Happy China - Jingdezhen Edition [Discover China and learn Chinese - with DVD]. ISBN: 7-5619-1610-8, 7561916108, 978-7-5619-1610-0, 9787561916100

Format: Book with DVD
ISBN-10: 7-5619-1610-8, 7561916108
ISBN-13: 978-7-5619-1610-0, 9787561916100
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 211
Shipping Weight: 450g
Size: 168mm x 226mm
Language: simplified Chinese, English
DVD Audio: Mandarin Chinese
DVD Subtitles: simplified Chinese, English, no subtitles
Year of Publication: 2007

Discover China and learn Chinese at the same time. Happy China is an adaption of the CCTV-4 program and offers learners an opportunity to learn the Chinese language and culture while enjoying the beautiful scenic spots in China. Co-operating with the local administrations of the well-known scenic spots, this program well combines the learning of language skills with that of Chinese culture and history in an interesting, informative and enjoyable way. Suitable for intermediate language skills and above, 1 DVD with 15 episodes included.

About Jingdezhen
Jingdezhen (景德镇) is China's famous porcelain capital with a-thousand year history. Jingdezhen, originally called Xinpingzhen (新平镇), was first set up in the East Jin Dynasty and changed to "Changnan" (昌南) in the Tang Dynasty. In the Northern Song Dynasty, the white wares produced here were collected by the royalty. In 1004 A.D. recognizing its prosperous porcelain production and abundant tax revenue, the Emperor bestowed his reign title "Jingde" as largess to the township as a placename, and Jingdezhen was named this way thereafter. In 2004, Jingdezhen celebrated its 1000th anniversary.

During the 1000 years, Jingdezhen has made great achievements in porcelain production. Its products have been sold all over the world, and hence formed the famous "Porcelain Road on the Sea", through which the world got to know China.

Jingdezhen is also a tourist city with the porcelain culture in main combined with ecotour and cultural sights. After continuous production for over 1000 years, Chinese splendid ceramic culture is well developed here. Nowadays, Jingdezhen still remains its big and complex original porcelain production system consisting of raw material supplying, water and land transportation and manufacturing systems as well as civilian and government buildings, folk customs and so on. The system relies on natural gifts and involves every aspect of social economy and humanity spirits - a typical model of combination of human and nature, which is unique in the world.

In Jingdezhen, we can appreciate different styles of porcelain of different dynasties, such as the primitive simplicity of the Five Dynasties, the gentle and delicate style of the Song, the rich and charming decoration of the Yuan, the elegance and exquiteness of the Ming, the complexity and prettiness of the Qing as well as contemporary colorful varieties. In seeing these porcelain wares, which interpret the peaceful and noble nature of Chinese people, we get to understand how Jingdezhen is internationally known.

Jingdezhen is an ecotype city surrounded by hills and rivers, with lots of ancient civilian buildings and villages around the area, embodying the classical Chinese philosophical theory of harmony between human and nature.

About the textbook
This book uses simplified Chinese characters and English annotations. Pinyin annotation is provided in the new words list only. Apart from the language materials presented in the program, Words and Expressions, Notes Substitution Drills and Conversations are provided in each book of the series, among which Words and Expressions and Notes are accompanied with brief English translations or explanations. Each book also includes brief introductions and photos of corresponding scenic spots and travel guides.

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