2531. The Exotic Festivals of Hong Kong - Hong Kong Cultural Celebrations
March 19, 2012
Hong Kong, one of the Special Administrative Regions of China, is a land filled with many interesting and exciting aspects. Not only does it boast of a rich history and many cultural and traditional customs and rituals, it is also known for its urban development, bustling population and popular t...
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2532. Flores de Mayo - Lights up the Nights in Manila
March 19, 2012
The vibrant culture and the practice of the Catholic religion are two of the great gifts Philippines gained from the Spanish. And this culture that was introduced by the Spaniards has woven itself so well into the culture of the islands that each and every celebration is a vivid and vibrant event...
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2533. Explore Asia's Largest Themed Water Park at Mumbai's Water Kingdom
March 19, 2012
Tucked away in the heart of Mumbai next to Essel World lies what is considered to be the largest themed water park in Asia. Aptly named the Water Kingdom, this mega splash centre cum entertainment zone is a Mumbai attraction that draws in hoards of visitors each day. Open from 11am to 7pm this on...
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2534. Fire God Shrine - A Peek into Ancient China's Deep Spirituality
March 19, 2012
Ancient China is renowned as a period of unique architecture, colourful symbols and deep spirituality. A perfect taste of which can so rightly be experienced in the Fire God Taoist temple, commonly known as the Fire God Shrine.Although the shrine was originally built in 632 AD during the Tang Dyn...
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2535. VeegaLand Amusement Park - An Amazing Park in India
March 19, 2012
The Veegaland is spread across 24 acres of land and is nestled against the beautiful natural landscape of South India. It is located at an altitude of 300ft with amazing views of the green landscape all around it. The Park features thrilling rides, a range of pools, and also various other shows a...
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2536. Echoes from the Past - Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi
March 19, 2012
Hanoi city is dotted with many pagodas and temples of note. The architecture of these pagodas is diverse and reflects the period and religious beliefs of the time in which they were built. Many people appear to have contributed to the building of a pagoda in kind and cash and these are recorded o...
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2537. Tianjin TV Tower - The Tower That Pierces the Skyline of Tianjin
March 19, 2012
The Tianjin Tower rises from the ravishing waters of a surrounding lake to pierce the sky and its velvety darkness at night with its gleaming sharp edge. The thin and lanky contours of the structure are only interrupted by a flying saucer like addition somewhere in the middle of the tower that le...
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2538. The Sand Dunes of Mui Ne - Golden Sands and Spectacular Sun Rises
March 19, 2012
The vast expanse of pristine white sand, unsullied by human feet, stretch out into infinity, seemingly merging in the distance with the clear blue sky overhead. In the wee hours of the morning, the sky receives the rosy blush of the peeping sun that is mirrored well on the white sand below. These...
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2539. The ‘Golden' History and Progress of The Perth Mint
March 19, 2012
The Perth Mint initially came into operation in 1899 as part of the Royal Mint in London and had to cater to the needs of that era that sprang from the growth in population concurrent to the recent discovery of gold nearby the colonies. It initial function was to refine this precious substance an...
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2540. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre - For a Complete Cultural Experience in Hanoi
March 19, 2012
The concept of water-puppetry is unique to Vietnam, and a traditional water-puppet show is a must for all visitors to the country. This form of art is very entertaining and it is also the ideal way to experience the culture and aesthetics of the country.
The tradition of Water Pup...
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