Asian Culture, Lifestyle and Entertainment
An old Chinese banknote was sold for ¥2.35million (~$345,000 USD) at an action in Shanghai on Dec 20.
Nicknamed the “horse ranching pic” for its background image, the banknote was the first batch of Renminbi issued by the People’s Bank of China in 1951.
The banknote had a face value of 10000 when issued, but the currency was revalued shortly after and 10000 became ¥1 instead. Image via Artron [Cn], click pic for bigger size.
Asian-American actress Kelly Hu is having a trip in China, and while travelling from Beijing to Tianjin, boarded a cab and enjoyed a journey of a lifetime…
Quoted from Kelly… our driver realized he was lost and instead of getting off at the next exit and turning around, he decided to make a u-turn in the middle of the freeway and proceeded to travel in the opposite direction of the traffic! Apparently this is not uncommon in China, especially in Tianjin.
It’s not something exclusive to China though. I have had plenty of this during my Bromo trip (Indonesia) last year; and this could be seen occasionally on Malaysian highways too, especially in rural areas. Hmmm, welcome to Asia.
Thousands of locals and tourists joined the Hani’s traditional Chief Street Banquet in Luchun County in China’s Yunnan Province on Nov 30.
The 2008 feat (3050 tables, 4000 metres in total length) was acknowledged by Guinness World Records as “the world’s longest banquet.” The 2010 event was 2000 metres long with 1860 tables used. Image via Xinhuanet [Cn].
Hani is one of the 56 ethnicities officially recognised by Chinese government. Most of them live in Yunnan and its neighbouring Southeast Asian countries.
Photos from the 7th Mount Wutai photography contest and exhibition. Located in China’s Shanxi Province, Mt Wutai is one of the most sacred places for Chinese Buddhism. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009…
Chinese actress-singer Jiang Yiyan looks elegant in traditional Chinese qipao dress and wedding costumes in a recent photo shoot…
Part two of old-China photos (est. 1870 – 1924), restored by Ralphrepo…
Chang The Chinese Giant [c1870]
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