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Sort by:     Date Added     SKU     Product Name     Price     Pages:   1 2 3 4   See details Beautiful Xiangxi: A Photographic Journey of Hunan SKU: BEXIPH A prolific author of books that focus primarily on the life and customs of the people of the western Hunan Province, Shen Congwen (1902-1988) is considered one of China's leading regional writers of the 20th century, notable for his ability to describe beautiful and fulfilling styles of life in.... Market price: $30.00 Our price: $9.98, save 66%; In stock  See details »  See details China's Buddhism DVD SKU: CHBUDV Buddhism entered China from India during the reign of Wu Zetian; this DVD focuses on important historic sites (mountains, grottos, pagodas and holy places) as well as Buddhist sculpture, music and martial arts, including the famed Shaolin monks. 60 minutes Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details China's Islam DVD SKU: CHISDV Starting with a historical search for the first mosque in China, here is a look at how Islam developed in China's Northwest, deeply influencing the culture of that area through its architecture, costumes, and handicrafts. An extensive look at the Muslim regions of China. 60 minutes Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details China's Tibetan Buddhism DVD SKU: CHTIBU Tibetan Buddhism constitutes one of the three branches of Buddhism and has been disseminated to a vast area including Tibet, Sichuan, Qinghai, Gansu, Yunnan, Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang. This DVD focuses on the features and major religious rituals of this evolving branch of Buddhism. 60 minutes Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details Chinatown (VCD) SKU: CHTOVCD Phoenix TV’s global tour of Chinese communities is a landmark achievement. From Arizona to Australia, Vancouver to Vietnam, Las Vegas to Tokyo, China Town finds the compelling human story in the lives of individuals today to trace the development of ethnic Chinese enclaves in cities and.... Our price: $54.95; In stock  See details »  See details The Chinese Art of Paper-Cutting (VCD) SKU: CHARPA Paper-cutting is one of the most beloved art forms from China. Enriched with a rainbow of colors, the art of this process turns a few strategic cuts into a world of beautiful patterns and designs. This long-awaited video teaches the basic techniques of paper-cutting. It takes viewers through an.... Our price: $14.95; In stock  See details »  See details Chinese Catholicism DVD SKU: CHCATH Catholicism first entered China in the 13th century, but disappeared with the collapse of the Yuan Dynasty. The real founding of Catholicism in China as a religion was achieved by the famous Italian missionary Matteo Ricci, who blended Confucian traditions with Catholicism and introduced.... Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details Chinese Christianity (Protestantism) DVD SKU: CHCHPR Protestantism was brought to China in the early 19th century and had 16 million followers by 2002. Now the fastest growing religion in China, this DVD closely examines the influence, preaching and charitable endeavors of the Christian Church in China. 60 minutes Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details Chinese Culture DVD (12-Vol. Set) SKU: CHCUDSET All 12 of our Chinese Culture DVDs are included in this set for easy ordering and a discounted price. These DVDs are very popular with teachers who want to expose elements of Chinese culture to their students and people who want to learn in an easy setting. Market price: $119.40 Our price: $104.95, save 12%; In stock  See details »  See details Chinese Culture DVD: Chinese Acrobatics, Chinese Lion Dance SKU: CHCUD6 The development of Chinese acrobatics from folk custom to the court and from the court back to folk custom, including wonderful perfomances in Wuqiao, the cradle of Chinese acrobatics, will thrill viewers of all ages. The acrobatic skills of lion dancers is also showcased, with special emphasis.... Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details Chinese Culture DVD: Chinese Cheongsams, Chinese Imperial Costume, Costumes of Ethnic Minority Groups in China SKU: CHCUD7 From the elegant Cheongsam (qipao), the height of fashion in 1920's-40's urban China, to court dress in ancient dynastic times, to representative costume from 13 different ethnic groups, the wide range of colors, patterns, designs and materials used is lovingly detailed in this mosaic of the.... Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details Chinese Culture DVD: Chinese Cuisine, Chinese Tea SKU: CHCUD8 The major cuisines of China are presented, focusing on the ingredients used, slicing skills and typical cooking requirements. The origins of the tea plant and production, starting from famous scenic mountain growing areas through tea shops and tea ceremonies, demonstrates the unrivaled status.... Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details Chinese Culture DVD: Chinese Dances, Chinese Nuo Dance, Chinese Yangge Dance SKU: CHCUD9 Documentary on the development and characteristics of Chinese classical and folk dances over thousands of years. Nuo Dance derives from an ancient sacrifice ceremony, based on totem worship and includes colorful woodcarved masks and props in its execution. Yangge dance has its origins in sun.... Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details Chinese Culture DVD: Chinese Embroidery, Chinese Silk SKU: CHCUD2 Embroidery and silk are two things that have spread Chinese culture across the globe. The development of four famous styles of embroidery (Su, Xiang, Yue and Shu) is traced from the time of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The origins of silk and the Silk Road, as well as the development and.... Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details Chinese Culture DVD: Chinese Folk Music, Chinese Folk Songs SKU: CHCUD5 Learn the difference between the sheng (reed pipe wind instrument) and the xiao (vertical bamboo flute) and many other traditional Chinese musical instruments while enjoying beautiful melodies that trace back centuries. Folk songs, in all their varied melodic strains, will take you on a magical.... Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details Chinese Culture DVD: Chinese Gardens, Chinese Sculpture SKU: CHCUD3 Chinese garden culture enjoys a history of more than 3,000 years and strives for the harmony of man and nature. Chinese sculpture has deeply influenced many aspects of daily life and includes possibly the world's greatest collection of sculpture at a single site: the terracotta army of the Qin.... Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details Chinese Culture DVD: Chinese Paper-cuts & Chinese Kites SKU: CHCUD10 The history and development of paper-cuts, a unique Chinese folk art now recognized by UNESCO as a "World Cultural Heritage." Chinese kites contrasts the styles and workmanship in three different areas of China: Beijing, Nantong and Weifang, highlighting the regional differences and historical.... Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details Chinese Culture DVD: Chinese Peking Opera & Chinese Traditional Painting SKU: CHCUD11 A light-hearted look at the face-painting, arias, props and costumes that make-up "jingju"--Peking Opera. Chinese painting exhibits the masterpieces of China's greatest artists, showcasing the skills and techniques employed in a centuries old tradition that developed independently of other.... Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details Chinese Culture DVD: Chinese Pottery and Porcelain, Chinese Figures SKU: CHCUD4 From brown earth and black pottery to Jun and Jingdezhen ware, these Chinese national treasures have been all the rage for collectors in the West since Marco Polo first brought back porcelain souvenirs, called "china", from his trip to Cathay. Clay 'zhang' figurines are an underresearched, but.... Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »  See details Chinese Culture DVD: Chinese Puppets & Chinese Shadow Plays (Leather Silhouette Shows) SKU: CHCUD12 Using the Quanzhou International Puppet festival as a backdrop, the history of this ancient folk art, a favorite of Chinese emperors and aristocrats, is explored in detail, highlighting differences in puppet design and performance. Chinese shadow plays ("leather silhouette") also have a long.... Our price: $9.95; In stock  See details »

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