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Guides for 2012 Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year (Chinese:春节,Chun Jie/ 农历新年, Nongli Xinnian /过年,Guonian) ,also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is the largest and most important of the traditional Chinese holidays.

HD Photos: Chinese Spring Festival

As the Spring Festival is approaching, flower fair, Spring Rush and lucky decoration fair appear in China people's life.

New Year Lantern Exhibition Debuts on Lychee Bay

A New Year lantern exhibition will be started in the evening of Dec. 31 with 38 groups of lantern displayed along Lychee Bay (荔枝湾) located at Liwan District. The exhibition will last for 38 days, till the Lantern Festival on Feb 6 next year.

Art Exhibition Remembers Late Painter Situ Qiao

The Dialog between Wood and Shadow - A Woodcut Exhibition

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Creative "Coupons" Well-received by Enterprise Staffs

A Guangzhou-based enterprise has invented some coupons to award their staff including, "exemption from being late to work," "one free pick-up by the boss," "complimentary house rent for one month" and even "an all expense paid date with opposite se

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Old Guangzhou Experience for Free

An exhibition showcasing historical Guangzhou photographs, maps and doorplates is being held at the Guangzhou Uprising Museum on Guangzhou Qiyi Road until Mar. 18.

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Second Temple Fair to Be Held During Lantern Festival

The second temple fair in Guangzhou will be held in Yuexiu District during the Lantern Festival on Feb. 6 - 12, 2012.

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Fireworks to Celebrate Chinese New Year

The government of Guangzhou will organize a fireworks performance on the evening of Jan. 23 on the river bank near the Canton Fair Pazhou Complex and the White Swan Lake (白鹅潭).

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Metro to Extend 1 Hour During Spring Festival

Guangzhou Metro is going to extend its service hours in Jan. 20 – 24. Yuancun station (员村站) of Line 5 will be closed from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. of Jan. 23.

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Cold Airstream to Hit GZ

A blast of cold air will hit the city on Jan. 20, causing the temperature to drop by 6 - 8℃ until Jan. 22, according to authorities.

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Cheng Huang Temple: Pantheon of Guangzhou's Protectors

Guangzhou’s Cheng Huang Temple was completed in 1370 during the early Ming Dynasty, and located at the crossing of Wende Road and Zhongshan 4th Road.

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Turbo Drop, Highest of Challenges

From Jan. 18, the so-called world's highest Turbo Drop will be ready for those brave enough to challenge the natural tendency to keep two feet on the ground.

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Email Interview of Yo Yo Ma and Silk Road Ensemble

Ma and the ensemble will arrive at the Guangzhou Opera House on March 4. The concert which explores the exchange of culture, religion and music attempt to break the border separating cultures.

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Art Exhibition Remembers Late Painter Situ Qiao

To commemorate the 110th birthday of painter Situ Qiao, the Guangzhou Art Museum's exhibition halls will share 19 of his pieces from Jan. 18 to Jun. 28.

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Guide to a Safe Spring Festival

As the Spring Festival approaches, robbery and theft have multiplied. In order to avoid the occurrence of burglary or theft, the public should pay extra attention to their personal safety and belongings.

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Zhu Xiaodan Elected Governor of Guangdong Province

Zhu Xiaodan was elected Governor of Guangdong Province on January 17, 2012 at the Fifth Session of the 11th People's Congress of Guangdong Province, the provincial legislative body.

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HD Photos: Chinese Spring Festival

As the Spring Festival is approaching, flower fair, Spring Rush and lucky decoration fair appear in China people's life.

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Sofitel Macau, A Hotel and Its Destination

Sofitel Macau is within walking distance to the historic center of Macau. In comparison to the disordered rows of short buildings, the magnificent French-blooded hotel seizes a better river view.

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2012 Macau-Guangzhou Famous Products Fair

On Jan. 13, the three-day opened to public free of charge at the Jinhan complex, attracting thousands of locals on the first day to taste Portuguese style egg tart and Pork Chop Burger and buy souvenirs.

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The World's Largest Office Furniture Trade Fair to Be Opened

CIFF-Office Show 2012 will be held on Mar. 27 – 30 at Canton Fair Pazhou Complex.

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Welterweight Champ Bae Myung Ho to defend title

Legend Fighting Championship (Legend) welterweight titleholder Bae "Wolverine" Myung Ho of South Korea will look to defend his belt and undefeated Legend record when he takes on China's top contender Li "The Leech" Jingliang in the main event at Lege

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The Dialog between Wood and Shadow - A Woodcut Exhibition

Woodcut as an art form has a long history in China. Since the Chinese Revolution of 1911, woodcuts, being a revolutionary weapon, have played an important role in the history of modern Chinese art.

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The Third Session of Gastrofestival Graces Madrid

As of Jan. 23, a two-week Gastrofestival will turn Madrid, capital of Spain, into a great Fiesta for the senses. The festival program is packed with opportunities for getting involved in the world of gastronomy.

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Remember to Bring ID to Buy Train Tickets

As of Jan. 1, 2012, valid IDs must be present both when you buy train tickets and at boarding, which has been applicable for high-speed and bullet trains since June 2011.

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China Seeks to Grant Green Card

The draft of the revised immigration law for aliens in China has been sent to the 11th NPC standing committee for discussion on Dec. 26.

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Wuhan-Guangzhou High-speed Railway to Run for 24 Hours

During Jan. 15 to 20, Wuhan-Guangzhou high-speed railway might run for 24 hours cancelling machine testing at night in case of huge flow and 100 shuttles will be prepared every day before the festival.

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Jan. 6: Chinese Traditional Festival "Slight Cold"

As the 23rd of the 24 solar terms approaches, known as the "Slight Cold (小寒)," it indicates the beginning of the customary coldest day of the year. Seen as falling on Jan. 5 or 6 every year, the temperature begins to fall with rains and winds.

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Winter Black Truffle Has A Date With G Restaurant

In winter black truffles, or fungus, welcomes its best season. Regarded as the "black diamond" on the table, black truffle is a sort of expensive and nutritous epiphyte which is best appreciated between December and March.

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Shops Move Out, One Link Walk Suffers Storm

Dozens of shops have moved out from the One Link Walk Shopping Center, while the remaining shops demand a decrease in rent. Rumors even whisper that TaiKoo Hui plans to buy One Link Walk.

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Painting Exhibition: Sight•Still•Situation

Four artists invited by Orange Gallery will show their artwork in a group exhibition to reflect the worsening of the environment and the nature of individuals.

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New Airport in East Guangdong

People in Chaozhou, Shantou and Jieyang welcomed their new airport when the Jieyang Chaoshan Airport opened on Dec. 15 in East Guangdong's town of Jieyang.

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Welcoming a New Year Baby with London Games

On Jan. 1 2012, the British Consul-General Guangzhou, Mr. Alastair Morgan, brought a baby sized "London 2012" T-shirt to a New Year baby born that day, marking the special moment and focusing local attention on Britain's place in the world in 2012.

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Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou Welcomes The Year Of The Dragon

The Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou presents an array of festive specialties for the coming Year of Dragon, offering a perfect place for family and business associates to gather and celebrate in traditional Chinese style.

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More Public Places in Guangzhou Offer Free Wi-Fi

As of Dec, 29, you can use free Wi-Fi service in the city’s 41public places including transportation, hospitals, shopping malls, parks, and governmental administrative offices.

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Entity Bookstores Face Fierce Competition

In the September, bad news was dealt to bookstore lovers when Joint Publishing stores on Liuhua Lu and Zengcheng were both closed, signifying the end of the chain in Guangzhou.

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New Year Lantern Exhibition Debuts on Lychee Bay

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Chinese New Year Wood Paintings, Hisoric Blessings

Hosted by Guangzhou Museum and Qingdao (capital of Shandong) Museum, over 80 Chinese New Year paintings were brought to Guangzhou Museum and will remain for two months starting Dec. 29.

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New Year's Day Parade Reviving Shawan Tradition

A folk art festival will be held on Jan. 1 – 4 in Shawan (沙湾), a historical town in Panyu District. The public will have the chance to see the town's ancient architecture, along with its traditional parade and folk music concert.

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Chen Jianhua Appointed Acting Mayor of Guangzhou

On Dec 20, Chen Jianhua was appointed the new acting mayor of Guangzhou and the resignation of Wan Qingliang, the previous Guangzhou mayor, was accepted.

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