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Living in Guangzhou--Gift Giving

Living in Guangzhou--Gift Giving

Chinese do not usually accept a gift, invitation or favor when it is first presented. Politely refusing two or three times is thought to reflect modesty and humility. Accepting something in haste makes a person look aggressive and greedy, as does opening it in front of the giver. Traditionally the monetary value of a gift indicated the importance of a relationship, but due to increasing contact with foreigners in recent years, the symbolic nature of gifts has taken foot.

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Enjoy a Love Story on Chinese Valentine's Day

Enjoy a Love Story on Chinese Valentine's Day

Double-Seventh Day, the Chinese Valentine's Day, is around the corner and Guangzhou Opera House will stage aย  Chinese Huangmei opera - the Fairy Tale of the Cowherd and Weaving Girl, a popular love story that has echoed the special day for centuries. The opera, presented by the Anhui Huangmei Opera Theater from Anhui Province of China, will be performed on August 23 & 24.

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