Where every stone tells a tale

In a city as busy and noisy as Hong Kong, one may wonder if there is any place of quiet. It turns out that there is - a place of permanent peace.

Gold as far as the eye can see

CHENGDU: The color yellow covers much of Sichuan province at this time of year, with rapeseeds in full bloom.

Scene of many battles, home to pheasant soup

The good thing about being born in a historical city is all the interesting legends and anecdotes associated with it. The history of my hometown Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, dates back 4,000 years. Over the years, many stories have been handed down and have found their ways into history books.

Life Health

Don't think, feel

LONDON: When Dr Shanida Nataraja was growing up in London during the 70s and 80s, meditation wasn't an esoteric, mystical practice done by hippies in baggy orange clothes. It was what her parents did.

Protein-rich foods sure to beef up a vegan diet

Vegans avoid products derived from animals including meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, yoghurt and honey. Consequently a vegan diet is based upon fruit, vegetables, nuts, beans and pulses.

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Life Culture

Open the floodgates

The China National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) is determined to cover its opening season with a majestic aura. The Mariinsky Theater raised the season's curtain with the opera Prince Igor on Christmas Day and this week the Capitole Theater of Toulouse wraps up the program with another legendary opera Le Roi d'Ys (King of the Ys). The grand production features France's top opera stars and 13-tonnes of water, which is used to create a dramatic finale.

Sounds of the seasons paint a big picture

China's beautiful conservation areas are being presented to the world through magical performances featuring live classical music and pictures.

Young designers call on tradition to make their mark

Ancient Chinese calligraphy was the dominant theme at the opening show of China's International Fashion Week, which finished yesterday.

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