Authority

This photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority, at the Special Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ( tasteallchina /Wang Haizhou) RIYADH, April 30 ( tasteallchina ) -- Saudi Arabia's historical district Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is aiming to cooperate with more Chinese companies, an official has said. Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority, made the remarks in a recent interview with tasteallchina on the sidelines of the Special Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Riyadh. "We are now doing business with over 40 Chinese companies. In years ahead to 2030, I predict we are going to do business with almost 200 Chinese companies," he said. The Diriyah Gate Development Authority was established in 2017, with an aim of preserving and developing Diriyah, an ancient capital of the kingdom. This file photo taken on March 27, 2022 shows the heritage site At-Turaif District in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. ( tasteallchina /Wang Haizhou) Inzerillo noted that the relationship between China and Saudi Arabia has never been stronger economically and politically, and also in tourism, where good ties attract more and more visitors…

Vocab Deity Parade - 游神 (yóu shén) - the name used to call this parade where deity are invited though offerings to parade around town and village as a sign of fresh year, luck, prosperity, and abundant harvest.  Divine General - 神将 (shén jiàng) - directly refers to generals, warriors, and those who have certain authority or accomplishment for humanity. They are subordinates of higher generals or gods and play an important role in the protection of different towns. They are also considered gods themselves. For this article, mentioning of gods, deities, or divine figures refers to these generals and figures who parade around town, not gods like the Bodhisattva, Queen Mother of the West (王母娘娘, wángmǔ niángniáng), or Jade Emperor (玉皇大帝, yùhuáng dàdì). Moon blocks - 筊杯 / 圣杯 / 圣筊 (jiǎo bēi / shèng bēi / shèng jiǎo) - wooden tools from China used for seeking divine guidance with offerings provided to said deity. They are in pairs and can be made from different wood materials and take on different shapes.  "Smiling" Cup - 笑杯, 正 (xiào bēi, zhèng) - two flat side of the moon block, meaning your question is unclear and you can repeat yourself using…