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Walking the grounds of the <b>Grand Palace</b> in <b>Bangkok</b> is like stepping back into the ancient period. The images of strange and beautiful mythical creatures and demons are visible in every corner. The smell of the burning incense is overwhelming, the air sparkles and shimmers with heat. Everything seems to be encrusted with jewels and mosaic inlay. Several objects which are considered as treasures of indescribable nature are housed in the Grand Palace, including the legendary Emerald Buddha. Millions of worshippers and visitors from far-away lands travel to Thailand to see this fabled palace, for most, to make the pilgrimage, pay their respects and say their prayers, and for some, to admire its beauty and learn its history.</div>
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The <b>Grand Palace</b> is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. It has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year.</div>
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Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. In shape, the palace complex is roughly rectangular and has a combined area of 218,400 square metres (2,351,000 sq ft), surrounded by four walls. It is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River at the heart of the Rattanakosin Island, today in the Phra Nakhon District. </div>
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Rather than being a single structure, the Grand Palace is made up of numerous buildings, halls, pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards. It is divided into several quarters: the Temple of the Emerald Buddha; the Outer Court, with many public buildings; the Middle Court, including the Phra Maha Montien Buildings, the Phra Maha Prasat Buildings and the Chakri Maha Prasat Buildings; the Inner Court and the Siwalai Gardens quarter. </div>
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Nowadays, the <b>Grand Palace</b> is currently partially open to the public as a museum that’s why it attracts millions of tourists every year who are willing to spend for air fare to Thailand just to see this magnificent palace. However it remains a working palace as several royal offices are still situated inside. </div>
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The layout of the Grand Palace followed that of the Royal Palace at Ayutthaya in location, organization, and in the divisions of separate courts, walls, gates and forts. Both palaces featured a proximity to the river. The location of a pavilion serving as a landing stage for barge processions also corresponded with that of the old palace. To the north of the Grand Palace there is a large field, the Thung Phra Men (now called Sanam Luang), which is used as an open space for royal ceremonies and as a parade ground. There was also a similar field in Ayutthaya, which was used for the same purpose. The road running north leads to the Front Palace, the residence of the Second King of Siam. </div>
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It is divided into four main courts, separated by numerous walls and gates: the Outer Court, the Middle Court, the Inner Court and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Each of these court's functions and access are clearly defined by laws and traditions. The Outer Court is situated on the northwestern part of the Grand Palace; within are the royal offices and (formerly) state ministries. To the northeast is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the royal chapel and home of the Emerald Buddha. The Middle Court housed the most important state apartments and ceremonial throne halls of the king. The Inner Court, situated at the most southern end of the complex, was reserved only for females, as it housed the king's harem. </div>
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The highlight of visiting the palace is seeing the 75cm Emerald Buddha which sits on a high platform in a richly decorated bòt. It’s guarded by mythical giants called yaksha. The Buddha is always dressed in different robes for each season. It was discovered in 1434 A.D. when lightning struck a stupa in Changrai in Northern Thailand. A Buddha statue was found inside and was brought to an abbot’s residence. Shortly after, the stucco on the nose flaked off to reveal its green surface. Interestingly enough, the Emerald Buddha isn’t made of emerald. It’s thought to be jade. People flocked from all over the country to worship the beautiful statue.</div>
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Today the <b>Grand Palace</b> is still a centre of ceremony and of the monarchy, and serves as a museum and tourist attraction as well.</div>Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-54060894339197634892012-03-26T23:34:00.008-07:002014-04-07T03:03:40.205-07:00Holi Festival in India<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQQ4dg1YhK_DyVmM2H1E28ufgYjMKqLdTtCSrOjmiKB_9qIG2cKibtJ1I-fzzuUTGaTv5rSjkeNvo1nU2umYZT5WY_K5o47mfU93vua5eP29Xle6LtGl7WxixIYB-umrQcSNU9GxUXtIl/s1600/Holi-Festival-In-India.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQQ4dg1YhK_DyVmM2H1E28ufgYjMKqLdTtCSrOjmiKB_9qIG2cKibtJ1I-fzzuUTGaTv5rSjkeNvo1nU2umYZT5WY_K5o47mfU93vua5eP29Xle6LtGl7WxixIYB-umrQcSNU9GxUXtIl/s320/Holi-Festival-In-India.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724476357511369906" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 155px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Holi</span> is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus. It is also known as <span style="font-weight: bold;">Festival of Colors</span>, held at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month Phalguna (February/March), (PhalgunPurnima), which usually falls in the later part of <span style="font-weight: bold;">February or March</span>.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE97Uo6ALB9AgZ2AHa_ooHLtbmyM-OIJ_nsoOpo-_4dBYLDjW96xrz-nruuAhwFbtZj6_dKAqjmCQw5YDPAksf_C9BXqtLSxtWoDZeT5yKvDi94OWa5xkkFpBjVb00k8XP4yqWoUl1vMwt/s1600/Holi-Festival-In-India-1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE97Uo6ALB9AgZ2AHa_ooHLtbmyM-OIJ_nsoOpo-_4dBYLDjW96xrz-nruuAhwFbtZj6_dKAqjmCQw5YDPAksf_C9BXqtLSxtWoDZeT5yKvDi94OWa5xkkFpBjVb00k8XP4yqWoUl1vMwt/s320/Holi-Festival-In-India-1.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724476613738793346" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 206px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>In <span style="font-weight: bold;">India</span>, it is one of the major festivals thus it is celebrated with enthusiasm and gaiety with grand festivities. In fact, because of its popularity tourists search for cheap airfare to India just to witness the fascinating activities of this festival.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkn-xnqPFxLcI_SQZ_eLhyVqWNpx_rWpNAh36AcVYJTLJ7ehsr4nkKhuz_2iMBBqQi4DY_2o3cjAKIBBori7iJzYZe2ttTov8GOtpumVBXN9H1JAOJLnYdENWhIvtgvjGL_nu_ZCstwCd/s1600/Holi-Festival-In-India-2.jpg"></a>Entire India wears a festive look when it is time for Holi celebration, hence the beautiful sight brought about by this festival is more than worthy of cheap flights to India. Market places get abuzz with activity as frenzied shoppers start making preparations for the festival. Heaps of various hues of gulal and abeer can be seen on the roadside days before the festival. Pichkaris in innovative and modern design too come up every year to lure the children who wish to collect them as Holi memorabilia and of course, to drench everybody in the town. Womenfolk too start making early preparations for the holi festival as they cook loads of gujiya, mathri and papri for the family and also for the relatives. At some places especially in the north women also make papads and potato chips at this time.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkn-xnqPFxLcI_SQZ_eLhyVqWNpx_rWpNAh36AcVYJTLJ7ehsr4nkKhuz_2iMBBqQi4DY_2o3cjAKIBBori7iJzYZe2ttTov8GOtpumVBXN9H1JAOJLnYdENWhIvtgvjGL_nu_ZCstwCd/s1600/Holi-Festival-In-India-2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkn-xnqPFxLcI_SQZ_eLhyVqWNpx_rWpNAh36AcVYJTLJ7ehsr4nkKhuz_2iMBBqQi4DY_2o3cjAKIBBori7iJzYZe2ttTov8GOtpumVBXN9H1JAOJLnYdENWhIvtgvjGL_nu_ZCstwCd/s320/Holi-Festival-In-India-2.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724476616160717714" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 220px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>The main day, Holi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other. Bonfires are lit on the eve of the festival, also known as Holika Dahan (burning of Holika) or Chhoti Holi (little Holi). After doing holika dahan prayers are said and praise is offered. The bonfires are lit in memory of the miraculous escape that young Prahladaccomplished when Demoness Holika, sister of Hiranyakashipu, carried him into the fire. Holika was burnt but Prahlad, a staunch devotee of god Vishnu, escaped without any injuries due to his unshakable devotion. Holika Dahan is referred to as Kama Dahanam in South India.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJDYSPb-tqs099upn1IHXCD3e-cpeVI5MRumGcYZSHY15f_i2lJvYb5_l59FaYZyQdaxreNc1rUq9ctkQjepNip0kFIaMrzVrxKNAkZKk7wgYNQxwwZwbLqZWGvGdOmXMXOokU2TTR9GO/s1600/Holi-Festival-In-India-4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJDYSPb-tqs099upn1IHXCD3e-cpeVI5MRumGcYZSHY15f_i2lJvYb5_l59FaYZyQdaxreNc1rUq9ctkQjepNip0kFIaMrzVrxKNAkZKk7wgYNQxwwZwbLqZWGvGdOmXMXOokU2TTR9GO/s320/Holi-Festival-In-India-4.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724479007972564610" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 207px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Great excitement can be seen in people on the next day when it is actually the time for the play of colors. Shops and offices remain closed for the day and people get all the time to get crazy and whacky. Bright colors of gulal and abeer fill the air and people take turns in pouring color water over each other. Children take special delight in spraying colors on one another with their pichkaris and throwing water balloons and passers by. Women and senior citizen form groups called tolis and move in colonies - applying colors and exchanging greetings. Songs, dance on the rhythm of dholak and mouthwatering Holi delicacies are the other highlights of the day.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjvB4efrZxmCU2GsHxJjm_bYSDGxBry6IR5jxCxMgtZCDNuwbRMwEQl7uucW0f1_MS1H4aDr1EoRa9bnlzTpl3_sn4IBMcpDJUJUAWisUDamm3CR6HyZN5HMBXH2PvLEMFCegrbXxRRQSq/s1600/Holi-Festival-In-India-6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjvB4efrZxmCU2GsHxJjm_bYSDGxBry6IR5jxCxMgtZCDNuwbRMwEQl7uucW0f1_MS1H4aDr1EoRa9bnlzTpl3_sn4IBMcpDJUJUAWisUDamm3CR6HyZN5HMBXH2PvLEMFCegrbXxRRQSq/s320/Holi-Festival-In-India-6.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724479018323942018" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 228px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>There is also a tradition of consuming the very intoxicating bhang on this day to further enhance the spirit of Holi. It is so much fun to watch the otherwise sober people making clowns of themselves in full public display. Some, however, take bhang in excess and spoil the spirit. Caution should therefore be taken while consuming bhang delicacies.<br />
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After a fun-filled and exciting day, the evening is spent in sobriety when people meet friends and relatives and exchange sweets and festive greetings.<br />
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People believed that the spirit of Holi encourages the feeling of brotherhood in society and even the enemies turn friend on this day. People of all communities and even religions participate in this joyous and colorful festival and strengthen the secular fabric of the nation.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Legends of Holi Festival</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-60byQWe0X3uye3vO89mBs2je7ZpXzklxWJv2xHqGoCJPew8nZhF5VTZf6bFWLHrDoWDukaoxnZVuo4Xlz383oSYaNG-h7FAnl9ww83msrlJeTo2pA2U3OtZNglrkEbMYAmsrf_vlf6Ir/s1600/Holi-Festival-In-India-5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-60byQWe0X3uye3vO89mBs2je7ZpXzklxWJv2xHqGoCJPew8nZhF5VTZf6bFWLHrDoWDukaoxnZVuo4Xlz383oSYaNG-h7FAnl9ww83msrlJeTo2pA2U3OtZNglrkEbMYAmsrf_vlf6Ir/s320/Holi-Festival-In-India-5.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724479016137058482" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 221px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Holi has various legends associated with it. The foremost is the legend of demon King Hiranyakashyap who demanded everybody in his kingdom to worship him but his pious son, Prahlad became a devotee of Lord Vishnu. Hiranyakashyap wanted his son to be killed. He asked his sister Holika to enter a blazing fire with Prahlad in her lap as Holika had a boon which made he immune to fire. Story goes that Prahlad was saved by lord himself for his extreme devotion and evil minded Holika was burnt to ashes, for her boon worked only when she entered the fire alone.<br />
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Since that time, people light a bonfire, called Holika on the eve of Holi festival and celebrate the victory of good over evil and also the triumph of devotion to god. Children take special delight in the tradition and this has another legend attached to it. It says that there was once an ogress Dhundhi who used to trouble children in the kingdom of Prithu. She was chased away by children on the day of Holi. Therefore, children are allowed to play pranks at the time of 'Holika Dahan'.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLiEa4HO6iC1ihgaJQut_6ZGdWNXsCXDj9yK7nFFO8ZRmZ5iK0R_RlDjZOIT5SKY7RBeCK5ug-T2Qt7HQjOJJOcmpWqipCGgjsf-0p3XpCAVcmBXhTrBtsnogw0fa8_hj7UmlPIXHRdA-U/s1600/Holi-Festival-In-India-3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLiEa4HO6iC1ihgaJQut_6ZGdWNXsCXDj9yK7nFFO8ZRmZ5iK0R_RlDjZOIT5SKY7RBeCK5ug-T2Qt7HQjOJJOcmpWqipCGgjsf-0p3XpCAVcmBXhTrBtsnogw0fa8_hj7UmlPIXHRdA-U/s320/Holi-Festival-In-India-3.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724479006820597474" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 214px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Some also celebrate the death of evil minded Pootana. The ogress tried to Lord Krishna as an infant by feeding it poisonous milk while executing the plan of Kansa, Krishna's devil uncle. However, Krishna sucked her blood and brought her end. Some who view the origin of festivals from seasonal cycles believe that Pootana represents winter and her death the cessation and end of winter.<br />
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In <span style="font-weight: bold;">South India</span>, people worship Kaamadeva- the god of love and passion for his extreme sacrifice. According to a legend, Kaamadeva shot his powerful love arrow on Lord Shiva to revoke his interest in the worldly affairs in the interest of the earth. However, Lord Shiva was enraged as he was in deep mediation and opened his third eye which reduced Kaamadeva to ashes. Though, later on the request of Rati, Kaamadeva's wife, Shiva was pleased to restore him back.</div>
Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-116427765532033212012-03-19T23:03:00.005-07:002012-03-19T23:45:01.280-07:00EVENT: 2012 London Olympic Games<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1PgauiHKp4WfvYzooxgA-w8IjR_ykrlg3We2A9oIhtL3y-LRkbQP_wqNuBek-_TSSG6JfeKysWobcdIHsQ2ro_EiDuz8pJeG407zi6MSXVV2vNEagVQ0Z3P6NcdLFIIOzORzlw9qU4qe2/s1600/2012-Olympics-London-Logo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1PgauiHKp4WfvYzooxgA-w8IjR_ykrlg3We2A9oIhtL3y-LRkbQP_wqNuBek-_TSSG6JfeKysWobcdIHsQ2ro_EiDuz8pJeG407zi6MSXVV2vNEagVQ0Z3P6NcdLFIIOzORzlw9qU4qe2/s320/2012-Olympics-London-Logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721864965271968802" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">2012 Olympic Games </span>will be held in <span style="font-weight: bold;">London</span> from <span style="font-weight: bold;">27 July to 12 August 2012</span>. London will be the first city to officially host the modern Olympic Games three times having previously done so in 1908 and in 1948.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />London was selected as the host city on 6 July 2005 during the 117th IOC Session in Singapore, defeating Moscow, New York City, Madrid and Paris.<br /><br />The Olympics will see the construction of brand new, state of the art sporting facilities, as well as the use of existing facilities across the country. Olympic venues will be found all over London, with many in well known and popular locations such as Hyde Park. The 2012 Olympic Games Park and main stadium will be in Stratford, east London – which has been the focus of a huge re-generation project while sailing events will be held in Weymouth at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy.<br /><br />As the budgetary considerations generated some criticism, the Games will make use of many venues which were already in place before the bid, including Wembley Stadium, Wembley Arena, Wimbledon All England Club, Lord's Cricket Ground, The O2 Arena, Earls Court Exhibition Center and the Excel Center.<br /><br />2012 Summer Olympic Games will feature 26 sports and a total of 38 disciplines while there will be 20 sports and 21 disciplines for 2012 Paralympic Games.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh0U-3FtDSYYo-OdZY6ouBoyTY4JnuKFgpC1Muh6D2v6Mwayc59AfAJc1JtBx2-8oUASP46qqB9Pbo-H1pKmGzddVPYdApUl5_JLuu5ofoC0AAm99r-VnxMQv6cvRCbYAHlvARpSlDpg3L/s1600/Mascot-of-2012-London-Olympic-Games.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh0U-3FtDSYYo-OdZY6ouBoyTY4JnuKFgpC1Muh6D2v6Mwayc59AfAJc1JtBx2-8oUASP46qqB9Pbo-H1pKmGzddVPYdApUl5_JLuu5ofoC0AAm99r-VnxMQv6cvRCbYAHlvARpSlDpg3L/s320/Mascot-of-2012-London-Olympic-Games.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721865411116926162" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-13625020501398562112012-03-15T00:00:00.005-07:002014-04-07T03:05:45.062-07:00Lantern Festivals of Taiwan<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRzjPQ9JNYUPhy068Y75yAFsogBdyh-VPEBXdsgbBK5O2cVdzvLqFYEkHW_Nu2eyp6nx0rXKqMi7fhBr9SYNXE1eoiBzb82P-4mGR5f3twI4MxTU1iLJ8Lc2_b158sRw_DCr_8w87Nqkh/s1600/Taiwan+Lantern+Festival+5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRzjPQ9JNYUPhy068Y75yAFsogBdyh-VPEBXdsgbBK5O2cVdzvLqFYEkHW_Nu2eyp6nx0rXKqMi7fhBr9SYNXE1eoiBzb82P-4mGR5f3twI4MxTU1iLJ8Lc2_b158sRw_DCr_8w87Nqkh/s320/Taiwan+Lantern+Festival+5.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720022090988581906" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 213px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lantern Festival</span> is commonly regarded as one of the most significant as well as the most romantic festivals in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Taiwan</span>. Held on the first full-moon night of the lunar year, it is celebrated with lantern making, lantern riddle games and displays of glittering decorative lanterns.</div>
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It is believed that this festival originated in the festive activities of agricultural people celebrating the lengthening of daylight hours and the coming of spring after the New Year. Other legends have it that the festival was actually started by an emperor of the Han Dynasty during 206 B.C – 220 A.D., who was a devout Buddhist. The emperor ordered his people to display lights on the fifteenth night of the first month of the lunar year to pay respect to Buddha. According to the same legend, holding torches or lanterns on this night makes it easier to see deities descending from heaven to give blessings to the earth.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyljPch9Q8OK5vN1pKG961imowbZ8MN15iaPpRDhTin4Ck6emfLbY-amruW3-rG7_XHoMMxzRPjEkS7lyJiS4Zss_LQS6gAEdkvSnNkCGAvw8fmEoyeOxFYRYGbS5WA3JIvuNBqnxMAKR/s1600/Taiwan+Lantern+Festival+3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyljPch9Q8OK5vN1pKG961imowbZ8MN15iaPpRDhTin4Ck6emfLbY-amruW3-rG7_XHoMMxzRPjEkS7lyJiS4Zss_LQS6gAEdkvSnNkCGAvw8fmEoyeOxFYRYGbS5WA3JIvuNBqnxMAKR/s320/Taiwan+Lantern+Festival+3.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720022088459621682" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 226px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>The Tourism Bureau has been holding the Taiwan Lantern Festival for 22 years to attract visitors and raise the international profile of the cultural charms of Taiwan. Traditionally, the festival has been celebrated by carrying hand lanterns. The Taiwan Lantern Festival adds a high-tech to this traditional custom and brings the event to the international stage. From to the theme lantern displays to folk arts and performances, the festival has become a perennial favorite of locals and foreign visitors alike.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Tangyuan</span>, also known as <span style="font-weight: bold;">yuansiao</span> is the traditional food for this occasion. Tangyuan is a glutinous rice dumpling with sweet or savory stuffing's. It comes in different choices of flavors. Sesame, peanut, red bean paste and minced pork are the most common and popular flavors while new flavors such as taro, green tea and sweet asmanthus preserves have also been attracting followers in recent years.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqGQTr-HNmb37hNNtjhBsrIl9L74F55P75qaRCN_u3A_HKNAfzZ4KUR0FtkCL9UMRhvA54hiNEcBwOwDmuJHYzqh2M8_uNkWn6Az2WuGB7elKKQPKqtVaNvs0iJEtIOkEcPYfKyNBR0F5N/s1600/Taiwan+Lantern+Festival+4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqGQTr-HNmb37hNNtjhBsrIl9L74F55P75qaRCN_u3A_HKNAfzZ4KUR0FtkCL9UMRhvA54hiNEcBwOwDmuJHYzqh2M8_uNkWn6Az2WuGB7elKKQPKqtVaNvs0iJEtIOkEcPYfKyNBR0F5N/s320/Taiwan+Lantern+Festival+4.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720022088857647746" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 186px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>In Taiwan, several lantern festivals are held to promote local tourism, to attract tourist to book airfare to Taiwan. These festivals held in different parts of the country become a major tourist event in Taiwan over the years.<br />
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You will surely love the gigantic lanterns erected in the middle of the plaza of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The lanterns usually carry the theme in line with the Chinese horoscope sign of that particular year. The installation includes performances combining laser lights, music and sculptural arts. On the four sides of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, smaller lantern installations depicts folklore and historical events, large multi-colored lanterns in the likeness of various plants and animals such as butterflies, dragons, dinosaurs and birds are hung up along the road. They also have interesting live folk performances such as lion and dragon dances, acrobatic acts, folk art skits, mock battles, and booths that demonstrate and sell traditional handicrafts like fan painting, lantern making, dough sculpture, candy-figure blowing, paper cutting, Chinese knotwork and many delicious snacks and sweets. A tunnel of lights is also put up on the roads of Taipei, dressing up the whole city with glittering lights. Every year, this event attract tens of thousands of people from around Taiwan and other countries in the region to purchase airfare to Taipei, making it one of the biggest tourist highlights in Asia at the beginning of every year.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgyf-JZjXUjabKmogWOmKQt-_uxfQyEKYbo7XqiqNA8SlFyjo4RScsIA-QbE-489plT8THKoJbGlMBtlK5Y76Mawyv6gukVvC2qIukbOjtXR9oOrRAC66ni33_wT6DTzAs8gpZyQXWF6i_/s1600/Taiwan+Lantern+Festival+1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgyf-JZjXUjabKmogWOmKQt-_uxfQyEKYbo7XqiqNA8SlFyjo4RScsIA-QbE-489plT8THKoJbGlMBtlK5Y76Mawyv6gukVvC2qIukbOjtXR9oOrRAC66ni33_wT6DTzAs8gpZyQXWF6i_/s320/Taiwan+Lantern+Festival+1.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720022080281226658" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 217px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival</span> is one of the most colorful activities of the Lantern Festival. Pingxi is a remote hillside town. In former times, those who worked or farmed in the mountains faced the risks of being robbed or killed; so the people used lanterns to tell their families they were safe. The lanterns have lost their function as a warning signal, and today they are a symbol of peace and good fortune.<br />
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The fireworks display put on by the God of War Temple in Yanshui, Tainan City is one of the more popular and much awaited events during the Lantern Festival.<br />
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The display starts one day before the Lantern Festival with the tour of the god's sedan chair, accompanied by the discharge of firecrackers. The noise, lights, and festivities that follow continue well into the following morning.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPfwi8IhVRTUd8pAFp3NMgz-qNgD9Gz0OpiLLK3mgnYyOX98KqL3sD0WK_BCUbnzZEicmeBZOc94NVe0O9TIUCaSQ1Okob2g_pB5ub35iK9Tp6_oIH-Dmd4VfBKFpAOf602zmvFIaje9z/s1600/Taiwan+Lantern+Festival+2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPfwi8IhVRTUd8pAFp3NMgz-qNgD9Gz0OpiLLK3mgnYyOX98KqL3sD0WK_BCUbnzZEicmeBZOc94NVe0O9TIUCaSQ1Okob2g_pB5ub35iK9Tp6_oIH-Dmd4VfBKFpAOf602zmvFIaje9z/s320/Taiwan+Lantern+Festival+2.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720022079636052290" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 228px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>The official lantern festival, Taiwan Lantern Festival is usually celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month of the Chinese calendar with a series of activities throughout Taiwan. Among the highlight events at this time is the inspection tour of the deity Master Han Dan in Taitung City. As guardian of the celestial treasury, Han Dan is revered today as a god of wealth, but people believe that he was once a real person named Chao Kong-ming. When the god makes his annual inspection tour of the earthly world, crowds turn out to pray for his blessing and good fortune. On the day of the festival, Han Dan is also joined by other gods of the temples in various townships and Taitung on tours of the community. Households in these areas prepare offerings of fresh flowers and fruit and light strings of firecrackers to welcome the Han Dan. The person representing the god on the tour wears only a headscarf, mask and pair of red shorts. He stands courageously amidst the fusillade of firecrackers protected only by a tree branch. There are several stories as to why the people throw firecrackers at Han Dan. In one version, it is because Han Dan is the god of hooligans and his power grows with the loudness of the explosions. A less widely accepted explanation is that Han Dan is afraid of the cold, so the people throw firecrackers at the god during his tour to keep him warm and win his blessing.<br />
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Indeed, Lantern Festival is the best time for visitors to experience the best of Taiwan. From rich historical culture and customs to authentic Taiwanese cuisines and local festive delicacies, Taiwan is a place you surely would not want to miss!</div>
Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-71663987951660088302012-03-13T00:09:00.004-07:002012-03-13T00:54:08.282-07:00EVENT: Expo 2012 Yeosu, Korea<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9abqDCueCrpmQl6ySqL8ZKN05WsR349JvY7y9o3mz7myZxT8SpY70yHl8luR6pjfi-eK7Pxlpi22H1rgnpCFYxR-LxCmc1GtNyfbSgVLOTzKIk6cEs6Gx3P2JCsEzZR9kuPHHiNycZSA/s1600/Yeosu+Expo+2012+Korea+Logo.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9abqDCueCrpmQl6ySqL8ZKN05WsR349JvY7y9o3mz7myZxT8SpY70yHl8luR6pjfi-eK7Pxlpi22H1rgnpCFYxR-LxCmc1GtNyfbSgVLOTzKIk6cEs6Gx3P2JCsEzZR9kuPHHiNycZSA/s320/Yeosu+Expo+2012+Korea+Logo.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719285451697365218" border="0" /></a>Come and encounter the “ocean of the future”, join in the festivities of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">2012 World Expo as Yeosu, Korea</span> hosts the most stylish and sophisticated <span style="font-weight: bold;">World Fair from 12 May – 12 August 2012</span>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Expo 2012</span> is Korea’s second expo to be recognized by the BIE (Bureau of International Exhibitions), following the Daejeon Expo in 1993.The seaside Yeosu City venue highlights the main focus of the expo: the ocean and its value as a natural resource.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">“The Living Ocean and Coast”</span> is the hopeful theme of this year’s marine-focused World Expo showcasing floating pavilions, dazzling offshore multi-media shows, a vast Ocean Experience Park representing the world’s five major oceans and various forms of architectural grandeur which includes a mock-up, high-tech coastal city of 2050.<br /><br />Exhibition centers include the Theme Center, Korea Center, Sub-theme Center (Climate Change & Environment, Ocean Industry & Technology, Ocean Civilization, Ocean City and Ocean Creatures), International Center, and Aquarium.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNyuz-0tpc7Z_Sxin6Di-JdDEEIwGJH_K8V8YOHOhyJRulS9NXnc3HBv5Rt4BRefY_DmEhynUvinFWlcwVtnqR_TER_OJJktki9Kx9DiZVEWM9oq_MawtSfaJtfKCudkYzQev3DUS6tVIJ/s1600/Yeosu+Expo+2012+Mascots+Yeony+%2526+Suny.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNyuz-0tpc7Z_Sxin6Di-JdDEEIwGJH_K8V8YOHOhyJRulS9NXnc3HBv5Rt4BRefY_DmEhynUvinFWlcwVtnqR_TER_OJJktki9Kx9DiZVEWM9oq_MawtSfaJtfKCudkYzQev3DUS6tVIJ/s320/Yeosu+Expo+2012+Mascots+Yeony+%2526+Suny.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719285455011278114" border="0" /></a>The 250,000 square meters exhibition area and auxiliary facilities have the geographical edge that comes from being adjacent to the ocean, and thus, is ideal for realizing the Expo theme. The site overlooks Hallyeosudo Marine National Park and Odong Island, and is surrounded by 317 jewel-like islets, having the perfect natural conditions to make the Expo’s theme come alive.<br /><br />All these wonderful creations support the idea that human prosperity is inextricably tied to a healthier planet. This event is expected to draw 100 participating countries, generating millions of tourists who will be purchasing air tickets to Korea to attend the fair.<br /><br />The expo theme aims to shed light on humankind’s knowledge and advancement of technology concerning the ocean and coast, and identify ways to resolve the challenges facing the ocean. It will serve as a timely reminder to the global community of the value of the sea, which is closely linked to the very existence of the human race. Many also hope that the expo will be a chance for nations to come together and discuss a new, unified vision for the world’s ocean environment.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVi8IZHtzCIOuwoHwfuIRxs2jDZJqAtz0vT4HcTca0VUJpSxZDDgkBS2vwRRert4Od9txiBw_IpfB-w59BbS9hnNMa8mBsWOfCsFa6XSQq5mvreRLqvh8LAEioPNtDc7x3nShLoymdYgK1/s1600/Expo+2012+Mascots+Yeony+%2526+Suny.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVi8IZHtzCIOuwoHwfuIRxs2jDZJqAtz0vT4HcTca0VUJpSxZDDgkBS2vwRRert4Od9txiBw_IpfB-w59BbS9hnNMa8mBsWOfCsFa6XSQq5mvreRLqvh8LAEioPNtDc7x3nShLoymdYgK1/s320/Expo+2012+Mascots+Yeony+%2526+Suny.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719285953183186626" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-8071632419699960982012-03-08T00:52:00.009-08:002014-04-07T03:06:36.646-07:00Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89gJIQGg58F-TCRCkYYL0o3xI4QKFejiMTx9jj41bvbUc6nrPecizNDFnZAQA1kX04IKEZE8GEl6no_5cFRf2GDDezKc3rbIsi7ouR6VYqsZM_4oTyva1JuvH7YMzBSrhz4A3hXbSMadv/s1600/cherry+blossom+in+japan.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89gJIQGg58F-TCRCkYYL0o3xI4QKFejiMTx9jj41bvbUc6nrPecizNDFnZAQA1kX04IKEZE8GEl6no_5cFRf2GDDezKc3rbIsi7ouR6VYqsZM_4oTyva1JuvH7YMzBSrhz4A3hXbSMadv/s320/cherry+blossom+in+japan.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717448712219069874" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 240px;" /></a>It is the land where modern technology and ancient traditions blend harmoniously, a country with an unrivaled beauty and enchanting charm which attracts millions of tourists to visit <span style="font-weight: bold;">Japan</span>. Luckily even you don’t have big budget you can visit the country by checking those sites that offer discount air ticket and air tickets promo. For those who have visited Japan and spent a vacation in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">“Land of the Rising Sun”</span>, being captivated by the breathtaking sceneries and the warmth of its people will be an understatement, as everyone who have toured Japan, especially during the festival period, found their experiences in Japan as the most unforgettable one.</div>
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One of the biggest events on the Japanese calendar is the <span style="font-weight: bold;">“Cherry Blossom Festival”</span> also known locally as <span style="font-weight: bold;">“Hanami”</span>. It is an annual tradition with a very deep roots celebrated by every Japanese people, with their families, co-workers and friends. Companies arrange parties for employees, students have it marked on their academic calendar while parents plan ideal settings to introduce their little ones to the wonders of the cherry blossom festival. Visiting Japan during the bloom of the cherry blossom trees is definitely a delightful experience!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMggRsR6My3UZuH8q3OGn4UXSE8-QzhvBKNFT138DCCetOMyjZnTdcR3e0myYGn6Q9V_cXfeboR2DEgTC__Qpl2bVOy18_ENgMpf13xL7fhzFB9QaLDC_cQfs0KYuHbZTQq0duPRFfwLxR/s1600/cherry+blossom+festival+in+japan%252C+hanami.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMggRsR6My3UZuH8q3OGn4UXSE8-QzhvBKNFT138DCCetOMyjZnTdcR3e0myYGn6Q9V_cXfeboR2DEgTC__Qpl2bVOy18_ENgMpf13xL7fhzFB9QaLDC_cQfs0KYuHbZTQq0duPRFfwLxR/s320/cherry+blossom+festival+in+japan%252C+hanami.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717448679792755474" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>“Hanami” which literally means flower viewing is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers, in this case almost always meaning cherry blossoms. The blossom forecast, <span style="font-weight: bold;">sakurazensen</span> is announced each year by the weather bureau, and is watched carefully by those planning hanami as the blossoms only last a week or two. In modern-day Japan, hanami mostly consists of having an outdoor party beneath the sakura during daytime or at night. Hanami at night is called <span style="font-weight: bold;">yozakura</span>.<br />
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From the end of March to early May, sakura bloom all over Japan and around the first of February on the island of Okinawa. Within these months, there are many festive celebrations held in different parts of Japan thus tourists have every chance of finding one wherever they intend to go. In many places, temporary paper lanterns are hung for the purpose of yozakura. On the island of Okinawa, decorative electric lanterns are hung in the trees for evening enjoyment, such as on the trees ascending <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mt. Yae, near Motobu Town, or at Nakajin Castle</span>.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7mG4seIBVAU-M4w2DAeRx9gZa9xJFSJt1EPfGUzidtRmDSsut8wmRDljF3ocNH34Vk5orI4eLUJAhFKjZGwKw9FrNUqX20rcTbyxk9VBNlCrA9-kwWYJ0wV0GZnjeD2dlQgaHXG0g6uzi/s1600/cherry+blossom+festival+in+japan.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7mG4seIBVAU-M4w2DAeRx9gZa9xJFSJt1EPfGUzidtRmDSsut8wmRDljF3ocNH34Vk5orI4eLUJAhFKjZGwKw9FrNUqX20rcTbyxk9VBNlCrA9-kwWYJ0wV0GZnjeD2dlQgaHXG0g6uzi/s320/cherry+blossom+festival+in+japan.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717448689935801474" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 213px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Some of the most important celebrations for the cherry blossom festival across Japan are: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Yaedake festival </span>in Motobu city (January 7th - February 16th), <span style="font-weight: bold;">Matsuyama Shiroyama Koen festival</span> Matsuyama city (April 2nd-4th), <span style="font-weight: bold;">Matsue Jozan Koen festival</span> in Matsue (March 27th – April 15th), <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tsuyama Kakuzan Koen festival</span> in Tsuyama (beginning of April), <span style="font-weight: bold;">Takato Koshi Koen festival</span> in Takato-machi Ina (April), <span style="font-weight: bold;">Takada Koen festival</span> in Joetsu town (April 2nd – 18th), <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kitakami Tenshochi festival</span> in Kitakami (April 15th – May 5th), <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hirosaki Koen festival</span> in Hirosaki (April – May) or <span style="font-weight: bold;">Matsumae Koen Park festival</span> in Matsumae (April – May). These are only the places with the biggest celebrations for the cherry blossom festival, having few hundred trees to tens of thousands cherry trees however there are absolutely other smaller festivities in every place where cherry blossom trees grow.<br />
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The <span style="font-weight: bold;">cherry blossoms</span> are only the main attraction of these events, while Japanese celebrate through various activities. During this festival, every city park in Japan with lots of sakura trees will be jammed with people, and finding a spot to even sit down may be impossible. Among the most beautiful things that every visitor should not miss, are the small representations of traditional Japanese music and theater, the tea ceremony demonstrations or family gatherings to eat under the trees. The celebration does not stop at sunset with most orchards being lit throughout the night projecting a different panoramic beauty amidst the moonlight.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYXwHx1j4OdxkS9Ra7dbsGqwDUyKJ1Hze1Yg0mObvCjdJEPPK0fNcWE6Uchvbr_4vfT8yzLUK34Am4YjG5B9GT8FKpuOAAsXKQM4zpAQ6PbYCs8QWN14gKnIPwTrbjczJv4S_Glw6ClmO/s1600/cherry+blossom+in+japan+castle.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYXwHx1j4OdxkS9Ra7dbsGqwDUyKJ1Hze1Yg0mObvCjdJEPPK0fNcWE6Uchvbr_4vfT8yzLUK34Am4YjG5B9GT8FKpuOAAsXKQM4zpAQ6PbYCs8QWN14gKnIPwTrbjczJv4S_Glw6ClmO/s320/cherry+blossom+in+japan+castle.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717448702300893970" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 244px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>The most popular locations to join in the fun are parks, castles, riverbanks, temples, and shrines. In Tokyo this means places like <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ueno Park, Shinjuku Gyoen, the Imperial Palace, or Yasukuni Shrine</span>, along with lots of smaller more local parties as well. If you're still not sure where to go, look for any happy gatherings of Japanese people and you're likely looking at a local hotspot.<br />
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At weekends, these places are full of people strolling through the grounds or sitting under their chosen cherry tree. Some group of people mark their pitch by rolling out picnic. In popular places the best spots are usually taken as the sun comes up so better plan ahead.<br />
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The coming of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">cherry blossoms (sakura)</span> is one of the happiest events in Japan. First and foremost it heralds the coming of spring, which is a delight since winters in Japan are bone-chilling cold. They also have a deeper cultural significance since they fall to the ground and disappear in only a couple of weeks or even sooner if the frequent rains wash them all off the trees, which echoes an ancient cultural belief in the short, transitory nature of youth and life itself. This festival is the perfect occasion to understand a part of the Japanese culture and traditions, which remained unchanged through centuries.<br />
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It’s not too late to plan your trip to take part of these exciting activities, start searching for cheap airfare to Tokyo and have a wonderful “hanami” experience!</div>
Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-14986686803006130392012-03-05T22:13:00.007-08:002012-03-16T03:35:15.256-07:00EVENT: Hong Kong Flower Show 2012<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHwQ4mBK-fe534GMBvBdsp6pi0H1wktTxYJXti8CoE2vP7Z0vnQ7_vYzwedTKT-TFzzULjU7FDgYjWxnZPysZcdbIZ2TROciN6nHgQfqn-WNwTfaW8jiYYtLSqMM86K6eFhEMHGQgEAv0X/s1600/Hong-Kong-Flower-Show-2012.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHwQ4mBK-fe534GMBvBdsp6pi0H1wktTxYJXti8CoE2vP7Z0vnQ7_vYzwedTKT-TFzzULjU7FDgYjWxnZPysZcdbIZ2TROciN6nHgQfqn-WNwTfaW8jiYYtLSqMM86K6eFhEMHGQgEAv0X/s320/Hong-Kong-Flower-Show-2012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720441301605275874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hong Kong Flower Show 2012</span> will be featuring <span style="font-weight: bold;">‘Floral Delights’</span> as its theme and <span style="font-weight: bold;">“Hyacinth”</span> as its theme flower. Hyacinths are spring-flowering bulbs with long, narrow leaves, which come in shades of red, blue, orange, pink, violet or yellow. This year’s flower show will be held from <span style="font-weight: bold;">16 to 25 March 2012 at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />The event will showcase the beauty of this exquisite plant and a rich profusion of exquisite potted plants, beautiful flower arrangements and gorgeous landscape displays by organizations from local, the Mainland and overseas. There will also be commercial stalls selling flowers and other horticultural products.<br /><br />Hong Kong Flower Show is a major event organized by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to promote horticulture and the awareness of greening. Every year, it provides a good opportunity for hundreds of thousands of local citizens and horticulture lovers all over the world to appreciate the beauty of flowers and share their experiences in the cultivation of flowers.<br /><br />Apart from plant exhibit, the show also features photo and student drawing competition.<br /><br />Visitors will have the chance to see impressive photographs of local and overseas exquisite flowers and plants on display, interesting or touching scenes captured at the Showground, as well as portraits of TVB artistes and Miss Hong Kong 2011 title holders against the backdrop of beautiful garden displays with a view to promoting community greening.<br /><br />Meanwhile, entries for Yuen Institute Student Drawing Competition are sure to draw crowds with the student’s impressive drawings of exquisite flowers, rare plants and unique garden displays in the showground, with a view to enhance the public’s awareness on the importance of plants and natural environment conservation.<br /><br />Other educational and recreational fringe activities include music and cultural performances, floral art demonstrations, cookery demonstrations, plant maintenance workshops, green stalls, guided visits, recreation programs and fun games for the enjoyment of all visitors of all ages.<br /></div>Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-91798035710906063442012-02-29T18:30:00.003-08:002012-02-29T19:02:16.417-08:00EVENT: Singapore Hosts 1st Transformers Cybertron Convention in Southeast Asia<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjld7R6PgThfSKvmhK2O6JFVA0mpR4aLDYmFyXnV3bFBkHFvylXEiNEjkSlK6lP9rQxnihX_5NZnMbW_JOLaovDnFI2SANqs1PZ9zvYUeAqfOnOBKEQVBtA7vpm65jkbJuy4ejEYc7TgAps/s1600/Singapore+1st+Transformers+Cybertron+Convention-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 127px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjld7R6PgThfSKvmhK2O6JFVA0mpR4aLDYmFyXnV3bFBkHFvylXEiNEjkSlK6lP9rQxnihX_5NZnMbW_JOLaovDnFI2SANqs1PZ9zvYUeAqfOnOBKEQVBtA7vpm65jkbJuy4ejEYc7TgAps/s320/Singapore+1st+Transformers+Cybertron+Convention-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714757332646955602" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Singapore</span> will hosts the first ever <span style="font-weight: bold;">Transformer Cybertron Convention in Southeast Asia</span> which will be held at Resorts World Sentosa from 11 to 14 March 2012.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />The four-day event is expected to draw huge number of action block-buster fans from across the globe. Organizers urged fans who wish to attend the event to book their package and tickets fast, with prices starting at S$12 for a Day Pass.<br /><br />As part of the Cybertron event, special guests will host panel session including Hideaki Yoke and Transformers brand experts from Hasbro, famous 22-foot tall Optimus Prime character statue will also make an appearance while drawing classes, three-dimensional action figure dioramas and National ‘Fastest Fingers First’ Challenge, testing convention goers’ skills at converting TRANSFORMERS action figures from “robot” to “vehicle” modes will keep enthusiasts busy.<br /><br />Transformers Cybertron Con will be a spectacular brand extravaganza for fans, with different exhibits and activities that promise to bring smiles from the neophytes to even the most avid Transformers collectors and hobbyists.<br /><br />Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of Transformers history! Join the largest and first ever gathering of Transformers fans at Singapore Resorts World Sentosa, a first in Southeast Asia.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUESoEWQUYPK-YLz4dxSgUtx1cL8K4xo5ip5vNLaPHkbot56EwXX5VxUwNrumXMp-upYhtauWK_u0sRGPvFt2X86KCvChdD9Ju1ERS10yMUdd7qzzAUbSD1V-onLohQLDByzxsMruSvV-m/s1600/Singapore+1st+Transformers+Cybertron+Convention+poster-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUESoEWQUYPK-YLz4dxSgUtx1cL8K4xo5ip5vNLaPHkbot56EwXX5VxUwNrumXMp-upYhtauWK_u0sRGPvFt2X86KCvChdD9Ju1ERS10yMUdd7qzzAUbSD1V-onLohQLDByzxsMruSvV-m/s320/Singapore+1st+Transformers+Cybertron+Convention+poster-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714758528455774802" border="0" /></a></div>Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-36812142614208305332012-02-22T18:34:00.002-08:002012-02-22T18:39:32.032-08:00Travel News: KLM to increase Singapore-Bali Flights<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8IyNisPO-A9hjvaZKITrvMaahrsphXj65B3iJb54OhgpplCCTQkIP6JIgytofo7DRiAMDdVZ1PJMwr3Rj6J5l_ay1lrVEa69_6k3l09AnuzhuWHuU8Sm8xZvERZOZMwozZyBzzVPZ0NQ/s1600/KLM+Royal+Dutch+Airline.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8IyNisPO-A9hjvaZKITrvMaahrsphXj65B3iJb54OhgpplCCTQkIP6JIgytofo7DRiAMDdVZ1PJMwr3Rj6J5l_ay1lrVEa69_6k3l09AnuzhuWHuU8Sm8xZvERZOZMwozZyBzzVPZ0NQ/s320/KLM+Royal+Dutch+Airline.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712154933728829906" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">KLM Royal Dutch Airline</span> will increase its flights between Singapore and Bali starting on 26 March 2012. It will offer two additional flights, boosting its total frequency from five-weekly to daily.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Singapore-Bali services will operate using Boeing B777-300 and B777-200 aircraft which were configured with 35 business-class seats, and 390 or 283 economy-class seats, respectively.<br /><br />Air France-KLM’s General Manager for Singapore, Indonesia, Australia & New Zealand, Paul Rombeek said: “We recognize the growing popularity of Bali as a travel destination and aim to offer passengers the best travel options with our new flights”.<br /><br />“The introduction of daily flights to Bali will offer customers greater convenience and flexibility in planning their travel schedule when they fly with KLM,” he added.<br /><br />Source:<br /><a href="http://www.ttgasia.com/article.php?article_id=3116">TTG Asia</a><br /></div>Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-15090304438316233142012-02-21T00:20:00.006-08:002012-02-29T18:40:08.334-08:00EVENT: I Light Marina Bay 2012<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOIY5x5Jydod06H2_gYrKolsV3oLXFJ7xtiXed-rns8cFdrfX7mjRfW0Tk6oWrZnsOlGZiwqX6mytmnKFsMHgg33BcTCPur_EUxi8AB_zQYzE9MSvA1Dta8a-R6FnykGc6D4qKplBjPvCY/s1600/I+Light+Marina+Bay+2012.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOIY5x5Jydod06H2_gYrKolsV3oLXFJ7xtiXed-rns8cFdrfX7mjRfW0Tk6oWrZnsOlGZiwqX6mytmnKFsMHgg33BcTCPur_EUxi8AB_zQYzE9MSvA1Dta8a-R6FnykGc6D4qKplBjPvCY/s320/I+Light+Marina+Bay+2012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711501600603596146" border="0" /></a>Themed <span style="font-weight: bold;">“Lights Meets Asia”</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">i Light Marina Bay 2012</span>, the second edition of Asia’s first and only sustainable light art festival will be held in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Singapore</span> from <span style="font-weight: bold;">9 March to 1 April 2012</span>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />The event will showcase 30 innovative and environmentally sustainable light art installations by artists and designers from 17 countries and territories, with a strong focus on works from Asia. The art installations will be displayed along the Marina Bay waterfront, transforming the place into a magical space of light and color.<br /><br />Festival Director, Ms Mary-Anne Kyriakou stated that the 30 artworks which will be featured in the event were selected from some 100 entries.<br /><br />“We were thrilled that there was a significant increase in interest among artists to participate in this edition of I Light. Of these, 20 are new commissions especially designed for the Festival. We are confident that these artworks will not only create a visual feast that will inspire and capture the imagination of all our visitors, but also serve as a fitting testament to the importance of using energy-efficient lighting technology.”, she added.<br /><br />In line with this year’s theme “Light Meets Asia”, 21 of the 30 artworks are created by artists and designers based in Asia. They include Cambodia-based artist Marine Ky, whose installation Receptacle challenges the rhythms of modern life and invites visitors to connect over shared experiences; Thai sculptor Be Takerng Pattanopas, whose work Gap the Mind makes use of the visual language of Thai culture to create a sense of tranquility in the urban environment; and a Hong Kong based LED artist.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3Rly2__IZCrI7m1K8joQ753AXL_rPqE-C7w88TRMl9tHCgzv4B9bbcjKSTMD59HMM8s33EfJ5IyPGyUL7xVNDXpVe-TfUnuQFyH6IauzjP8aYX4v_xvxx7JB0tHf6DyNna1N_HeKi09M/s1600/I+Light+Marina+Bay.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3Rly2__IZCrI7m1K8joQ753AXL_rPqE-C7w88TRMl9tHCgzv4B9bbcjKSTMD59HMM8s33EfJ5IyPGyUL7xVNDXpVe-TfUnuQFyH6IauzjP8aYX4v_xvxx7JB0tHf6DyNna1N_HeKi09M/s320/I+Light+Marina+Bay.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711501600011968322" border="0" /></a>Other artworks which will surely thrill the audiences include the interactive projection work from Portuguese multimedia design studio OCUBO called ‘Light of Merlion’ ,in which visitors will be able to cast colorful light projections on the surface of this iconic sculpture through an interactive touch-screen located at Merlion Park and ‘Key Frames” a multimedia light and sound installation from Groupe LAPS, a Paris –based design studio.<br /><br />Mr Mark Goh, Deputy Director of Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Place Management Department, remarked: “Not only do these 30 innovative light artworks collectively celebrate the unique qualities of Marina Bay’s night scape, they also draw attention to the importance of energy-efficient technology and the efforts that can be taken to ensure a sustainable urban environment for all. We look forward to welcoming both local and international visitors to explore the bay area with fresh perspective and enjoy the vibrancy of this exciting waterfront space.”<br /><br />Apart from the visually arresting and interactive sustainable light art installations, visitors can also look forward to a full array of complementary programs and activities – including a night picnic and carnival, outdoor performances, guided light walk tours, educational talks and workshops.<br /></div>Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-86539711514854612312012-02-15T17:53:00.000-08:002012-02-15T22:31:24.868-08:00Travel News: Singapore-Bhutan direct flights put off Until September<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtS6QMC2_KxjJreltgm6aKLF7JPEtW_d-LMT42qJfUFXVgwQMCvt-ZeoYT2ocMWjAbY2fiEegMM3xSwp3kSqVaO88SsTz_wwpjxaxPeyu00tx91oxA0HdA4WCYHZ-s1C88_IvxjlTlKnIS/s1600/DRUK+Air.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtS6QMC2_KxjJreltgm6aKLF7JPEtW_d-LMT42qJfUFXVgwQMCvt-ZeoYT2ocMWjAbY2fiEegMM3xSwp3kSqVaO88SsTz_wwpjxaxPeyu00tx91oxA0HdA4WCYHZ-s1C88_IvxjlTlKnIS/s320/DRUK+Air.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709547245779684898" border="0" /></a>DRUK Air – The national airline of the Kingdom of Bhutan which signed a memorandum of understanding with Changi Airport Group last August to conduct Singapore-Paro direct flights starting this March, is expected to carry through with the route launch in September – November instead, just before Bhutan’s peak autumn holiday season begins.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Karma Lotey, chairman of the Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators and a member of Druk Air’s executive board said that the twice-weekly flights between Singapore and Paro, where Bhutan's only international airport is located, were now anticipated to commence on the month of September. This is because Druk Air has yet to acquire an additional Airbus A319 aircraft to ply the route.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Y6hfKGE5pVHGy5VKhX3MawxnAQKCdAWGtciHynYSwZLavMVVGfX6_vmvvy7jlFH_IdAuKVpFyTaMf4HhUd24KpK0hxzi5_Zrcf9RDvWisekw9791y5WRkCG_2t12DyzorWAfvwgYMGDZ/s1600/Druk-Air3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 141px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Y6hfKGE5pVHGy5VKhX3MawxnAQKCdAWGtciHynYSwZLavMVVGfX6_vmvvy7jlFH_IdAuKVpFyTaMf4HhUd24KpK0hxzi5_Zrcf9RDvWisekw9791y5WRkCG_2t12DyzorWAfvwgYMGDZ/s320/Druk-Air3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709547578341890770" border="0" /></a>The launching of the Singapore - Paro direct flights, which will take five hours including a 45-minute refueling stop in Kolkata, have already been postponed before and were initially scheduled to be available on May 17.<br /><br />Lotey stated that “Singapore is a key transit hub for Bhutan’s two biggest inbound segments, the US and Japan. The decision to start flights to Singapore was therefore a natural one, after gathering feedback from our key customers”.<br /><br />Bhutan’s flag carrier is also considering launching flights to Hong Kong, however this venture will be subject to the performance of the Singapore-Paro flights. Druk Air does not expect to introduce this route, aimed at capturing the mainland Chinese market, until at least 2014, Lotey added.<br /><br />Source:<br /><a href="http://ttgasia.com/article.php?article_id=3034">TTG Asia</a><br /></div>Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-29315474160758814362012-02-14T00:48:00.000-08:002012-02-15T22:32:07.388-08:00EVENT: The Singapore Airshow 2012<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKV3eCQnGbzE-hQa-HymtwmnGCrBmBoR1TMvnUkAxIRTZUPkoojBV8c7V1DyOCrO3Ha5veQTxo-IcJLb6mQavG1nkNy9_JKIP5LTz_Q5BFyLisMjdPSU3tl2GofCCW2auJ6IiCeXaLgaPg/s1600/singapore-airshow-2012.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKV3eCQnGbzE-hQa-HymtwmnGCrBmBoR1TMvnUkAxIRTZUPkoojBV8c7V1DyOCrO3Ha5veQTxo-IcJLb6mQavG1nkNy9_JKIP5LTz_Q5BFyLisMjdPSU3tl2GofCCW2auJ6IiCeXaLgaPg/s320/singapore-airshow-2012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708911694333219570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Singapore Airshow</span> is Asia’s largest aerospace and defense event, and one of the Top 3 aviation functions worldwide. From masterful aerobatic displays to exciting fairground attractions, this event promises sky-high thrills as spectators get face-to-face with the power and glory of warbirds and graceful commercial aircrafts.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />This event which showcase world-class exhibitors, serves as a global marketplace and networking powerhouse for the world’s aviation community. It has always been greeted with tremendous support from industry players and continues to be the only event of its kind that brings together heads of the international aviation community, including key political and military leaders. In 2010, the Airshow closed on a high note with deals and announcements worth about US$10 billion in spite of a recovering economy.<br /><br />It also features a series of high-level conferences dedicated to leading players in the global aviation industry - the Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit and the Asia-Pacific Security Conference.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGP1rwSzCpZNHPjqlnw89mVJfzq8dzWEqMML53-sSGueiHifMJ-3kUYMn9Lb7RHJYV17aHwaSnjhR7XO0PZgKbD5GSQ1pmj1SUPMXMf_Tln7gzgNNjQysnC3GxxggL8Q2l38ql01Pm1Y9A/s1600/Singapore-Airshow.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGP1rwSzCpZNHPjqlnw89mVJfzq8dzWEqMML53-sSGueiHifMJ-3kUYMn9Lb7RHJYV17aHwaSnjhR7XO0PZgKbD5GSQ1pmj1SUPMXMf_Tln7gzgNNjQysnC3GxxggL8Q2l38ql01Pm1Y9A/s320/Singapore-Airshow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708912324742900034" border="0" /></a>This year, Singapore Airshow will be a 6-day event, taking place from 14 to 19 February at the purpose-built Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC).The first 4 days of the event are exclusively for trade attendees while the final 2 weekend days are open to public.<br /><br />The public can look forward to a spectacular aerobatic flying displays, which will be the highlight of the event. They can also see the latest aerospace technologies and innovations in the exhibition hall and meet the fleet of aviation stars at the aircraft static display area. For younger visitors, a world of fun and entertainment awaits them, with lucky draws, roving costumers, Wii and Kinect games and many other activities that are sure to fill the show ground with color and excitement.<br /><br />Young and old, aviation enthusiasts or not, and anyone who enjoys a day of adrenaline-pumping revelry under the sun are bound to have a wonderful and exciting weekend at the Singapore Airshow 2012!<br /></div>Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-26645031694082651572012-02-13T22:53:00.000-08:002014-04-07T03:08:27.456-07:00Exciting Spots in Bangalore<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-weight: bold;">India</span>, with its vast land area, diverse culture and traditions has a lot of interesting places to offer to its visitors. Each place is unique in its own way with its own set of festivals, authentic cuisine and famous tourist attractions. One of those places is <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bangalore</span>, also known as <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bengaluru</span>. It prides itself as the city which has witnessed the rise and fall of great empires such as the great warrior Tipo Sultan and the rule of East India Company. The richness of its exotic culture and the significant role it played in the country’s history entice tourists to book airfare to Bangalore.</div>
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Bangalore is a subtle mix of cosmopolitan and traditional culture, thus it features a modern way of life being the IT Hub of India at the same time projecting a deep respect for its traditional beliefs and practices. From the bustling city to the quiet life in the outskirts, visitors won’t run out of things to do in Bangalore.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFlfTK4N9DX6qv6LrQdSNyafPzUsQ_1bfPOFDQ1Zt9LgKOWzCJEZT2pl5vQxxMBzj-3U5R_w8D1I5AcNatwGwNXlSMvOPoQnE1j58xT32MG0Dh4wdJeaDt799H-dfSFmJumPj4Zt_h8iDX/s1600/Vidhana+Soudha+Bangalore.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFlfTK4N9DX6qv6LrQdSNyafPzUsQ_1bfPOFDQ1Zt9LgKOWzCJEZT2pl5vQxxMBzj-3U5R_w8D1I5AcNatwGwNXlSMvOPoQnE1j58xT32MG0Dh4wdJeaDt799H-dfSFmJumPj4Zt_h8iDX/s320/Vidhana+Soudha+Bangalore.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708885906471033506" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 216px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Vidhana Soudha</span> is among the popular tourist destination in Bangalore because of its magnificent architecture. Vidhana Soudha is the State Legislature and the Secretariat of Karnataka, designed with 12 granite pillars in Neo-Dravidian style. It also bears the essence of Chola, Rajasthani and Kannadiga architectural style. This building has 4 domes, on top of the biggest dome stands “Ashoka Sthambh” (4 lions facing 4 directions) – the national emblem of India.<br />
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Another ancient structure worth visiting is the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tipu Sultan Fort</span>. It houses the Tipo Sultan Palace, known for its stunning artistry. The palace is a two-story building made mainly of wood with arches, pillars and balconies reflecting an Islamic design of architecture. The fort also features the Ganapati Temple and a museum containing a number of relics dating back to the period of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXoiqIQHEflN2Rz41JNE5XGrXgoe_JpgXDIbDB-jJ5zIBc3jyGiMcj9VEbqM-YmxX4C-3_gHMAwt79ezcZtYJe53-c5KmjnrP82lgBLe6k5Us39GePl8yzean4XlUA_I86dbvbsF3XxpH_/s1600/Bangalore+Palace.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXoiqIQHEflN2Rz41JNE5XGrXgoe_JpgXDIbDB-jJ5zIBc3jyGiMcj9VEbqM-YmxX4C-3_gHMAwt79ezcZtYJe53-c5KmjnrP82lgBLe6k5Us39GePl8yzean4XlUA_I86dbvbsF3XxpH_/s320/Bangalore+Palace.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708886472746571650" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 213px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Historical buffs will surely enjoy a trip to the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bangalore Palace</span>. It was built in the year 1887 bearing the style of Tudor architecture. Believed to be inspired by the Windsor Castle of England, the place is smeared with lawns, towers and arches. Some windows of the palace were designed in Gothic, paintings and rich wood carvings. Nowadays, the place is a popular venue for concerts, exhibitions and weddings.<br />
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The city of Bangalore also boasts well-maintained parks gardens and gardens such as the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cubbon Park, Bannerghatta National Park and Lalbagh Gardens.</span><br />
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The famous <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lalbagh Gardens</span> was built by Haider Ali and cultivated later by Tipo Sultan. Considered as the most beautiful botanical garden in India, Lalbagh Gardens features a “Glass House” with over 1800 species of trees, herbs and plants. The garden encompasses a land of 240 acres, housing a lawn clock which is a first of its kind in the country and one of the four Kempe Gowda Towers.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8UB1kjuGxQmUEpe2OMsKdrp2u_r3nf3UOG5pzaH9jyMO4RDF7Bi9XMGbw5wCtZIa5v8_A06ow-ikLVhkGclWD4IG-stXA5mwedIZR-jXb6YRK737a2BpqktNjkLcAS-XToMsoa7FScg2/s1600/Cubbon+Park.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8UB1kjuGxQmUEpe2OMsKdrp2u_r3nf3UOG5pzaH9jyMO4RDF7Bi9XMGbw5wCtZIa5v8_A06ow-ikLVhkGclWD4IG-stXA5mwedIZR-jXb6YRK737a2BpqktNjkLcAS-XToMsoa7FScg2/s320/Cubbon+Park.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708890165014076722" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 239px;" /></a>A stroll in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cubbon Park</span> will bring tourists face to face with statue of significant people in Indian’s history such as Queen Victoria, Chamarajendra Woodeyar, Major Gen. Sir Mark Cubbon, Rajya Dhurandhar, Sri K. Sheshadrilyer and Edward VII. With its beautiful flowers, trees and fountains, the park creates a natural and soothing environment perfect for relaxation.<br />
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On the other hand, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bannerghatta National Park</span> is famous to tourists because of some of its main attractions like Tiger and Lion Safari, Crocodile Farm and Butterfly Park. The safari was divided into two sections namely carnivore and herbivore. It is home to a wide variety of animals such as royal Bengal tiger, hyenas, bison, black buck, leopard, barking deer, elephant and wild boar. The park also serves as sanctuary for those animals that were rescued from circus.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Ulsoor Lake</span> is also an ideal place to just relax and soak in to the feeling of serenity and peacefulness. It is the largest lake in Bangalore well-known as a destination which offers rowing facilities and home of the boat club. One can just sit down, relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding tiny islands.<br />
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There are some tourists who booked air tickets to Bangalore mainly to see the breathtaking scenes of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nandi Hills</span> and travel back in time exploring the historic relics scattered around the place. Two temples of Lord Shiva can be found at Nandi Hills, one is at the foot of the hill while the other one is at the foot. Other attractions are the cliff named “Tipu Drop” where convicts where pushed as a form of a death sentence, “Amrutha Saravora – a lake on top of the hill, a secret tunnel which served as an escape facility for kings during the ancient times and a fort built by a chieftain.<br />
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For those who would like to learn more about the history of India particularly the city of Bangalore, the Government Museum and Karnataka Folk Museum have all the information complete with collections of artifacts reflecting the different periods of time.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXgUrGb8EgQ_lD_4qm2oxuIANNzBo9hc1ztOh7MLOgACSBFcjUrW2gb6hc0MmRTQOQAw1GUWA-n7fo4zspw-QgNul1uSwT0TLFLclLTdubltC6UI4FX2p509yabbju1DfJXkFHstQjaSo/s1600/Karnataka+Museum.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXgUrGb8EgQ_lD_4qm2oxuIANNzBo9hc1ztOh7MLOgACSBFcjUrW2gb6hc0MmRTQOQAw1GUWA-n7fo4zspw-QgNul1uSwT0TLFLclLTdubltC6UI4FX2p509yabbju1DfJXkFHstQjaSo/s320/Karnataka+Museum.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708886965970306066" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 214px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Karnataka Museum</span> was established to promote the folk culture of Karnataka. All the collections about the folk culture are kept safely in three buildings namely Lokamatha Mandiral, Lokamahal and Chitrakuteera. Temple chariot, ancient carvings, videotapes of folk-dance, artifacts, puppets, earthen jars and mask are some of the interesting collections to see at the museum.<br />
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Set up in the year 1886, the Government Museum possesses some of the rare collection from different periods of time which played a significant role in the country’s history. The museum has 18 galleries presenting Neolithic finds like antiques, jewellery, and textile from various civilizations. Sculptures, old paintings and coins are some of the artifacts kept in the museum.<br />
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Art lovers will have wonderful time looking at the paintings in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Venkatappa Art Gallery</span>. This art gallery in Bangalore displays the works of Indian people who became famous because of their extraordinary gifts in arts. Works of famous painter Venkatappa, wood sculptor Rajaram and Hebar adore the walls of the gallery.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDy8XMnbdUfjNEn7REWeTeY3PLs_ycN5TLVPSGSjIb6-qS1ycgzn56qfJYH5Omx7NTYXU73Evo5N9yfwg5YKnuIVUegXA2fAhZhpbcObIim_MM6fKIrjd32NqupyJ7cTskUMe3Y-493kMf/s1600/Nandi+Bull+Temple.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDy8XMnbdUfjNEn7REWeTeY3PLs_ycN5TLVPSGSjIb6-qS1ycgzn56qfJYH5Omx7NTYXU73Evo5N9yfwg5YKnuIVUegXA2fAhZhpbcObIim_MM6fKIrjd32NqupyJ7cTskUMe3Y-493kMf/s320/Nandi+Bull+Temple.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708887526094627554" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Bangalore is also famous because of its religious places for worship such as <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nandi Bull Temple</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">ISKCON Temple Complex and Venkataramana Swami Temple</span>. Learn more about the religious beliefs and practices of the people as you visit each temple and get acquainted with their sacred figures.<br />
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Indeed, Bangalore is a wonderful place for exploration and discovery. With all the travel deals offered by various online companies, traveling to Bangalore and other parts of India has become more affordable. For some cases booking air ticket online will give you the best airfare deal especially during promotional period thus spending holiday overseas can costs much lesser than the usual cost.</div>
Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-32003689627038014432012-02-09T00:56:00.000-08:002014-04-07T03:08:10.190-07:00Traveling with Kids<div style="text-align: justify;">
Flying with kids can always be a challenge to parents especially with the issue of keeping them well-behaved during the entire flight. As everyone knows, children can be restless and irritable when they are kept in a place they can’t explore or they have very limited things to do. To help parents to cope up with this situation, here are some travel tips that might help to keep children behave properly while they are up in the sky.</div>
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● As much as possible, book a flight which coincides with the sleeping hours of your child. Nothing would be perfect than having your child asleep for the entire duration of the flight. Aside from the fact that you will be spared from several hours of saying “shhh” every now and then, you’ll have the opportunity to re-charge your energy for the tasks that awaits you upon landing.<br />
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● If you will be airborne with your kids for several hours, consider taking flights which has a break in between as even well behaved children can be restless when they are kept in a place with very limited things to do prompting tantrums and other improper behavior. Flying non-stop with your kids might not be advisable because letting them exercise their small limbs during breaks might work some magic to their moods.<br />
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● Don’t forget to include materials to keep your children occupied while packing for the trip. Stuffed animals to cuddle and play with might save you from hours of walking behind your children while they wander around the plane. You can also bring art materials such as coloring books and pens, stickers, dolls, toys, cards, story books to read. Bring out one activity at a time to keep things properly organized. This will save you the trouble of repeatedly picking up things underneath the seats of irritated passengers around you.<br />
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● Some airlines do provide complimentary activity packets for children however you can’t be sure of it so it would be wiser to bring your own rather than risk having your children throw tantrum or keep bothering other passenger because of lack of activity to do.<br />
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● Include a CD player or other gadgets that they can listen to while they are being confined in an airplane. Make sure to bring earphones that fit their ears as well to be sure that they are comfortable.<br />
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● Most kids get cranky when they are hungry so remember to bring your own supplies of sandwiches fruits or snacks in sealable plastic bags to keep them happy. Just remember to keep things tidy to avoid unpleasant reaction from nearby passengers.<br />
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● Having their favorite snacks will make them satisfied so make it a point to bring their preferred brand of drinks in small packets instead of forcing them to settle for what are available in the plane. However you might need to check with the airline company regarding this matter.<br />
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● Temperature in the plane might be too cold for children so a light quilt or blanket might be of great help to keep them comfortable. Some airlines do provide blanket upon request however the texture and the thickness might not what your child needs thus it will be safer to bring your own.<br />
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● Small pillows to provide comfort might make them sleep longer therefore bringing one will be a great idea.<br />
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● Dress them appropriately making sure that their movements are not restricted by their clothing. Jackets might be necessary to keep them warm especially when there are no blankets available in the plane.<br />
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● Don’t expect your child to be behaved perfectly because they are in the plane. Nowadays children are more responsive so they communicate easier expressing their thoughts and ideas so let your child speak to other passengers as long as they don’t mind. Conversation with little ones can sometimes be a refreshing experience for some adults who are not parents yet so allow your child to entertain other people.<br />
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● Let your kids wander around the plane as much as allowed every now and then to help them ease the feeling of boredom. Ask the flight attendant for some guide regarding what is allowed or not to make sure that your kids are not in the way of other passenger.<br />
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● Refrain from saying “sshh” to your children every minute. As long as the sound they are making is not loud enough to cause distraction to other passengers, let them be.<br />
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● Hope that there will be other children in the same flight who behaves less desirable than your child so that your child won’t attract much unpleasant impression from other passenger. You won’t feel good for sure being referred to as the parent of an undisciplined child.<br />
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● Don’t let the unpleasant behavior of your child gets the better of you. If the other passenger can see that you are doing your best to make your child behaved properly, they will give you some credit and won’t blame you for the way your child is behaving.<br />
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Traveling can be one of the best opportunities to spend quality time with your children so don’t let the concern of taking air plane rides with your children hinder you from creating memorable family moments. Just remember these tips when you are doing the flight booking for your family vacation and you’ll have a better chance of having a good start of a fun-filled holiday!</div>
Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-66774778588644783442012-02-06T23:19:00.012-08:002014-04-07T03:09:03.228-07:00Top 10 Most Popular Festival in Philippines<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Philippines</span> is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Asia not only because it is a beautiful country which possesses numerous tourist attractions, but a great part of it must be attributed to the ready and genuine smiles of its hospitable people, which make every tourist’s stay in the Philippines truly memorable. Visitors often travel to Philippines during festival period, within these celebration, they are treated with spectacular street performances, representing the unique culture and traditions of each provinces. To give you a better understanding of these various festivals, here are some of the most popular ones.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qeFZrP_4l7espEJo_jXggtBcEnPaQXPsqPwn4JzBXssgXjvcQGhgLik3cqZ2ZiH0NHy9n6_sC2-RacFsgyeLRKxQX0Dz7PgcfNBa09GbGN681mXh0bFBJjaSGVFZYodLSzNK9ZD0_UTy/s1600/Dinagyang+Festival.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qeFZrP_4l7espEJo_jXggtBcEnPaQXPsqPwn4JzBXssgXjvcQGhgLik3cqZ2ZiH0NHy9n6_sC2-RacFsgyeLRKxQX0Dz7PgcfNBa09GbGN681mXh0bFBJjaSGVFZYodLSzNK9ZD0_UTy/s320/Dinagyang+Festival.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706295422788166530" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 214px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dinagyang Festival.</span> Join the locals of Iloilo City as they shout "Viva Señor Santo Niño" and "Hala Bira" amidst the cracking of drums when they amaze the spectators with their fantastic costumes and make up during the street parade. Get your camera ready for it will be a regret on your part missing to capture the local people garbed in their grandest native attire. Dinagyang Festival is celebrated every fourth weekend of January to commemorate the Christianization of the natives and to honor the Holy Child Jesus. It is a very colorful parade coupled with a dramatization in honor of the patron Saint - Sto. Niño.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMO3o716MIW8mKpyfTMFY0QbrQnzr43anlmTEbu4-1OssYPte8q1NCzD51eJgMAdbTF2KfOA1CTIzKewkgiHY1KGelD0vi9t4q5N01Iu7jGXSNTTrKaLSw1ZrHfMDGZJZjkHQ8_2DodR-/s1600/Higantes+Festival.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMO3o716MIW8mKpyfTMFY0QbrQnzr43anlmTEbu4-1OssYPte8q1NCzD51eJgMAdbTF2KfOA1CTIzKewkgiHY1KGelD0vi9t4q5N01Iu7jGXSNTTrKaLSw1ZrHfMDGZJZjkHQ8_2DodR-/s320/Higantes+Festival.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706295426866626578" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 176px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Higantes Festival.</span> Prepare to feel small and tiny as you watch the “higantes” of the Anongo, Rizal. This festival dates back to the late 1800s in honor for the town’s patron saint San Clemente. It is characterized by huge papier-mache effigies or "higantes" which parade the street of Angono every 22nd and 23rd of November. You will surely be surprised by the artistic capabilities of the locals as they bring each giant character to life.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnGsrfvXqJIx6BFOFt7CQQzd2APLsA33MhAlfWPaoQVGK0owmFYjXLsFSI5dBAtLr1BRgWHnECwfipgwiu8UDc3gkJaP9ytgOp9VbGkL8FtUnEOxgbBB2v-DGCiY2osQZGrrUXyq_KNJt/s1600/Kadayawan+Festival.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnGsrfvXqJIx6BFOFt7CQQzd2APLsA33MhAlfWPaoQVGK0owmFYjXLsFSI5dBAtLr1BRgWHnECwfipgwiu8UDc3gkJaP9ytgOp9VbGkL8FtUnEOxgbBB2v-DGCiY2osQZGrrUXyq_KNJt/s320/Kadayawan+Festival.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706296282378028786" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 213px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kadayawan Festival.</span> It is a celebration of Good Harvest in the city of Davao. This globally famous festival is a week long celebration and thanksgiving for nature's bountiful harvest. Watch the locals as they perform graceful dances in the streets wearing costumes that signify their livelihood sources. Kadayawan Festival is being celebrated every 3rd Week of August which annually attracts thousands of visitors to purchase airfare to Philippines. This is a celebration of the plentiful harvests of fruits and orchids during the season.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3ARfFOl6Lz1RQA3rDkez6EpD0a_DfyfebI2JCg7JpjOXvQz5iiTLiUrQQNcyUcBccKzReBYLoMgrHAJYLYLjf97LXYbVVH5EdUNxyW9DYs-Jx1-dI2cXDdnj16wkisHwDfSwAmUp-VyW/s1600/Ati-atihan+Festival.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3ARfFOl6Lz1RQA3rDkez6EpD0a_DfyfebI2JCg7JpjOXvQz5iiTLiUrQQNcyUcBccKzReBYLoMgrHAJYLYLjf97LXYbVVH5EdUNxyW9DYs-Jx1-dI2cXDdnj16wkisHwDfSwAmUp-VyW/s320/Ati-atihan+Festival.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706296467049316610" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 216px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ati-atihan Festival.</span> It is a festival in Kalibo, Aklan which is considered as the wildest among Philippine fiestas. It is also believed this is the “Mother of All Philippine Festivals”. Celebrants paint their faces with black soot and wear bright, outlandish costumes as they dance in revelry during the last three days of this two week-long festival, so be careful of our signature clothes as you watch the street parade. Catholics and non-Catholics alike observe this special day with processions, parades, dancing, and merrymaking. This annual festivity is held every third week of January to honor the feast of the Holy Infant Jesus.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WRAmV4vejUcguWx64aLsNHVlF4Da8r95yDYVvWD3sJokFXVJIeQXCNMqZ6AT6ppS7y9m5qDOxbkSsSrerV_6f65ynwv1tVN7kj27lNoHkv12KYd1xVL54oceJEBEmPweTCKnRsbGhfua/s1600/Maskara+Festival.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WRAmV4vejUcguWx64aLsNHVlF4Da8r95yDYVvWD3sJokFXVJIeQXCNMqZ6AT6ppS7y9m5qDOxbkSsSrerV_6f65ynwv1tVN7kj27lNoHkv12KYd1xVL54oceJEBEmPweTCKnRsbGhfua/s320/Maskara+Festival.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706296914582770450" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 213px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Maskara Festival.</span> Get ready to see various smiling faces when you visit the city of Bacolod for its most popular fiesta, the Mascara Festival. It is celebrated on the third weekend of October closest to October 19, the city's charter day anniversary every year. Festivities kick off with food fairs, mask-making contests, brass band competitions, beauty pageants, windsurfing regatta, drinking and eating contests, trade fairs and exhibits. To make your experience more exciting, try on some of the wonderfully designed mascara and pose for a picture!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwoIuVDDlsfsFSs_KpoSTptToFJ_qBKtMN6UomGU1CCRyKMWEDDZDKw-jIJnl6H3_qiUVQ7_ONLfKB8AfwZ8ID3em2SRV86ke2WW8YFaZMUhvpWRJTRUo_cqQpLuftAsKpyz-_wY7FkbSe/s1600/Moriones+Festival.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwoIuVDDlsfsFSs_KpoSTptToFJ_qBKtMN6UomGU1CCRyKMWEDDZDKw-jIJnl6H3_qiUVQ7_ONLfKB8AfwZ8ID3em2SRV86ke2WW8YFaZMUhvpWRJTRUo_cqQpLuftAsKpyz-_wY7FkbSe/s320/Moriones+Festival.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706303553405239010" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 256px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Moriones Festival.</span> It is the most popular festival celebrated in the island of Marinduque. Morion means "mask" or "visor," a part of the medieval Roman armor which covers the face. Moriones, on the other hand, refers to the masked and costumed penitents who march around the town for seven days searching for Longinus. This week-long celebration begins on Holy Monday and ends on Easter Sunday. This festival is characterized by colorful Roman costumes, painted masks and helmets, and brightly-colored tunics. You will surely be entertained with the amazing performances of the locals as you learn more about their belief and customs.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKCEN8w2N4XY4-4yndvKs_IvrPwPunN-rQRylyW3tlMCZSIW6HXxEfKLLR7PnqPMpct6AbDTrXRu0dQsRZr6xFIPGZ5D0g9h9B2PVLF2KL_9HJswg9hdSIw73w2_dTXumjMvoPDm2f5m9/s1600/Pahiyas+Festival.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKCEN8w2N4XY4-4yndvKs_IvrPwPunN-rQRylyW3tlMCZSIW6HXxEfKLLR7PnqPMpct6AbDTrXRu0dQsRZr6xFIPGZ5D0g9h9B2PVLF2KL_9HJswg9hdSIw73w2_dTXumjMvoPDm2f5m9/s320/Pahiyas+Festival.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706300639882995346" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 214px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pahiyas Festival.</span> This is a festival which attracts huge crowd in the town of Lucban in Quezon Province. It is celebrated by a colorful feast in honor of San Isidro Labrador, the patron saints of farmers, as a thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest. Visitors will be treated with the fantastic sight of houses lining the old streets of Lucban, artistically decorated with “kiping”, a wafer made up of rice that comes in different brilliant colors and other agricultural harvest. It is held every 15th day in the month of May which has been going on since the 16th century. The locals surely knows how to make an artistic display of their gratefulness for a bountiful harvest!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGau1hCF2bh9kKTxYa98HM61VM8uLGDfe7nQz3H9ERrVk9lFnJwoga9P0j96Rb3euxDvi9SBfoSaIAAz2WZ7ycSO3l1xi6fwPW5RvoTEdkDAI0O6Fi7sdjCYCE7YtbxxRzRTXjPWIRS2wZ/s1600/Panagbenga+Festival.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGau1hCF2bh9kKTxYa98HM61VM8uLGDfe7nQz3H9ERrVk9lFnJwoga9P0j96Rb3euxDvi9SBfoSaIAAz2WZ7ycSO3l1xi6fwPW5RvoTEdkDAI0O6Fi7sdjCYCE7YtbxxRzRTXjPWIRS2wZ/s320/Panagbenga+Festival.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706301670941669666" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 242px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Panagbenga Festival.</span> The city of Pines comes alive with high spirit during the Panagbenga Festival as the city brings out its most beautiful flowers to make different characters and images for the famous “parade of flowers”. Don’t miss this festival which is held yearly during the month of February. The celebrations are held for over a month and peak periods are the weekends. The Panagbenga Festival showcases the many floral floats and native dances. It is definitely a festival worthy of the effort searching for discount airlines as you get the chance to see hundreds of floral variety one can only find in Baguio City.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEArRoiIROoRWD8svphTLrO0x40Mv03yt9q-EZKsduFk41x1JqWcBC3lV-qTAJmt_cw8D5AXyQoxyiHGEnp2opS_h5cxfWnn26Jzp9t3n-OSamZWnxCjCIpGcDul3jwJE5gvIn7MBPzVuo/s1600/Pintados+Festival.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEArRoiIROoRWD8svphTLrO0x40Mv03yt9q-EZKsduFk41x1JqWcBC3lV-qTAJmt_cw8D5AXyQoxyiHGEnp2opS_h5cxfWnn26Jzp9t3n-OSamZWnxCjCIpGcDul3jwJE5gvIn7MBPzVuo/s320/Pintados+Festival.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706302558165455426" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 180px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pintados Festival.</span> Are you ready to get painted? Well, you better try it and enjoy a unique experience. The Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival is a merry-making event in Tacloban City in the province of Leyte which last for a whole month of June. The highlights of which include the Leyte Kasadyaan Festival of Festivals, the Pintados Festival Ritual Dance Presentation and the "Pagrayhak" Grand Parade. These festivals are said to have began from the feast day of Señor Santo Niño, held every June 29th. The Leyteños celebrate their religious festival in a unique and colorful way and since they are experienced in the art of body tattooing, what could be the best way to present their culture but to showcase their artistic gift.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMocT9QF8goxCjR9EnuSxxWJN1wYIbSttoG_xFohVzpYzlkWtP1Da40CSvnboTkvcCd9SkXDqAwivWNa31OaVPoHUN7A8YJk0BMPll0oU2KMW1Eh9lhjJl2_2w8FjC9H6QQ4pZUWAabuWf/s1600/Sinulog+Festival.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMocT9QF8goxCjR9EnuSxxWJN1wYIbSttoG_xFohVzpYzlkWtP1Da40CSvnboTkvcCd9SkXDqAwivWNa31OaVPoHUN7A8YJk0BMPll0oU2KMW1Eh9lhjJl2_2w8FjC9H6QQ4pZUWAabuWf/s320/Sinulog+Festival.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706303248625791010" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 214px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sinulog Festival.</span> The Sinulog festival is one of the grandest, most distinguished and most colorful festivals in the Philippines. It is a major festival in Cebu City held each year on the third Sunday of January in honor of the Santo Niño, or the child Jesus. It is fundamentally a dance ritual which represents the period before the introduction of Christianity to Philippines. Visitors will surely have fun watching the different lively and spectacular street performances of the locals wearing equally fantastic costumes.<br />
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Visit the Philippines, get to know its people and their traditions in an entertaining and fabulous way with these various festivals one can only see in this beautiful archipelago.</div>
Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-57799732356631358972012-02-01T19:04:00.000-08:002014-04-07T03:09:15.907-07:00Top 10 Symbols of Chinese Culture<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uHAaOhzGDFDl4mEYNAaZdjyT8iAGm5uSsi7UQ2k6JXZd5PXUEGwl5Ast_h86YyY-nKirLygY_u1FC72kjkUUiCVBKsVMZyM6DWuy17TcxhakSi_7l3ViUBLMm5GyI59npel11AWE_RpU/s1600/china-great-wall-of-china.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uHAaOhzGDFDl4mEYNAaZdjyT8iAGm5uSsi7UQ2k6JXZd5PXUEGwl5Ast_h86YyY-nKirLygY_u1FC72kjkUUiCVBKsVMZyM6DWuy17TcxhakSi_7l3ViUBLMm5GyI59npel11AWE_RpU/s320/china-great-wall-of-china.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704373996405981410" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 256px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Each nation has characters or symbols that represent its culture. They may be food, famous people, historical landmarks or a certain fashion that have been associated with a particular country. When we come across pictures of Great Wall, giant panda, red lanterns and dumpling, the very first thing that comes to our mind is China because these things are part of Chinese culture. However nowadays Chinese culture is no longer contained in China primarily because there are so called “China towns” in every successful nations. Here are some of the famous cultural symbols of China that represent the nation’s rich and colorful culture.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">The Great Wall of China</span> is undoubtedly one of the famous symbols of China. It reflects the Chinese people’s spirit of courage and persistence. In fact, there is an old saying in Chinese that goes “You are a real man until you climb up the Great Wall” which only shows that courage and persistence are intrinsic values of Chinese culture. The magnificent wall winds up and down across deserts, grassland, mountain and plateaus. It features a remarkable piece of engineering making it one of the greatest wonders of the world.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAQ2kR4N_g6zt1_NT4fZGg7WXlN-77aQv5NY2iRlg4HJPuMgzM7Kg_IYJTiK9ihS1SBFsIJF87q2Qh7jMlPKBQ4RQvZRUUh8jgVSWiUADIY7PZABI9fhyXBuiNTEXAOw_Z-PoPTVQKysE/s1600/China+Giant+Panda.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAQ2kR4N_g6zt1_NT4fZGg7WXlN-77aQv5NY2iRlg4HJPuMgzM7Kg_IYJTiK9ihS1SBFsIJF87q2Qh7jMlPKBQ4RQvZRUUh8jgVSWiUADIY7PZABI9fhyXBuiNTEXAOw_Z-PoPTVQKysE/s320/China+Giant+Panda.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704374718250194210" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>This giant creature with cuddly features is regarded as one of China’s National Treasure. However it is sad to say that <span style="font-weight: bold;">giant panda</span> is on the verge of extinction. At present, there are fewer than 1,000 giant pandas living in the world thus the giant panda also symbolize Eco-environmental conservation. Their cute faces, unusual beauty and grace delight everyone who see them up close. Visitors to China can see this reclusive animal in Sichuan Province's Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.<br />
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We usually see the massive display of this symbol especially during Chinese New Year. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Red lanterns</span> with Chinese characters make China towns’ street alive and full of energy. People who would like to experience the fun and excitement of Chinese New Year need not go to China, they can secure cheap airfare to Singapore to witness how the Chinese folks drive away bad spirits and attract good fortune. Lanterns play an important and irreplaceable role in Chinese long history and symbolize the brilliant culture of China. The art of making Chinese lanterns is part of traditional culture of Chinese which was inherited from their ancient people and passed from generations to generations. The craft work of lantern is still widely used in current society which can be seen in some happy days such as the Lantern Festival, wedding and celebration ceremonies. Besides, lanterns have some other functions in daily life. For example, at ancient time, when there was no electricity, lanterns were used as a tool of illumination, which brought great convenience to everyday life.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoePc8qa3yXvj15C-GAApybN7ejASaGMvZmdJbN7exX_Z2QFk6LLqZ8-dWeW92aslGx_qg5zr1u2uW_uFF0anGHWrElf6ZNCFNFxpRpTE01pRfD2W89H8D6ShSMLktC6ummnA8zVRi0ys/s1600/Beijing+Opera.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoePc8qa3yXvj15C-GAApybN7ejASaGMvZmdJbN7exX_Z2QFk6LLqZ8-dWeW92aslGx_qg5zr1u2uW_uFF0anGHWrElf6ZNCFNFxpRpTE01pRfD2W89H8D6ShSMLktC6ummnA8zVRi0ys/s320/Beijing+Opera.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704375628731626498" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 304px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 300px;" /></a>An airfare to Beijing is worth it when you visit the place because you will surely be amazed of the costumes and make-ups of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Beijing Opera</span>. Each costume is picked and made through high aesthetic standard signifying the Chinese culture of giving importance to detail and beauty. The costumes are graceful, magnificent, elegant, brilliant and most of them are made in handicraft embroidery. Make-ups on the other hand are rich and various, depicting different characters and remarkable images. Beijing Opera is the quintessence of China. As the largest Chinese opera form, it is extolled as 'Oriental Opera'. Having a history of 160 years, it has created many 'firsts' in Chinese dramas: the abundance of repertoires, the number of artists, opera troupes and spectators.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Chinese cuisine</span> is quite popular with everyone because of its distinct method and excellent taste. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jiaozi</span> or better known as Chinese Dumpling is one of the Chinese food that is greatly appreciated by foreigners, not only because it is easy to eat but most importantly it has such great flavor that appeal to varying taste buds of different nationalities. Dumplings are one of the major foods that you will often see in the table of Chinese folks during Chinese New Year which they believe bring luck and prosperity.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB0XK3KTT4gts4mXRi0CHnessONDBRAAeczQ_a7-s0Lub4XMAmRxVzpqvr4HlY2_Sau0vf50ZDS9F4s_wTQ1jRggN4dUL32X74HuaBQWzGeZtKbTLpHyBaHYmfiacTOsWwC8-Nw8rLgHTh/s1600/china-flag.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB0XK3KTT4gts4mXRi0CHnessONDBRAAeczQ_a7-s0Lub4XMAmRxVzpqvr4HlY2_Sau0vf50ZDS9F4s_wTQ1jRggN4dUL32X74HuaBQWzGeZtKbTLpHyBaHYmfiacTOsWwC8-Nw8rLgHTh/s320/china-flag.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704376385729125970" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 239px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>The most significant symbol of every nation is its <span style="font-weight: bold;">flag</span>. For the People's Republic of China, it is a red field charged in the canton with five golden stars. The design features one large star, with four smaller stars in a semicircle set off towards the fly. The red represents revolution; the five stars and their relationship represent the unity of the Chinese people under the leadership of Communist Party of China (CPC). Sometimes, the flag is referred to as the "Five Star Red Flag".<br />
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The Chinese culture of fashion has evolved through times however it retains its distinct designs. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chinese “qipao” or “cheongsam”</span> which simply means “long dress” enjoys a growing popularity in the international world of fashion. It appeals to the international market because of its aesthetic value and distinct features. Even those who do not possess Chinese features are keen to wear this kind of clothing but it surely looks better for those who have “chinky” eyes.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHXBl5-MXv314Y3oEFkkGqZ2o3z3RTok4YzdpUsba7eTrCEWbYPI6_XAYNuoO9KABfYXlyoUR3s14EqNhrqlv9Pt7xGIugXdcmS1vtyrwIBpM0QO_s8AbgnECDlCDWyssYl7xd9XAY0J3v/s1600/Chinese+Decorative+Knots.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHXBl5-MXv314Y3oEFkkGqZ2o3z3RTok4YzdpUsba7eTrCEWbYPI6_XAYNuoO9KABfYXlyoUR3s14EqNhrqlv9Pt7xGIugXdcmS1vtyrwIBpM0QO_s8AbgnECDlCDWyssYl7xd9XAY0J3v/s320/Chinese+Decorative+Knots.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704377738289176898" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chinese Decorative Knots</span> can trace its history to the Tang and Song Dynasty during 960 – 1279 AD. It began as a form of Chinese folk art which was popularized later in the Ming and Qing Dynasty. Chinese knots are usually lanyard type arrangements where 2 cords enter from the top of the knot and 2 cords leave from the bottom. The knots are usually double-layered and symmetrical.<br />
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Some Chinese figures became popular because of their outstanding skills in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chinese Martial Arts</span>. Some of the names which made it to international knowledge are Bruce Lee, Jacky Chan, Jet Li and many more. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kung Fu and Wushu</span> are examples of martial arts which originated in China. In Chinese, kung fu can be used in contexts completely unrelated to martial arts, and refers colloquially to any individual accomplishment or skill cultivated through long and hard work. In contrast, wushu is a more precise term for general martial activities.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPStCFMf91Pv6XOTLg7UId0f_ZSojEFhjsVQURfOZ4aYMiK3D9mA5kGvC9koP6qzlLi55tYvb8t7Tr4uvFdoaohn1QfWUSVsAgMc-RHRAaw10ydspW3dmWlRxGclhv4RinVj5eloX77gg1/s1600/Chinese+Sedan+Chair.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPStCFMf91Pv6XOTLg7UId0f_ZSojEFhjsVQURfOZ4aYMiK3D9mA5kGvC9koP6qzlLi55tYvb8t7Tr4uvFdoaohn1QfWUSVsAgMc-RHRAaw10ydspW3dmWlRxGclhv4RinVj5eloX77gg1/s320/Chinese+Sedan+Chair.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704381512567820258" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 288px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>A <span style="font-weight: bold;">sedan chair</span> is a human or animal-powered transport vehicle for carrying a person, once popular across China. It has different names like "shoulder carriage", "sleeping sedan" and "warm sedan" etc due to the time, location and structural differences. The sedans familiar to modern people are warm sedans that have been in use since the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The sedan body is fixed in the wooden rectangular frames on the two thin log poles. The top and four sides of the seat are enclosed with curtains, with a chair blind that could be rolled open in the front and a small window on each side. A chair is placed inside the enclosed space.</div>
Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-68046996538082673802012-01-30T17:52:00.000-08:002014-04-07T03:09:39.013-07:00China’s Famous Peaks<div style="text-align: justify;">
China is one of the top tourist destinations not only because it possesses quite a number of magnificent structures that are famous all over the world but it also boasts breathtaking landscapes and picturesque locations brought by its geographical setting. Located in East Asia, it is the world’s second-largest country by land area covering an approximately 9.6 kilometers or 3.7 million square miles.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2P_R0EW-VeX343y3q6WN5BaFktnUJsWUnMAwNZ-fyajSVNS51DzhC10c9SSnukeGaa3BwM8F3nKhnVGC0GxTmhbE_qmixqj5zpfaBMG3D9sfO8epiCIvmE-cdI411DSIvP6AERZGspTd/s1600/Mt.+Everest.jpg"></a>China’s landscape is vast and diverse, with forest steeps and deserts occupying the arid north and northwest. Subtropical forests are more prevalent in the wetter south while the terrain of western China is rugged and elevated. The Himalaya, Karakoram, Pamir and Tian Shan mountain ranges separate China from the boarder of Central Asia. The world’s highest mountain, Mt.Everest and the second-highest point, K2 also lie on China’s borders that is why it is not surprising that many tourists book airfare to China to admire and explore the beauty of its mountains. Here are the famous mountains in China where one could find peace and tranquility amidst its lush surroundings and enchanting sceneries.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeugvUXdYR4olw-vEsShUpY4zojSPQdRgxTXjl_zhq9v6NkJN8jAkP6Jmvx9YGIYGTgD1L4Y2MLsw_rysP842KQNx-4VN9OfD7imPxgMpzfmbJTb_t8XvbtctJ2kZL1ZFwSaf_U92hRuM/s1600/Namjagbarwa++Peak.jpg"><img alt="Namjagbarwa" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeugvUXdYR4olw-vEsShUpY4zojSPQdRgxTXjl_zhq9v6NkJN8jAkP6Jmvx9YGIYGTgD1L4Y2MLsw_rysP842KQNx-4VN9OfD7imPxgMpzfmbJTb_t8XvbtctJ2kZL1ZFwSaf_U92hRuM/s320/Namjagbarwa++Peak.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703617658760980882" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 214px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>First on the list is the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Namiagbarwa Peak</span> which is located in Nyingchi Region of Tibet Autonomous Region. Surrounded by clouds and mists, snuggled by the river and valley and clustered round by forest, Namjagbarwa is appraised as the most beautiful mountain in China by a number of scientists, explorers and climbers.<br />
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With a height of 25,531 feet (7,782 meters) above sea level, Namjagbarwa is considered as the fifteenth highest peak in the world. From the top down to the bottom, in a linear distance of 6,562 feet (2 kilometers), scenes on the Namjagbarwa vary from snowy winter to evergreen season. On the top, snow persists throughout the year. Beneath the snow-line, there are dark green alpine plants. Further down, clumps of bushes begin to appear. Mauve azaleas in full bloom and pink primroses adorn the mountainside and large tracts of tall firs form a frigid taiga forest. In the lower edge of the taiga forest, you can see trees with larger leaves. Camphor trees which are abundant are emitting a unique fragrance giving the area its distinct smell. At the lower venue, forests become denser. You can see bananas and other tropical plants swaying their huge leaves. The atmosphere is full of the specific muggy air of tropical rain forest. How magical Namjagbarwa is! Because of great altitude, it has become such a good magician that varied sights can be in one same picture. No wonder Namjagbarwa is called a world natural museum of mountain vegetation forms.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6i6AMh4TUfHgZV8UiZB1eVvRLvYdBnRf_1fCFwXdI7A5JrogtKBWl-CNwx5nTm-mP6Mg9SxT266vXGD5zL_ScvLVkjpJKmDb5Whk5_xdsJ93r5ulxJQlOHPeWDmoh5AiKzeP3FBEuwUDO/s1600/Mountain+Gongga.jpg"><img alt="Mountain Gongga" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6i6AMh4TUfHgZV8UiZB1eVvRLvYdBnRf_1fCFwXdI7A5JrogtKBWl-CNwx5nTm-mP6Mg9SxT266vXGD5zL_ScvLVkjpJKmDb5Whk5_xdsJ93r5ulxJQlOHPeWDmoh5AiKzeP3FBEuwUDO/s320/Mountain+Gongga.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703630569872746738" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 262px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>The snow-capped sceneries in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mountain Gongga</span> also known as Minya Konka in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan province will surely take every tourist’s breath away. “Gong” in Tibetan’s language means permanent snow cover while “Ga” means white, so Gongga translates to ‘white snow cover’. Its peak rises to a 7556 meters, making it the highest peak east of the Himalayas, and the highest mountain in Sichuan Province. Minya Konka peak can be best described as a high snowy peak with narrow ridges because the snow in this mountain does not melt perennially. While wildlife on the grasslands has been deeply affected by the changes in Tibet, remote mountain peaks and valleys often serve as refuges of isolation where wildlife remains abundant. The climate of Minya Konka is moist, snowy and very unpredictable. Climbing this snowy mountain is said to be more difficult than Mt. Everest. In fact it’s been recorded that since 1932, only seven expeditions, with 22 people, have reached the summit of Minya Konka successfully.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGG6XV9gSSCdPqG2wDuLHcjsoU0ir9YCqwPPgCRXW7RjMpocr-VYcKJshmyapo5gMS2-NCGWGzK5KFp6Nrp-Pq5XtmV99wC98iGBHBUg78z9-KSsLDQhZm_Nmlb5cUYReSpO4yVnrnsFx/s1600/Qomolangma+Peak.jpg"><img alt="Qomolangma Peak" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGG6XV9gSSCdPqG2wDuLHcjsoU0ir9YCqwPPgCRXW7RjMpocr-VYcKJshmyapo5gMS2-NCGWGzK5KFp6Nrp-Pq5XtmV99wC98iGBHBUg78z9-KSsLDQhZm_Nmlb5cUYReSpO4yVnrnsFx/s320/Qomolangma+Peak.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703628589033715954" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 224px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>The subject of many expeditions wherein some became the material for films, Mt.Everest also known as <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mount Qomolangma</span> is perhaps the most famous mountain in the world. Having the highest peak in the world, it has been called the most revered of all mountains and the world's third pole. Mt.Qomolangma has a height of 8,844.43 meters above sea level. Its northern slope is in Tingri County, Tibet, China and its southern slope lies within Nepal. It is a surrounded by towering mountains for a radius of 20 kilometers, more than 40 of them over 7,000 meters high. They include the famous Lhotse (the world's 4th highest peak) and Makalu (the world's 5th highest peak) to the southeast. Mt.Everest depicts a picture of a huge pyramid, mighty and imposing. Its surrounding landforms are very steep and dangerous, making its ascent very difficult even for the most experienced climbers.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALTporL2y_yNqeeQnNh959gcS8La3b3oeXqP52MyCG8xrLcPYDMzGn3GRbvR2XQn2gW9ZBt5ONgeY32Ubv359wQbnhk95BdrTFRiEJXjn0U_OlPtnLl-HJiuv8SlQBC7lMyPoaeawQ-jJ/s1600/Meili+Snow+Mountain.jpg"><img alt="Meili Snow Mountain" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALTporL2y_yNqeeQnNh959gcS8La3b3oeXqP52MyCG8xrLcPYDMzGn3GRbvR2XQn2gW9ZBt5ONgeY32Ubv359wQbnhk95BdrTFRiEJXjn0U_OlPtnLl-HJiuv8SlQBC7lMyPoaeawQ-jJ/s320/Meili+Snow+Mountain.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703620715783670354" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Experience the spiritual tranquility when you visit the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Meili Snow Mountain</span> which is the holy place of pilgrimage for Tibetan Buddhists and the first of the eight great divine mountains in the Tibetan region. Average elevation of 13 peaks amount to over 6000 meters in this particular location. The Kawagebo peak with 6740 meters high above the sea level is the highest one in Yunnan Province. Kawagebo in Tibetan is the God of Snow Mountain which is the sacred place for Buddhists. Nearby Kawagebo, 13 peaks line up, like a guard of honor for the God. Devotees of Buddhism climb the mountain during the period of the end of autumn and the beginning of the winter to worship without thinking of how long the ways they have to go. It is a sight that will move you seeing them crawl their way to the high mountain gradually. Way back in October 1989, the tenth Panchen Lama, Great Master of Tibetan Buddhism, held a grand religious meeting in front of Kagebo Peak, and now a stone tablet and a pagoda stand there welcoming tourists. In addition, at the foot of it, there are continuous glaciers and cirques known as the Modern Glaciers in the low latitude.<br />
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Climbing Meili is a very dangerous thing to do that is why it still possesses a “virgin peak”, which means that no one had ever reached its peak. The complex geology of the Hengduan Mountain and the ever-changing climate in the low-latitude snow mountains mean that the Meili are fraught with fatal dangers. Violent glacier movements have aggravated fissures in the mountain body still further, giving rise to suspended glaciers, hidden ice crevices, ice avalanches and snow avalanches.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9rEzpAhSMQlqDbS73Os2JwGO-MN9-jT0C8OKZzG1UGczFvlPMJvzsBHgbCkQM_nu71JOObfsjFC0f4tV1jAWqidxx-2JlEu2d7B1aIht8X_s2fRFhHiHUiFfccuao_a_nZj0UXO0oakv/s1600/Mt.+Huangshan.jpg"><img alt="Yellow Mountain (Mt. Huangshan)" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9rEzpAhSMQlqDbS73Os2JwGO-MN9-jT0C8OKZzG1UGczFvlPMJvzsBHgbCkQM_nu71JOObfsjFC0f4tV1jAWqidxx-2JlEu2d7B1aIht8X_s2fRFhHiHUiFfccuao_a_nZj0UXO0oakv/s320/Mt.+Huangshan.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703623191281164130" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 238px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Characterized by its odd-shaped, grotesque rock formation, seas of clouds and crystal-clear hot springs, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mt.Huangshan</span> in east China’s Anhui province is one of the country’s ten best-known scenic spots. In fact it was listed as one of the World Natural Wonder and Cultural Heritages back in 1990. This scenic landscape extends 40 kilometers from south to north and 30 kilometers from east to west, covering an area of 154 square kilometers with a crowd of peaks wherein 72 have names according to the shapes they resemble. The three major ones have names such as Lotus, Brightness Top and Celestial Capital, all of them with a height of 1,800 meters above sea level.<br />
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The scene is spectacular especially when it is cloudy, the pinnacles loom in mists as if they were illusionary and the mountain becomes vibrant with majesty and splendor as the sun shines through. The most interesting characteristic of this mountain is the changing of appearance with the alteration of the seasons. In Mt. Huangshan, pines and rocks are intimately involved with each other. Almost every rock has a pine tree growing out of the crevice, and every tree has tortuous and gnarled roots and branches. The still sea of snow-white cloud can suddenly begin to roll and toss, rise or fall, gather or disperse while the peaks emerge and disappear in the clouds like isles in the ocean. Since the ancient times, it has been visited by tourists seeking to understand its mystery and admiring its exceptional beauty.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYILS2oJMgA-wVtjaOkq9EV0p7WkMdVZ1i1ostfPBj38rbAa8EDVcBqGONMgTFlBkYv2p5yNIFY9deaGdieX3UGV6UtvFiQ8n_zNXaq0EIllqgWh-GXrfAPcIgxunC5wP0bd3_fpL85idD/s1600/Sacred+Mountains+of+Daocheng.jpg"><img alt="Sacred Mountains of Daocheng" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYILS2oJMgA-wVtjaOkq9EV0p7WkMdVZ1i1ostfPBj38rbAa8EDVcBqGONMgTFlBkYv2p5yNIFY9deaGdieX3UGV6UtvFiQ8n_zNXaq0EIllqgWh-GXrfAPcIgxunC5wP0bd3_fpL85idD/s320/Sacred+Mountains+of+Daocheng.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703623940019594322" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 208px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>From the meandering ranges of mountains in Daocheng County, emerge the three <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sacred Mountains of Daocheng: Xiannari, Yangmaiyong and Xianuoduoji</span>. These three sacred mountains have been a sacred place for Tibetan Buddhism since the ancient times. Xiannairi is the main peak of the three sacred mountains having an altitude of 6032 meters. It is considered as the first among Daocheng's high peaks. According to legend, it is the incarnation of the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy Guanyin or Avalokitesvara. It is has a vast slopes, gentle gradient, and a look depicting Great Buddha sitting in peace, graceful and poised. The south peak Yangmaiyong on the other hand has an altitude of 5958 meters, known as the Bodhisattva Manjusri. It is dignified and stately, gentle, quiet, noble and impeccable. It has a pyramid-as peak is the world's most beautiful snow mountain. Lastly Xianuoduoji, the east peak with an altitude of 5958m, means the Buddha with warriors' hands, possesses a feature which resembles a young man of strong character, tall and handsome who represents the god of elimination brutality In Buddhism. He is believed to be brave, gallant and always in high spirits wearing a brightly colored tiger skin around the hips, and a huge, fierce python circles his waist. At the foot of the three sacred mountains lie wide pastureland, crisscrossed by brooks and streams flowing gently into lakes. There are woods and bushes too, and waterfalls formed by melting ice and snow creating captivating scenes which will surely make the trip unforgettable.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4M7O_K1mTBRe9sRUl016kLzeTlXd68guyoa4Ek2ZSmGN26A5yii15dTlJ7MCI3LYRiiejnR7QJWpE5xNXxptCWd587mG6Mb8BUNTor3dIjnAkiDPWTaAUqy4Lt9IJzjzcubwD5Sym_jt/s1600/Chogori+Peak.jpg"><img alt="Chogori Peak" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4M7O_K1mTBRe9sRUl016kLzeTlXd68guyoa4Ek2ZSmGN26A5yii15dTlJ7MCI3LYRiiejnR7QJWpE5xNXxptCWd587mG6Mb8BUNTor3dIjnAkiDPWTaAUqy4Lt9IJzjzcubwD5Sym_jt/s320/Chogori+Peak.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703624493951684226" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chogori Peak</span>, better known as K2 has an altitude of 8,600 meters towering over the Yecheng County in Kashgar Region. In Tajik language, its name translates to “high, great and magnificent” which aptly describe the mountain. It is the only major mountain in the world that possesses a surveyor’s notation as its common name, K which means Karakoram and 2 signifying the world’s second highest peak. Even experienced climbers find it dangerous to climb Choqori because of its slopes which seems to be shaped by knives and axes are covered with steep cliffs and sliding chutes arising from avalanches. One more thing, the steep slope makes it extremely difficult to find safe places for setting up high-altitude camps. Because of its special land form and geomorphology, ropes have to be fixed along the whole route from the advance camp to the summit. It’s dangerous land form and tricky weather made it gain a reputation of having the highest death rate of all the 8,000 meters plus peaks all over the world.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSefUZj9p3CsugP863ZLwNLvuMiIabJEds5iXypbh7ErzGGN7WYHq7Xb0EriyrKT_B2mnEs6gz9-nbjFI00zZetajHYqWWSRVDXLOD1Wee7IeFZdhs6t-eUMaTglCRYdpGrOIZ7JKyRh2U/s1600/Kangrinboqe+Peak.jpg"><img alt="Kangrinboqe Peak" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSefUZj9p3CsugP863ZLwNLvuMiIabJEds5iXypbh7ErzGGN7WYHq7Xb0EriyrKT_B2mnEs6gz9-nbjFI00zZetajHYqWWSRVDXLOD1Wee7IeFZdhs6t-eUMaTglCRYdpGrOIZ7JKyRh2U/s320/Kangrinboqe+Peak.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703626311720191506" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 314px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kangrinboqe</span> is more popularly called as <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mt. Kailash</span>. Annually pilgrims from inland of China, India and Nepal come to pay their homage in the summit of the Gangdese Mountains. It is also the source of four of Asia's major rivers. From the snow-capped summit rise the Shiquan (which become the River Indus), the Maquan (which becomes the Yarlung Tsangpo River and then the Brahmaputra), the Xiagnquan (which becomes the Sutlej River) and the Kongque (which becomes the Ganges). Kangrinboqe's crystal-clear and white snow-capped summit and Mount Namnani, which Tibetans call the ''Mountain of the Goddess,'' face each other from afar. Between the two lie the beautiful holy and pure Mapangyongco Lake and the changeable Devil Lake----La'angco.<br />
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The Tibetans call the peak "Kangri," which means "treasure of the snowy mountains." In Buddhism and Hinduism, this peak occupies a position as important as the Mandala, or the center of the universe. For hundreds of years, pilgrims have come in a continuous stream to the mountain, which has taken deep root in Tibetan religion, history, and culture. Mystical and fascinating, it is a mountain of spirit, culture, and belief, a combination of man and divinity, and man and nature. Many Tibetan religious followers enshrine and worship the picture of Kangrinboqe together with the figure of Buddha in their homes. Kangrinboqe is a symbol, not only of natural beauty, but also of a belief.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtV4-gqKe8pBg3qdhs9I5arUeK_-VNqhQQVqesv3AvDe0y9l5FedovZ7_wKKjE6PAlJXPxfnwKBDE95hj4SwCGeYjraHQd3eosNvhN8LCTi4JkaPeAfiYXtGpRYMSDn-bQNWvbPINFfcf/s1600/Mount+Tai.jpg"><img alt="Mount Tai" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtV4-gqKe8pBg3qdhs9I5arUeK_-VNqhQQVqesv3AvDe0y9l5FedovZ7_wKKjE6PAlJXPxfnwKBDE95hj4SwCGeYjraHQd3eosNvhN8LCTi4JkaPeAfiYXtGpRYMSDn-bQNWvbPINFfcf/s320/Mount+Tai.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703627083865814354" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 300px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 240px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mt. Taishan</span> on the other hand is situated in the middle of Shandong Province, the tallest peak in the area with an altitude of 1,545 meters. It is called as the "Chief of the Five Sacred Mountains" and "First Mountain Under Heaven”. Since the ancient times to the Qing dynasty,emperors came to this holy mountain to hold grand ceremonies to worship the Gods of Heaven and Earth. With a history of 28 hundred million years ago, Mt. Taishan is famous for its imposing natural landscape. In fact in 1987, Mt. Taishan was listed as both a world natural and cultural heritage by UNESCO. It was the first place named as double heritage to the world. Experts of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO stated that Mt. Taishan uniquely unites nature and culture together, and this means China has contributed a special heritage to the world. Thus, it is no wonder why people will go through the trouble of searching for low airline tickets just to be able to visit China and see its natural wonders.<br />
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Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-46555168697006293422012-01-25T17:52:00.000-08:002014-04-07T03:10:06.847-07:0010 Most Popular Attractions in China<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Lijiang Ancient City is among the famous destinations in China which can be easily reached through a direct flight. This ancient town is distinct because of its own special culture called “Dong Ba”. Dong Ba characters thought to be the only living language based on pictographs. The enchanting sceneries and the relaxed atmosphere of the town entice tourists to stay longer that they have intended. Others who came to this ancient town with nothing to do, ended up staying for a week or a few months because they have been captivated of its beauty and charm. The blend of history and modern convenience in this very old town are the things that attract tourists. It has a bar street and you can even find ATMs, or automated-teller machines. Everyone in the city, local or tourist, automatically slows down when they enter Lijiang. You can also find the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge and Luqu Lake in the ancient town of Lijiang.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqY9w5dllw-xW2UVKGhtOTYFhuncsh3xNXDxE1yOJ_NwldnvAsqil6TDxKDMDlJ4ITkJLjwJS1Tf08WauWea4QzOS1MCS-BO7Da3uZk6TLvDOvb1oV16ZUtJ0zbydYfCeEUI-ZRFy0Yo_I/s1600/Sanya+Beach+China.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqY9w5dllw-xW2UVKGhtOTYFhuncsh3xNXDxE1yOJ_NwldnvAsqil6TDxKDMDlJ4ITkJLjwJS1Tf08WauWea4QzOS1MCS-BO7Da3uZk6TLvDOvb1oV16ZUtJ0zbydYfCeEUI-ZRFy0Yo_I/s320/Sanya+Beach+China.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701760228400351698" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 178px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Touring Sanya guarantees a trip to real tropical paradise with endless sun, fun and seafood! This beautiful town is located on the southernmost point of Hainan Island, looking out on the South China Sea. You will surely enjoy its clear blue waters, white sand beaches, lush green mountains and palm trees which are just about everywhere. It's considered to be the only truly tropical city in China, making it the most popular destination for the Spring Festival holiday. In Beijing people have to wear thick coats to fend off the cold weather however they can let go of those clothing whenever they are in the tropical climate of Sanya. They can put on their specially tourist who pur shorts and sandals while exploring the sands and sea. It is also a popular destination for honeymooners. If you’ll spend for an airfare to Beijing, make sure that you pay a visit to this one and only tropical city in China.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_-7Fbz72kHe6pOSRIThgXCOaPhaylNRfJ2vY9sZDYH3h8AnPuRT7J8E9PcL2rCIzUGslRns2-GReyMkUy1bH2z3CO7eMcCZURrM9gQ59_Pea17MWXiliCK2nhfK8Qnz1YU09lL2R7aDs/s1600/Five+Sacred+Mountains+Huangshan.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_-7Fbz72kHe6pOSRIThgXCOaPhaylNRfJ2vY9sZDYH3h8AnPuRT7J8E9PcL2rCIzUGslRns2-GReyMkUy1bH2z3CO7eMcCZURrM9gQ59_Pea17MWXiliCK2nhfK8Qnz1YU09lL2R7aDs/s320/Five+Sacred+Mountains+Huangshan.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701760210031770594" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>There is an old saying in China that goes "No mountains are worth seeing after a trip to the Five Sacred Mountains, and none of the Sacred Mountains are worth seeing after a trip to Huangshan." Indeed the beauty and splendor of these mountains are truly majestic and incomparable. The Huangshan is famous for its uniquely-shaped pines, fantastic rock peaks, sea of clouds and hot springs. The ever-changing scenery is its most outstanding feature. Mystical clouds drift in and out, changing the view by the minute as the mist ebbs and flows. The beauty of Huangshan also varies with the seasons. It's the only mountain on our top ten lists and was designated as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site. Like the Yangtze River, the Great Wall and the Yellow River, Huangshan has become a symbol of China so you wouldn’t like to miss this attraction!<br />
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Another place worth exploring is the Jiuzhaigou Valley which lies on the transitional marginal belt of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Its magical Chinese landscape is truly enchanting, with green lakes, multi-layered waterfalls, forests and snow-capped mountains. The green and golden trees, lofty mountains and clear and colorful waters render its beauty simply unforgettable for every tourist. The waters are considered the soul of the beauty. Jiuzhaigou is most beautiful in autumn, around August and September.<br />
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Illustrating the 20 Renminbi (Chinese currency) note, the craggy little limestone karats that cover the landscape of Guilin are extraordinary. The people of Guilin are most proud of their natural wonders and will tell every tourist that the mountains and water of Guilin are the finest under the heaven Guilin is also situated in the southern part of China where most scenic spots are usually found. It is because of the climate. In the south they have more rainfall and higher temperatures, so they have more green trees and water.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0Yu968QbFO2Yy0T0u9M_NKmqJ1XgcLOd2SbT1v4UeG5PSy9nxWUYExIJdwQ_lP7jKRCFNAw4Siy-9SDZ4nFu0kgOo95hlhfkFh_x8SEvJOmYTDCDwWWW9E7zGtL6GdN7Ohz8nfGLOK-Q/s1600/Gulangyu+Island.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0Yu968QbFO2Yy0T0u9M_NKmqJ1XgcLOd2SbT1v4UeG5PSy9nxWUYExIJdwQ_lP7jKRCFNAw4Siy-9SDZ4nFu0kgOo95hlhfkFh_x8SEvJOmYTDCDwWWW9E7zGtL6GdN7Ohz8nfGLOK-Q/s320/Gulangyu+Island.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701760213491994114" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 214px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Gulangyu Island is located just southwest of Xiamen City. Visitors can reach it by steamship within 5 minutes. It is an island renowned for its delicate natural beauty, its ancient relics, and varied architecture. It ranks at the top of the list of the ten most-scenic areas in the province of Fujian and was included on China's list of National Scenic Spots.<br />
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One of the greatest structures in the world can be found in Beijing, China. It’s no other than the Great Wall of China which winds its way across the country covering over 4,000 miles (6,700km). While the latest construction occurred after 1368 during the Ming Dynasty, construction of the Great Wall began over 2,000 years ago. In fact, the Great Wall is actually made up of a number of interconnecting walls spanning China that different dynasties and warlords constructed over the years.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEith5Wht5MafF_k7_K0pCR2Fc0wLEBzdp6hYiAF5C6Ok7NJRERPUXgfBJx-CGboXE1lHSepIMLJ8Khi9F_PeDOYJNIS-iORzhO-5y0y5aMAwUL_BZrtPtCsX_4TkY9uaa7GewMKvgbj_eea/s1600/Zhangjiajie+China.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEith5Wht5MafF_k7_K0pCR2Fc0wLEBzdp6hYiAF5C6Ok7NJRERPUXgfBJx-CGboXE1lHSepIMLJ8Khi9F_PeDOYJNIS-iORzhO-5y0y5aMAwUL_BZrtPtCsX_4TkY9uaa7GewMKvgbj_eea/s320/Zhangjiajie+China.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701760230584005986" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 216px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Zhangjiajie is one of the famous tourist attractions in China that you can visit regardless of the season when you have booked your air ticket to Beijing. It is because the town belongs to the mid-asian subtropical monsoon continental climate having an average annual temperature of 16 degrees centigrade, which makes it amenable to tourists all the year round.<br />
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A visit to the grandeur landmark of Lhasa city, Potala Palace is definitely worth your time. Plus the fact that it is more convenient to access this attraction because of the construction of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. It is getting easier and cheaper for tourists to explore this mysterious land of Tibet. Because of its mysterious image, people desire to see it up close to marvel in its beauty and splendor.<br />
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The so-called “paradise on Earth” of China is located in the historic center of Hangzhou in the Zhejiang province of eastern China. West Lake is famous for its intoxicating beauty which captivates every tourist who made a wise decision of including this fascinating place in their itinerary. Be one of them and see for yourself the majestic sights in this magical lake.<br />
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Now, have you decided which part of China you would like to explore. For sure anywhere, there will be lots of enchanting sceneries and picturesque location so proceed on booking air ticket online and have a wonderful holiday!</div>
Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-64504753447807201702012-01-18T03:27:00.000-08:002014-04-07T03:10:18.832-07:00Cities with Superb Chinese Cuisines<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<b>Chinese cuisine</b> reflects the vastness of China's geography and history. Its various characteristics can be distinguish into four types, the northern plains including Beijing, the fertile east watered by the Yangtze River, the south with popular Cantonese way of cooking and the west of excellent Szechwan and Hunan cuisine. Chinese foods can perhaps be available anywhere however the best place to try them will still be the place where they originated. Here’s the list of some famous Chinese cuisine and where is the best place to try them.<br />
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If you are looking for the best place to try the roast duck, you better go to <b>Beijing</b>. Although Beijing has accepted the Western cuisine due to the developments in China, most tourists who purchase airfare to Beijing prefer to consume Chinese foods during their stay. <b>Roast duck</b> is on top of the must-try list because it best represents the Chinese cuisine, with a centuries-old history. Its bronzed crispy and tender meat satisfies the hunger and expectations of each tourist who desires to taste an authentic Chinese food. Beijing Imperial Court Food, Beijing Snacks, Imperial Official Food, Medicinal Food and Hot Pot are also worth trying.<br />
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If roast duck is Beijing then <b>roast suckling pig is Guangzhou</b>. Cantonese cuisine is the popular cooking method in Guangzhou, having different flavors and styles and using diverse materials, exotic spices and various cooking skills. The popular saying “Except the plane and stool” probably originated in Guangzhou as people in this province eat everything in the sky and on earth. Some of other popular dishes includes Dragon Fighting against the Tiger, Taiye Chicken, Stewed Wild Dog Meat, Shuang Pi Nai, Jidi Zhou, Yuntun Mian, Chang Fenand Guiling Gao.<br />
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<b>Goubuli Steamed Stuffed Bun</b> is a traditional snack in Tianjin and an example of Tianjin Dinging cuisine. The charming municipality of Tianjin is well-known for cross-cultural Chinese dishes and traditional famed snacks. Aside from Goubuli Steamed Stuffed Bun, remember to try Ear-Hole Fried Cake, Fried Dough Twist, Chatang Goubacai and Tangdui to make the trip worthwhile.</div>
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Shanghai way of cooking is derived from mix cuisines of different neighbouring provinces such as Jiangsu and Zhejiang. It doesn’t have a cuisine of its own but a refined way of cooking reflects the Shanghai cuisine. Actually, Shanghai is not only considered as China’s economic and cultural center but it is also a “Grand View Garden” for dinner of all taste. Its dishes have the characteristics of lightness in flavor and beautiful in decoration, comprising of well-cut raw ingredients and harmoniously arranged colors evident in the famous <b>Da Zha Xie</b>. Other examples of the Dim Sum of Shanghai are the <b>Sheng Jian Mantou, Xiao Long Bao, Four Heavenly Kings and Congshao Crucian Carp</b>.</div>
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<b>Chongqing cuisine</b> is known for its richness in flavor with 40 different ways of cooking. It is largely a hybrid of Sichuan cuisine and local specialty dishes, noted for its distinctive spicy and pungent flavors. Chongqing is the birthplace of the <b>Hot Pot in China</b>, originally conceived to protect the food from low temperatures and frigid winds of the winter. Nowadays, this famed dish is widely enjoyed by locals and tourists regardless of seasons and regions.<br />
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Touring Foshan is a gastronomical treat, mainly because Chefs in Foshan can turn everything into a delicious dish, whether its meat, vegetable, fish or fruits. Foshan cuisine is influenced by diverse local flavors and specialties and has formed its own unique food culture through hundreds of years and innovation. This distinct taste makes Foshan a favorite destination for rich variety of dishes and snacks. Locals drinking tea in the morning and evening with dim sun is a common sight. This town is also well-known for its <b>Shuangpi Milk, Foshan Manggong Cake, Nine Layers of Milk, Wonton Noodle, Jidi Porridge, Goose Palm with Orange Peel and Sliced Frogs</b>.<br />
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A representative of Zhejiang cuisine, Hangzhou cuisine is one of China’s eight original methods of preparing food. It acquired the reputation of freshness, tenderness, softness, smoothness with a subtle fragrance. During the ancient times, a poet of Song Dynasty described the Hangzhou cuisine as something incomparable to other dishes for its excellent taste. <b>Dongpo Pork</b> is one amongst the popular dishes such as with <b>West Lake Sour Fish, Longjing Shrimp Meat, Jiaohua Young Chickens, Steam Rice Flower and Port Wrapped by Lotus Leaves, Braised Bamboo Shoots and Lotus Root Powder</b>.</div>
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<b>Nanjing cuisine</b> on the other hand became popular because of its fine cutting techniques and skilful timing resulting into thick flavor of dishes with tastiness of the four directions. It gained the praise of tourist who bought airfare to China specifically for its freshness, fragrance, crispness and tenderness. <b>Nanjing Salty Duck</b> is one of tourists favorite dishes with Baked Duck, Duck Blood and Sweet Potato Starch Noodle Soup, Fried Beer Dumplings, Steamed Dumplings, Soup Dumplings, Sour Vegetable Fish Soup, Crawfish, Return to Sauce Tofu and Stinky Tofu.<br />
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Have you heard the saying that goes “All good foods can be found in Chengdu”? Well, this phrase can be credited from the superb dishes that Sichuan cuisine had made popular not only in China but to various parts of the globe as well. As the priority of the Eight Great Cuisines in China, Sichuan cuisine is characterized by its spicy and pungent flavor accompanied by myriad of taste, highlighting the use of chilli, red hot peppers and garlic. In Chengdu, you can have a taste of different cuisines such as Sichuan, Cantonese, Chaozhou dishes, Northeastern cuisine and even Korean food as various types of restaurants assemble to operate on the same street.</div>
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Take note of the name of the Chinese dishes with its corresponding places and don’t forget to try these excellent dishes if you’ll be traveling in China.</div>
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Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-42612178431298227882012-01-16T18:49:00.000-08:002014-04-07T03:10:38.672-07:00Amazing Chinese Architecture<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOuvin5ukChpqyl85kQG01E2R1TJSVAqXlRcZP5AGVp7_ormXfXfUdIzvaiit5N73i7kCt9K7K8BytPP_hRy6n4U_4r98VZzAsAqZYFGZuveH_rJsO2bDF3S2hQ6PCFAb0YCBM704rzyg/s1600/The-Forbidden-CityBeijingChina.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOuvin5ukChpqyl85kQG01E2R1TJSVAqXlRcZP5AGVp7_ormXfXfUdIzvaiit5N73i7kCt9K7K8BytPP_hRy6n4U_4r98VZzAsAqZYFGZuveH_rJsO2bDF3S2hQ6PCFAb0YCBM704rzyg/s320/The-Forbidden-CityBeijingChina.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698440905407974930" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 214px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>There is no doubt that Chinese architecture is something that fascinates people all over the world because of its characteristics and rich history. It is said that the structural principles of Chinese architecture remains largely unchanged until today with minor changes to its decorative style. There was relative proof that since the Tang Dynasty, Korea, Vietnam and Japan have been greatly influenced by the Chinese architecture.</div>
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Chinese architecture is as old as Chinese civilization so it’s quite an experience to see the structures which have been the products of such creative and brilliant minds of Chinese ancestors. Here are some samples of buildings which features the magnificent designs of Chinese architecture.<br />
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Located in the middle of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Beijing, China, Forbidden City</span> had served as the house of emperors and their household as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government for 500 years. The palace complex which was consisted of 980 buildings exemplifies the Chinese palatial architecture that had influenced the cultural and architectural developments in East Asia. It is also known as the best preserved imperial palace presenting the essence and culmination of traditional Chinese architectural accomplishments.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilO0QCvwea-4APTw0A5AWZ1QDAElJ41FggFTC2vTJ4wNiLXgyuWZDXh_Rj1Z_6HmmSKYBViBhUL8fSqnoWvUHhrcP4LBBgNi71pql25T2KnEHcrltDLjEB-LB20rVfF-ULWqa9RXXrQ2Zs/s1600/The+Bund%252C+Shanghai+China.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilO0QCvwea-4APTw0A5AWZ1QDAElJ41FggFTC2vTJ4wNiLXgyuWZDXh_Rj1Z_6HmmSKYBViBhUL8fSqnoWvUHhrcP4LBBgNi71pql25T2KnEHcrltDLjEB-LB20rVfF-ULWqa9RXXrQ2Zs/s320/The+Bund%252C+Shanghai+China.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698440901731777362" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 251px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>It is said that airfare to Shanghai won’t be worth paying for without visiting <span style="font-weight: bold;">“The Bund”</span> because as they said, you won’t see the “real” China unless you have been to this part of Shanghai. It is the famous waterfront in Shanghai located at the west shore of the Huangpu River. The Bund has been regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years. Its most interesting feature are the 52 various buildings representing different architectural styles such as Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism and the Renaissance. It will be such an awesome sight, to see varying classic designs next to each other.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">The City Wall of Xian</span> is one of the interesting places to visit in China which is situated in the capital of the Shaanxi province. It was erected in the 14th century during the period of Ming Dynasty. It is said that the City Wall was built because of the admonition by a hermit named Zhu Sheng to Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang. The wall has a height of 12 meters tall with of 12-14 meters width at the top and 15-18 meters thick at the bottom. It is also the most complete city wall that has survived in China as well as the largest ancient military defensive system in the world.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnMoa8FgzudkRznA1EwRvH01wVWlDD1RcfZZFhTphMZOC14Uky-T2-62c-RlJdPsrmsnqhe_2TeaSqDThcM6HXKj8E_E69HlO4lKMfP-SswvWFsR_s7RSYNsKX2ETrXJEao_sGXl3mqk8v/s1600/Potala+Palace+in+Tibet.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnMoa8FgzudkRznA1EwRvH01wVWlDD1RcfZZFhTphMZOC14Uky-T2-62c-RlJdPsrmsnqhe_2TeaSqDThcM6HXKj8E_E69HlO4lKMfP-SswvWFsR_s7RSYNsKX2ETrXJEao_sGXl3mqk8v/s320/Potala+Palace+in+Tibet.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698440886242822514" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 213px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Experience the tranquil atmosphere at the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Potala Palace in Tibet</span> which has been the residence of the Dalai Lamas at the same time the political centre of Tibet since 1645. Tourists will surely marvel at the splendour of the grand buildings, complicated constructions and unique artworks – mainly comprised by the administerial (White Building) and the religious (White Building) structures.<br />
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Beauty and serenity are the two things that describe the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Suzhou Gardens</span>. The design of this garden is considered as the epitome of landscaping art for private gardens which represents wider range of freedom of art expression. The main characteristic of the ancient garden of Suzhou which set it apart from others is it was designed to be lived in as well as the surrounding houses around it. Visitors can’t help but be captivated with its beauty at every bend, pavilions, gazebos and comfortable seats to savor the picturesque location.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGlt_QT4LiuENk0RZnhO3GyZq893U5SW2BxO4-Xnke4rGdZXcglpzpIvZsSchxxER6PH7Wt72RTw_FK59Caj3tFBRr0g_xf3oD3jGsQK5WFAQlLkOAojSclGf_iGvxhLaCmFtNnOU0lOF/s1600/Confucius+Temple+in+Nanjing.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGlt_QT4LiuENk0RZnhO3GyZq893U5SW2BxO4-Xnke4rGdZXcglpzpIvZsSchxxER6PH7Wt72RTw_FK59Caj3tFBRr0g_xf3oD3jGsQK5WFAQlLkOAojSclGf_iGvxhLaCmFtNnOU0lOF/s320/Confucius+Temple+in+Nanjing.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698440910213506866" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 214px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Be sure to include the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Confucius Temple in Nanjing</span> in your list of places to visit when you go to China. The followers of the great philosopher and educator of ancient China hold their worship service in this temple which is known for its superb architecture and intricate design. You won’t just learn some insights how ancient China chooses their government officials but you will be rewarded of a beautiful sight of a Chinese architecture.<br />
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Another building worth visiting is the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong</span>. It is a 70-storey building towering in the center of the city with a height of 315 meters. The most interesting feature of this building is the structural expressionism design which resembles the growing bamboo shoots, signifying prosperity and livelihood. This remarkable structure is also the first building outside North America to break the 1000 feet mark.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7k4MeLqgHSLrbPMsxLChjN0N_P_VFaH075e5rkOXeh8jBDV-wqvHr-6tV42AnjT73QPzN_DI-z-VWretRJ1mQzgBRPs4En2Rs2hXxQTsR1DYnL2ts9WrnEx0KC3U3uDw8Y52KAsJDE2s/s1600/Ruins+of+St.Paul+Macau.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7k4MeLqgHSLrbPMsxLChjN0N_P_VFaH075e5rkOXeh8jBDV-wqvHr-6tV42AnjT73QPzN_DI-z-VWretRJ1mQzgBRPs4En2Rs2hXxQTsR1DYnL2ts9WrnEx0KC3U3uDw8Y52KAsJDE2s/s320/Ruins+of+St.Paul+Macau.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698440889759796514" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 215px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Remember to pay a visit to the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ruins of St.Paul</span> if you are planning to travel to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Macau</span>. It is the remains of the one of the greatest church ever built in the city. You will surely be amazed of the intricately carved stone facade. The carvings include Jesuit images with Oriental themes, founders of the Jesuit Order, the conquest of Death by Jesus and a dove with wings outstretched at the very top of the facade. These carvings were believed to be done by Japanese Christians who were in exile from their homeland and local craftsmen under the direction of Italian Jesuit Carlo Espinola between 1620 and 1627.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTuPGGWPeftmvdyrn58H-PvS9JfDj8JqWQfYJNF7ptXAhuEdbhDYUY2Ur_0IWiVPwZBFasbJsCZOa4ZODIOSBUw6-easXc0y6lzCZmaer3NzSolHyqAQfnKDREM08cHk2ueDHD-IHiT4SM/s1600/Diwang+Tower+of+Shenzhen.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTuPGGWPeftmvdyrn58H-PvS9JfDj8JqWQfYJNF7ptXAhuEdbhDYUY2Ur_0IWiVPwZBFasbJsCZOa4ZODIOSBUw6-easXc0y6lzCZmaer3NzSolHyqAQfnKDREM08cHk2ueDHD-IHiT4SM/s320/Diwang+Tower+of+Shenzhen.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698439628154474418" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Diwang Tower of Shenzhen</span> is a building located in the financial and commercial hub of the area. This building has an installed wind and structural monitoring system used to timely record wind and structural response data. This is significant in determining the wind characteristic f typhoon. The structural characteristics and responses, including the natural frequency, modal damping ratio, translational and torsional displacement and acceleration responses are also provided by the monitoring system.<br />
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With the numerous online travel companies offering affordable airfare to Taiwan, traveling to Taiwan to see its different tourist spots such as Taipei 101 need not be expensive. Taipei 101 is a famous landmark skyscraper in Xinyi district. It became the world’s tallest skyscraper in 2004 and was hailed as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World as published in Newsweek Magazine,2006 edition. Taipei 101 was also featured in the Discovery Channel in 2005 as one of the Seven Wonders of Engineering. The fireworks display at this building during international New Year’s Eve is an event that locals and tourists who spent for airfare to Taipei look forward to because of its marvelous and breathtaking sights.</div>
Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-1553833309778994702012-01-11T18:20:00.000-08:002014-04-07T03:11:08.001-07:00Asia's Wonderful Waterfalls<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLlBOAXJse9ViNtAKMsSnpP_9h9kdtVOyDvJGgEhEoWitKVxNXhqSMAqK6UJMwhrNKHPIHIljReKbElLqQ8TecIm6fzFceQYWulNISTm0zGFhWZgwAfwDWK9ezt3IoDjxYSaZgpvr55w5/s1600/Jog+Falls+in+India.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLlBOAXJse9ViNtAKMsSnpP_9h9kdtVOyDvJGgEhEoWitKVxNXhqSMAqK6UJMwhrNKHPIHIljReKbElLqQ8TecIm6fzFceQYWulNISTm0zGFhWZgwAfwDWK9ezt3IoDjxYSaZgpvr55w5/s320/Jog+Falls+in+India.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696570439207558050" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Asia</span> is indeed blessed with natural wonders, from the pristine white beaches to the exceptionally beautiful nature reserves and parks, thus it is of no wonder why tourists from various part of the globe love to spend vacations and holidays in Asian countries. These natural wonders also include the spectacular and breathtaking waterfalls which are scattered in the continent of Asia. If you are more into nature trips, the following list of famous waterfalls might help you in deciding your next holiday trip.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Jog Falls in India</span> is the largest and the tallest waterfall in the country. It is comprised of four waterfalls named Raja, Roar, Rocket and Rani. The sight of these waterfalls during the monsoon season is just exhilarating, however the hydroelectric developments in the upstream robbed the beauty of these waterfalls during the rest of the season.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4QnJjam8USDUHriIDMf9YIN4mB-EEjIlIq8kcVf5qLtAjbxn0EnCJHjJo8Sq1VojQKQgnWnhCQ8hKRi7tr_51EWlKAEY-COLzpyAd5CR3l8C0r4xVJRLH828yfBTl98bJVPh4CLB1iAZF/s1600/Detian+Waterfall+China.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4QnJjam8USDUHriIDMf9YIN4mB-EEjIlIq8kcVf5qLtAjbxn0EnCJHjJo8Sq1VojQKQgnWnhCQ8hKRi7tr_51EWlKAEY-COLzpyAd5CR3l8C0r4xVJRLH828yfBTl98bJVPh4CLB1iAZF/s320/Detian+Waterfall+China.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696569101557245346" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 213px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Aptly named as the most picturesque waterfall in China, perhaps in the whole Asia, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Detian Waterfall</span> is located in the Karst hills of Guangxi Province of China and in the district of Trung Khanh in Vietnam side. It is currently the 4th largest waterfall along a national boarder. It is a multi-tiered waterfall with a 30 meters water drop separated into 3 falls by rocks and trees. Definitely a must-see attraction when you book an airfare to China.<br />
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Regarded as Thailand’s largest waterfall, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Thi Lo Su Waterfall</span> is a sight to behold with its multi-segmented and multi-tiered water course. It’s famous to its visitors not only because of its scenic beauty but for the certain grace and character it possesses which allows people to swim in some of its tiers.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6-oRDB4GnFtiw8F0zNubw29G5F6OTn7nk182qtRGgoYDN4X_Y8iGex0TPX2VnKbyKO18rJBgk0lL02K3yOowLcGODTh_XtWjHkxN5ehJAjSVFdCtrNDchMqXbY94OVxl-EAMXZ6nlNeR/s1600/Unchalli+Falls+at+Karnataka+India.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6-oRDB4GnFtiw8F0zNubw29G5F6OTn7nk182qtRGgoYDN4X_Y8iGex0TPX2VnKbyKO18rJBgk0lL02K3yOowLcGODTh_XtWjHkxN5ehJAjSVFdCtrNDchMqXbY94OVxl-EAMXZ6nlNeR/s320/Unchalli+Falls+at+Karnataka+India.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696569108702915666" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 240px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Unchalli Falls at Karnataka, India</span> is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country. It’s impressive for its reliable flow, its rather unusual flow which seems like vidfoss-like and the dramatic scenery around its lush surroundings. If you’ll visit this waterfall around midday, you can see a rainbow appearing in the waterfall’s rising mist.<br />
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With a 74 meters height and 81 meters width, Huangguoshu Waterfall is regarded as one of China’s biggest waterfall. It has a classical squarish shape with a character of thunderous wall of water to graceful parallel watery columns. Most of the tourists who have visited this waterfall cannot help but capture the magnificent sight over and over again with their camera. So check your camera when you check your air ticket to China on your departure date.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Mae Ya Waterfall</span> at the Doi Ithanon National Park is popular to its visitors because of the triangular cascade of its waters. Truly , a postcard-perfect sight that’s why most of the tourists who come to see Mae Ya always bring along a camera to capture the picturesque scenery.<br />
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If you love the wonderful view at the Mae Ya Waterfall, you’ll surely appreciate the beauty of Nohkalikai Falls which is located at the forgotten northeast corner of India. Its reliable flow plus the color of the cliff and the bright blue pool at its base entice tourists to come to this place for several times.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclbIrxTcLPRZE4JOsH5NNyZkeCiTFilDm0tFmKKx7uFn0pLo2QLyjfHlym1_27qC4-6YzRrzppziyCwQXHPxlQJDiQC6UsOc2L_ZdiR9lHTt40Vwe7mWeVn2CG3mGdJhYXGDqyxdTHoGn/s1600/Nachi+Falls+in+Japan.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclbIrxTcLPRZE4JOsH5NNyZkeCiTFilDm0tFmKKx7uFn0pLo2QLyjfHlym1_27qC4-6YzRrzppziyCwQXHPxlQJDiQC6UsOc2L_ZdiR9lHTt40Vwe7mWeVn2CG3mGdJhYXGDqyxdTHoGn/s320/Nachi+Falls+in+Japan.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696569104891209314" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 250px;" /></a>The peaceful setting and the laid back atmosphere of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nachi Falls in Japan</span> provides reason for tourists to purchase an airfare to Japan to see its exceptional beauty and indulge in the tranquility the place offers to its visitors. It is considered as the country’s tallest permanent vertical waterfall having 133 meters height. It is said that this waterfall is among the few where you can see a pagoda or from within a genuine old temple.<br />
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The towering 97 meter waterfall of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kegon Falls at Chuzenji –ko, Japan</span> is known for its grandeur and setting. It has a forceful and tall cascade with spectacular sights from the different angle of the waterfall. Sightings of brilliant rainbows during the mornings are usual sights here.<br />
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Regarded as the <span style="font-weight: bold;">“husband and wife waterfall” of Japan, Ginga and Ryusei Waterfalls</span> is one of the most visited and photographed attraction in the Land of the Rising Sun. It is quite unusual to see two waterfalls tumble side by side being split by a giant rock. The scenery is just extraordinary with the lush surroundings backed by the snowy mountains at the wilderness of the Daisetsuzan’s backcountry.<br />
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No doubt, each waterfall possesses unique charm and varied picturesque scenes, just prepare your self to be amazed by the wonders of nature!</div>
Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-43153778606803195862012-01-09T17:50:00.000-08:002014-04-07T03:11:21.816-07:00Famous Bridges<div style="text-align: justify;">
Taking pictures is one of the things that tourists of every generation enjoy especially when traveling to a place with attractions famous all over the globe for its beauty and historical significance. Bridges with magnificent designs and spectacular views are among the most photographed structures. Here’s the list of the famous bridges all over the world that might help you in planning your holiday.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLqmZwRLL6Op0ap58qYincW5NqUeajkM8C3F0ZxqZwKrPq1cWIDJO6IhiWaQ7Go8fmFq7At8wJFv5I8-ROf46cKIAR2ZqrH1KWDFVj7t1dpighRZE7ucqRf6YqSM_EjuPwhW4QSQHvQO0y/s1600/Great+Belt+Bridge+in+Denmark.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLqmZwRLL6Op0ap58qYincW5NqUeajkM8C3F0ZxqZwKrPq1cWIDJO6IhiWaQ7Go8fmFq7At8wJFv5I8-ROf46cKIAR2ZqrH1KWDFVj7t1dpighRZE7ucqRf6YqSM_EjuPwhW4QSQHvQO0y/s320/Great+Belt+Bridge+in+Denmark.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695861756431110594" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 203px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>The Great Belt Bridge in Denmark is one of the famous bridges in the world. It is divided into two sections by the island of Sprogo - the eastern and western part. The eastern bridge is 254 meters (833ft) above sea level making its two pylons the highest points in Denmark. It is also considered as the bridge which has the third longest main span in the world, crossing the deepest part of Storebaelt between the islands of Zealand and Sprogo. On the other hand, West bridge is 6611 meters (21689ft) long rail and road bridge connecting the islands of Sprogo and Funen.<br />
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One of Switzerland’s main tourist attractions is the Chapel Bridge in the city of Lucerne. It is a 204 meter long oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. This bridge is believed to be built around 1333 to help protect the city from attacks of its enemies. Paintings from the 17th century depicting the some events from the history of Lucerne can be seen inside the bridge. The bridge and paintings were destroyed by a fire in 1993 but they were quickly rebuilt.<br />
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In China Chengyang Bridge, the most famous rain and wind bridge in the region of Dong Minority was built in 1916. It is the largest of all wind and rain bridges measuring 64.4 meters long, 3.4 meters wide and 10.6 meters wide. This bridge which was made up of wood and stone, without nails or rivets stretches across the Linxi River. Until now, the bridge is still in heavy use.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuPZwhVcXaP_Bna-Cw0LB52_Zu8WnSwFQelv4JEik4x4YfuhUdCpvRUCdNAAR1S3DQ02yrjAhPbDtCzk_iV9J3fNgIu9U9HS5-Iwc5OG10-rjhhYZku6ZccY9thz7v32CHVLETdMPJrPsG/s1600/Brooklyn+Bridge+New+York.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuPZwhVcXaP_Bna-Cw0LB52_Zu8WnSwFQelv4JEik4x4YfuhUdCpvRUCdNAAR1S3DQ02yrjAhPbDtCzk_iV9J3fNgIu9U9HS5-Iwc5OG10-rjhhYZku6ZccY9thz7v32CHVLETdMPJrPsG/s320/Brooklyn+Bridge+New+York.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695861532739887506" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Brooklyn Bridge is one of the tourist attractions in the city of New York. It has become an iconic landmark and every tourist who spends for an airfare to New York includes visiting this bridge as apart of itinerary. This bridge which spans across the East River connects Brooklyn to Manhattan. From the time of its completion in 1883 and for several years, it was named as the longest suspension bridge in the world. One can stroll along the wide pedestrian walkway and enjoy the panoramic view of the city.<br />
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A bridge that reflects the masterpiece of the ancient Roman bridge building can be found at Alcantara, Spain. Alcantara Bridge was built by an order of a Roman Emperor Trajan around 98 AD. Crossing the Tagus River, the bridge was built with two arches, one in the middle and one at the end to honor the emperor who initiated its construction. Both of the arches were destroyed during the war between the Moors and the Portuguese.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStq4RctdNmLuFYaaCj7Uu4MJADnPweWdukdgmjrJItVRZC54lslQxnhvy3b9YyGatQ7NW3-0pt2TCG6T5lilKfpm5uanD0BBTyIXTdr3SmkXt6yLdpIvwg4ry-MYbj9VoaNNx537n0l82/s1600/Sydney+Harbour+Bridge.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStq4RctdNmLuFYaaCj7Uu4MJADnPweWdukdgmjrJItVRZC54lslQxnhvy3b9YyGatQ7NW3-0pt2TCG6T5lilKfpm5uanD0BBTyIXTdr3SmkXt6yLdpIvwg4ry-MYbj9VoaNNx537n0l82/s320/Sydney+Harbour+Bridge.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695867685168159762" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 234px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Sydney, Australia takes pride of having the largest bridge in the world. Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel arch bridge that took eight years to build. It is considered as one among the most photographed iconic landmark in the city. Most of the tourists who purchased airfare to Sydney make it a point to see this magnificent bridge up close and document the moment by taking several pictures.<br />
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Crossing the Neretva River in the city of Mostar in Bosnia Herzegovina, Stari Most (“The Old Bridge”) was built by the Ottoman Turks in 1556. It served its purpose for 427 years until the Bosnian War in 1993 when it was destroyed. The bridge was rebuilt and opened to in 2004. It has been a tradition for the young men of the town to jump from the bridge to the river however since the water is very cold it is considered as a risky feat and only skilled divers should attempt to do it.<br />
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Another bridge well-known for its magnificent architecture is the Si-o-se Pol Bridge in the city of Isfahan, Iran. Made up of bricks and stones, this bridge is considered as an example of Safavid bridge design having 33 arches. It measures 295 meters long and 13.75 meters wide.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimF80s1yi41dGWZvhrv6CT_RzZdYhmbffFzEh_SJ1j7PX4Tt4Nvc-ByViiDT-ovu3-WBZ3hS9xSeJWO15_l3_LrVicUB5jyv8KogEhFwffKJv_Fk1-qWV7eqECXwwfwJfkuiYVnSdnzEt-/s1600/Akashi+Kaikyo+Bridge+Japan.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimF80s1yi41dGWZvhrv6CT_RzZdYhmbffFzEh_SJ1j7PX4Tt4Nvc-ByViiDT-ovu3-WBZ3hS9xSeJWO15_l3_LrVicUB5jyv8KogEhFwffKJv_Fk1-qWV7eqECXwwfwJfkuiYVnSdnzEt-/s320/Akashi+Kaikyo+Bridge+Japan.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695861100440101410" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Japan has the longest suspension bridge in the world, the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge also known as the Pearl Bridge. It measures 1,991 meters (6532ft) long spanning the Akashi Strait in Japan connecting Kobe on the mainland and Iwaya on Awayi Island. The construction of the bridge took 12 years and was opened for traffic in 1998.<br />
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Tourists who will take a boat ride along the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy will get a chance to see the Rialto Bridge which is the oldest bridge among the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal. This stone bridge was predicted to collapse because of its audacious design however it defied its critics and has been considered as an architectural icon of Venice.<br />
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Charles Bridge is a famous stone bridge with a Gothic design spanning across the Vitava River in the city of Prague, Czech Republic. The bridge serves as the significant connection between the Old Town and the area around the Prague Castle because it is the only way to cross the Vitava River. It is one of the most visited sights in the city of Prague.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMavvcDAn-csdKea6hwyu0Sd_23X_91ZUDkZ66lEVfcxUlILIMWlsygT2O1Wbb50oElSJKWU5akelOX6NBQMPbemuiGmq79_AvHB5Q9efenv-rn8IlEg9mSBLIaO8-uRmHadyGGM4xKH_l/s1600/Tower+Bridge+London.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMavvcDAn-csdKea6hwyu0Sd_23X_91ZUDkZ66lEVfcxUlILIMWlsygT2O1Wbb50oElSJKWU5akelOX6NBQMPbemuiGmq79_AvHB5Q9efenv-rn8IlEg9mSBLIaO8-uRmHadyGGM4xKH_l/s320/Tower+Bridge+London.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695859672366783554" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 160px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Tower Bridge is a must-see structure if you will be purchasing airfare to London to spend a holiday. A truly magnificent sight, the bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge across the Thames River. It consists of two towers tied at the upper level by a two horizontal walkways where one can see the panoramic view of the city. It got its name being situated nearby to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London.<br />
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Anyone crossing the Millau Viaduct in Millau, France will surely be captivated by the scenic beauty of the surrounding landscape and the bridge itself. Millau Viaduct is the tallest vehicular bridge in the world having a pylon’s summit of 343 meters (1125ft) which is slightly higher than the Eifel’s Tower.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM1fAGx_huihtzWyBWOPWNJyinTQ1w8iIeXxE97QL066pgwz2OU76Nd7sCp-qDvhlR2CHIS_QAVa4B_jfO3qoYeQNAagO584NU8e3UfUIamx-v3fFV2rW-e05pPUCL2APH2UWGuEt40fLs/s1600/Golden+Gate+Bridge.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM1fAGx_huihtzWyBWOPWNJyinTQ1w8iIeXxE97QL066pgwz2OU76Nd7sCp-qDvhlR2CHIS_QAVa4B_jfO3qoYeQNAagO584NU8e3UfUIamx-v3fFV2rW-e05pPUCL2APH2UWGuEt40fLs/s320/Golden+Gate+Bridge.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695869016899003234" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 213px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Internationally recognized as the symbol of Los Angeles and California, Golden Gate Bridge is a masterwork of Architect Joseph B. Strauss. It is a suspension bridge spanning the strait of Golden Gate between San Francisco and the Marin County to the north. The bridge was designed to have a red-orange color to make it easily visible through the fog that frequently covers the bridge.<br />
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Ponte Vecchio which means Old Bridge is a Medieval bridge across the Arno River in Florence, Italy. It is the only bridge in Florence that survived the World War II. The bridge is popular because of the shops built along the structure consisting of jewelers, art dealers and vendors of souvenir items.<br />
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With all the affordable airfare deals available online, seeing all these architectural wonders is not impossible. Just keep on searching and you’ll find one which will surely fit your budget.</div>
Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-15201117949858922812012-01-04T19:04:00.000-08:002014-04-07T03:11:33.293-07:00Exploring Mighty Moscow<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeuxV_7IrY124DKNq3p4CvZLaw-RM8D10B75U629Y0Rh_56AfDyoAlwem-XCa6emffkM-oCmyo-wujPBTHpHAU-CyDUQ2tLoeM2ERY7xgm4c0zBsNdE0Z5-HGlsuA_cw08AtERimhRQpS/s1600/Patriarch%25E2%2580%2599s+Pond+in+Moscow.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeuxV_7IrY124DKNq3p4CvZLaw-RM8D10B75U629Y0Rh_56AfDyoAlwem-XCa6emffkM-oCmyo-wujPBTHpHAU-CyDUQ2tLoeM2ERY7xgm4c0zBsNdE0Z5-HGlsuA_cw08AtERimhRQpS/s320/Patriarch%25E2%2580%2599s+Pond+in+Moscow.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693985856309611090" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 214px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Moscow</span>, being the largest city in Russia is one among the famous tourist destination in Europe. Its architecture and sights are truly unique, offering a wonderful time for discoveries to its tourists.</div>
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Shopping is one of things a tourist can enjoy while visiting Moscow. Where could be the best place to do it other than the largest and most over-the-top shopping malls in Moscow – the Gum and Tsum. Housing expensive brands such as Burberry, Joop!, Hermes and Moschino, visitors and locals like to have a stroll in its capacious and architecturally stunning hallways. Cafe Tsum is an ideal place to rest and unwind after hours of checking out the various products displayed in each mall.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDR3d1L2upu0w7q1rH68rYZHalmE0fJ7gpcEqipHIGQCqz6SlaaUs1B8ooHglQ6b31zJnM48jzhjQcV05WVN-70KFkHWdzmHINZbo8rPCTfuJLc3Gp1vJ31DgnPFTTwoME-IrvAZT0Qi-J/s1600/Patriarshy+Prudiy+in+Moscow.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDR3d1L2upu0w7q1rH68rYZHalmE0fJ7gpcEqipHIGQCqz6SlaaUs1B8ooHglQ6b31zJnM48jzhjQcV05WVN-70KFkHWdzmHINZbo8rPCTfuJLc3Gp1vJ31DgnPFTTwoME-IrvAZT0Qi-J/s320/Patriarshy+Prudiy+in+Moscow.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693985998610979458" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 214px;" /></a>A trip to Moscow won’t be complete without visiting the “Patriarshy Prudiy” which means Patriarch’s Pond. It is a square-shaped pond surrounded by Stalin era apartments located near Mayakovsky Square. This pond depicts the period of Stalinist Russia and the surrealism that somehow still pervades Russia. It has been said that the best time to appreciate the beauty of Patriarshy Prudiy is during the morning, in the fall or spring. It’s a part of Moscow that everyone cherishes tourists and locals alike.<br />
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Hordes of people feeding the pigeons or reading the papers are usual sights at Pushkin Square. Historically known as “Strastnaya”, it was renamed to Pushkin Square in honor to Alexander Pushkin, universally known as the father of Russian literature. A statue of Alexander Pushkin was also erected in the square. Located at the very heart of Moscow, Pushkin Square is considered as one of the busiest square not only in Moscow but all over the world.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYshYwR4trR0sRhCTmDNE-FjbCuavc5xcvwtpgVy0TBJ8nl7CQVczbfvCWSSvWoPg7ZDZXTIB1pX-7MkpQpfjjY0-8gH2pMIRzHnIDiU-a5ld-SW55joZmF4QRvsXOT2OC_bRkRK4aTRg/s1600/Pushkin+Square+Moscow+Russia.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYshYwR4trR0sRhCTmDNE-FjbCuavc5xcvwtpgVy0TBJ8nl7CQVczbfvCWSSvWoPg7ZDZXTIB1pX-7MkpQpfjjY0-8gH2pMIRzHnIDiU-a5ld-SW55joZmF4QRvsXOT2OC_bRkRK4aTRg/s320/Pushkin+Square+Moscow+Russia.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693985696926740194" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 217px;" /></a>Watching a movie in a cinema that has been around for decades partaking in the history of the city of Moscow will surely leave a deep impression to any visitor. 35MM is one of Moscow’s most storied cinemas located at the corner of the Garden Ring. Although there is no surround system or stadium seat in this seasoned movie outlet, movie goers who have been used to watching films at 35MM especially those people who just love to watch the Soviet and Russian films continue to patronize the cinema for its historical value.<br />
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O2 Lounge which is located at the 12th floor of Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Moscow is a hang-out place for those who would like to feel important, rich and sexy. Locals insist on calling the place as Oh-Two Lounge instead of its real name Oxygen Lounge. It is a place for the people who belong in the higher status of society simply because only those people can afford the exorbitant price of sushi and champagne being served at the lounge by beautiful ladies. While enjoying the expensive food and drinks, visitors who care to step into the balcony are treated with the spectacular view of the city including the panoramic view of the Kremlin and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-GrQhPgKTu8AqSYwkvxFIWY_nxx4VujfXWET5cP2y6YaOB1V4IuU6NYUTk9WTXwAeC02kbPIjfYB4bKXkMs41gmy0s7tygGbgRVkP0q2tsc8O_NIhxLBbpjq5d7Sk776yzQuej1z_kAT/s1600/Ritz-Carlton+Hotel+Moscow+Russia.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-GrQhPgKTu8AqSYwkvxFIWY_nxx4VujfXWET5cP2y6YaOB1V4IuU6NYUTk9WTXwAeC02kbPIjfYB4bKXkMs41gmy0s7tygGbgRVkP0q2tsc8O_NIhxLBbpjq5d7Sk776yzQuej1z_kAT/s320/Ritz-Carlton+Hotel+Moscow+Russia.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693985339613215794" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 272px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Just love watching the city lights while having a drink? Swiss Otel’s City Space Bar & Lounge located at the 34th floor of the building is a perfect place to be. It offers breathtaking scenery of the city’s skyline and skyscraper. The House of Music which is just next door features some of the highest-caliber classical music concerts so you might as well try it too to complete a wonderful evening.<br />
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If you will be traveling with your kids, you will be rewarded with hugs and kisses after spending a day at the Gorky Park. It is an amusement park named after the literary author Maxim Gorky. The park has children’s play areas, fun fairs and various amusement rides. It is also a perfect spots for picnics and camping.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeCDy1DH8kdXLtMbNEvGyE-sh-TfkQrJ7KqPGE6aHYqdDYDr2yf2_tqw0H11fiVROWzNfJQi7eFZJ8n9D144g-TpMrL0hyphenhyphenseUIT3nCkJbBV85wo_4UbL41t67B6QOgfJ6k-H3YIIwNY6L/s1600/O2+Lounge+of+Ritz-Carlton+Hotel+Moscow+Russia.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeCDy1DH8kdXLtMbNEvGyE-sh-TfkQrJ7KqPGE6aHYqdDYDr2yf2_tqw0H11fiVROWzNfJQi7eFZJ8n9D144g-TpMrL0hyphenhyphenseUIT3nCkJbBV85wo_4UbL41t67B6QOgfJ6k-H3YIIwNY6L/s320/O2+Lounge+of+Ritz-Carlton+Hotel+Moscow+Russia.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693985213331148802" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 214px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Any one who is planning to book a flight, an air ticket to Moscow must not forget to pay a visit to Winzavod. Housed in this one-time factory turned into a series of galleries, is the concept store “Cara & Co” well-known to the opulent people for its Belgian and Australian designer clothing with an array of expensive household items. Sightings of the city’s rich and famous people are common things at Winzavod as this is the place to go for fashion shows and art exhibitions.<br />
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Krysha Mira is the place to go if you would like to experience the night life in the city of Moscow. It would be wise to have a company who knows a good deal about the high-end night clubs just to be sure you’ll have lots of fun not loads of trouble after having a drink.<br />
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Spending for an airfare to Moscow will also give a visitor a chance to see the tomb of the father of the Russian Revolution. Lenin’s Tomb is a mausoleum in Red Square that serves as the current resting place of Vladimir Lenin.</div>
Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-26521333585995182752012-01-02T18:20:00.000-08:002014-04-07T03:12:07.024-07:00Top 10 Destinations for New Year Celebration<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDypRI7THNX8JcUjo6XpRWgcW1Q9ZkLk9vzBpgjX64lqxml1_aCMFvRjt_ID8LIhhJNnumdQWyr6ldaZr4YanBWbq4mzR9SJl-4-mTfpUGdKZmfH2kIXq7E0pqggXwzcGtVnzXs-EMIp81/s1600/new+year+in+tokyo+japan.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDypRI7THNX8JcUjo6XpRWgcW1Q9ZkLk9vzBpgjX64lqxml1_aCMFvRjt_ID8LIhhJNnumdQWyr6ldaZr4YanBWbq4mzR9SJl-4-mTfpUGdKZmfH2kIXq7E0pqggXwzcGtVnzXs-EMIp81/s320/new+year+in+tokyo+japan.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693242099338488738" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>It is holiday celebrated by everyone regardless of race and religion, thus every part of the world gets into the festive mood and set exciting activities to celebrate the end of another wonderful year and welcome the New Year. While most people would like to celebrate with families and loved ones, some take advantage of the holiday vacation to travel abroad and see how other countries celebrate New Year. Here are some of the top destinations for a memorable New Year celebration.</div>
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Tokyo starts the celebration on the 29th of December until 4th of January, so if you would like to have a longer period of New Year celebration, then Tokyo is the place to be. Although most of the tourist attractions are closed for the holidays, the bustling metropolis is full of fun-filled activities for everyone. Clubs and restaurants are packed with people while the entire city is jumping with loads of fireworks, singing and dancing. Tourists will surely be thrilled to join the locals with their traditional way of welcoming New Year. It is by eating Toshikoshi Soba (New Year Noodle) and listening to Juya No Kane (The Watch-Night Bell). The noodle which is long signifies long and healthy life while the Watch-Night Bell used for countdown rings 108 times at the temples across the country to symbolize getting rid of unhappiness, poorness and the likes. Tourists also get the chance to visit the Imperial Palace which opens to the public only for New Years Greeting celebration and on the birthday of the Emperor.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi79tJoOeouCjbR94LAoUG3-UtsdShtzu1kL0FDRVmTnX4Xp3OJ7yUiquIyTFugRDCAtVLfawAhbfm-bgEn6gUgjf2OSiIeP9F2ajNHO7jpE-JNVbUyRd1FdeTdw-K8kkj3fzlne73hUtky/s1600/new+year+in+sydney+australia.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi79tJoOeouCjbR94LAoUG3-UtsdShtzu1kL0FDRVmTnX4Xp3OJ7yUiquIyTFugRDCAtVLfawAhbfm-bgEn6gUgjf2OSiIeP9F2ajNHO7jpE-JNVbUyRd1FdeTdw-K8kkj3fzlne73hUtky/s320/new+year+in+sydney+australia.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693229638167463890" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 208px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Celebrate New Year ahead of other countries by going to Sydney Australia because of the time difference. Visitors and locals alike will surely be amazed of the stunning fireworks display with the accompaniment of lively music exploding over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Every year, more than a million people gather around Sydney Harbour to join the countdown party and watch the spectacular Midnight Fireworks. The sight of exploding fireworks can be seen at its best from one of the boats in the harbour, adding magical moments to a more romantic setting.<br />
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Traveling to London is another way to have a wonderful New Year celebration. You will surely be captivated by the sight of astonishing fireworks launched into the sky off the 135 meter London Eye, projecting a light show throughout the city. This spectacular scene can be witness from rooftops and balconies however the Westminster Bridge and the north embankment of the River Thames provide the best views. The fireworks starts exploding in the sky after Big Ben struck 12 midnight and lasts for 15 minutes. River cruise is a romantic option to watch the fireworks while ushering the New Year.<br />
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Welcome the New Year in Spanish Style by taking part in Noche Vieja in Barcelona. The lively music of salsa and flamenco soar high in the entire city setting the festive mood for as long as a week. Experience the traditional Spanish way of celebrating New Year and join the locals do the countdown by eating 12 pieces of grapes, one grape following each bell sound. This custom is believed to have originated from the period of Roman Empire which symbolizes the sweet beginnings of a New Year from the sweet flavor of the fruit. Complete the holiday by participating in Cabalgata Delos Reyes Magos (Three Kings Parade) held on the 5th of January.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXIccXvPh2oapqn3eHFPIRjFh1NWvWy1RoDcMjpfKRNGCfqBv2BgFVx9ov-7YNDZPSK0R7xsvaki8kzbt6rUCu565Y89qOEUXAGOcCo8kXtcOCEgcYIbaAaHqTRp2ATsbgD1iVVTkf1BW/s1600/new+year+in+paris.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXIccXvPh2oapqn3eHFPIRjFh1NWvWy1RoDcMjpfKRNGCfqBv2BgFVx9ov-7YNDZPSK0R7xsvaki8kzbt6rUCu565Y89qOEUXAGOcCo8kXtcOCEgcYIbaAaHqTRp2ATsbgD1iVVTkf1BW/s320/new+year+in+paris.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693229501306299922" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 206px;" /></a>If you would like to have a romantic New Year celebration, book an airfare to Paris and join the Parisians as they say Bonn Annee. Head to Champ-Elysees and secure a spot along its famous streets early as people start to gather at 9pm to have a nice view in anticipation of the stunning fireworks display exploding at the top of the Eifel Tower. Toast with the locals to a flute of Champagne while watching the spectacular fireworks for an unforgettable holiday. For a magnificent view of the Paris skyline, go to Sacre Coeur in Montmartre to have the best view as you watch the fireworks launched from different parts of the city.<br />
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Italy offers exciting activities to its visitors for a splendid New Year celebration. Tourists will sure enjoy the La Festa di San Silvestro (the holiday that is celebrated in Italy on 31st December) and the Il Capodanno (Venetian style on 1st January). Treat your palate with the several course of authentic Italian cuisine in local restaurants complimented by glass of prosecco join the masked crowds in St.Mark’s Square for a countdown, where the bell of the church’s campanile announces the beginning of the new year. Fireworks display is also a part of the celebration with parties lasting until sunrise. It is a common tradition to wear red underwear as Italians believe that it will bring good luck for the coming year.<br />
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Have a memorable celebration at the New York’s Time Square as you join hundreds of thousands people gathered around the iconic landmark of New York for a New Year celebration. Millions of people all over the world look forward to see the Waterford Crystal New Year’s Ball descends from the flagpole on the top of One Times Square building. Enjoy the experience of seeing it up close up, dress warmly and be there early to have a good spot as people starts to gather as early as 3pm. The festivities continue after midnight with spectacular fireworks launched all around the city.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMefSBnsK9zjL_PNnjP81Yr9lbyHM2DTePq8rj3z36P3UjHpCNe-85ZbtK8a4eQ1G3-IBsJ5IzrJTUksdPImkEWfpCLQeQykA58sEkUaMSF_uBj96CML72CFgiFYNRYOLX8cAVO9R7-xt/s1600/new+year+in+las+vegas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMefSBnsK9zjL_PNnjP81Yr9lbyHM2DTePq8rj3z36P3UjHpCNe-85ZbtK8a4eQ1G3-IBsJ5IzrJTUksdPImkEWfpCLQeQykA58sEkUaMSF_uBj96CML72CFgiFYNRYOLX8cAVO9R7-xt/s320/new+year+in+las+vegas.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693229337423723778" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 238px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Experience a liveliest grand celebration as you witness the tremendous fireworks when you purchased an airfare to Las Vegas to welcome the New Year. Have a party of your life at the Las Vegas strip and be entertained with the best entertainers. If you are into a luxurious celebration, then Las Vegas is the perfect place to be.<br />
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Orlando is an ideal place also for a New Year getaway especially for families. Kids and adults alike are guaranteed to have a wonderful time at several tourist attractions such as SeaWorld, Universal Studios and Disney World. All of these theme parks prepared something spectacular for a magical night to usher the New Year. Visitors can enjoy the live entertainment throughout the day and the fireworks display at night.<br />
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Toronto also attracts a huge crowd of tourists and locals for its traditional New Year’s Eve Bash at Nathan Phillips Square which features some of the hottest pop artist performing live. People are treated with hundreds of songs from different performers as they await the countdown in midnight. There are also activities for children such as ice-skating, games at the Scarborough Civic Centre and festivities at the theme park in downtown Toronto.<br />
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Just take your pick and have a memorable New Year celebration!<br />
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Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537106313119813221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747040298412787169.post-6195923752806536752011-12-28T17:59:00.000-08:002014-04-07T03:12:24.549-07:00Tips to Enjoy the Disneyland Adventure<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VDdr9csxOTJ6KUZFM-O1RZP9NOqV4BaUNMDVCDz7vu-kITgJGtePCsFsbiiIeO_Pa_Dhh-AFqQQScNVc7IkeTg6xp1oHy9QsvC-VA3prjWVoC__-9SpkXLgskw3RnIqGAbA2h27e31R_/s1600/Hong-Kong-Disneyland-Entrance.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VDdr9csxOTJ6KUZFM-O1RZP9NOqV4BaUNMDVCDz7vu-kITgJGtePCsFsbiiIeO_Pa_Dhh-AFqQQScNVc7IkeTg6xp1oHy9QsvC-VA3prjWVoC__-9SpkXLgskw3RnIqGAbA2h27e31R_/s320/Hong-Kong-Disneyland-Entrance.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691368935342198770" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 214px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Aside from shopping, most of the tourists who purchase airfare to Hong Kong are after the experience of the magic in Disneyland. Children especially look forward to having special bonding moments with their parents while enjoying the company of their favorite Disney characters.</div>
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Getting the most from your Disneyland holiday depends on how well you have organized your trip. Some attractions are more suitable to visit within the particular period of time to avoid huge crowd and very long cue thus it would be much wiser to have a list of the show times of each attractions. To guide those who are planning to experience the magic of Disneyland, here are some useful tips.<br />
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• Make sure that you understand what you will be paying for when purchasing your tickets. Perks and other privileges are included in some packages so be sure to buy the right one if you would like to enjoy them.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxA4mz8BAZRm1vwnr_griiQOB4bb9paKER_ULpZtdY4cZ4VAF5rZBKm-U-ZfD1SXqrBGTga4112c1NjcaLV6gTnIWA7LLaNa1Iz4x5epHTCsqjc6o1bGmU_Ypz72LQkDaHOtClGCo6fMA/s1600/hongkong-disneyland.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxA4mz8BAZRm1vwnr_griiQOB4bb9paKER_ULpZtdY4cZ4VAF5rZBKm-U-ZfD1SXqrBGTga4112c1NjcaLV6gTnIWA7LLaNa1Iz4x5epHTCsqjc6o1bGmU_Ypz72LQkDaHOtClGCo6fMA/s320/hongkong-disneyland.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691368823971989202" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>• Know the important details each rides to identify which are suitable for pre-school, big kids and teenagers. Having the information will help you plan your time accordingly to be able to visit all the attractions within the allowed period.<br />
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• Some rides require certain age and height to be enjoyed thus getting the details will be necessary to avoid disappointing your children when they won’t be allowed to enjoy the rides because they cannot meet the requirements.<br />
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• If your kids are looking forward to a particular rides or attraction, do some research to make sure that they are not closed for renovation or upgrading during the time of your visit.<br />
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• Get the calendar for the park’s parade, live entertainment and fireworks. Take note of the time and venue as these are the most exciting parts, adults and kids alike will surely be captivated by the magic of these spectacular shows.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidj_9waZfdx5AC5riiWuU1E7QgsYJSvmGa0CEzt8A6zvrLBT8lr6YxTahN2H_jDgVeigMzTSbH-Pa2CJ1j-_fFOgQ1SWFULS0yYYDEVLn-ZneQhiPbsL_0A3NCZFmN2cC7eHtXSfyuh5g/s1600/hongkong-disneyland-parade.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidj_9waZfdx5AC5riiWuU1E7QgsYJSvmGa0CEzt8A6zvrLBT8lr6YxTahN2H_jDgVeigMzTSbH-Pa2CJ1j-_fFOgQ1SWFULS0yYYDEVLn-ZneQhiPbsL_0A3NCZFmN2cC7eHtXSfyuh5g/s320/hongkong-disneyland-parade.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691369133380416674" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 213px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>• Plan your trip accordingly. Take into consideration the crowd, weather, park hours and special events as these factors might have a big impact on our holiday. Crowd might be bigger during special events however park opens longer and extra parades and shows are more likely to happen.<br />
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• Keep in mind that some attractions will be open exclusively for guests who have booked the accommodation at the Disney World hotels only, so better avoid the attraction for that particular period of time if you are staying somewhere else.<br />
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• Some attractions open early so if you would like to maximize your time, wake up early and be there when it opens. In this way you’ll have more time to enjoy the other attractions which opens later.<br />
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• If you are the type that too much crowd and heat can trigger the feeling of being unwell, go to the park early then take a break and have some rest in your hotel during noon, then return to park late in the afternoon to enjoy the rest of the attractions.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR57X7v84g94pobsC-n5gBQywW2SP4nFzsv_AZIetrxrE6I8gQUStNdNjp2zSYRUll5qqwhoRAjG6KJxCBJpyOMKLoBg4luC5PAci3Jyu_-iye01olNS6SHu9LZGXZJqyCLOJK7TQrc8xb/s1600/hongkong-disneyland-parade+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR57X7v84g94pobsC-n5gBQywW2SP4nFzsv_AZIetrxrE6I8gQUStNdNjp2zSYRUll5qqwhoRAjG6KJxCBJpyOMKLoBg4luC5PAci3Jyu_-iye01olNS6SHu9LZGXZJqyCLOJK7TQrc8xb/s320/hongkong-disneyland-parade+1.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691369256749501154" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>• Privileges such as Fastpass allows you to enjoy the rides or attractions without taking the cue thus obtaining one can help you maximize your time and somehow guarantee that you’ll be able to try all the various attraction within the day.<br />
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• Everything seems to cost higher in theme parks including snacks. Bring your own drinks and snacks when going to the park not only to save money but to save yourself from looking for stores when you suddenly feel thirsty or hungry.<br />
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• Dress comfortably to make sure that your Disneyland adventure will be full of fun. As you will be moving and walking a lot, have a comfortable pairs of shoes or slippers to ensure that you won’t be missing anything because of aching feet.<br />
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What are you waiting for? Start searching for the lowest airfare and experience the magic moments in Disneyland Hong Kong where some dreams do come true!</div>
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