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Man Ge Buddhist Temple - A Glorious Tribute To Buddhism In Xishuangbanna

2021-01-03T23:13:26Z

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Nestled in the scenic Yunnan Province is the intriguing city of Jinghong, the capital city of the Xishuangbanna autonomous prefecture, located within Yunnan. The city features a fascinating array of cultural sites all bearing traces of the region's indigenous Dai culture, and presents its own unique charm that must be explored first hand. Of special note are the area's Buddhist temples, which are all splendid testaments to the country's primary faith. Amongst all of these is the famous Man Ge Temple, famed for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour Lệ Giang] being Jinghong's largest and oldest temple, dating back to the [https://www.sportsblog.com/search?search=ninth%20century ninth century]. Perched on the scenic banks of the Lancang River, it features a beautiful Dai-inspired worship hall, with an elaborately styled roof supported by 16 pillars constructed from the wood of red Trees of Heaven, and measures around 40cm in diameter and 8m in height each. A unique architectural feature is the fact that no nails or rivets or other tools of connection have been used in the construction of the entire building, including the columns and the crossbeams. Instead, the structure is expertly held together by an ingenious collection of tenons and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html kynghidongduong.vn] mortises, like a series of tiny, interconnected cogs holding the huge edifice together. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); The eaves of Man Ge Temple each bear 16 delicately carved white elephants, imbuing the site with an elegant grace that is sure to be pleasing to the eye. The temple grounds present a verdant setting that is ideal for some deep meditation or quiet reflection, as a variety of trees dot the landscape, [http://www.answers.com/topic/featuring featuring] the likes of banyan trees, mango trees, betelnut trees as well as a vibrant range of floral blooms that add a dash of colour to the serene surroundings. The main worship hall presents a splendid sight for the first-time visitor, as it features an impressive statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha that is four metres tall, standing on a large and elaborately carved throne. The interiors are exquisite to witness, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour shangrila] as golden dragons, peacocks and gods decorate the temple's roof and its walls, with colourful flags hanging from the beams depicting various fairy tales and powerful animal symbols for good fortune. The temple draws huge crowds of devotees each year, especially during the various festivals held annually, such as the Water-Splashing Festival in April, the Open Door Festival in mid-October and the Close Door Festival in mid-July. Man Ge Temple is one of Jinghong City's most intriguing spiritual locales and should occupy a "must-visit" slot on your cultural itinerary of China. To truly savour Man Ge Temple, as well as Jinghong's other spiritual centres during your time here, invest in the fine range of quality hotel in Yunnan whose five-star service and attentive hospitality provide excellent options to host your stay. In particular, consider checking into the Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa as its central location and world-class amenities make it an ideal Hotel Yunnan to host your next visit to the region. 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 travellers. Resources - [ ] , [ ] (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push();

Famous Teas In The West Of Yunnan

2021-01-03T22:17:03Z

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What Famous Teas Are In The West Of Yunnan? Fengqing is located south of the Dianxi longitudinal valley and its fame comes from the black tea that it produces in Lincang. Fengqing was one of the first places to produce tea in the world and it has a group of mountains separated by rivers. The Dian Hong black tea was first produced in the city in 1958 and now has gained a national reputation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); The Tea Producing Area South Of Dian The terrain slopes gently and it is surrounded by the Lancang river, the Yuan river and the Jinsha river. All these conditions create a tea that is gentle and very fresh in taste. In the east of the area, you will find large groups of tea trees which are old in age in a total of 667 hectares which includes six major mountains (Yibang, Gedeng, Youle, Mansa, Manzhuan and Mangzhi). Simao, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html kynghidongduong.vn] Honghe, Xishuangbanna andWenshan The area towards the lower and middle reaches of the Lancang River is in low latitude and the terrain slopes gently. The climate is influenced by sub-tropical and tropical winds and there is a lot of sunshine. The humidity is usually above eighty-five percent and there is enough rainfall to qualify it as a moist environment. The soil is rated first class due to its content of organic matters, which is above three percent. Xishuangbanna Xishuangbanna is considered one of the cradle lands of tea in China and it is one of the places where the Yunnan Pu'ert is produced. There are six mountains that are considered major for purity production. Xishuangbanna is located in the south tropic and the north tropic. The average rainfall is a total of 120 centimeters each year and the average temperature throughout the year is 18 degrees Celsius. The winter is warm while the summer is cool and that provides a great environment for Pu'ert tea growth. In the same area as Xishuangbanna you will also find Menghai which can produce more than tea. Teas like Yunhai Pekoe which is a green tea and Nannuo Pekoe. Menghai has a sub-tropical monsoon climate which leads to many foggy days and not much of a difference in the temperature ideal for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour shangrila] producing Yunhai Pekoe. Yunhai Pekoe can be described as having a sharp needle and a tight curl cord along with a smooth and [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=soft%20color,creativecommons soft color]. The taste of the tea is mellow and it looks clear, while the tea leaf must look tender and fresh. The Tea Producing Area In The Center Of Dian Huafo tea is originally produced in Chuxiong and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour Lệ Giang] Mouding. Huafo tea has not been around for a long time but it is already a famous tea. The source of the Huafo tea leaf is the large leaved Menghai in Lincang. The color is a sleek blackish green; it has sharp needles and is tight in shape. The beverage has a long lasting aroma and its color is dark green. CangshanXuelu (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); The Cangshan Xuelu tea is made at the bottom of the Cangshan Mountain. It is also produced although to a lesser extent in the shores of Erhai Lake. It was first produced in the Xiaguan tea factory as early as 1962 and has been popular in the market since then. The Northeast And The Northwest Of The Tea Producing Area Of Dian There is a lot of sunshine during the day and a great deal of compound material is produced by photosynthesis. The temperature at night is much lower which means that the photosynthetic material is reduced. That allows for nutrients to be well kept. The difference in temperatures between night and day allows for a better production of tea leaves so the amount of Taidi tea tree is the same as you would find in other areas. I am Angel Chen, a tea lover and tea specialist comes from Fujian, China - the hometown of tea. Tea is nature's benediction as well as implicating culture and [http://kscripts.com/?s=philosophy philosophy]. I have a dream to bring the most authentic [ ] and [ ] to all the tea enthusiasts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push();

Residents Of Chinese Border City Near Myanmar Test Negative After...

2021-01-03T22:09:47Z

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HONG KONG, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Residents in a Chinese border city have all tested negative for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour Lệ Giang giá rẻ] coronavirus following two [http://news.sky.com/search?term=imported%20infections imported infections] from neighbouring Myanmar, and the city-wide home quarantine would be lifted, the provincial government said on Monday. The transit point of Ruili in southwestern Yunnan province launched the tests for tens of [http://www.ehow.com/search.html?s=thousands thousands] of residents last week. "Apart from the two imported cases, no local cases nor local transmission of the virus were found," the Yunnan government said in a statement. Restrictions such as home quarantine for residents were due to be lifted on Monday at 10 p.m. but venues such as cinemas, bars and internet cafes will remain shut, the statement said. Yunnan's rugged 4,000-km (2,485-mile) border with Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam makes it tough for authorities to step up surveillance and cut illegal immigration as thousands pour into China, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html kynghidongduong.vn] seen as a safe haven in the global pandemic. (Reporting by Meg Shen; Editing by Alison Williams)

Laobaixing And Yixintang In Talks To Create China apos;s Largest...

2021-01-03T20:15:56Z

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By Julie Zhu HONG KONG, Nov 2 (Reuters) - China's Laobaixing and Yixintang Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd are in advanced talks to create the country's biggest drugstore chain via a share swap, three people familiar with the matter said. Laobaixing's founders, Xie Zilong and Chen Xiulan, are expected to have a bigger stake in the merged firm than Yixintang's founder Ruan Hongxian, said two of the people. Shanghai-listed Laobaixing, formally known as LBX Pharmacy Chain Joint Stock Company and which boasts Tencent Holdings Ltd as a backer, has a market value of around $4.4 billion, while Shenzhen-listed Yixintang is valued at about $3.5 billion. The talks have been ongoing for more than three months, the two people said. One person said the firms are aiming to finalise the deal in the coming days, adding that Laobaixing would remain the listed entity. After the story was published, Yixintang said in a filing late on Monday that the report about the company being in talks with Laobaixing to create China's largest pharmacy chain was untrue. Yixintang has nothing to [https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/disclose disclose] at this stage, it said in the filing. Laobaixing did not respond to requests for comment. The sources declined to be identified as the discussions were not public. Shares in both firms initially climbed on the news of the merger talks but later gave up gains to be mostly flat in afternoon trade. Tencent, which took a 1% stake in Laobaixing to become a strategic partner this year, has endorsed the merger and is planning to work with the combined firm to speed up implementation of a "smart retail" strategy, according to two people. The tech giant is looking at helping with the integration of their online and physical store businesses and will help drive traffic through its messaging service WeChat as well as other platforms, said one person. Tencent declined to comment. Laobaixing, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html kynghidongduong.vn] also backed by private equity firms FountainVest Partners and Primavera Capital, had 6.7 billion yuan ($1 billion) in revenue for the first half of the year, while Yixintang had 6 billion yuan, filings show. Together they exceeded the 8.6 billion yuan in first-half sales for current industry leader, state-backed Sinopharm Holding Guoda Drugstores. Their combined number of stores at around 13,100 would also be more than double Guoda's. China's drugstore market is, however, highly fragmented. According to market research firm Qianzhan, Guoda had a market share of 2.9% last year, ahead of Laobaixing with 2.6% and Yixintang with 2.4%. Both Laobaixing and Yixintang sell pharmaceuticals, traditional Chinese medicine, nutritional supplements and medical equipment. They also complement each other geographically with Laobaixing strong in central and eastern China while Yixintang has focused on the southwest of China, particularly its home province of Yunnan. Laobaixing, established in 2001, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour Lệ Giang] is 33% held by its founders. For years it counted EQT as a key backer but the Swedish private equity firm sold its 25% stake to FountainVest and Primavera for $557 million a year ago. Yixintang, founded in 1981, is 31% owned by founder Ruan. ($1 = 6.6888 Chinese yuan) (Reporting by Julie Zhu; Editing by Edwina Gibbs and Susan Fenton)

Trapped Baby Elephant Is Saved And Reunited With Its Mother in China

2021-01-03T18:04:01Z

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A wild baby elephant has been reunited with its mother in [/news/china/index.html China] after it was trapped in a pit and saved by authorities in China. The calf accidentally fell into the hole in the ground after wandering into a village in south-western China's Yunnan Province. After being stuck for 12 hours, the little Asian elephant was finally lifted out of the pit by a team of officers before returning to its herd. A wild baby elephant has been reunited with its mother in China after it was trapped in a pit and saved by rescuers in China. The picture shows the calf being trapped in the pit The calf accidentally fell into the hole in the ground after wandering into a village in south-western China's Yunnan Province on October 17. It was successfully rescued the next morning RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8916925/China-factory-fire-Huge-plumes-black-smoke-billow-sky-flames-tear-building.html Terrifying moment huge plumes of black smoke billow into the...] [/news/article-8917233/Siberian-tiger-Wild-big-cat-strolls-Chinese-forest-farm-leaving-visiting-officials-terrified.html Chinese officials are terrified after bumping into an...] [/news/article-8917335/Dog-tries-wake-dead-cat-dragging-body-safety.html Pet dog drags a dead cat away from traffic and tries to wake...] [/news/article-8917801/Coronavirus-China-Beijing-bars-travellers-UK-Belgium-Philippines-India.html China bars travellers from the UK, Belgium, the Philippines...] Share this article Share 24 shares The incident occurred in Simao district of Pu'er city[ The area is home to nearly 120 wild Asian elephants since the first one settled there in 1993, the officials said. A patrol officer, who was responsible for monitoring the local elephants' activities, reported to the authorities after spotting the mother elephant and her calf playing and looking for food in a village on October 17. Later that night, the government was alerted by a farmer who found the baby elephant trapped in a pit at their home. The incident occurred in Simao district of Pu'er city on the evening of October 17, according to an official statement. The picture released by Xinhua shows the trapped baby elephant The animals had entered the house to look for food before the calf accidentally fell into the hole. The rest of the herd left without noticing what happened. A team of rescuers, including police officers and forest keepers, immediately arrived on the scene to save the animal Considering the depth of the pit and the residents' safety, the officials decided to look after the baby elephant and conduct the rescue the next morning. The picture shows the local officials with the baby elephant after it had been lifted out of the pit in Pu'er on October 18 The animals had entered the house to look for food before the calf accidentally fell into the hole. The rest of the herd left without noticing what had happened. A team of rescuers, including police officers and forest keepers, immediately arrived on the scene to save the animal. 'We were using torches and saw the baby elephant,' one of them told state media][ ]. 'It was walking around aimlessly, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html kynghidongduong.vn] trying to find its mother. But the mother had left.' Considering the depth of the pit and the residents' safety, the officials decided to look after the baby elephant and conduct the rescue the next morning. After being trapped for 12 hours, the calf was finally lifted out of the hole by its saviours who then guided the animal back to its mother. An officer is seen guiding the elephant calf The little Asian elephant was finally lifted out of the pit by officers before returning to its herd After being trapped for 12 hours, the calf was finally lifted out of the hole by its saviours who then guided the animal back to its mother. Footage shows three officers walking with the saved calf as they tried to lead it back to its herd. One of them can be heard saying: [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour Lệ Giang] 'Come on, let's go. Let's go find your mommy and back to nature.' It is believed the baby elephant was unhurt in the incident. data-track-module="am-external-links^external-links"> Read more: [ mp.weixin.qq.com...] [ Update Your Browser | Facebook] DM.later('bundle', function() DM.has('external-source-links', 'externalLinkTracker'); );

A 440-pound Black Bear Has Been Filmed Attacking Its Trainer During A Circus Show In

2021-01-03T08:57:47Z

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A 440-pound black bear has been filmed attacking its trainer during a circus show in [/news/china/index.html China] after the man allegedly stopped the animal from eating treats thrown by the audience. Terrifying footage shows the giant beast biting and tackling the tamer to the ground while other staff repeatedly hit the animal with sticks, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html kynghidongduong.vn] forcing it to let go of their colleague. The animal trainer survived without severe injuries as the bear had its teeth sawed off as a cub to prevent it from harming people, reported Chinese media. A 440-pound black bear has been filmed attacking its trainer during a circus show in China after the man allegedly stopped the animal from eating treats thrown by the audience RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8805589/Chinese-takeaway-owner-lands-10-000-publishing-deal-winning-Richard-Judy-book-competition.html Chinese takeaway owner lands £10,000 publishing deal after...] [/news/article-8801547/Chinas-President-Xi-Jinping-wishes-Donald-Melania-Trump-fast-recovery.html China's President Xi Jinping wishes Donald and Melania Trump...] [/news/article-8798755/Star-Casino-sues-Singaporean-high-roller-43MILLION-gambling-debt.html Superstitious high roller who owes a Gold Coast casino...] [/news/article-8798799/Chinese-bookseller-jailed-Store-owner-imprisoned-7-years-selling-religious-titles.html Chinese online store owner is jailed for seven years for...] Share this article Share 110 shares The event occurred during a circus performance on Friday in Puyang, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour shangrila] Henan province of central China. Horrifying videos show the black bear pinning down its trainer who was struggling to escape inside the fenced stage. A male staff member initially rushed to his colleague's rescue by hitting the animal's back and trying to force it to release the trainer. He was then joined by another two men as they are seen striking the animal with long sticks. The black bear launched the attack after it was beaten by its tamer who prevented it from 'eating treats', [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour Lệ Giang giá rẻ] a witness said. He told [ ]: 'A boy threw a sausage [onto the stage]. The bear wanted to eat it, and the tamer wouldn't allow it because it's performing.' The event occurred during a circus performance on Friday in Puyang, Henan province of central China. The animal [http://www.estateguideblog.com/?s=trainer%20survived trainer survived] without severe injuries as the bear had its teeth sawed off as a cub to prevent it from harming people, according to Chinese media <div class="art-ins mol-factbox floatRHS news" data-version="2" id="mol-c42f4170-06e9-11eb-9cfd-bfa868938ea5" website circus bear attacks its trainer after being denied treats

Wild Elephants Valley - A Day With Elephants

2021-01-02T23:41:00Z

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Elephants are animals that are capable to capture the attention of both adults and children at the same time. These massive mammals have faces the threat of extinction. Hence, people in various countries have taken measures to protect these majestic beasts. As a result, many wild life parks have erupted around the world dedicated to elephants. Asian countries like Sri Lanka, Thailand, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour Lệ Giang giá rẻ] and China are some of the places where elephants can still be found. Especially in Asian countries, these majestic creatures have a cultural importance as well. For example, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour Lệ Giang] for the Dai people, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html kynghidongduong.vn] one of the ethnic groups that live in Xishuangbanna, China, these mammals are a symbol of good luck, longevity and might. As a result of this cultural importance and the fact that these beasts are moving towards extinction, the Wild Elephants Valley, also known as Yexiang gu, is created for their protection. Elephants can be seen wondering freely and frequently in this area. The city Xishuangbanna is known as the "Kingdom of Elephants"; around three hundred of these kinds can be found in the area. This park has become a major attraction and a major source of income to the residents. Equally attracting locals and foreigners, this valley amazes all that who set foot in it. (adsbygoogle = [http://www.wordreference.com/definition/window.adsbygoogle window.adsbygoogle] || []).push(); If you want to get a good glimpse of these majestic and massive mammals, the best time to visit is during dawn or dusk. Special viewing platforms have been created for the convenience and the safety of the viewers. There would be rivers and streams flowing through the forest adding beauty to the surroundings. The sound of water trickling and the soft chirping of the words would be signs of tranquility that one would experience in this location. Enjoy the lush greenery that spreads through 369 hectares apart from enjoying and observing the day-to-day activities of the huge elephants that have made this park their home. There would be a special trained elephant show in order to entertain the kids especially. After spending some good time within the boundaries of the Wild Elephants Valley, retreat to a Hotel in Yunnan of your choice. This Hotel Yunnan, the Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa is considered one of the best hotels that would be able to provide a complete holiday to any guest. The many facilities that are offered and the spacious and cozy rooms would add more value to your trip in Xishuangbanna. Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destina[ ][ ] , [ ] (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push();

Zoo Elephant Eats A Plastic Bag Thrown By A Tourist In China

2021-01-02T03:43:57Z

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A heart-wrenching video has captured the moment an elephant ate a plastic bag thrown by an unruly tourist at a Chinese zoo. The animal picked up the white wrapper carrying an apple after it was tossed into the enclosure by a visitor who ignored the 'no-feeding' sign at the Kunming Zoo in southwest [/news/china/index.html China], reported local media. The wildlife park said the captive elephant was in normal condition after they fed the animal some digestive medicine to help it pass it. A heart-wrenching video has captured the moment an elephant ate a plastic bag thrown by an unruly tourist at the Kunming Zoo in south-western Chinese province Yunnan on October 7 The captive animal picked up the white wrapper carrying an apple after it was tossed into the enclosure by a visitor who ignored the 'no-feeding sign' at the Kunming Zoo The heart-breaking moment was captured by another tourist, known by his surname Chen, who witnessed the event at the Kunming Zoo in Yunnan province on Wednesday RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8818571/Snow-leopard-China-Infrared-footage-shows-mother-playing-cub-woods.html Rare snow leopard is spotted playing with her cub by a...] [/news/article-8818873/Pet-cat-fights-reflection-seeing-mirror-time.html You're kitten me... Pet cat fights her own reflection after...] [/news/article-8822929/China-joins-COVAX-backed-global-coronavirus-vaccine-alliance-rejected-Donald-Trump.html China joins WHO-backed 'global coronavirus vaccine alliance'...] [/news/article-8819023/Funny-dog-moment-Husky-Oreo-pulls-ultimate-guilty-face-tearing-owners-sofa.html Please fur-give me! Naughty husky Oreo pulls the ultimate...] Share this article Share 980 shares The heart-breaking moment was captured by another tourist, known by his surname Chen, who witnessed the event at the Chinese zoo on Wednesday. Footage obtained by Kunming Television shows the captive elephant being displayed to visitors when a white plastic bag carrying something inside was thrown into the enclosure. A male visitor can be heard in the background saying: '[They] even threw a plastic bag at it. It would be troublesome if it eats it.' The unknowing animal is seen picking up the wrapper with its trunk before swallowing the whole thing. The man shouted: 'Oh no, [it] ate the plastic bag!' Such incidents happened frequently despite the zoo put up multiple signs banning tourists from throwing food to feed the animals. The picture shows one of the signs at the zoo An apple is believed to have been wrapped inside the white plastic bag, Mr Chen told the local station. The picture released by local media shows tourists visiting the zoo in Kunming The wildlife park (pictured) in Kunming, Yunnan province, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html kynghidongduong.vn] said the captive elephant was in [http://www.blogher.com/search/apachesolr_search/normal%20condition normal condition] after they fed the animal some digestive medicine to help it defecate An apple is believed to have been wrapped inside the white plastic bag, Mr Chen told the local station on Thursday. 'I thought the elephant would pick [the apple from the bag] but it ate it all together,' the witness added. The elephant is said to be in normal condition, according to the wildlife park. But such incidents happened frequently despite the zoo put up multiple signs banning tourists from throwing food to feed the animals. 'Because the elephants are quite large, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour shangrila] they have larger stomachs and intestines,' Wang Ang, a staff member at the Kunming Zoo, told reporters. 'After we discovered that it ate something by mistake, we would add some digestive medicine to its food. Most of the time, it would be discharged normally the next morning,' the zookeeper added. Mr Wang said that the park had assigned security guards and tightened patrolling to avoid such incidents from occurring. No punishment has been given to the unruly visitor [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour Lệ Giang] as the incident 'had not caused any actual harm', another spokesperson from the park told Shanghai-based news site [ ]. 'Because we are not an administrative institution, we could only give [them] a reprimand,' the anonymous staff member said. data-track-module="am-external-links^external-links"> Read more: [ The Paper/Weibo] [ Kunming Television/WeChat] DM.later('bundle', function() DM.has('external-source-links', 'externalLinkTracker'); );

Britain Increased Its Handouts To

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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, 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 Berkeley, California, where things have more or less come to a grinding halt amid a [ ]. Other states, cities and [http[/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. Memes poking fun at everything from hoarding toilet paper to going stir crazy while in quarantine have dominated social media feeds. When a TV reporter was approached by bison at Yellowstone National Park, his amusing reaction became an instant [/news/reporter-fleeing-yellowstone-bison-is-the-social-distancing-meme-we-all-need/ meme about social distancing]. People have even made [ coronavirus and quarantine-themed playlists on Spotify] to stave off boredom and provide a comedic take on song titles like "Don't Stand So Close to Me" and "Take My Breath Away." Spinning humor out of tragedy is by no means a new phenomenon. The Civil War era in the US was largely considered "[ the age of practical joking]." [ Gallows humor] helped soldiers cope with tragedy during [ World War I] and [ World War II]. Letters, posters and songs at the time poked fun at the enemy and the soldiers' own predicament. [ 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 [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/blog/kinh-nghiem-kham-pha-shangri-la-vung-dat-cua-tinh-yeu.html tour Lệ Giang] 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 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 [http://edublogs.org/?s=social%20media 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 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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