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Hua’er-ICHResearch

September 21, 2014December 24, 2015

Hua?er is recognized as a truly unique musical tradition capable of uniting nine diverse ethnic groups. Originally conceived as a means of communication between humans …

Student Program, WHS research, World Heritage Sites

Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang

July 16, 2014December 24, 2015

The?Forbidden City?was the Chinese imperial?palace?from the?Ming dynasty?to the end of the?Qing dynasty. It is located in the center of?Beijing, China, and now houses the?Palace Museum. …

Student Program, WHS research, World Heritage Sites

Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu

July 4, 2014December 24, 2015

Incorporated as a world heritage site in 1994, the temple, cemetery and family mansion of Confucius, the great philosopher, politician and educator of the 6th?5th …

Student Program, WHS research, World Heritage Sites

The?Dazu Rock Carvings?(Chinese:?????;?pinyin:?D?z??Sh?k?) are a series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvings, dating back as far as the 7th century AD, depicting and influenced by?Buddhist,?Confucian?and?Taoist?beliefs. …