The so-called “Chinese Revolution” refers to two moments in Chinese history: the 1911 Chinese Revolution and the 1949 Chinese Revolution. The 1911 Chinese Revolution, also called the “Nationalist Revolution” or “Xinhai Revolution”, took place in October of that year and marked the end of the dynastic period in the country. The movement was triggered by nationalist revolutionaries who removed the Qing (or Manchu) dynasty from power, establishing the Republic of China.…
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The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, known as the Chinese Cultural Revolution, was a political cleansing movement driven by Mao Zedong. Its aim was to remove from the cadres of the Communist Party of China elements considered bourgeois or capitalist. It is estimated that the Chinese Cultural Revolution left 1 million dead. Mao Zedong and the Cultural Revolution Mao followers celebrate their deeds with the “little red book” in their hands In the late…
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Mao Zedong (December 26, 1893 – September 9, 1976) was a Chinese Communist leader, dictator, and revolutionary. He participated in the founding of the Chinese Communist Party in 1921 in Shanghai, based on the Soviet model. In 1931, it proclaimed the Soviet Republic of China. He led the People’s Liberation Army and in 1949 proclaimed the People’s Republic of China. He ruled China with an iron fist until his death in 1976. Mao…
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Three dynasties ruled China between the beginning of the second millennium BC and the year 221 BC. They all lived around the Yellow River Basin. The Xia, Shang and Zhou were responsible for the process of occupation of Chinese territory and the ethnic formation of the country. Even before the influence of this dynasty, around 2,900 BC, important inventions were already credited to the Chinese, such as the potter’s wheel, a major advance…
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There are still traces of two richly composed music cultures from before the Spanish colonization, one in the north (Luzon) and one in the south (Mindanao and Sulu). Within both of these cultures, instruments made of bamboo, shells, wood, leather and other natural materials are used. Characteristic instruments in the north are flat bongs, nose whistles, bamboo rattles and brass mouth harps. In the south gongs of different designs, ring…
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Are you ready to meet a new destination? Before you go, understand why car hire is the best option and how it can be done! We know that few things in life are better than travel – whether by plane, by car or by any other means of transport. The important thing is to know incredible destinations and live experiences that will be in memory. However, when you need to…
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Theater in the Philippines is characterized by different traditions and influences. There is a distinction between Muslim dance traditions on the one hand and traditional theater forms of Spanish origin on the other, as well as American influence. The dance forms can be ritually embossed and have shamanistic undertones. Tagbanwa is a female shaman who dances in trance and communicates with the spirits. Narrative or epic song forms are also…
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Other sports Every year, the Singapore Sports Council (Tel: (65) 63 45 71 11. Internet: www.ssc.gov.sg) organizes activities that promote a healthy lifestyle and in which as many people as possible should take part, including national swimming and cycling events . The best known is the annual Fitness Encounter at the National Stadium in Kallang (Tel: (65) 63 48 12 58) with the Sports for Life event, a fun run over 2.4…
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