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East Asia
International Flower Exhibition 2012 To Kick Off In Taipei, Taiwan
A visitor views the gardening works with her kid at Taipei International Flower Exhibition 2012 in Taipei, southeast China’s Taiwan, Dec. 20, 2012. The flower exhibition will formally kick off in Tapei on Dec. 22. A plane flies over the site of Taipei International Flower Exhibition 2012 in Taipei, southeast…
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South Asia
Syria Beats Iraq 1-0 In Final Of WAFF Championship Held In Kuwait City
Hamid Mido (Bottom) of Syria vies with Waleed al Lami of Iraq during the 7th WAFF (West Asian Football Federation) Championship 2012 Final Football match between Syria and Iraq in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on Dec. 20, 2012. Syria won the match 1-0. Players of Syria celebrate scoring against Iraq during…
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South East Asia
Stone Jars Found In Xieng Khouang Province, Laos, Attract Tourists
Tourist take photos of the stone jar in Phonsavan, capital of Xieng Khouang Province, Laos, Dec. 19, 2012. The stone jars appear in clusters, ranging from a single one or a few to several hundred jars. They were made from the granite, the marble, the sand stone or the limestone.…
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East Asia
Appreciation Meeting On Works Of Tanga Art Held In Beijing
Visitors watch the works of Tangka Art during an appreciation meeting held in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 19, 2012. The appreciation meeting, with the participation of numerous experts explaining the displayed some 60 works of Tangka Art on Wednesday. <Xinhua/Wang Yongji>
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East Asia
Korean National Ballet vs Universal Ballet
For the dancers performing as Clara and the Nutcracker princes in Korea’s two prominent ballet companies, December is the busiest month, during which Christmas plans mean nothing. Kim Li-hoe, Jung Young-jae of Korean National Ballet and Son You-hee, Rhee Hyon-jun of Universal Ballet are among those who have spent years…
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West Asia
Egyptian Novelist Youssef Ziedan: Religious terror of fanatic people starts when they speak in the name of God
Youssef Ziedan is an Egyptian scholar who specializes in Arabic and Islamic studies. He worked as director of the Manuscript Center and Museum affiliated to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. He is a university professor, a public lecturer, a columnist and a prolific author of more than 50 books. The study of…
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South East Asia
Hanoi, Capital Of Vietnam, Full Of Festive Mood As Christmas Approaches
A man chooses Santa Claus garment for his child at a market in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, Dec. 17, 2012. Festival atmosphere is covering Hanoi’s downtown as Christmas approaches. People select Christmas decorations for the upcoming Christmas in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, Dec. 17, 2012. A man chooses Santa Claus…
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East Asia
Russian Ballet Dancers Perform “Swan Lake” In Yinchuan City, China
Performers from Saint Petersburg Ballet Theatre of Russia perform dance drama “Swan Lake” in Yinchuan City, capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2012. Actresses from Saint Petersburg Ballet Theatre of Russia perform dance drama “Swan Lake” in Yinchuan City, capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous…
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East Asia
Strangers in their homeland
Many ethnic Koreans with foreign citizenship live here and their number is growing steadily. Do these “gyopo,” who were raised abroad feel comfortable in their homeland? Does Korean society embrace them heartily? A once homogenous country, Korea is gradually opening up to foreigners but it’s still not as friendly to…
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East Asia
Similar but unique wedding rituals of 5 countries
Modern weddings in Korea are quick and simple: a speedy ceremony and then rushing to the meal afterwards. But in the past weddings were days-long festivals among families and friends that embraced cultural elements. The diversity and uniqueness of wedding rituals from Korea, China, Japan, Nepal and Vietnam can be…
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