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Function
The purpose of a magnifying glass is to enlarge items or elements that could otherwise not be seen with the naked eye. In the past, magnifying glasses have been useful in science and forensics.
History
The earliest known version of a magnifying glass, or rather, a convex lens, came about in the year 1021 and was mentioned in Alhazen’s Book of Optics. Improvements upon the lens ultimately led to the invention of eyeglasses in the 13th century.
Significance
The presence of the magnifying glass in the modern world has opened our eyes to things we never would have been capable of seeing before. Without the amplifying abilities of a convex lens, the telescope would not have come across new stars and planets and the microscope would not have stumbled upon undiscovered cells and organisms.
Features
The two most technical features of a magnifying glass are its focal length and its optical power. A standard magnifying glass has a focal length of about 25 centimeters, which means its optical power would be 4 dioptres (in laymen’s terms, this would be a 2x magnification level).

If you are slim you resemble a ruler.

Your main style aim to add curves by defining your shoulders, Or, if you are slender, by defining your waist

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Do wear

Shoulder pads to emphasize your shoulders.

Semi-fitted clothes

If you have firm upper arms, short-sleeves and sleeve-less tops and dresses

Medium to high necklines

Dresses that wrap or flow through the waistline

Straight to gently flared flat-fronted pants

A-line  shirts

Don’t wear

Clingy fabrics

Fitted clothes

Low necklines

Baggy tops

Baggy pants

Narrow skirts

Please note these guidelines only take into account your horizontal and vertical body shapes. The recommendations may change based on other features such as your age, your weight, your face shape, your neck length and any figure flaws you may have.

For it is called byithe Chinese them-selves “Zhongshan Zhuang” or “Zhongshan suit” as it was a uniform that Dr. Sun Yat-sen (better known among the Chinese as Sun Zhongshan) liked to wear and recommended to the people of the country.

It was customary in ancient times to change the styles of the people’s clothes whenever a new dynasty replaced an old one. The 1911 Revolution led by Dr. Sun Yat-sen overthrew the Qing Dynasty and founded the Republic of China. Members of his Nationalist Party proposed to change the national costume. During the discussions, Dr. Sun favoured the casual dress prevalent in Guangdong Province but proposed certain modifications. A designer worked on his ideas and produced the tunic with four pockets and a turned-down collar, closed all down the middle with five buttons. It looked simple and tasteful and gave an air of sedateness. From then on Dr. Sun set a personal example by wearing the tunic suit on various occasions. It did not take long before the style became fashionable all over the country.

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1. Place the dress over the shoulders, as though putting on a jacket. Begin with placing the right arm through the right sleeve. Remember to keep the open side facing outward.
2. Bring the dress around from behind and place the left arm through the left sleeve.
3. Fasten the button or the tie at the neck. Once this is in place, position the rest of the dress so that it is in line.
4. Tie or button the bottom of the dress, typically at the hip or waist. Adjust the dress as needed.
5. Secure the rest of the buttons or ribbons along the right side. With the top and bottom fastened, you can bring the rest of the dress together. Turn and maneuver the dress so that it is snug to the body.

Ceremonial Masks
Chinese masks were a frequent part of rituals and ceremonies during antiquity. These masks, called Shigong masks after the name of the spiritual leaders who wore them, were used to pray for happiness and well-being. During these ceremonies, the Shigong would hold a sword or ceremonial object and his prayers would be accompanied by a drum or other musical instrument. Many religions throughout China used ceremonial dance masks, including Buddhism, Taoism and other indigenous religions. These masks were created and painted to look like large face masks. Some of the surfaces of the masks were painted bright red or black. Makers could then attach hair to form a period or a head of hair.

Opera Masks
Mask use in ceremonial dances evolved to the use of masks during operas and other stage performances. These masks would be made to resemble the faces of various characters in the production, including spiritual beings, warriors and wise men. Because opera masks passed down through generations through the performers, many of the masks used in contemporary Chinese operas have a rich, long history. Styles and materials for manufacture vary according to the culture who used them. For instance, Tuija
people performed Nuotang opera during the spring festival and used very lifelike wooden masks.

Wedding and Funeral Masks
Masks were often worn or displayed during important rites in Chinese culture, including weddings and funerals. For example, the Zhuang and Yao people would hang a mask of Sanyuan, their main god, in a conspicuous place during most rites. The Yi and Hani people would wear bamboo masks during weddings, which were supposed to drive away evil spirits present at the union of two people. Additionally, the Yi people used masks to perform the lion dance during funerals, which required two people to move a large lion mask and costume to the beat of gongs and symbols.

Transformation
Chinese masks are common wear for festivals and other entertainment performances. The masks worn for entertainment usually transform the wearer into characters or animals, such as tigers or lions, or historical characters, such as warriors and farmers from the period of time following the Han Dynasty. Masks were also worn for sacrificial purposes by the Yi, Tibetan and Tu. For instance, during New Year celebrations, the Yi would wear masks of tigers or leopards and perform a ritual dance after sacrificing an ox. These sacrifices were to pray for good fortune and celebrate ancestors.

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Money
A traditional Chinese gift for baby boys is Lysee, or “lucky money,” usually presented in a red envelope. Red is considered a lucky color in China.

Red Eggs and Ginger
Red eggs and ginger are traditional symbolic gifts presented at a baby boy’s celebration party. Eggs symbolize fertility and the renewal of life, while ginger will add a touch of “hotness” to the nutritional needs of the mother. Eggs are dyed red. Some believe that a boy is represented by an odd number of eggs.

Clinging Bracelets
Traditionally, boys would sometimes be dressed up in girl’s clothes to fool evil spirits. A bracelet for the boy will not be frowned upon, especially if it makes clinging sounds when the baby moves. The Chinese believe the sound of the bracelet scares away evil spirits. Coins are often stringed together in a bracelet and given to a baby boy to wear.

Clothing
Traditional and useful gifts to present to Chinese baby boys are clothing. The color red in clothing is considered lucky, as Chinese believe it will protect the child against infections and other evil. Tiger print hats, shoes and bibs are also popular traditional gifts. According to Chinese folklore, the tiger as the king of beasts, has a special power to protect children.

Quilt of Wishes
The Quilt of Wishes, or “Bai Jia Bei,” is a Northern Chinese tradition to welcome a new baby boy. Friends and family will each contribute a patch of fabric, along with a wish for the new baby. A quilt is sewn from the patches to keep the baby warm and protected at night. In older customs, a patchwork coat was made to disguise the boy as a poor beggar to fool evil spirits.

Gift of Silver or Jade
Close family, like grandparents, will traditionally give a new Chinese baby boy an item in gold, silver or jade to show their deep love for the child.

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The most recognizable form of Chinese costume is called “hanfu,” a traditional form of dress worn by the Han Chinese in China’s ancient history. Hanfu is usually a single silk robe or set of robes, though there are many different styles from different historical periods. Today, hanfu is worn only for festivals and other cultural exercises, but it has also been made popular as a costume in other parts of the world through its use in Chinese films. To learn how to make your simple own hanfu, complete the following instructions.

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Your main style aims is to balance your top half to your bottom half by creating the appearance of a wider upper body.

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Do wear:

Accessories and designs to draw attention to your upper body
Short-sleeved tops
Shoulder pads to broaden your shoulders.
Medium to high necklines
Garments to emphasize your waist
Skirts and dresses that are straight or slightly flared
Low rise pants to avoid gaping at the waist
Boot leg and straight pants

Don’t wear:

Baggy garments
Stiff fabric
Garments that add bulk to your hips
Hems or design lines at hip-line
Open pleats on skirts or pants
Tapered skirts or pants

Please note these guidelines only take into account your horizontal and vertical body shapes. The recommendations may change based on other features such as your age, your weight, your face shape, your neck length and any figure flaws you may have.

History
The earliest writings showing Chinese characters were bone inscriptions for prophesies. Archeological findings date these to around 1700 B.C.E. Symbols were also inscribed into bronze vessels used for ritual purposes. In the modern age, the Chinese continue to use symbols in every celebration, from Chinese New Year to the lantern festival. Chinese characters have evolved since their first recorded use, but often their basic structure remains the same.

Mythical Beings

One of the most important symbols in China is that for dragon. The image of the dragon is very dominant in Chinese mythology. Implying strength and nobility, the symbol of the dragon became a symbol of the imperial court. This symbol is used frequently in Chinese society; even in the popular movie star Jackie Chan’s Chinese name, which apart from the symbol of a dragon, consists of the symbol for success. The character for phoenix is also very important. It symbolizes heavenly virtue, grace and happiness. It also has been used to represent a queen.

Good Luck Symbols

This group represents all those symbols the Chinese use to express wishes and hopes. The symbol for happiness is very commonly used. For Chinese New year, this symbol is traditionally hung from every door or window, upside down. This is believed to keep residents from being jinxed. The symbol for love is used widely, and the symbol for success is used in many festivals.

Flowers

China is a land of a biodiversity and flowers play an important role in the lives of the Chinese. A plum blossom often symbolizes a young girl. A rose symbol is very frequently used as part of a girl’s names because it represents beauty. Lotus flowers also symbolize beauty, and they imply purity at the same time; this symbolism derives from Buddhism because a lotus flower looks like a throne floating on the surface of the water.

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1. Gather all the supplies listed in “things you’ll need” on a flat surface. Prepare the fabric by removing any wrinkles. Cut two 2″ by 3′ long strips for ties.
2. Place the newspaper on the chair, and cut out a pattern following the edges of the chair. Fold the paper pattern in half, to see if the pattern is symmetrical. Adjust as needed.Put the paper pattern on the two squares of fabric. Cut around the pattern leaving 1″ for seam allowance.
3. Take the two 2″ by 3′ pieces of cloth. Fold each side to the center, then fold the left side almost in half on top of the right side. Pin or iron the strip of cloth flat.
4. Prepare to sew the seat cushion. Measure around the cut cloth for the cord and add 3″ to the total. Cut the cord and a piece of cloth 1 3/4″ wide the same length as the seat cover is around.
5. Fold the strip of cloth over the cord, and place the top layer of cloth on top of it. Line up the edges of all three pieces evenly. The cord should be back tight against the strip of cloth. Pin around the seat to hold in place.
6. Turn the seat cushion right side out, flatten and check around to make sure it has gone together properly.
7. Stitching up the back can be done by hand using a whip stitch, or with the machine. Fold seam allowance over on both sides of the cushion, and tuck it in against the cord. Sew up until reaching the end of the cord.
8. Finished cushion can have tassels or buttons to decorate the center of the cushion.