 Chinese New Year Global Gala it actually put the ancient story of the Nian monster on stage. NTDTV’s Chinese New Year shows are a unique opportunity to experience the magic of traditional Chinese culture. Marvelous music, ancient instruments, magnificent backdrops, splendid costumes, and first class performers–altogether make for outstanding entertainment reflecting China’s 5,000 years of civilization and traditional culture–a culture rich in myths and legends worth cherishing and preserving.

Between January and March the 2007 NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular will be touring Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and major cities in Canada, Europe and Asia. http://shows.ntdtv.com

A greyish ring has recently formed around the iris of a 43 yr old Chinese man. Is this symptoms any illness?

He has been loosing weight despite not doing much physical exercises. He has irregular meals in the day time but full meal for dinner. He has history of stomach ulcer.

No one here is truly adequate to answer that question, as it also entails a full physical exam

the weight loss could be coupled with the ulcer (it hurts too much to eat, so he doesn’t)

old Estate Chinese TEAPOT peach reign marks porcelain $495.00

Rare Chinese old Famille Rose Porcelain larger Box&kylin,kid lucky $198.00

Nice Old Antique Chinese Porcelain Three Legged Censer Incense Burner $47.59

Chinese Minority People’s old Hand Embroidery $99.00

Antique Enameled Decorative Spoon Fork Asian Chinese Old Bronze Cloisonne NR $0.99

Antique Han Bronze Ancient Old Rare China Chinese Dragon Tiger Museum Collection $12,270.00

Wonderful old Chinese Pastel Porcelain,Cricket Cage Boxes（(Happy boy ） $9.99

Nice Old Chinese Sterling Silver Filigree Enamel Turquoise Coral Bead Pin Brooch $60.00

Wonderful Rare,old Chinese Pastel Porcelain Vases(figural Figure） $6.99

NICE OLD CHINESE GREEN JADE CARVED RECLINING BUDDHA ON PLINTH, FINE $69.99

Nice Old Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Verte Hat Stand Vase Signed!!! $62.99

Old Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Figural Scene Plaque Plate $34.00

Old Chinese Vintage handwork carved Monkey snuff bottle -Fr Shipping $3.92

Old Chinese Vintage Stone handwork carved Monkey snuff bottle -Fr Shipping $4.11

Nice Old Chinese Carved Jade Pierced Necklace Robe Pendant Bead 1 $27.98

Old Chinese Vintage handwork carved Monkey snuff bottle -Fr Shipping $4.10

Nice Old Chinese Carved Jade Pierced Necklace Robe Pendant Bead 2 $34.33

Nice Old Chinese Carved Jade Pierced Necklace Robe Pendant Bead 3 $31.00

CHINESE HAND WORK OLD BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN TEA POT $0.61

Nice Old Chinese Carved Jade Pierced Necklace Robe Pendant Bead 4 $37.36

Old Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Small Vase Jar $30.00

old Estate bamboo scholars desk BRUSH POT Chinese rare $495.00

Old Chinese Famille Rose Verte Porcelain Small Vase Jar With Children $11.50

Nice Old Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Mandarin Duck Ceremonial Wine Cup Bowl $122.50

old Estate bamboo desk INCENSE jar Chinese wood carving $895.00

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