GZ Facts
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Hand-Made Chopsticks, An Exquisite Family Tradition
"Making chopsticks is no easy job. Cutting the sticks alone requires 7 different procedures and 3 years to learn. Whilst mechanization seeks speed, handicraft seeks greater perfection and traditional connotations." |
Where to Find Old Xiguan Houses in Guangzhou?
What is a Xiguan House: The facade of a Xi Guan house was generally built with grey bricks, and the main wooden door is accompanied by a Tanglong (horizontal wooden bars) and a pair of 'café style' outer doors at the entrance. |
Local Snacks for The Mid-Autumn Festival
The traditional Chinese Mid-autumn Festival will fall on this October 3rd (also August 15th according to the Chinese lunar calendar). Food is an essential element on that day when family members get together. |
Herbal Tea Rivals Coca Cola
Nearly 3 million tons of Herbal tea were produced and sold in the first six months of 2006, and very probably the number will be over 3.5 million tons by the end of the year. |
Nanguan Cinema Revives
Founded in 1908, Nanguan Cinema is one of these old movie theaters. Located on Beijing Nan Road, the cinema was an important part of local life. It closed twelve years ago, but has recently reopened after undergoing a 1 million yuan renovation. |
Popular Cinemas in Guangzhou
An outing to the cinema is a great choice to escape the summer heat. Snuggle up in your comfy seat, relax in those seconds of darkness before the film commences and enjoy some of the most entertaining movies the 7th Art has to offer... |
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Dirt Cleaning Day
Poet Liang Zongdai's Manuscripts Returned to GUFS
Hong Quan, A Bloodline Between Generations 
Calligraphy Exhibition in Cultural Park
Cantonese Eases Its Way into Popularity