Author Archive: elaineqho
elaineqho
January 4, 2020
Other sports Bangkok and Thailand are synonymous with Thai boxing ( Muay Thai ), the traditional kick boxing, in which not only the fists, but also the feet, knees and elbows are used. Because the sport is so popular, fights take place somewhere…
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elaineqho
December 24, 2019
Indonesia with its many islands and peoples holds a variety of different forms of dance. Sumatra and Java have been in cultural contact with the other Southeast Asian countries, and the dance and dance drama are characterized by Hindu and…
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elaineqho
December 17, 2019
The Republic of Maldives is situated in the Indian Ocean. It is a huge archipelago made up of 1,196 small islands (only 200 are inhabited). The region is a true paradise. The deserted and paradisiacal beaches, with crystal clear turquoise…
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elaineqho
December 14, 2019
About 87% belong to Islam. Christianity is the largest minority religion with just under 10%, of which approx. 2% are Catholics and just under 8% are Protestants. The Catholic Church is particularly strong in East Timor . There are also…
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elaineqho
December 12, 2019
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. Tourism is mainly due to the fact that the city is a major hub and connecting point between several airlines, and is the operating point of the low cost airline AirAsia. The region…
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elaineqho
December 5, 2019
Dubai is situated on the Persian Gulf coast and is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, besides being the most populous. The city was designed and built in the middle of the desert. Today,…
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elaineqho
December 4, 2019
Chinese new year The Thai Chinese celebrate the Chinese New Year all over Bangkok and especially in Chinatown with colorful processions, lanterns, food stands, fireworks, lanterns and dancers. Date: January 25, 2020 – January 25, 2020 Location: Bangkok and especially Chinatown Makha…
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elaineqho
November 28, 2019
Indonesia is a huge archipelago with over 17,000 islands, including Bali. This volcanic island totals an area of approximately 5,700 square kilometers with beautiful natural landscapes, rich culture and varied cuisine. Bali is part of the maritime region called the…
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elaineqho
November 24, 2019
As Indonesia is composed of different peoples and cultures, the country holds a rich variety of musical expressions, from the music of the tribes of Borneo and Sumatra to the refined cultures of Java and Bali, of the Western-inspired music…
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elaineqho
November 21, 2019
Japan is one of the most developed and richest nations in the world. The country combines all that is most modern and technological with the cult of history, customs and traditional religion. It is common to find ancient temples in…
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