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Sean bienvenidos japonítasarqueológicos a una nueva entrega en esta ocasión nos desviamos un poco del contenido que suelo hacer, dicho ésto comencemos. - ¿Cómo afectará esto a la arqueológia e historia? ¿Y a la economía? Antes que nada ¿Por qué la situación está así? Esto viene desde el siglo XIX, cuando China sede Taiwán tras perder la Guerra sino-japonesa estará bajo dominio 1895-1945, desde el momento en ese momento se creó la República independiente de China. - Razones por las que China quiere Taiwan: 1°Incorporarla de nuevo a su territorio. 2° Taiwán es la gran exportadora de microchip a nivel mundial. 3° Esto amenazaría el territorio de Japón, ya que las islas de Okinawa está Cerca. Además, china dirá que le están amenazando sus fronteras. - ¿Cómo creéis que afectará a la economía mundial? - Os deseo un cordial saludo y nos vemos en próximas publicaciones de Arqueología e historia japonesa. - 考古学的ジャポナイトは、新しい記事へようこそ。 - これは考古学と歴史にどのように影響しますか? そして経済へ？ まず、なぜこのような状況になったのでしょうか。 これは、19 世紀に中国が日中戦争に敗れた後、台湾を占領したときのことであり、独立した中華民国が誕生した瞬間から、1895 年から 1945 年まで台湾は支配下に置かれることになります。 - 中国が台湾を欲しがる理由： 1°テリトリーに戻す。 第 2 位 台湾はマイクロチップの世界最大の輸出国です。 3° 沖縄の島々が近くにあるので、これは日本の領土を脅かすだろう. さらに、中国は国境が脅かされていると言うでしょう。 - 世界経済にどのような影響を与えると思いますか。 - 今後の考古学と日本史の出版物でお会いしましょう。 - Archaeological Japonites are welcome to a new installment, this time we deviate a bit from the content that I usually do, with that said, let's begin. - How will this affect archeology and history? And to the economy? First of all, why is the situation like this? This comes from the 19th century, when China seized Taiwan after losing the Sino-Japanese War, it will be under rule from 1895-1945, from the moment at which the independent Republic of China was created. - Reasons why China wants Taiwan: 1° Incorporate her back into her territory. 2nd Taiwan is the world's largest exporter of microchips. 3° This would threaten the territory of Japan, since the islands of Okinawa are nearby. In addition, China will say that its borders are being threatened. - How do you think it will affect the world economy? - I wish you a cordial greeting and see you in future publications of Archeology and Japanese history.
Sean bienvenidos japonítasarqueológicos a una nueva entrega de última hora, china amenaza seriamente las aguas gubernamentales Taiwanesas, con una maniobras de entrenamiento. - Ya hace poco hice una publicación sobre el tema, mencioné que lo que China quiere es apoderarse de la industria de microchips para adueñarse de el mundo. - Esto es una amenaza ya que a tan solo 749 kilómetros esta Okinawa, lo cual Japón no se va a quedar de brazos cruzamos. - ¿Se trata de una guerra fría 2.0? ¿Qué harán los japoneses al respecto?¿Reclamaran las islas Kuriles? - Espero que os haya gustado y nos vemos el día 21, hasta entonces pasen una buena semana. - 日本の考古学者の皆さん、ようこそ！新しい速報です！中国は、訓練操作で台湾の政府水域を本気で脅かしています。 - 先日、中国が世界征服のためにマイクロチップ産業を買収しようとしているといった内容の記事を書きました。 - 沖縄は749キロしか離れていないので、これは脅威であり、日本は黙って見ているわけにはいきません。 - 冷戦2.0か？ 日本はどうするのか？ 千島列島の領有権を主張するのか？ - 21日にお会いしましょう、それまで良い一週間をお過ごしください。 Welcome, Japanese archaeologists, to a new breaking news item, China is seriously threatening Taiwanese government waters with a training manoeuvre. - I recently did a post on the subject, I mentioned that China wants to take over the microchip industry to take over the world. - This is a threat because Okinawa is only 749 kilometres away, which Japan is not going to stand idly by. - Is this a Cold War 2.0? What will the Japanese do about it? Will they claim the Kuril Islands? - I hope you liked it and see you on the 21st, until then have a good week.
I am craving something that will consume my soul.
Preferably something gay and produced in an Asian country
reminder that the "taiwanese independence movement" (with 🇳🇫 emoji) is a nazist group that invent the myth of a "singular taiwanese ethnicity" much like hitler's idea of aryan people and advocate for an ethnostate
there's no "taiwanese ethnicity", even if you take only indigenous populations, they are not one and the same thing (theyre classified into various tribes for a reason) -- and the autonomy of indigenous people of taiwan is very solvable without the nazi mvmt
the KMT atrocities are very solvable without the nazi mvmt
pretty much all social issues the cult is "aiming to solve" by estabilishing a nazi ethnostate are solvable without it.
and let's not forget they are more xenophobic/racist and homophobic on average than like many other political groups in taiwan while also claiming to be progressive.
repeat after me: taiwan independence advocates are nazis (much like their red neighbors in beijing)
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Vive L’Amour (Tsai Ming-liang, 1994)
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Proud of my home land
I just watched the movie and I have to say it was a pleasant surprise. Many had scuffed the movie because it wasn't a bl, but I think it lacked nothing despite that fact.
I liked how the character of Zhong Yi Xiang was portrayed throughout the movie, he was mysterious, but also an open book for the viewers. Most of the times I knew what he was thinking or what he tried to say just by piecing together his reactions.
Gu Tian Yu was more of a mystery to me despite the story being told by his point of view.
I like how after the incident with Zhong Yi Xiang the colours of the movie change from that sweet and nostalgic orange, to more blueish tones.
The scenery is breathtaking, the scene near the waterfall, all the beaches they went to, the houses, rooms and everywhere they stayed at. It might be because I'm majoring in interior design, but it was fun to see all the little details from the door to Yi Xiang's room to the little trinkets he had collected over the years.
I liked how there is a cycle, how the roles change 180 degrees, just so they can both meet each other again.
Their chemistry was comforting to me. They only had an hour and forty minutes and they won me over!
I wanted to rant about this movie. I truly adored it!
I want to draw so much after seeing it!
princess peach icons
**Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan** 🌊🛥️🌞🌿
Today was just perfect. The **Sun Moon Lake** glistened in the gentle sunshine, the water was as smooth as glass and so clear that the surrounding mountains doubled in size. Despite the many tourists, there was a peaceful silence - as if everything was in harmony. You could simply lose yourself in the vastness of the landscape, feel the gentle breeze and let your mind wander.
A place that offers peace without asking for anything in return. 💙
**A silent encounter in Ximen's living heart**
The day was long and tiredness had me firmly in its grip. In my hotel room, I didn't feel like going out again - but something inexplicable finally drew me into the evening streets of Ximen. The area pulsated with life: colourful lights, laughing people, the muffled sound of the city. But in the midst of this hustle and bustle, I came across an oasis of calm - a temple hidden modestly between the modern facades.
The red lanterns cast a warm light on the carved wooden gates and the scent of incense hung in the air. I paused for a moment in front of the altar with the *Mother of Heaven* (天上聖母), mesmerised by the peaceful atmosphere. Here, between the whispering prayers and the golden statues, the hustle and bustle of the city seemed like a distant memory.
I lifted the camera and captured a few details: the ornate lettering, the *"Southern Show of the Guanyin Bodhisattva "* (南燕视世音菩薩), the simple elegance of the *Huade Dehua Temple* (华治德化堂). Each picture told of a world that took its time - a contrast to the restless hustle and bustle outside.
As I left the temple, I felt light, as if this chance encounter had reminded me of something important: that there are always places of calm in the midst of chaos, if you are only prepared to see them. The evening ended with a smile - and the certainty that it had been exactly the right moment to leave the room after all.
LI CHEN THE SOUL GUARDIAN
AERIEL PAGODA I
AERIAL PAGODA II
FIREMASTER
THE THREE BODIES OF BUDDHA
THE PURSUER
CLEAR SOUL
SNOW WONDERLAND
SOUL GUARDIAN
THE GENUINE STATE
LANDSCAPE IN HEAVEN
GOLDEN PALM
ELEVATION
LORD OF WIND
OFFERING
SOARING DRAGON
CAUSAL (soul)
THE ILLUMINATOR
THE ILLUMINATOR CLOSE UP
"Behind the Beacon is a ceremonial process; its essence lies in “Yinze”—the full or diminishing glory of the sun and the moon. (Li Chen)
One morning I received a call from a dear friend of mine whose taste and creativity I greatly admire, she recounted to me her trip in Paris and all the wonderful art she had seen but especially wanted to share with me in detail something she knew I would love. Buddha statues like she had never seen, her description immediately resonated with me and the googlelista that I am I fell on Buddhas Big Lap. It was love at first sight for me too, Splendid Buddha, big and round like a baby, strong yet soft, heavy yet light, almost as if Botero and Buddha had baby via Artist Taiwanese Li Chens mind.
Li Chen's Spiritual Invocations come from his deep knowledge and experience in Taoist, Buddhist and Classic Chinese Traditions but most of all from his connection to his soul. That is what make these sculptures be different from the rest, they glimmer within.
Now how can I invoke one of his sculpture in my house?!
*When night light Glimmers : The Beacon*
In this Series:
The Pursuer, Illuminator, Angelic Smile, Fire Master, The Pavilion, Aerial Pagoda & Soaring Dragon.
"One evening in 2009, Li Chen returned from a busy day at work to his home. He lit a long unused candles on the family Buddhist altar and enjoyed the warmth of the silence, and the experience brought back memories of one of his earlier drawings titled “Illuminator.” This event was the spiritual beginnings of the artist’s current series of work. For the “The Beacon” Series, Li Chen completed just eight pieces in total. For Li lighting the lamp constitutes an act of “recuperation” and brings with it a certain ritualistic joy. Through the interaction of humanity and fire the burning of materials not only changes the environment, but a certain romantic sentimentality dances in the candlelight. As a result, ones state of mind becomes becalmed, providing an opportunity for one to communicate with oneself. “The Beacon” is far richer and more diverse than any of Li’s earlier work. It also marks the first time the artist has sculpted the human form, deliberately showcasing the characteristic of the Asian physical form. This work makes the connection between people and such high places as towers, pavilions, heavenly fire, containing objects that appear distant, but can be compared with Chinese literati’s slow wander.
"The meaning of the Pursuer’s candle light can be decided by people’s different definition and thought for life. A white cloud twirling around the waist of the figure is evocative of a dream-like illusion, triggering the imagination and lending a surprising touch of humor to the otherwise thought-provoking theme. Such is the wondrous creativity of Li Chen." (Thomas Lee, President of Asia Art Center)
******* NEWS***************** ( Lucky Parisians )
LI CHEN EXHIBITION IN PLACE VENDOME PARIS 2 SEPTEMBER-29TH. 2013.
Li Chen has accomplished an artistic style that incorporates Eastern philosophy of Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist traditions with contemporary thought, evincing the idea of “Spirit of the East.” His sculptures will be showcased at the center of Paris surrounded by historical buildings. While such arrangement seems to emphasise the contrast between two different cultures, they are alike in terms of providing new possibilities and interpretations for our cumulative civilisation and wisdom in contemporary world. Facilitated by the speed of globalisation and technology nowadays, we can thus expect a profound intellectual dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures occurring at Place Vendome.
This exhibition is organised by notable non-profit organization—Global Art Center Foundation (GAC), and Asia Art Center, with full acknowledgement and support from the Vendôme Committee (Comité Vendôme), Ministry of Culture (Ministère de la Culture) and Paris City Council (Conseil municipal). After 18 months of deliberated planning by the curatorial team, which consists of international experts from Paris, Netherlands, Italy and Taipei, the team has successfully overcome various obstacles such as transportation, structural calculation, artwork placement, loading capacity, and weather conditions. in the hope to help Taiwanese artist break free from geographical boundary and to engage in the infinite possibilities of the world.
As the economy of the east begins to rise and attract global attentions, Li Chen’s artworks inspired by Eastern culture and traditions will surely bring to light a visual and spiritual feast in the world.
SOURCES
www.lichensculpture.org
www.asie-antiquites.com
To see more like LI Chen see my previous piece on Dashi Namdakov
Words can’t describe how happy I am right now!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
On May 24, 2017, Taiwan’s constitutional court has ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, striking down the Civil Code’s definition as being only between a man and a woman as unconstitutional. It is the first Asian country to do so.
In the next two years, the Legislative Yuan will have to either amend the Civil Code or to enact laws addressing same-sex couples. If the legislative fails to pass an amendment or legislation in the next two years, same-sex couples “shall be allowed to have their marriage registration effectuated at the authorities in charge of household registration.”
The fight isn’t over yet, but this is a victory for everyone to celebrate. I am so proud to be Taiwanese. Congratulations, Taiwan!
