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02/08/2010 Listen real Cuban music from band "Noche Son" in the Sanya, Hainan

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The guests of the Sanya City in the coming week have the opportunity to listen live Cuban music and watch the fiery Latin dances, performed by dancers from Cuba. Currently, Cuban dances and music in the world have become so popular, that many people say about "Cuban-boom" or "Cubano Boom". Typical tools for Cuban music are drums, bongos, maracas, guitar, tres, guiro and bass guitar. You can listen to the Cuban music daily near Beauty Crown Grand Theatre (see a photos). Latin American dances are dances of ethnic origin and all the elements of dances is very natural, organic and absolutely safe. Unlike ballroom latin, these dances do not overload the knee and hip joints. Thanks to the Latin dances, anyone can put himself in good physical shape, develop endurance, balance, coordination and flexibility, ensuring harmonious body. Pursuing a Latin American dance, anyone can be attractive and confident in any situation. Hip motion, virtuoso rotation, plastic body, the beauty of hand movement, sensuality, temperament, energy, sexuality are typical for Latin American dances. Best of all, Latin American dances give a sense of liberating freedom of movement, while emphasizing masculinity and charm of a strong sex appeal and charm of women. Particular attention should be salsa. Salsa is a one of the main and dominant genres of the Hispanic population of the Caribbean and other regions of Latin America. Today it is world's most popular dance of Latin American origin. Salsa is the most popular music in Latin dance clubs and is a defining rhythm for the whole Latin American music. Salsa is the most popular dance music of Puerto Rican and Cuban communities of Central and South America, as well as salsa is one of the most dynamic and significant Pan-American music phenomena of 70's and 80's. Modern salsa remains a dance-oriented genre and is closely linked with the style of salsa dancing (dancing salsa). Nowadays, the style has spread throughout Latin America and abroad. In some countries, this style is called "tropical music". Venue of Cuban group concerts listed in Chinese on the photo above, just show it to any taxi driver in Sanya City. Concerts are held every day from 18.00. Photos can be found here: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=583

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02/09/2010 Museum of Haikou City, Hainan is open for free visits

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Haikou City Museum open for free visits in the period up to February 18, 2011. Museum of Haikou City is the largest museum of Hainan Island and holds enormous wealth of National Chinese art - bronzes, paintings, calligraphy, porcelain, applied products. Museum of Haikou City is an outstanding example of traditional national architecture. It combines skill and thoughtful alternation of spacious grounds, and the greatness of the state rooms, and amazing rhythms tiled roofs with curved corners and spacious interiors of houses with carved ceilings. Many are stored in a museum of precious monuments of art and culture are a major global rarity. The museum pottery and porcelain, paintings and calligraphy, bronzes, representing different historical styles of Chinese art that existed on the island of Hainan. Prominently in the museum is occupied classic examples of ancient bronze. The high artistic level, technical excellence, unique fantasy symbolic patterns and forms of ancient bronze set of Hainan in the number of the highest achievements of world art. Bronzes, collected in the Museum of Haykou City include ritual vessels, weapons, items of horse harness, musical instruments. The results of archaeological excavations in the Hainan Province of last decades, sometimes startling his surprise, concentrated in certain halls of the museum. In a separate room is a art gallery, where exhibits antique painting - silk and paper scrolls outstanding Chinese artists of different eras, who lived on the Hainan Island. Significant place in the museum devoted sculpture of different ages (II millennium BC - XX centuries). Monuments to give an idea about ancient burial rituals of Hainan Island, including the sculptural figures support the deceased servants and soldiers, it acquaint visitors with a statue of Buddhist temples, cave monastery on the Hainan Island. The museum also housed the exhibition of ceramics and porcelain, created throughout the history of Hainan Island, are presented and other products of arts and crafts: lacquers, carvings from the root of bamboo, wood and bone, sculpture, household items. Special sections devoted to fabrics and embroideries, from the second millennium BC until the twentieth century, embroidery designs of the Ming and Qing periods. Tour in the Museum of Haikou City may take more than one day. Thousands of people come here from all the cities in Hainan Province, to join the great cultural treasures of the past. Scientific staff and administration of the Museum of Haikou City spends an enormous and ongoing work on the restoration, ordering and replenishment of items, improving exposure and organizing exhibitions. The museum is open every day until 18.00. Get to the museum you can own, without the aid of guides, address of museum listed in the Chinese language in the photo above-just show it to any taxi driver in the Haikou. From the Sanya City to the Haikou City can be reached by high speed train, travel time is 82 minutes. Here you can see the timetable and fares of high-speed trains: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=555

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02/12/2011 Lantern Festival 2011 in Haikou, Hainan: a grand fireworks and festive presentation

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Lantern Festival will be held in Haikou City on February 17, 2011. Lantern Festival in China symbolizes the end of the Spring Festival and New Year celebrations according to the lunar calendar. In ancient times, Lantern Festival was accompanied by a night illumination from a variety of oil lamps of various shapes and colors, hung from every house, every shop, each temple, now there is the same, but the lanterns more frequently are illuminated with the aid of electricity. Lanterns, that are made specifically for this festival - are true works of art, which affects whimsical imagination and a delicate artistic taste. At the Lantern Festival is carried out mass celebrations and dancing under the first full moon. People in masks of beasts and spirits, participate in the festivities. Group of amateur actors on stilts, dressed fishermens, woodcutters and the monks show interesting tricks, dance and theatrical performances, with mandatory participation of children. All holidays are accompanied by the submission will certainly crash gongs, drums and rattles. Festive presentation can be seen on February 17, 2011 in Haikou City from 08.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.. Fireworks will be held at 08.00 p.m. and will end at 08.35 p.m. of local time. To reach the venue you can own, without the aid of guides, address of the venue listed in Chinese on the photo above, just show it to any taxi driver in Haikou City. From the Sanya City to the Haikou City can be reached by high speed train, travel time is 82 minutes. Here you can see the all timetable and fares of high-speed trains: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=555

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02/18/2011 China Paintings and Calligraphy Exhibition 2011 will be held in Haikou, Hainan

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Several hundred Chinese artists will present paintings and calligraphy in the Haikou, Hainan, in the period from February 24, 2011 to February 26, 2011. The works of contemporary Chinese calligraphers will be performed in a classical style, and will give the whole spirit of the old China.

The exhibition will feature imitation of the old style, with calligraphic interpretations of the Chinese poet Su Shi of the historical figures, united of Ancient China, as well as calligraphic interpretation of poems of Mao Zedong.

The most important part of Chinese cultural heritage - is a Chinese painting. Chinese painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. The earliest paintings were not representational but ornamental. Early pottery was painted with spirals, zigzags, dots, or animals. It was only during the Warring States Period (403-221 B.C.) that artists began to represent the world around them. The "Six principles of Chinese painting were established by Xie He, a writer, art historian and critic in 5th century China. The six elements that define a painting are:

1."Spirit Resonance", or vitality, and seems to translate to the nervous energy transmitted from the artist into the work. The overall energy of a work of art. Xie He said that without Spirit Resonance, there was no need to look further.

2."Bone Method", or the way of using the brush. This refers not only to texture and brush stroke, but to the close link between handwriting and personality. In his day, the art of calligraphy was inseparable from painting.

3."Correspondence to the Object", or the depicting of form, which would include shape and line.

4."Suitability to Type", or the application of color, including layers, value and tone.

5."Division and Planning", or placing and arrangement, corresponding to composition, space and depth.

6."Transmission by Copying", or the copying of models, not only from life but also the works of antiquity.

Get to the China Paintings and Calligraphy Exhibition 2011 you can own, without the aid of guides, address of museum listed in the Chinese language in the photo above-just show it to any taxi driver in the Haikou. From the Sanya City to the Haikou City can be reached by high speed train, travel time is 82 minutes.

Here you can see the timetable and all fares of high-speed trains:

viewtopic.php?f=27&t=555

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02/19/2011 Ecotourism: the jungle-rainforest in Sanya, Hainan is available free of charge

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One of our visitors sent us a photos and description of rainforest, which is located almost in the center of Sanya City, only 200 meters from the Beauty Crown Grand Theatre (see a photos). Tropical forest stands round the years has not changed and the leaves remain green within five years. The advantage of this tropical forest in Sanya in the fact, that it has a ready paths, otherwise herbage of tropical forests is difficult to get. Rainforest in Sanya is located on a hill, which makes it more convenient for visits, since there are not swamps and flooded areas, that are full of poisonous snakes. But will be careful with snakes, while visiting the tropical forest in the Sanya City. Address of rainforest in the Sanya City listed on the first photo above, the forest begins directly behind the gas station "Sinopec". In the forest of Sanya City is forbidden to kindle fires, breaking trees and bushes and throw garbage. Get to the rainforest in Sanya you can own, without the aid of guides, address listed in Chinese on the photo above, just show it to any taxi driver in Sanya. All photos of tropical forest in Sanya City view here: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=603

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02/22/2011 Photo exhibition of economic and social development of Hainan Province in Haikou

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The guests of the Haikou City in the next two days, have the opportunity to trace the economic and social development of Hainan Province for the last 5 years on the photography exhibition. The exhibition features nearly a thousand photos, which captured all the important events, that occurred in Hainan Province for the last 5 years: the visits of major political and financial leaders in Hainan Province (George Bush, George Soros, B. Gates, etc.), significant photofragments of major international events in Hainan Province (forums, exhibitions, fairs, summits, etc.), the winners and contestants of international sports competitions in the Hainan Province, as well as many photos, which show the most typical advantages of Hainan Island as a resort (beaches, forests, mountains, rivers, etc.). To reach the venue of photography exhibition you can own, without the aid of guides, address of the venue listed in Chinese on the photo above-just show it to any taxi driver in the Haikou. From the Sanya City to the Haikou City can be reached by high speed train, travel time is 82 minutes. Here you can see the timetable and all fares of high-speed trains: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=555

More information about the exhibitions in Hainan province can be found here: viewtopic.php?f=51&t=433

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02/25/2011 2011 China (Hainan) International Golf Sports Show is opened in Haikou

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International Specialized Exhibition of Golf- 2011 China (Hainan) International Golf Sports Show is opened in Haikou today. 2011 China (Hainan) International Golf Sports Show is the largest event of its kind in China and the fifth largest in the world. The exhibition features more than 250 exhibitors: lawn care for golf, equipment and inventory, All you need for a golf club: new items of equipment, clothing and shoes for athletes. It is expected, that this year's exhibition will visit by 50,000 guests, including representatives of the Association of Golf, managers of professional educational organizations, schools, golf courses, players, fans, as well as suppliers, buyers and sellers of equipment and products for golf. Visitors to the exhibition will receive information on the latest achievements and developments in professional golf. The exhibition will also visit the best players and coaches of golf clubs. Open hours of the exhibition: 10.00 to 18.00, to February,27 2011. To reach the venue of 2011 China (Hainan) International Golf Sports Show you can own, without the aid of guides, address of the venue listed in Chinese on the photo above-just show it to any taxi driver in the Haikou. From the Sanya City to the Haikou City can be reached by high speed train, travel time is 82 minutes. Here you can see the timetable and all fares of high-speed trains: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=555

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03/02/2011 Xingpai Hainan Snooker Classic 2011- International Snooker Classic in Qionghai, Hainan
　

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Yesterday in a Beijing at a press conference was reported, that the largest in Asia, the International Snooker Classic Tournament will be held in Qionghai, Hainan, from March 10, 2011 to March 13, 2011. Preliminaries will be held in four groups of 4 contestants in each group. Group matches will be held Up to three victories. Victory in every match preliminaries - is a 2 points, loss -is a 0 points. In the final of the tournament, qualify for the 2 best players from each group, who had gained the greatest number of wins. The tournament will bring together the 16 most famous snooker players in the world, among them: John Higgins, Mark Allen, Jamie Cope, Peter Ebdon, Stephen Hendry, Ali Carter, Neil Robertson, Graeme Dott, Ricky Walden. competition will be broadcast live on a few Chinese channels, including Guangdong TV, Shanghai TV, Beijing TV, Travel Channel, etc. The prize fund is 100 thousand pounds, the winner of the tournament will receive 40 thousand pounds. The first match will begin on March 10,2011 at 14.00. The money from ticket sales will be given to charity goals. To reach the venue of International Snooker Classic 2011 you can own, without the aid of guides, address of the venue listed in Chinese on the photo above-just show it to any taxi driver in the Qionghai City. From the Sanya City and the Haikou City to the Qionghai City can be reached by high speed train. Here you can see the timetable and all fares of high-speed trains: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=555

More information about the sports events in the Hainan Province can be found here: viewforum.php?f=40

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03/03/2011 Sanya Spring Dragon Festival 2011 (Sanya Dragon Head Festival 2011)

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On March 6, 2011 in Sanya City will be held festive events dedicated to 7th Sanya Spring Dragon Festival (Sanya Dragon Head Festival). Every second day of the second lunar month is the time when the dragon in charge of the rain lifts its head. From that day on rainfall will increase gradually, so it is called the "Spring Dragon Festival" or "Dragon Head Festival. There is a saying widely spread in the north of China that "The dragon lifts its head on the second day of the second lunar moth and large barns will be full and small ones will overflow." This is not the only holiday celebrated in China in honor of the dragon, in the early summer celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival, in which teams compete in the speed of movement along the river in traditional boats, depicting dragons. This holiday is better known in the world. To reach the venue of Sanya Spring Dragon Festival you can own, without the aid of guides, address of the venue listed in Chinese on the photo above-just show it to any taxi driver in the Sanya City. From the Haikou City to the Sanya City can be reached by high speed train. Here you can see the timetable and all fares of high-speed trains: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=555

More information festivals in the Hainan Province can be found here: viewtopic.php?f=51&t=489

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03/04/2011 2011 ITF Women's Circuit will be held in Sanya, Hainan

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Yesterday, at a press conference of Chinese Tennis Association it was announced, that in Sanya City will be held 2011 ITF Women's Circuit, in the period from March 14, 2011 to March 20, 2011. 2011 ITF Women's Circuit is a annual Women's professional tennis tour, conducted by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). In the tournament in Sanya City will take part dozens of tennis players from 23 countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, USA, UK. Tennis players will live in the Sanya Baohong Hotel, a room in this hotel can be only a few minutes book on our website, cheaper than on the website of Sanya Baohong Hotel. The tournament will take place almost in the downtown of Sanya City, get to the venue can be without the help of guides, the venue of tournament described in Chinese on the photo above, simply show it to anyone taxi driver in Sanya. Book a hotel room in Sanya Baohong Hotel at the lowest prices available here: http://www.hainanwel.com/en/online-hote ... ation.html
From the Haikou City to the Sanya City can be reached by high speed train. Here you can see the timetable and all fares of high-speed trains: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=555
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