The Ski Town, Saalbach
Saalbach (in Saalbach-Hinterglemm) is one of Austria’s premier ski resorts, offering a wide range of runs, extensive off piste, and an excellent snow record. Skiing can be found on both sides of the valley. The runs on the north side of the valley (south-facing side) tend to be preferred by visitors due to their […]
Wine Vessels in China Symbolize Ceremonial Offerings for Ancestors
The nobility of the Shang Dynasty from the 16th to 11th centuries B.C. practiced ancestor worship by presenting their ancestors with ceremonial offerings of wine and food in bronze cups. In ancient China, these vessels were known as fangyi. The fundamental objective of these ritual sacrifices was to please the ancestral spirits. By performing these […]