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The Chiltern Park condo at Serangoon Ave 3 has roofs that may pose as a poison arrow or sha qi to some units in The Springbloom condo facing these sharp roofs. Pictures were taken in the Chiltern Park condo a few months ago..
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Two more pictures: 1. A really close-up picture showing clearly the candle-holders on each side and the joss-stick holder. 2. Please note that candles used are also red in colour. Chinese do not use white candle sticks on these altars. White signify `death'. (Although it does signify purity... but has such a meaning in this situation.
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This article is an amusing way of associating the types of wines with each Chinese Animal Signs for each of the 12 animals. Please note that this is based on the Year of birth of a person and more for `fun'. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. If you are not sure which year you are born, you can visit: http://www.lovesigns.net
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1. Most of us are familar with the Four Symbolic Animals. 2. In Chinese Astrology, the Four directions are deplicted each by a general of that direction i.e North, South, East and West. 3. Each of the Four directions has 7 stars each making it a total of 28 stars. These 28 stars represents a cycle of 28 days or one Chinese month. This 28 days relate closely to the Western astrology of the 28 mansions through lunar cycle.
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1. The Golden Dragon starts on 5 February 2000. It is called the Golden Dragon because `Gold' represents the Metal element or Metal-Dragon. It occurs every 60 years. Find out more from the series of article cuttings. Please note that some of the article is not re-produced. Only the essence of the articles are scanned for your information. Credit & Source: The Sunday Times, Singapore: January 23, 2000
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Enclosed please find ten motifs of the same Chinese symbol: Shou which means longevity. These symbols are commonly found on just anything. For example you can see the symbol on Chinese `antique' chairs, cushion covers, wood carvings on doors, panels. This symbol is also found on bedsheets, pillow covers etc... You name it, it is on the objects or items.
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Dear Users, Shot on Location: Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Singapore For the first time, you will see paranomic view of shots: 1. The first shot is a paranomic view of the Nine dragons on both side of the entrance wall of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce. If you notice carefully, the wavy patterns below the dragons symbolises the dragon floating on clouds. 2. A bird's eye view of the frontage of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. The building has eight floors plus a single ninth floor at the top. My Pictures site is forever growing and now already has a substantial amount of resource and higher quality photos. Follow this link and Enjoy!:- http://www.geomancy.net/p…
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Follow this link to learn the Chinese characters (in Mandarin) of the Five Elements:- http://www.geomancy.net/pics/5elements/index.htm The same Chinese characters are currently used by Geomancy.net as navigation icons on the Main page of the various sites e.g. geomancy.net, geomancy-online.com, geomancy-forum.com
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[Family photos showing clothings worn during 1930s to 1940s.] 1. Under the second picture 2, casual dressing of the elderly, you can see the picture of my great grandmother on the right of the picture. In the past, it is very auspicious for one to be carried or even see your great grandmother alive! I am fortunate to do so. But she died a few years after I was born i.e. around age 3 years old. The reason why it is common to have the opportunity to `see' one's great great grandmother was because of early marriages and naturally early births. Nowadays, with people marrying late, one is lucky if one sees one's grand father! But few if ever would get to see their great grea…
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Picture of a bungalow house built around 1920's.
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This is an old auspicious Chinese picture: 1. The Eight Immortals on top of the picture. 2. At the center of the picture is the Chinese Character `Fu' or Prosperity / Wealth. `Fu' is the same Fu as found in the Fu Lu Shou (Prosperity, Luck and Longevity). Warmest Regards, Cecil
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1. This picture shows the frontage of a Chinese rest house cum restaurant or shall we call it a motel, in Singapore in the 1940's. 2. It is interesting to see my father, on the right and a family member in the clothing of that period. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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1. This picture shows a retail company of the early 1930's. 2. Usually the shop occupy two levels and looks quite dark. 3. If you notice carefully, there is a a display at the frontage of the shop. I believe this shop is selling crockery or porcelain ware. 4. Notice that some of the workers are wearing singlets and working at their desks. 5. Today, many such companies have become wholesalers or sole agents for certain products. There are some which failed and closed down. In Singapore, it can be quite hot especially if there is no fan. (Air-con was not invented then). How fortunate we are today with proper lighting and (aircon)! Warmest Regards, Cecil
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The picture shows a typical Chinese building roof in the 1940's. Although the roof is not as elaborate as temple roofs but it shares a similar design as many traditional building roofs. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Pictures of Chinese ancient coins. Some of the replicas are used in Feng Shui cures. Can you spot the ones you use? Some dating as far back as 770 BC.
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-- Cross posted from Chinese Culture Conference --- Topic: Are chinese women allowed to serve in army or politics or to fly a plane Dear Anon, Woman in China are the same as any other country. They do sometime or other serve in the army. The most popular legend is the Lady Chinese `warrior' called Mulan. This cartoon classics is by Walt Disney. I believe there should be Chinese women pilots. Please check out the cover of the VCD: Mulan, produced by Walt Disney Warmest Regards, Cecil
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1. Attached please find two sample paper-cuttings. 2. Can you imagine the skill involved in cutting out these pictures? 3. It is indeed a dying art and few can do these fine cuttings. The paper used is very thin and `fragile' coloured paper. 4. Please examine these two pictures carefully and you can see the fine lines of thin coloured paper.
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Bamboo is again featured very prominently in this picture: 1. Bamboo plants are featured prominently in the background of this picture. 2. The old man uses the bamboo to fish. The act of catching the fish symbolises the usefulness of the bamboo. No wonder, why the Chinese `love' bamboo. Many homes used to hang out their clothes on bamboo poles. Again, with a little imagination, you can see so many uses of bamboo. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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1. Chinese consider bats as auspicious. As the phonetic sound is `Fu' or good luck. 2. Included in this message are Chinese pictures that have bats in them. 3. In ancient China, it is common to see Chinese children deplicted in some of the pictures attached below. Notice their hairstyle and dressing. The children looks well fed:) Warmest Regards, Cecil
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This message shows three interesting `bat' motifs or pictures: 1. First picture: If one bat is considered as bringing one good fortune. What happens if there are two bats? You may have guessed correctly! Two bat motifs signify double good fortune! 2. Second picture: The bat is in the centre. The actual diagram is the profile of the Longevity symbol " Shou ". As in Fu Lu Shou A bat symbol is included in the above to imply one will have longevity plus good fortune. 3. Third picture: Shows five bats. Five bats indicate " receiving " gifts. You will also notice in the earlier message, that some Chinese boys are catching a bat and there are a total of five bats in some of the …
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Dear Users, 1. An interesting jade piece carved to look like a Chinese cabbage. 2. A tea-pot that has a fishing net (mesh) 3. Bone carving, with a male and female on each side. Often the bone used are e.g. elephant, buffalo and other animals. Click on this link: http://www.geomancy.net/pics/amoy/index.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Due to the birth control policies of mainland China, there are now around 53 million one child family. These children (boys or girls) are treated as `little emperors' by their parents and grand parents. Can you imagine being young without a single brother or sister to play with? Warmest Regards, Cecil Dear cecil, - Cross posted from Chinese Culture conf. - I read that there is one child policy in China. What happens if a couple gets pregnant again after having one baby. Thanks. Cecil: Usually they have to go for an abortion.
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Here is a sample typical Chinese gift hamper that is `exchanged' prior to Chinese New Year. Usually, the top or apex has a bottle of VSOP Cognac e.g. Henessey, Remy Martin etc... The quality of the contents depends on the cost of the hamper. Hampers cost between S$150 to as much as S$1000 (S$1 = US$1.69) Since this is the year of the dragon, you will notice a dragon circle the entire hamper:) Warmest Regards, Cecil
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