I have always had trouble finding the perfect gift for Valentine's day. I want to find that meaningful gift to show my loved one that I care. Flowers and chocolate are ok, but by themselves, they are just not enough.

Here we have selected a few items that we think will make a great gift for this year's Valentine's day.

Hand painted wooden comb set. The two featured characters are from classic romantic ancient novel "a dream of the red mansions". Dai Yu and Bao Yu are the main characters in the novel.

This is one of a kind embroidery bag made by ethnic Miao artist. On sale now.

Also check out our authentic Tibetan Jewelry and Miao silver Jewelry collection. Tibetan Jewelry designed with Buddhism mantra elements and hand cast by the artist. Miao silver jewelry are made with pure silver, 99.99 silver instead of sterling silver, which is only 92.5 silver. All the Miao silver jewelry are hand made and hand carved.

Enter code "Valentine" during check out to get 20% off on your shopping cart. (minimal order $20)

The 2009 Chinese New Year is the year of ox according to Chinese animal Zodiac. The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 different animals, each representing one year. People always associate the animal characteristics to the people who were born in that year.

So for the people who are born in the Year of the Ox, they are hard-working, loyal, kind and caring.

Here are some excellent products that are Ox related. Perfect for celebrating the Chinese New Year or give it to someone who were born in the year of the Ox.

The Ox Zodiac statue, a reproduction from Han Dynasty.

Bronze Ox gong, handmade with ancient lost wax casting method. Gong was used to serve drinks during Shang dynasty.

We also have several Ox themed paper cut items. Traditional paper cutting art was used to celebrate the New Year and Weddings. They are colorful and delicate. Traditionally pasted on the windows.

Hey guys, the Chinese New Year is coming soon.

2009 is the year of the OX. Hopefully the good charm will bring a bull market for us in the year of 2009. Most of artists are on vacation preparing to celebrate the New Year. But don't worry, we have stocked up a lot of OX related stuff for you. Our Chinese new year sale will be online Monday next week.

After the Chinese new year sale, there will be a special Valentine's Day Jewelry sale from us too.

One of our affiliate has started their valentine's day jewelry sale. They offer customized jewelry. Here is the link and coupon.

$5 off any order at Limoges Jewelry. Enter code SALECLEAR
Valid: 1.1.09-1.31.09

Today, fine silver (99.99% silver) artist, Mr. Yang Zelong's items are on sale for our countdown to Christmas sale. On sale items include bracelets, rings, and pendants. These items are all 100% handmade. The on sale fine silver jewelry items can be found here.

Stay tuned for more Christmas season sales.

Today's Christmas special deals are Tibetan handmade jewelry items by artist Hou Lei.

Over 90% of the tibetan jewelry items are on sale. The sale ends on December 28th. Only limited supply.

Our Countdown to Christmas Sale items can be found on our "on sale" page here.

Christmas is about caring and giving. So give something really unique and special. Don't miss our Christmas Sale!

This year we are having a count down to Christmas sale. We will keep bringing out kick butt deals until Christmas eve. Jewelry, paintings, bronze, statues, and many more. The sale will end on December 24, 2008.

Today we bring you the Chinese painting sale. The paintings are by Chinese artist Cao Xiaohui. Check out the great Chinese painting deals.

Come back soon we will have more sales and let's count down for the 2008 Christmas.

Celebrate 08' Halloween with a paper-mache Monkey King mask. Adult and children sizes are available. Hand painted with Beijing Opera facial makeup patterns.

Monkey King's character might be influenced by a Hindu Monkey god Hanuman and was introduced to China after buddhism is brought to China. In the classic story "Journey to the West", the Monkey King, Sun Wukong, is an all powerful guardian for monk Xuan Zang on the journey to india. Monkey King's strength, 72 magical transformations, and his playful personality has made him one of the most recognizable and well liked characters in Chinese culture.

Monkey King Paper Mache Mask Adult Size

Monkey King Paper Mache Mask Children Size

Halloween costume
Halloween Mask
Monkey King
Paper Mache Mask
Halloween ideas

Beijing Olympic Games finally opened on August 8, 2008 with a grand opening ceremony. The show took viewers on a tour of Chinese culture and inventions. One of the great moments for me is the count down and "Fou" performance at the very beginning of the show. 2008 performers in unison playing the ancient Chinese percussion instrument, Fou. Fou is the earliest Chinese Music Instrument. Normally made with Chinese clay pottery or Chinese Bronze.

The opening ceremony also features Beijing Opera performed by Puppets and the singing of Kun Opera.

*Ancient Chinese Bronze
*Chinese Musical instrument
*Fou
*Chinese Puppet
*Beijing opera masks

Nearly 15,000 people died in the devastating earthquake that hit China's Sichuan province, the official Xinhua news agency has reported.

More than 25,000 are still trapped in the rubble two days after the 7.9 quake struck, flattening homes, schools and entire villages and cutting roads.

We are still having trouble contacting two of our artists from the Sichuan Province. Here at Galleria Pangea, we are praying for them and all the other people suffering from the earthquake.

Here are two ways we can donate and help the people in need.

Red Cross Society of China

Mercy Corps (U.S.)

We just attended our first trade show. We were at Tampa attending the 2008 MSA (Museum Store Association) Expo. Now Galleria Pangea is the proud supplier of The British Museum Education Program, Denver Art Museum Gift Shop and a few botanical gardens throughout the US.

Here is a picture of our booth.