Author: Anita L Hummel
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Dogs In The Tibetan Monastery, Fun Facts
I have always loved dogs and had over five Tibetan spaniels; we used to breed Tibetan Spaniels in China. Many people may not realize this, but Tibetan dogs have a long history of living in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries with Tibetan Monks. Tibetan dogs have been essential to Buddhist monasteries for thousands of years. Different Tibetan…
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What Is The Official Language Of Hong Kong?
If anyone is looking to do business or travel to Hong Kong, it is good to understand the official language of Hong Kong. Hong Kong has always been a melting pot where many languages are spoken. The official language of Hong Kong is Chinese and English. The residents of Hong Kong are native Cantonese Chinese…
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What Makes Vietnamese Food So Delicious?
There are so many great things about Vietnamese food. The Vietnamese are masters of making food that will touch your senses. Vietnamese food is delicious and is gaining in popularity—one of the reasons is that good Vietnamese food uses only fresh herbs and ingredients. Vietnamese food also touches all of our five senses. The Vietnamese…
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What Happened To The Hmong After The Vietnam War?
You can’t think about the Vietnam war without thinking about the Hmong who helped, fought, and died alongside the American Soldiers. These Hmong were located mainly in Laos. When the Vietnam War ended, the Hmong in Laos was in a terrible position; the Hmong fighters were enemies of the present Laotian government and considered “persona…
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How Much Does The Great Wall Of China Weigh?
You’ve likely heard of the iconic Great Wall of China and know a fair amount about its scale, length, and history – but have you ever stopped to think about how much it weighs? Many assume that such an immense structure must weigh tons, if not billions of tons even, yet the answer is far…
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What Is The Difference Between The Manchu And Han People?
China has a history of over 5,000 years. This history can be confusing, especially considering the many people who make up present-day China. The Manchu people are the people who lived for centuries in what is known as Manchurian or Northeast China. They were the rulers during the Chinese Qing Dynasty. China categorizes the Manchu…