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Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by Kolababe: 5:18pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
President Buhari who is currently on a state visit to China, visited the Former Chinese Imperial Palace otherwise known as China's Forbidden city today April 12th. Read a brief history of the forbidden city as written by Special Adviser to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, after the cut. The city was built from 1406 to 1420 in the reign of the Ming Dynasty Yongle Emperor. It served as the seat of power for 24 emperors, over the course of 491 years. And why is it called the Forbidden City? Because it was not just for anybody. Not for the hoi polloi, nor the flotsam and jetsam of society. Not for the proleteriat, but only the privileged and dignified. The poor enter at their own peril. It was off limits to them. But then, the Hausa say "Seriki goma, zamani goma" (Ten kings for ten epochs) and then times and seasons would change. The Forbidden City, located over vast hectares of land, with over 8,000 buildings and 1,800,000 sets of artifacts, fell to the 1911 Revolution led by Dr Sun Zhongshan. Yes, the good does not last forever, neither does the evil last forever. The Qing Dynasty (which was ruling then) came to an end, and the city was turned to a museum. Millions of tourists throng the place today from differnt parts of the world. A place that was once forbidden to commoners is now host to anybody and everbody. That is why it is good to belong to everybody, rather than to a privileged few. A tour guide took us round the Forbidden City, with its galleries of ceramics, clocks and watches, and other treasures, most in pure gold. Members of the dynasty really lived it up, drawing the wine of life to the full, and "the mere lees is left the vault to brag of." (William Shakespeare). The palace museum is believed to be the largest surviving wooden palace structure in the world. Most of the treasures, in gold, silver, jade, pearls and other precious materials, represent the highest artistic level of their time, and the splendour of the imperial family. Those of them who had died before the Forbidden City became a public place, would turn in their graves, if they know what has become of their much vaunted royal abode. The good does not last forever, neither does the evil last forever. Seriki goma, zamani goma. The pauper can become a prince, while the prince can become a pauper. Time and chance pertains to them all. http://www.newseveryhour.com/2016/04/president-buhari-visits-chinas.html 7 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by tociano009(m): 5:21pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
You mean Chinese forbid buhari? 29 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by Kolababe: 5:24pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
Forbidden City, issokay |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by multikolour(m): 5:24pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
baba 93 Likes 7 Shares
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Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by feedthenation(m): 5:26pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
This administration will be a year by end of May, yet nothing, absolutely nothing to show on ground. Instead PMB has been globetrotting to various countries, what is the purpose of having a foreign ministry? 30 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by divineappo(m): 5:27pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
Meeeehn! Buhari dey flex, notin do u, sai baba lol 13 Likes |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by chynie: 5:30pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
Make bubu remain in the forbidden city o 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by ogaontop(m): 5:48pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
Ancient City Of The Kings! |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by Ugomba(m): 5:49pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
Buhari is an epitome of Incompetence. 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by yarimo(m): 6:02pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
Back in Nigeria people are still in queue to buy fuel 200 Naira per litre, but far away China buhari is busy visiting forbidden place. Mtchew how I wish tomorrow is 2019 presidential election 47 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by whitebeard(m): 6:13pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
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Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by whitebeard(m): 6:14pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
so osinbajo no dey house who come dey command.. |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by zolajpower: 7:07pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
the truth is the man never had d opportunity of travelling during the military regime. so now that he has it lerrhim go. Dan Allah ! 7 Likes |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by MrFairplay4ume(m): 7:23pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
Ajala travel all ofa the world Ajala travel ajala travel all ofa the world. Baba enjoy while it last! 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by sammyj: 7:43pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
Baba should dk something fast before things get out of hands 5 Likes |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by Nobody: 9:07pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
Would be visiting there very soon! Ni Hao!!! 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by NobleAngell(f): 9:11pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
That's where he should remain, in the forbidden city. 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by fowosh: 9:19pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
SAI BABA.....the guy knows dat he is dying very soon....so he wants to enjoy the rest of his life.....he deceived Nigerians by slashing his salaries....come to think of it...aw much did u think he has spent so far on travelling alone ?....whereas Nigerians are suffering...... the guy smart jare.....SAI BUHARI....SAI BABA....UNA NEVA KNW ANYTHING..THIS IS JUST A PREAMBLE...FROM EUROPE TO ASIA TO AFRICA..... E GO SOON TRAVEL GO SUN 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by sCun: 9:28pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
How will this provide us with petrol? Forbidden President. 7 Likes |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by Donjinks(m): 9:09am On Apr 13, 2016 |
Buhari is using our money for excursion. God is watching u in XHD 6 Likes |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by CHIJIOKE1314: 9:21am On Apr 13, 2016 |
fowosh: Oh you never hear? Apc has announced that Baba dey go moon by 2030... 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by RichYoungNigger(m): 9:22am On Apr 13, 2016 |
When will he go to Iraq or Afghanistan ?? 23 Likes
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Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by yomalex(m): 9:23am On Apr 13, 2016 |
okay now |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by RichYoungNigger(m): 9:23am On Apr 13, 2016 |
This man sef 4 Likes
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Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by kennyman2000(m): 9:23am On Apr 13, 2016 |
Nice one baba! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by Lilimax(f): 9:23am On Apr 13, 2016 |
Babao ! PMB is just entering all the no go area in different countries. I still remembered him entering one place in Saudi Arabia and now the forbidden city in China. Well it may be a sign of good thing to come for the country; who knows.? He may end up stepping on the toes of those people that have held our country Nigeria to ransom for a very long time ![]() #StillwaitingfortherealCHANGE ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by lonelydora: 9:23am On Apr 13, 2016 |
I still believe in this government. 7 Likes |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by Sunnycliff(m): 9:23am On Apr 13, 2016 |
feedthenation: Tor! As you talk now the zombies will attack you as a lifetime wailer but the truth however is very bitter 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by aminho(m): 9:26am On Apr 13, 2016 |
I was dia too |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by PassingShot(m): 9:26am On Apr 13, 2016 |
[s] feedthenation:[/s] 4 Likes |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by Checked86: 9:26am On Apr 13, 2016 |
Minister of tourism |
Re: Buhari Visits China's Forbidden City by stevebond007(m): 9:26am On Apr 13, 2016 |
feedthenation: You want him to perform magic? 4 Likes |
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