The Great Wall of China

February 28, 2007

Filed under: Chinese — Core2Duo @ 8:27 pm

The Great Wall of China

The most famous finished construction of China is the Great Wall of China. This fortification of stone and earth starts at the sea in Shang Hai Chuan, in the eastern province of Hebei, and stretches until Jia Yu Guan in the Gobi desert in the western province of Gansu.

The Great Wall of China wasn’t built as a single project. The oldest part of the wall dates from the 7th century B.C. This immense project was completed around 1500 A.D. The length of the Wall cannot be determined. The Chinese call it “The wall of 10.000 Li (1 Li is 500 meters). If so, it would mean that the wall is 5000 kilometers long. The Great Wall is not a long single wall; it’s actually a collection of different parts.

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Year of the pig 2007

February 21, 2007

Filed under: Chinese — 330d @ 2:31 pm

Pig

The year of the pig (element Fire) started at February 19. There will be many conflicts in the family and marriage. In contrast to the previous year, the year of the pig will also bring many divorces. On the other hand, it is also a good year to marry and have children. In many cases younger men will marry older women.

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Predictions of the Zodiacs in 2007

Filed under: Chinese — 330d @ 2:23 pm

Zodiac Wheel

RAT
A busy year with many changes. Opportunities and innovations. Personal adaptations are necessary for success. Watch out for your property.

OX
A busier year than last year. Cooperation with a pig person comes appropriate. More travel. Pay attention to what you have.

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