Christmas Night , the Millennium Xiamen Hotel’s Sight

The night is on

The Santa Claus is coming to town

Zhongshan Road is Xiamen's oldest and hottest shopping street, by the side , laid the Millennuim Harbourview Hotel Xiamen

A Sound Feast in Xiamen, Lin YeYan Solo Concert

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Last Saturday , 20th of November , 2010 ,  a night for the ears .

Cigar Guy Still Makes My Life Fun ,Nothing Related to Golf Though

When it happened few weeks ago , filling my screen with laughters , Cigar Guy never never disappears from my eyes.     I collected my favourite pictures online for Cigar Guy , just to remember him how much he brought to us all , though nothing about Golf .

Xiamen Moon Cake Gambling (Bobing) in Mid-Autumn Festival Fun

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Have you ever been to Xiamen ?  Have you ever known about Xiamen ?  Do you in Xiamen Chinese New Year is never as hot as Mid-Autumn Festival?  A recent China Daily article gave you a link to the above questions .

The moon is becoming rounder and brighter - so the Mid-Autumn Festival must be just around the corner.
And people are surrounded by pile of mooncakes which would cost them months to consume.

Yet in Xiamen, a coastal city of East China's Fujian Province, you find a pack of six dice inside after opening every gaudily-decorated box of mooncakes.

Gambling? Right, but it is definitely legal. Because the stakes among the locals are mooncakes - and that is how this unique celebrating activity has got its
Chinese name "Bo Bing." It is played only around the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The Mid-Autumn Festival and The Moon Cake

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Moon Cake Festival: A Mid-Autumn Festival (Chung Chiu), the third major festival of the Chinese calendar, is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month. This festival corresponds to harvest festival s observed by Western cultures (in Hong Kong, it is held in conjunction with the annual Lantern Festival).

 
Contrary to what most people believe, this festival probably has less to do with harvest festivities than with the philosophically minded chinese of old. The union of man's spirit with nature in order to achieve perfect harmony was the fundamental canon of Taoism, so much so that contemplation of nature was a way of life.

The Charming Dance of Penang in Xiamen Trade Fair (CIFIT) - Travel Forum

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2010's Xiamen Trade Fair has more to tell you , the Travel Forum was mixed with culture .

After I finished the Yoga Show , I was attracted by the main Stage , the Fujian Local Dance was just about to be over.    It is a dance that shows the tea celebration , the Hui'an ladies are very unique for their clothing, Just a pity I come up with the end.

And then A group of Malaysian Dancers jumped up to hook the eyes of all the audience .

The Beautiful Yoga Duo Show at the Xiamen Trade Fair - Travel Forum

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As I walked into the Hall of CIFIT ( Xiamen Trade Fair ) , I had been an explorer  of all kinds of interests , business , shopping, interior design, traveling, dancing show ....... , as many as one can find.

Today ,What  I want to show you is not you will imagine in this Fair.

Goya Show , by two girls

I just saw them through a tree by chance , all the people watch them at the front side , but I catch few pretty good shots at the back side .

Global Fun Carnival opens up in Xiamen

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Though Global Fun Carnival  had already boarded Xiamen in July ,2010, some facilites were not established  then,  you could read some bad comments on it through the website.

But  on 27th August, a promotion fair for the "Global Fun Carnival – Xiamen Stop" was held at the main venue of the Global Fun Carnival Xiamen Stop.

Hundreds of travel agency leaders and tourist guide representatives from Xiamen and the surrounding cities were participating in the fair.

7 things to do in Xiamen Gulangyu Island, Surfing Detailed Gulangyu Map

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Here we have a detailed and comprehensive tourist map of Gulangyu Island, clearly showing the layout of the scenic area with mapping all roads, and marking the location of tourist attractions in this area vividly with beautiful pictures. This map can be a great guide for your tour of Gulangyu Island, which is located opposite to the urban Xiamen City, has won the reputation of "Garden on the Sea". Besides, there is a list of seven necessary things to do on the Island.

And here is the 7 things must do in Gulangyu Island :

1. Learning some Hokkie ( Minnan Dilect , same as Taiwan Dilect)

2.Making the Kungfu Tea with Local People

3. Finding a favorable Alley for a stroll

4.Visiting one of the Former Residences of Famous People

5. Eating the local food 'mazi'

6.Going for a concert

7.Reserve a room facing the sea , though not many left; or choose a coffee house near the sea

Qixi Festival --- Chinese Valentines' Day

The meet of two lovers who can only happen once a year , a sad and beautiful story from ancient China , still influences China and Overseas Chinese nowadays .

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Qixi Festival (literally "The Night of Sevens"), also known as Magpie Festival, falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month on the Chinese calendar; thus its name.  It is sometimes called Chinese Valentine's Day in recent decades. This year the day falls in 16th Aug,2010

Xiamen Philharmonic Ochestra Updates Chinese Valentines Day Concert

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Xiamen Philharmonic Ochestra updated its August's hit concert , the Chinese Valentine's day concert .  19:30:00pm 16August .    All you have to do is to buy the ticket and listen to the first counter tenor in China , Xiao Ma.

Here is a clip from Xiao Ma's performance in  Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro (the Marriage of Figaro) ,he palyed as Cherubino in a modern version

Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)(Esto es África) FIFA World Cup Anthem 2010

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Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)(Esto es África) was officially chosen as the anthem of FIFA World Cup 2010. About this Shakira said "I am  honored that 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)' was chosen to be part of  the excitement and the legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

2010 Football FIFA World Cup All Schedule

South Africa World Cup All Schedule,  Chinese CCTV will present the whole games , most of the games at2:30am and 22:00pm China Time.   In Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen , you will have all these , at ease.

Group A

Match	Date - Time	Venue
1	11/06 16:00	Johannesburg - JSC		South Africa		Mexico
2	11/06 20:30	Cape Town		Uruguay		France
17	16/06 20:30	Tshwane/Pretoria		South Africa		Uruguay
18	17/06 20:30	Polokwane		France		Mexico
33	22/06 16:00	Rustenburg		Mexico		Uruguay
34	22/06 16:00	Mangaung/Bloemfontein		France		South Africa

Singapore Seafood Festival Arrives in Harbour Cafe , Millennium Hotel Xiamen

The excitement of the Singapore Seafood Festival that begins here in Millennium Xiamen  Hotel during June 4th to 11th.

Meanwhile from Beijing  to Shanghai , same Singapore Food Festival launched at Millennium Hotels .

Xiamen Dragon Boat Festival a Live Shot

Xiamen Hotels First Blog, Magic Haijng presents Xiamen Dragon Boat Festival 

Give you a show on Xiamen Dragon Boat Festival,  29th and  30th May , 2010, my own shot on 29th May.   Now no one missed that , see it live  for yourself here .  It is rather a cultural and human touch of Xiamen than a simple Boat race.

Let's  start!

the panaroma view

Dragon Boat Race and Duanwu Festival in Xiamen

Dragon Boat Race is very special in Xiamen as part of Duanwu Festival , Chinese usually eat Zongzi at the Duanwu Festival , but Jimei intrenational  Dragon Boat Race offers Xiamen people extra fun.
It starts from 1987 , some European Teams joined in the Race ,  the pictures collecte d online give you more to capture.

1987 , European teams are coming

Happy Easter with funny bunnies !

Happy Easter with Funny Bunnies , flash eggs ...  share the fun found online with you

The chocolate bunnies make fun

About Earth Hour , Stay with Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen

ABOUT EARTH HOUR

Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million homes and businesses turned their lights off for one hour to make their stand against climate change. Only a year later and Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating. Global landmarks such as the, Sydney Harbour Bridge, The CN Tower in Toronto, The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and Rome’s Colosseum, all stood in darkness, as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgent by the hour. In March 2009, hundreds of millions of people took part in the third Earth Hour. Over 4000 cities in 88 countries officially switched off to pledge their support for the planet, making Earth Hour 2009 the world’s largest global climate change initiative.
Earth Hour 2010 takes place on Saturday 27 March at 8.30pm (local time) and is a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community throughout the world. It is a call to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved and lead the way towards a sustainable future. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Europe to Asia to the Americas will stand in darkness. People across the world from all walks of life will turn off their lights and join together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet. So sign up now and let’s make 2010 the biggest Earth Hour yet!.
It’s Showtime! Show the world what can be done.

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Earth Hour by WWF

Earth Hour is organized by WWF. With almost 5 million supporters and a global network in over 100 countries, it’s one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and build a future where people live in harmony with nature.

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Earth Hour timeline

Turn back the clock on Earth Hour and discover why, how, where and when it all started.

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Why get involved?

Put simply, because our future depends on it!
Earth Hour has done a lot to raise awareness of climate change issues. But there’s more to it than switching off lights for one hour once a year. It’s all about giving people a voice on the future of our planet and working together to create a sustainable low carbon future for our planet.

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The future can be bright

New economic modelling indicates the world has just five years to initiate a low carbon industrial revolution before runaway climate change becomes almost inevitable. But it can be done, and the long term benefits will be enormous.
So now's the time to take a stand and give world leaders the mandate they need to make the right climate deal.

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Kung Hey Fat Choy! Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen 2010 Chinese New Year Lion Dance High!

Feb 15th, 2010,  Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen celebrated Chinese New Year of 2010 , the Year of Tiger , with the help of Tiger 's friends , the LIONS !

Yes, the Lion Dance is a traditional ceremony in Chinese Culture , in Chinese New Years . Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen promoted this tradition for years , this is the first time be recorded . Just enjoy watching!




part one



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The Vegetarian's Feast - 4th China Xiamen Buddha Fair

Probably the Biggest one in the world ,China Xiamen International Buddhist Items & Crafts Fair (Xiamen Buddha Fair) , which was held 12th-15th ,Nov, 2009, has become the vane for Buddha industry .For me it is full of art , culture , and delicious food !

The biggest sign is the 1st International Vegetarian Forum, with subject of \u201cfeeling the vegetarian world, sharing a healthy life\u201d.

It is a feast of Vegetarians', Vegetarian culture is influencing on the people\u2019s life gradually. Vegetarianism has become a bran-new life style for environmental protection. It\u2019s estimated that vegetarian food will become the dietetic trend all the 21 century.The mission of this forum is \u201chealth, environmental protection and development\u201d.

Now Xiamen has at least 20 pure Vegetarian Restaurants , not include those restaurants serve special vegetarian dishes ,also in high quality (in Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen , the Loong Yuen Chinese Restaurant has a series of dishes that really deserve trying).

Vegetarian food is often associated with religious beliefs; most of Buddhists are vegans. Nowadays, vegetarianism has been given new meanings: fashion, Environmental Protection and healthy. Vegetarian food and health complement each other, enjoying the Vegetarian life becomes the fashionable healthy concept that the people pursuit. Meanwhile, as life becoming better, the environment is being worse because of people\u2019s destroy. The carbon footprints cover the whole world, some of which is caused by non-vegan. All of these remind people to paying attention to healthy eating, reducing the slaughter, maintaining the ecological balance. Statistics show that 10% of the U.S. population and nearly 4,000,000 British are vegans; In Taiwan, about 2 million people join vegetarianism, and also there are more than 4,000 vegetarian restaurants. Facing with Taiwan, Xiamen is most influenced also by vegetarian culture at an unprecedented rate. With the opening of cross-strait policy and the frequent economic and cultural exchanges, Taiwan's well-known vegetarian industry will increase the development of mainland\u2019s industry.









One more thing I need to mention is Tzu Chi Foundation from Taiwan , they have been endeavoured to be one of the most famous Charity organization in the world since 1966 , to my

surprise they recently joined in almost every disaster rescue action all over the world. Besides they made lots of effert in culture, religious , eco spreading to improve the status of the human being.

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