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We always associate fortune cookies with Chinese restaurants and assumed they originated in China, but did you know that they are actually virtually unknown in China?
There are several speculations regarding the origins of the fortune cookie, the most widely held belief is that this is an invention of the Chinese settlers in America. However, a […]
Deepavali or Diwali is a major festival in India. Celebrated by Hindus and Jains all over the world, the “Festival of Lights” signify the uplighting of darkness and victory of good over the evil within.
There is confusion as to the origin of the tradition, but that doesn’t stop the Indian communities from celebrating it this […]
Happy Halloween! Mary Jo at Flyaway Cafe compiled all the Halloween-related posts in the B5 Travel and Culture Channel; have a look at how this festivity is celebrated all over the world.
Although Halloween is also being observed in some parts of Asia, it is not a “real tradition” but merely in the context of American […]
From the thousands of travel videos uploaded in youtube, it makes it difficult to discover treasure like this. Join Tyson Sadler as he explores India and Nepal with his brother and best friend.
Great clips, great music, great annotation… 10 minutes of a real great documentary! I love it!
Tags: Asia, asia-destination, asia-hotels, asia-travel, culture, hotels, India, […]
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Chinese drama, the Fifth Beijing International Drama Festival is ongoing until May 3 at the Great Hall of the People, Capital Theatre, Poly Theatre, Chang’an Grand Theatre, Haidian Theatre and others theatres in the city. A total of 18, mostly traditional, dramas will be staged during the festival.
The […]
Particularly when you travel to countries within the same region (East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia), you’ll encounter sights, food and local behavior that is shared among the different countries. They may have some local twist or flavor to spring rolls, for example, but it’s basically the same. Different localities would adorn their […]
Forget luxury wellness resorts. If it’s meditation and soul-searching you’re after, how would you like to try staying in a Buddhist Temple instead?
Temple Stay Korea allows tourists to have a sampling to life in a Buddhist temple and learn, experience and appreciate Korean culture and the lifestyle of Buddhist monks. Organized by the Jogye Order […]
The year 2007 is the Golden Year of the Pig! Here’s wishing everyone a prosperous and fun-filled year of travels ahead!
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As I’ve said in a previous post, while a lot of the more cosmopolitan Asian countries celebrate Valentine’s Day, others don’t. Some recognize it, but do in an Asian way.
In Japan, for example, it’s the women who give gifts on this day. Aside from that, as Melissa pointed out, people are also obliged to […]
The Ganges River, located across North India and Bangladesh, play a pivotal role in Indian culture and spirituality. The valley or basin on which the river lies is one of mostly densely populated areas in the world, home to about 8.5% of world population. Human, as well as industrial waste, contribute to the extreme level […]
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