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	Qi Xi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Japan also celebrates this festival on July 7 as the Tanabata festival (the word is cognate with the Chinese), celebrating the meeting of Orihime (Vega) and Hikoboshi (Altair).
		Note that some cities in Japan celebrate Tanabata on August 7, and in some areas they celebrate still on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the Japanese lunisolar calendar.
		Two other days have, or had, romantic associations in China: Valentine's Day on February 14th, borrowed from the West, and Lantern Festival Day, on which an ummarried girl was traditionally permitted to appear in public unescorted and thus be seen by eligible bachelors.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chi_Hsi_Festival (768 words)

	Appendix VIII. National Holidays and Festivals in the ROC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Festivities begin on the eighth day of the last lunar month of the old year and continue until the 15th day of the first month of the new year.
		The climax of the festivities is on New Year's Eve °£¤i, when every member of the family returns home to partake in a sumptuous family dinner, the last meal of the year, which includes fish and dumplings and other foods with symbolic meaning.
		The five-day Pas-taai Festival ¸GÆF²½ of the Saisiat tribe is celebrated with aborigines dancing to the ringing of bells, and an exhibition of huge "dance hats" carried by teams of men.
	www.roc-taiwan.org /taiwan/5-gp/yearbook/2002/appendix8.htm (2358 words)

	Holidays in the Republic of China - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Public holidays in the Republic of China.
		Taipei Lantern Festival in the Chiang-Kai Shek memorial hall in Taipei, Taiwan.
		List of holidays and festivals observed in Taiwan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Holidays_in_Taiwan (123 words)

	Qi Qiao Jie - InfoSearchPoint.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Qi Qiao Jie (乞巧节, The Festival to Plead for Skills), sometimes called Chinese Valentine's Day, falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the Chinese calendar and thus is also known as Double Seven Day.
		It is traditional for young girls to demonstrate their domestic arts on this day (especially melon carving) and to make wishes for a good husband.
		Two other days have romantic associations in China: Valentine's Day on February 14th, borrowed from the west, and Lantern Festival Day on which an ummarried girl can appear in public unescorted and thus be seen by eligible bachelors.
	www.infosearchpoint.com /display/Chi_Hsi_Festival (591 words)

	CICC Library Monthly Selections (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Moreover, because many of the festivals for gods and ghosts are presently forbidden in mainland China, Hong Kong is one of the few places in the world where one can witness these fascinating Chinese traditions.
		As in other cultures, most of the traditional festivals of China originated during the country's agricultural past-a time when farming and many other aspects of life were dictated by the changes of the seasons and the cycle of cultivation and harvest.
		This book divides the festivals according to the four seasons, introducing the origins and events associated with each celebration, concentrating especially on seasonal characteristics and aspects of cultural heritage.
	www.taipei.org /teco/cicc/library/books/en0399.htm (1373 words)

	Appendix VII. National and Popular Holidays in the ROC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The climax of the festivities is on New Year's Eve
		Riddle-solving contests are held at temples, parks, and public places, with members of the public invited to find answers to clues written in couplets.
		Armed Forces Day was first observed in 1955 in memory of the contributions of military service men during the eight-year Sino-Japanese War, which ended with the Japanese surrender on September 3, 1945.
	www.roc-taiwan.org /taiwan/5-gp/yearbook/2001/appendix7.htm (2211 words)

	Qi Experience - Yang Family Tai Chi Discussion Board
		It allows the Chi which has risen up the Governing vessel and over the top of the head, to connect with the Conception vessel and descend down the front of the body into the belly (Tan Tian).
		If you don't think that developing chi is inline with TCC that's OK with me, but I believe that stronger chi can develop over time by practicing form, and that using Chi Gung, like ZZ, to increase one's chi can benefit Tai Chi Chuan, and is fully in line with it.
		Chi is taken care of by proper structure and movement.
	www.yangfamilytaichi.com /ubb/Forum7/HTML/000044-2.html (10936 words)

	A Song of Songs - Tom Birdseye (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		This lyrical love story is the inspiration for Chi Hsi, the Festival of the Milky Way in China, and Tanabata, the Weaving Loom Festival in Japan.
		As in most foreign cultures, there was much to adjust to: raw fish for dinner, no shoes in the house, straw mats instead of carpet, of course the language, and the many festivals, to name just a few.
		On July 7 of that year we went to a festival called Tanabata, celebrated in honor of an ancient story of the stars Vega and Altair, separated on either side of the Milky Way (in Japan, called the River of Stars).
	www.tombirdseye.com /asos.htm (575 words)

	Preface - Midwest Chinese American Resource Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Most Chinese festivals are still widely observed and celebrated by Chinese Americans due to their respect for traditions and close ties to culture.
		Chinese festivals share the characteristics of expressing desire for happiness and well-being, warding off misfortune, experiencing a oneness between man and heaven, and family reunion.
		New Year's Eve is the highlight of the festival when every family member returns home to share a sumptuous feast with the family.
	www.lib.ku.edu /eastasia/calamwrg/midwest951.shtml (4009 words)

	Film Festival Today - Features - Article
		The five day festival was held June 22-26 in New York City; wrapping up on Sunday, June 26 with a closing awards brunch to congratulate the competition's winners.
		Urbanworld, which screened 71 films this year, is the largest internationally competitive festival dedicated to the exhibition of independent cinema by and about people of color.
		HBO continues its support at the 2005 festival as the Founding Sponsor and MTV2 returns as an Official Sponsor.
	www.filmfestivaltoday.com /article_item.asp?ID=693 (399 words)

	Sydney bands in the sixties 60's (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Viva the band have earned their popularity on the International scene with recent television appearances and live concerts in Taiwan, at the Tainan International Chi hsi Arts festival in 2004 and the Kenting song festival in 2005.
		The band has also gained a good reputation with their "cabaret" styled entertainment with the Jazz fraternity and regularly perform at most major Jazz festivals and music events.
		There are a currently in excess of 300 press releases on the internet about the Viva bands, these releases give a broad description of the great variety of work Viva the band is currently involved in.
	members.optusnet.com.au /marierappolt/sydneyweddingbandhistory.html (929 words)

	Chen Style Tai Chi
		In august of 2002 I was appointed by USAWKF (United States of America Wushu Kung Fu Federation) to be the head coach of the USA team competing in the International Tai Chi Festival held in Chen village, city of Jiao Zuo, which is regarded as the cradle of Chen style Tai Chi chuan.
		When the Chen Tai Chi Research Society was formed in may of 1985 I was named the Vice Secretary.
		However, if one is interested in the origin of Chen Tai Chi, one should realize that the so-called “new form” is not new at all.
	www.chenstyletaichi.com /english/pages/grandmasterchen.html (7440 words)

	lem2004-english
		Having been awarded with the Silver Medal at Zurich´s Jazz Festival in 1970, this Huelva based artist has put his skills in the service of rock, jazz, blues bands, and composers like Eduardo Polonio (and also Unit, Síntesis and Gagugger).
		Durán Vázquez had previously performed at Revoltallo de Valadares and Castroconcertos de Vigo festivals, and this cd has brought him the chance to perform live (with Jorge Haro) at the Vigo Contemporary Art Museum and at the Sonar 2004 Barcelona festival.
		His project list is long winded and includes having been a member of industrial music SCM, his contribution to theatre group GRIP and his restless task as a DJ dedicated to the sound of electro, click ’n cuts and breakcore, mainly.
	www.gracia-territori.com /lem/2004/index2004-english.htm (6603 words)

	Happy New Year: Kung-Hsi Fa-Ts'ai! by Demi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		"In a book that is itself a celebration, Demi explains the rituals and ideas behind the Chinese New Year festival.
		The last 15 days of the old year are spent cleaning and preparing.
		T'Ai Chi as a Path of Wisdom by Linda My : T'ai chi teacher Linda Lehrhaupt reveals how t'a...
	www.china-manufactory.com /899673.html (435 words)

	Sydney bands in the sixties 60's
		The Echomen were befriended by Johnny who used to go to their venues.
		Johnny also helped them out when they recorded some music at Festival studios for his show.
		Johnny was one of the backing singers for the Four Seasons cover song "Stay" that the Echomen performed on his show.
	members.optusnet.com.au /aband/archives.html (1912 words)

	SOS, Missouri - Wolfner Library ( Royal Romps: A Mini-Bibliography for Primary Grades )
		In China the festival is called Chi Hsi or Festival of the Milky Way.
		In Japan it is called Tanabata, or Weaving Loom Festival.
		Both celebrate the tale, here retold, of how the princess weaver and the herdsman, lovers banished to opposite sides of the Milky Way, reunite each year on the seventh day of the seventh month.
	www.sos.mo.gov /wolfner/bibliographies/royalromps_P.asp (846 words)

	Forest Tai Chi at Taichi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		WLNS - If the rumble of the jungle makes you roar, choose an eco-adventure in the wilds of a rain forest to bring out the animal...
		Wave 3 - If the rumble of the jungle makes you roar, choose an eco-adventure in the wilds of a rain forest to bring out the animal...
		Cost is $35 for five classes or $8 for walk-ins.
	taichimasters.info /taichi/forest-tai-chi.php (502 words)

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		Jafta joyously describes the festivities that begin on Monday and end on Sunday when Nomsa and her new husband, Dan, walk into the village square.
		Jimmy Lee Did It BR 9901 by Pat Cummings 1 volume "Jimmy Lee is back again/And nothing is the same." Thus begins a simple story told in rhyme of a little girl's search for the elusive Jimmy Lee, whom her brother blames for the messes and mischief around their house.
		Best-Loved Stories Told at the National Storytelling Festival RC 37843 by National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling read by John Stratton 2 cassettes The National Storytelling Festival, annually commemorating the heritage and art of storytelling, has been held in Jonesborough, Tennessee, since 1972.
	www.lcweb.loc.gov /nls/catalogs/youngreaders/1994-1995/fiction.txt (23083 words)

	Hanwei's Wushu 32 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		This same form in the book is said to be the source of the Chen tai chi quan style`s long fist form.
		Traditionally, the spear is one of the most advanced weapons in taijiquan (tai chi chuan).
		Spear practice is known to greatly aid the practitioner of any martial art in developing a strong body, strong stances, flexibility and fajing, the relaxed, explosive release of force typical to Chen Tajiquan.
	www.hanweionline.org /wushu/wushu32/wushu32.php (8068 words)

	Webshots - Images of Hsi Lai Temple Part-1 01.24.04
		For my Asian Art History class, we went to Hsi Lai Temple to do some observations of this massive complex.
		Another shot of the temple gate in all of it's glory.
		I'm not here to learn culture or customs, just Chi
	community.webshots.com /album/114153201CKfxuj (177 words)

	hotel637.petfriendlyhotels.be (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		There are almost no traces of the conservative boxy design used in the Inspiron 8200
		Illustrated here by love story is the inspiration for Chi Hsi, the Festival for a variety of sewing projects show you how to
		International String Figure Store, string figure books, video tapes, storytelling badges, luggage tags, even a personalized sign for your sewing
	hotel637.petfriendlyhotels.be /index.php?entry=entry060518-103628 (1162 words)

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