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East Asia
‘Arirang’ recommended for UNESCO Heritage
Korea’s traditional folk song “Arirang” has been recommended to be listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by a UNESCO subsidiary body that has examined nominations from countries around the world. The subpanel of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage recommended Arirang be placed…
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South Asia
People Commute To School Or Work On Various Means Of Transportation In Agra, India
People make their way to work and school in Agra, India on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. People make their way to work in Agra, India on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. People commute on a motorcycle in Agra, India on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. <AP/NEWSis/The Canadian Press, Sean Kilpatrick>
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Culture
People Of Panama Celebrate 19th Anniversary Of “Separation Of Panama From Colombia Day”
Panamian National Police members march during a parade to commemorate the “Separation of Panama from Colombia Day” in Panama City, capital of Panama, on Nov. 3, 2012. Panama Saturday celebrated the 109th anniversary of its’ separating from Colombia on Nov. 3, 1903. Panamian President Ricardo Martinelli salutes members of the…
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South East Asia
Dogs Display Their Capabilities In “Dogathon 2012” Held In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Two dogs take part in the competition “Dogathon 2012” in Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia, Nov. 4, 2012. A dog takes part in the competition “Dogathon 2012” in Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia, Nov. 4, 2012. <Xinhua/Zhang Wenzong>
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South Asia
India Farmers March Street Of New Delhi To Protest Against Alleged Anti-Farmer Policies
Indian farmers affiliated to the Indian Farm Workers Union march during a protest against the alleged anti-farmer policies of the government in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. Indian farmers affiliated to the Indian Farm Workers Union listen to a speaker, unseen, during a protest rally against the alleged…
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South Asia
Scene Of Wholesale Flower Market In Mumbai, India
An Indian vendor carries bunches of roses on her head at a wholesale flower market in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. Vendors sell flowers at a wholesale flower market in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. Impoverished women pick up marigold flowers from a pile of discarded flowers at…
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East Asia
State manager controls backstage at ‘Hero’
“Hero,” a locally produced musical being performed at the Blue Square in Hannam-dong, describes the life of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun. The idea of watching the struggle for independence on stage might not be intriguing at first, but a breathtaking chase scene between Korean independence fighters and Japanese police officers…
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Culture
Lobster Showing Rare Coloration Said To Come Once In Every 50 Million Lobsters
This image released by the New England Aquarium shows a one-pound female lobster, known as a “split,” that was caught by a Massachusetts fisherman last week and arrived at the aquarium in Boston, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. Officials say such rare Halloween coloration is estimated to occur once in every…
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East Asia
‘Gangnam Style’ signals bright future for Korea
Psy is becoming an international star through his sensational song “Gangnam Style,” a Billboard hit which has spawned a dance craze. On the surface, it is just a passing fad but many people say that the rise of the Korean singer on the global scene suggests that Korea is moving…
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South Asia
Indian Hindu Woman Has Her Hands Painted With Henna For Celebration Of “Karwa Chauth”
An Indian Hindu woman dries her hands after getting traditional designs painted on her hands with henna ahead of “Karwa Chauth” in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. Karwa Chauth is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated in northern India where married women fast one whole day and offer prayers…
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