China Cultural Chronicles July 11, 2012
- Lotus bloom to greet summer in Jiangxi
- Amazing Hulun Buir Grassland
Located in northeastern Inner Mongolia, the Hulunbuir Grasslands are considered the "most unsullied grasslands" in China. Named after the Hulun and Buir lakes, the grasslands feature forests, rivers and lakes. After May, the green grassland is dotted with colorful flowers, birds, and cattle and sheep scattered among the grasses. There are also various local activities, including horseback and camelback riding, horse racing and wrestling. [China.org.cn]
- A small county of Fuyuan, Heilongjiang
- A dream of Shangri-la
Yunnan province, one of the most popular choices for tourists travelling in China, especially in the summer, is a friendly province offering unparalleled diversity of cultures and landscapes. There are many great places to visit in Yunnan, such as Lijiang Old Town, Shuhe Old Twon, Lugu Lake, Baoshan Stone Town, Shangri-la, Dushu Lake National Forest Park and Meli Snow Mountain and so on and it will be a perfect opportunity to enjoy fresh air, the beautiful scenes and relax. [CNS Photo / Chen Wen]
- Border town Biancheng
The scenery of Biancheng Town in central China's Hunan Province [CnDG by Jiao Meng]
Located in central China's Hunan Province, Biancheng Town (border town) connects Chongqing Municipality and Guizhou Province. It's credited as a place that could reach three provinces with feet.
Its fame was brought by a Nobel-prize-nominated novel, Bian Cheng, created by China's famous writer, Shen Congwen. This tragic love story was based on a true story, narrating the affection between a girl named Cuicui and two brothers. The author left an unclear ending that no one knew if the younger brother who Cuicui was waiting for would return or not.
- Peking Exhibition Centre, 1959
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Postcard published by Peking Publishing House, caption in Chinese (traditional characters), Russian and English
- Peking Railway Station, 1959
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Postcard published by Peking Publishing House, caption in Chinese (traditional characters), Russian and English. Exhibition Centre card in same set shows date, 1959.
- Museum of the Chinese Revolution and Museum of Chinese History, 1959
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Postcard published by Peking Publishing House, caption in Chinese (traditional characters), Russian and English. Exhibition Centre card in same set shows date, 1959.
- Peking Workers' Stadium, 1959
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Postcard published by Peking Publishing House, caption in Chinese (traditional characters), Russian and English. Exhibition Centre card in same set shows date, 1959.
- Banliang Village, South Hunam 15 (板梁古村)
- Spider Web
- Inside the Village House 2
- Inside the Village House 1
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- China 2011. Street scene under monsoon.
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- Tibetan Ponies are Rock Solid
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It is generally believed that most Tibetan ponies descended from ancient stock, likely partly from the Mongolian Pony and Chinese breeds. However, some breeds, such as the Nangchen horse have apparently have been bred pure for centuries.
Another type, the Riwoche horse, has been hypothesized to have been developed in isolation to a degree that some claim it is an evolutionary link between the prehistoric wild horse and the modern domestic horse, though it could also be a domesticated variety that reverted to primitive coloring.
Horses in general are well-regarded by the local people, and they have been traditionally kept by both wealthy Tibetans and farmers alike, as well as by the Dalai Lama and other religious figures. The ponies were sent as gifts to Chinese Emperors, especially during the Ming and Tang dynasties.
Characteristics
The ponies are known for having considerable strength and endurance for their size, as well as sure-footedness and resilience. They are mostly kept as light draft animals, as well as for pack and riding work. The Nangchen horse is used as a race horse and for handling livestock.
Most Tibetan ponies have a pronounced jaw line, straight profile, and small ears and eyes. The neck is a muscular and a bit short, the chest is deep, the shoulder is straight. The ponies have prowerful hindquarters, and short, strong legs with good joints.
Cross Breeding
The Tibetan Pony has been extensively crossbred with the Bhutia Pony and the Spiti Pony to create a new type called the Indian Country Bred. The Tibetan breeds in their pure form do retain individual characteristics and heritage, however.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_pony
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