Our guide Mary brought us to the silk factory. They perform all processes neccessary to make silk and silk products. They walked us throught the steps used from pupa development, coccoon formation, and harvesting the silk from the coccoon. They then brought us to the area where the silk threads are made. Each thread of silk consists of eight single threads spun together to form a very strong thread. Above is the making of a silk comforter. You can see Danny and I grabs a portion of the ball of silk and pull it towards us but at the same time stretch it outward, wrapping it around the edge of the piece below it. I just couldn't resist the price so I bought one for Dan and I. They also make silk pillows, duvet covers in beautifully intricate designs and pashima scarves.
Woman and elderly gentleman ribbon dancing.
The man pictured in the middle is singing the Beijing opera.
Musicians of the Beijing opera
Woman playing some sort of flute type instrument.
That's me at the top of the stairs in front of the temple
Every morning the Chinese come to this tree which is 500 years old and stretch their arms outward toward it. They believe by doing this, the energy given off by the tree will give them long life.
Danny in front of the "Temple of Heaven"
This circular marble is said to be the "center of heaven". Everyone stands here and makes a wish. It is also said that if you say something on this spot, you can hear the echo.
Dancing, dancing, dancing. Everyone dances in this area of the temple. From the waltz, jitterbug and even tango and what appears to be salsa dancing, they do it all!!!
The pictures here shows a gentleman water writing, which is another past time of the elderly. He is writing the ancient characters which preceded the pinyin form of writing used now in China.
On Sunday we visited the "Temple of Heaven". This temple was built by Ming dynasty emperor. This picture is of the front gate. This area is a very popular place for retired people to go to on the weekend. They play games, practice Thai Chi (sp?), play poker and sing Beijing Opera. It is a very relaxing environment and I loved watching the people enjoying themselves.
Our guide Mary brought us to the silk factory. They perform all processes neccessary to make silk and silk products. They walked us throught the steps used from pupa development, coccoon formation, and harvesting the silk from the coccoon. They then brought us to the area where the silk threads are made. Each thread of silk consists of eight single threads spun together to form a very strong thread. Above is the making of a silk comforter. You can see Danny and I grabs a portion of the ball of silk and pull it towards us but at the same time stretch it outward, wrapping it around the edge of the piece below it. I just couldn't resist the price so I bought one for Dan and I. They also make silk pillows, duvet covers in beautifully intricate designs and pashima scarves.
Woman and elderly gentleman ribbon dancing.
The man pictured in the middle is singing the Beijing opera.
Musicians of the Beijing opera
Woman playing some sort of flute type instrument.
That's me at the top of the stairs in front of the temple
Every morning the Chinese come to this tree which is 500 years old and stretch their arms outward toward it. They believe by doing this, the energy given off by the tree will give them long life.
Danny in front of the "Temple of Heaven"
This circular marble is said to be the "center of heaven". Everyone stands here and makes a wish. It is also said that if you say something on this spot, you can hear the echo.
Dancing, dancing, dancing. Everyone dances in this area of the temple. From the waltz, jitterbug and even tango and what appears to be salsa dancing, they do it all!!!
The pictures here shows a gentleman water writing, which is another past time of the elderly. He is writing the ancient characters which preceded the pinyin form of writing used now in China.
On Sunday we visited the "Temple of Heaven". This temple was built by Ming dynasty emperor. This picture is of the front gate. This area is a very popular place for retired people to go to on the weekend. They play games, practice Thai Chi (sp?), play poker and sing Beijing Opera. It is a very relaxing environment and I loved watching the people enjoying themselves.
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