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East Asia
Wangsimni: From pasture to ‘gopchang’ street
The smoky smell from restaurants and street vendors that grill “gopchang” (intestines of cows or pigs) usually depicts a night scene of the Wangsimni street in Seoul. Better known as the “gopchang” district, Wangsimni is surrounded by uneven and curvy roads spanning the gigantic construction site of urban redevelopment projects.…
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South East Asia
Some 400 Indigenous People In Philippines Celebrate Dayaw Festival In Bulacan Province
Indigenous people dance during the Dayaw Festival 2012 in Bulacan Province, the Philippines, on Nov. 27, 2012. Around 400 participants from various indigenous communities around the Philippines took part in the Dayaw Festival celebration Tuesday. Dancers perform during the Dayaw Festival 2012 in Bulacan Province, the Philippines, on Nov. 27,…
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South Asia
Indian Sikhs Celebrate Birth Anniversary Of First Sikh Guru In New Delhi
Indian Sikhs display their martial arts skills during a procession to mark the birth anniversary of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012. Sikhism was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak, who broke away from Hinduism, India’s dominant religion. He preached…
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South East Asia
[Indonesia Report] Nasi Kuning, an Indonesian delicacy for breakfast
Different countries, different cultures, different breakfasts. As each country has its own custom for breakfast, Indonesians have their own special menu for breakfast, which is called “Nasi Kuning” or literally translated to Yellow Rice. Nasi Kuning is a dish made of rice that is boiled with coconut milk and turmeric.…
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East Asia
A hiker’s diary to backpacking the Gobi Desert
Day 1 Ulaanbaatar to the Gobi July 18, 2008 11:00 Joined a tour with recently made friends with a lady from Hong Kong, a lady and young man from Japan, and a gentleman from China. We all pile into a mini van. The roads which are called “highways” are not really…
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East Asia
Miao Ethnic Group Women Celebrate Their Traditional New Year Festival In Guizhou, China
Women of the Miao ethnic group dance to celebrate their traditional New Year festival in the Miao calendar at Xinqiao Village in Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Guizhou Province, Nov. 26, 2012. People of the Miao ethnic group dance to celebrate their traditional New Year…
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East Asia
Chinese Bride And Tibetan Bridegroom Marry In Tibetan-Style Wedding Ceremony
Zhang Yufen, bride of the Han ethnic group, and bridegroom Raidain Jamco of the Tibetan ethnic group attend a Tibetan-style wedding ceremony in Xiangbala Township of Xiangcheng County, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Nov. 25, 2012. Raidain Jamco (C), bridegroom of the Tibetan ethnic group, receives hada, a silk scarf symbolizing…
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West Asia
Performances Held In Major Cities Of Iran To Mark Death Of Imam Hussein
Iranians take part in a performance depicting the story of Imam Hussein on the day of Ashura in Qom, Iran, on Nov. 25, 2012. Muslims all over the world commemorated Ashura on Sunday, which marks the death of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammed, who was killed and buried in…
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East Asia
Psy makes YouTube history
‘Gangnam Style’ registered most-viewd video Rapper/singer Psy’s “Gangnam Style” set the record for YouTube’s most-watched video of all time with more than 805 million views as of Saturday. It has broken the record in just over four months set by Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber’s “Baby” in 33 months. YouTube said…
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East Asia
National Cooking Contest Held At A Noodle Restaurant In Pyongyang, North Korea
Waitresses representing different restaurants prepare for a cooking competition in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. Cooks and servers from around the country took part in the three-day cooking competition held at a noodle restaurant in Pyongyang. Two North Korean women cut and slice carrots during a cooking…
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