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Dai Villages - Traditional Lifestyles

2021-01-03T21:30:28Z

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Over one million Dai live in villages in the Dehong Dai Jingpo and Xishuangbanna autonomous prefectures in the Yunnan Province in southern China. The Dai are among the 55 minority groups of China. They have maintained their individuality by practicing their own language, leading a way of life steeped in tradition and using their own calendar by which they celebrate festivals. The Dai are linked by kinship to ethnic groups in Myanmar, Laos and Thailand. The lifestyle practiced in Dai villages is rooted in tradition. The two storied open sided bamboo houses they live in are built according to an ancient design that is suited to tropical weather conditions. Livestock are kept under the house and families occupy the first floor. A dedicated area is set aside for looms which are used to weave traditional clothing. The Dai community is close knit. So much so that family names are not used as they believe all Dai belong to the same family. Dai village life is closely connected to agriculture and revolves around farming, raising livestock and practicing traditional crafts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); These people are Theravada Buddhists and have been so for the past 3,000 years. Some animistic practices like making offerings to spirits and the dead are still a part of village life. Every village features a temple and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour shangrila] the peasants have close ties with it. Dai boys still become novice monks at a very young age. Some join the order when they are older while others return to the secular way of life. Dai temple architecture is influenced by those of its southern neighbours. Among the many festivals celebrated by them is the Water Splashing Festival that is linked to their New Year which falls on the 6th month of the Dai calendar. Local music and dances are very much a part of village life. Musical instruments such as the long elephant foot drum, made from a light wood tree trunk covered with cowhide at each end, bronze gongs, traditional trumpets and hulusi accompany graceful [http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=dancers dancers] and singers at all their cultural events. Among the plethora of hot and sour dishes made in these villages, rice cooked in bamboo tubes have come to be recognized as the signature local dish. Amidst a lush tropical landscape surrounded by green hills on the banks of the Luoso River, Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa offers exceptional hospitality and some of the best facilities in town. The key attractions of this hotel in Yunnan are beautifully designed spaces that blend well with the lush surroundings and spacious, well appointed contemporary deluxe rooms and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour Lệ Giang] pool villas. Other exceptional features of the hotel Yunnan include restaurants that showcase Indo-Chinese cuisines, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html kynghidongduong.vn] modern leisure facilities and a spa offering [https://www.b2bmarketing.net/search/gss/Asian%20inspired Asian inspired] specially designed herbal therapies to relax and detoxify. Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travelers. Resources - [ ] , [ ] (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push();

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2021-01-03T19:51:12Z

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This shrimp-like creature has been preserved in unusual detail in China's Yunnan province The discovery of a five-eyed shrimp-like creature that lived about 520 million years ago may end a long-running debate about the evolution of Earth's most common animals. Arthropods, ranging from lobsters and crabs to spiders and millipedes, make up around 80 percent of all animal species alive today and are characterised by their hard exoskeleton. But their evolution has long remained something of a mystery, because their ancient ancestors carry a variety of features that their modern counterparts do not. Enter Kylinxia zhangi, a shrimp-like creature preserved in fossils found in China's Yunnan province -- a discovery that researchers now say could be a key "missing link" in arthropod evolution. Like today's arthropods, Kylinxia had a hard shell, a segmented body and legs with joints. But the ancient creature also had characteristics in common with even older animals, leading researchers to name it after the "Kylin", a creature in traditional Chinese mythology with attributes from a variety of animals. First there are those eyes -- three smaller ones in a row on its head, with two larger ones directly behind. It might sound bizarre, but it's a feature scientists have seen before, in an [http://lerablog.org/?s=ancient%20creature ancient creature] called Opabinia, known informally as a "weird wonder". And the Kylinxia's two spiky front appendages, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour shangrila] researchers say, are reminiscent of another creature thought to be an arthropod ancestor: the Anomalocaris. [http://wordpress.org/search/-%20%27Evolutionary - 'Evolutionary] gap' - While both have been theorised as precursors to modern arthropods, an evolutionary gap in the fossil record made that difficult to prove -- until this week. "Kylinxia represents a crucial transitional fossil predicted by Darwin's evolutionary theory," said Han Zeng, first author of a study published in the journal Nature on Wednesday. "It bridges the evolutionary gap from Anomalocaris to true arthropods and forms a key 'missing link' in the origin of arthropods," added Zeng, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour shangrila] a researcher at the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology (NIGPAS), in a press release. In fact, when the first of the fossils was revealed, only its front legs were visible, and researchers assumed it was another specimen of Anomalocaris, said Diying Huang, a professor at NIGPAS. "It looked strange, like a frontal appendage of Anomalocaris attached to the body of a common arthropod," Huang, the study's corresponding author, told AFP. "After careful preparation... I knew it was a new and very important arthropod." Part of the value of Kylinxia lies in the unusual detail preserved in the fossils. "The Kylinxia fossils exhibit exquisite anatomical structures," said Fangchen Zhao, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html kynghidongduong.vn] co-author of the study. "For example, nervous tissue, eyes, and digestive system -- these are soft body parts we usually cannot see in conventional fossils."

Coronavirus Memes Help An Isolated World Cope With existential Dread

2021-01-03T17:32:53Z

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> Meme accounts across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Reddit have responded to the COVID-19 outbreak with a powerful defense: humor. Angela Lang/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour shangrila] visit the [ WHO website]. For the past several weeks, as the world has grappled with the impacts of the [ coronavirus pandemic], 26-year-old Deellan Khanaka has fought feelings of despair. "It kind of feels like the world is ending," says Khanaka, an events coordinator in Berkele[/coronavirus/ coronavirus][/coronavirus/ coronavirus]. Amid great uncertainty, humor can be a reprieve. George Resch/Tank Sinatra To [/health/relaxing-activities-to-help-you-cope-with-coronavirus-stress/ take her mind off things], Khanaka has made a habit of checking in on friends and family via FaceTime, taking better control of her sleep and going on walks to avoid being cooped up for too long. She's also largely been using humor -- via [/news/from-distracted-boyfriend-to-grumpy-cat-here-are-the-top-15-memes-of-the-decade/ memes] in particular -- to help alleviate stress. "It's the only thing that really makes light of the existential dread that is the heavy cloud over our heads," Khanaka says. "It's nice to know you're not alone in your experiences, even though you're physically and socially isolated." As COVID-19 spreads to more cities and claims more lives, meme accounts across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Reddit have cranked out more content seeking light and humor amid the darkness and uncertainty. 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[ Kilroy Was Here], a graffiti doodle that Americans began drawing across a variety of obscure places during WW II, is said to be the world's first viral meme. Coronavirus updates [/news/moderna-seeks-fda-emergency-approval-for-coronavirus-vaccine/ Moderna seeks FDA emergency approval for coronavirus vaccine] [/news/coronavirus-mrna-vaccines-wont-just-end-the-pandemic-they-could-change-vaccines-forever/ mRNA vaccines won't just end the pandemic. They could change health care forever] [/news/the-covid-era-brings-new-setbacks-to-getting-girls-into-tech-girls-who-code-ceo/ COVID-19 creates new barriers to getting girls into tech] [ ] Today, memes have become a common way of processing fear and tragedy through humor. Earlier this year, after Iranian military commander [ Qassem Soleimani was killed by a US airstrike in Iraq], "World War III" quickly began trending on Twitter. It didn't take long for meme accounts to begin creating content about impending war -- some of which was [ criticized for being insensitive, distasteful] or coming from a place of privilege. Still, those memes largely provided an outlet for some people to diffuse feelings of doom and uncertainty. Memes can also help people struggling with [ ]. "Using humor is just how people cope in grim circumstances, and it's a very healthy response," says psychologist April Foreman, an executive board member of the American Association of Suicidology. "Human beings are wired to cope, and we're wired to be funny -- even darkly humorous." Now playing: Watch this: Coronavirus lockdown: Why social distancing saves lives 5:41 Global reach What makes the current situation unique, Foreman notes, is its global impact. Billions of people around the world are in the same predicament -- many are staying home, living in fear of the virus' rapid spread -- and are connected digitally through smartphones, computers and social media. People use these outlets to stay in touch and to relate to one another through humor. "Human beings are wired to cope, and we're wired to be funny -- even darkly humorous." April Foreman Unlike other tragedies such as terrorist attacks or natural disasters, COVID-19 is a slow-developing crisis where the guidance is to stay home and do nothing, notes psychologist Bart Andrews. As a result, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html kynghidongduong.vn] there's a "sense of helplessness in inaction," he says, since this isn't a scenario where people can help by getting together for volunteer drives or by pulling people out of buildings. They can't even release anxiety by going to the gym or to church. Instead, they turn to memes. "Using humor as a coping strategy and connecting with other people who have that same approach has been greatly normalized through the digitization of our culture," Andrews says. "Now, people who use humor as a coping strategy have instantaneous access to millions of other people, and we find our niches and networks." People online have found ways to make light of even dire circumstances like quarantine. [ @Michael1979/Twitter] George Resch, director of influencer marketing at BrandFire and [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/meme%20maker?s=ts meme maker] behind the Instagram account Tank Sinatra, says humor is always his first instinct when a difficult situation arises. He's posted content ranging from [ mocking people who refuse to follow social distancing rules] to the [ struggles of looking OK during virtual meetings]. He's also poked fun at the idea that someday, we'll tell our grandkids that amid this pandemic, [ all we did was share memes]. While the overall response to Resch's content has been positive, he acknowledges that a couple of doctors and nurses have reached out to him saying they'd appreciate it if he didn't make light of such a serious situation. "My response to them was, 'I fully understand that this is serious and I appreciate you guys being out there helping people. However, humor is how I've always dealt with things and I can't stop now,'" Resch said. "Not just for me, but for people out there who are freaked out, sometimes a little laugh is the only bit of sanity you have in your entire day." Amanda Jacobsmeyer, a 26-year-old publicist in Harlem, New York, says that for a generation that grew up on Tumblr, humor is a way of coping with just about anything. "It's a little bit of a reprieve from having to feel constantly scared or anxious or worried about other people," Jacobsmeyer says. "It doesn't remove those feelings. It just distracts me from them for a minute, which is nice." The threat of misinformation In our search for positivity and more information, there's a risk of spreading misinformation via infographics, tweets and memes, whether intentionally or not. Take, for example, what happened earlier this month, when a couple of Twitter users seemingly found some good news about the positive impact of millions of people staying home because of the virus. Swans and dolphins had apparently returned to canals in Venice that had been deserted by humans, and elephants in a village in Yunnan, China, got drunk off of corn wine until they fell asleep in a tea garden. These reports went viral and were shared on Instagram and TikTok, offering a bit of optimism -- until news came out that [ they weren't true]. Sometimes a little laugh is the only bit of sanity you have in your entire day. George Resch "The phenomenon highlights how quickly eye-popping, too-good-to-be-true rumors can spread in times of crisis," reporter Natasha Daly writes in a National Geographic piece about the fake news. "People are compelled to share posts that make them emotional. When we're feeling stressed, joyous animal footage can be an irresistible salve." Memes can be an escape from -- or a way to poke fun at -- the influx of bad news. George Resch/Tank Sinatra Generational differences can also play a role in spreading misinformation. Younger people who are better versed in meme culture might be more skeptical and careful when they come across information that seems outlandish or that contains tongue-in-cheek humor. It might be harder for older audiences to understand satire in a meme. There are, for instance, several memes pointing to unsanitary conditions and experiences, joking that anyone who's survived those situations will also survive coronavirus. That is, of course, not true, though Khanaka admits this kind of content can contribute to a false sense of security for some people. Foreman advises people to be thoughtful about not only what content they consume, but who they follow on social media and what information they pass on. She urges people to check the accuracy of content before reposting. "If there's one thing we've learned from [ ] and other things in the world, we know that people can intentionally use memes, humor and social media as very effective attitude influencers and behavioral propaganda," Foreman says. "Nobody is immune to it." Distracted Boyfriend gets the quarantine treatment. Bay Area Meme Council/Instagram There's also a danger in taking humor too far. Social media influencer Ava Louise caused a stir when she [ shared a video of herself licking a toilet seat] as part of something she dubbed the "coronavirus challenge." The video caused an uproar on Twitter as people slammed her for undermining the severity of the disease. Basketball player [ Rudy Gobert] also faced backlash after he jokingly touched several reporters' microphones and audio recorders during a press conference, before [ testing positive for COVID-19]. Foreman says digital communities are generally good at regulating people who have gone too far by giving them feedback, banning them or removing harmful content. Jokes that incorporate mindfulness or that poke fun at the odd characteristics of the situation are more effective at [http://www.automotivedigitalmarketing.com/main/search/search?q=improving%20people%27s improving people's] moods than something that causes harm, she says. For people like Khanaka, humor has been a much-needed relief in a time of heightened fear and anxiety. "Without humor, the alternative is to just wallow in sadness and isolation, which is not healthy," Khanaka says. "It's a way of coping and connecting."

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