Tulou

Tulou, also known as the Ancient Castle in the East, are the vernacular Hakka clay dwellings in the mountainous areas in some provinces of China. The history of Tulou can date back to the 12th century.

These buildings are built for defensive purposes. Therefore, the structure resembles a small fortified city and you may only find one entrance and windows to the outside above the first floor.

Yuchanglou

Chengqilou

Cuxi Tulou

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Mask Dance

Mask Dance has a long history in the world culture. It is believed that the dancers could get the magic power via wearing masks and taking on various roles.

They dance to relieve stress, bid good fortune for the onlookers and bring the whole community together. Their dances also tell us about history and fantasy.

Mask dance can be found everywhere in the world. Nowadays, it has become an important art form.

Nuo dance 1 (Jiangxi province, China)

Nuo dance 2 (Jiangxi province, China)

Nuo dance 3 (Jiangxi province, China)

Sorcerer's Dance 1 (Tibet, China)

Sorcerer's Dance 2 (Tibet, China)

Sorcerer's Dance 3 (Tibet, China)

Nōgaku 1 (Japan)

Nōgaku 2 (Japan)

Korean Mask Dance

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Ever Blossoming Roses - Female Mummies

Mummies have been found everywhere in the world. Of all of them, the female mummies captured more imagination from the world.

Their dry and ugly bodies could not win our favor any more. However, they still inspire our imagination. Since god had gifted them with extraordinary beauty and noble background, what had actually happened to them?

They are the dreams in those eras. Today, they are lying there silently, but are reborn in our imagination.

Hatshepsut: the only female ruler in ancient Egypt

the reproduced image of Hatshepsut

Nefertiti : the Queen of Egypt and co-ruled Egypt between 1379 and 1358 BC

the reproduced image of Nefertiti

Xin Zhui: a lady lived in Han Dynasty in ancient China

the reproduced image of Xin Zhui

Princess Xiaohe: discovered in Lop Nur Desert in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

the reproduced image of Princess Xiaohe

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Weird Phenomena: Natural Fountains

Nature itself provides the most dramatic spectacles. Natural fountains are some of the most unusual phenomena in the world. They can shoot water or water-like things hundreds of feet into the sky in violent eruptions. While some of them last only a few minutes, some last for days. Or some almost never stop, but some erupt and then stay dormant for years or even decades.

It is impossible for everybody to observe the rare phenomena. However, we do have the chance to appreciate the natural wonder from the web. The simple peace and visual joy will touch you deeply.

a Geyer in Nevada, USA

The Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, USA

Fountain-like Erruption of a Volcano

Geyser in Yamzho Yum, Tibet, China

Universe Fountain shot by Humble Telescope

Springs-fountains beneath Arctic Ocean

Ice Fountains on Saturns

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Fountain Statues

Originally, water fountains were the objects of necessity and utility. In ancient times, as water fountains contained the important water resource, which everybody could share, they were always placed at the center of communities. Therefore, everyone had the easy access to water for drinking, washing or storage.

As time goes by, with the popularity of indoor plumbing, the utility for water fountains is of the past. Due to their preponderant positions, outdoor fountains become the showcases for artists' masterpieces. The statues on them depicted various stories, the artists, the ages, etc. Here, let's enjoy the beauty of some statues and step into the artists' spiritual worlds together.

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