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Rooster: Rival of Evil The Year of the Rooster begins on February 9, 2005, and ends on January 28, 2006.
What is Jixiang for Chinese? Jixiang or auspiciousness is not a unique idea in the Chinese culture, but the long history and variety of Chinese culture provides jixiang with rich content and forms. The word is derived from the philosopher Zhuang Zi of the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), "Jixiang comes from an empty and calm spirit."
Time to Eat (gai chifanle) As preparations for the 2005 Spring Festival demonstrate, not all that is traditional is being lost in the country’s transition from an ancient civilization to a modern super power.
Cheap and Delicious Beijing Snacks Indulging in Beijing Roast Duck is a "must" for any tourist to Beijing, but the city's snacks are a special treat that should not be overlooked. The adventurous should certainly try specialties such as bean juice served with fried rolls, niangao, aiwowo and guanchang when visiting temple fairs or with a local family during the Spring Festival.
Letter from the Editor, BTM, February 2005 Some people describe the Spring Festival as a time of “floating” for the whole country, because many people will be making mad dashes, whether short or long, to get home for family get-togethers.
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