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Among dozens of minority groups in southwestern China’s Guizhou province, the Dong ethnic group is widely known for its tradition of passing on culture and knowledge in music, especially in “dage,” or Grand Song in Chinese. As a group art form, Grand Songs are performed formally in the drum-tower, a landmark venue for rituals, entertainment … Continued
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— Daily flight searches to the APAC region are up 177% YOY Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region has had some of the tightest travel restrictions in the world. But with many countries now opening their borders for the first time in two years, travel intent to the region … Continued
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Lead generation company Blexr has bought the New Zealand-based website CasinoReviews.net.nz as part of its ongoing drive to expand its portfolio. The site provides honest and thorough reviews of reputable online casinos which accept players from New Zealand, helping people make better online decisions. Blexr, which has its headquarters in Malta, plans to make the … Continued
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The Shaanxi Archaeological Museum, the first archaeological museum in China, was recently completed in Xi’an and will be open to the public on a trial basis from April 28. Prior to that, the Xi’an Museum also had officially unveiled its “new look” after five months of upgrading and renovation. The official debut of these two … Continued
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There are myriad reasons why South Africa is one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world, yet top of the list are always variations on these three themes: incredible food and wine, the warmth of the people, and the sheer beauty of its diverse landscapes. A breakout five-part series called I’ll Bring the … Continued
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April is the best time to view peach blossoms in Pinggu District, Beijing. Thousands of hectares of peach trees are blooming in Pinggu District, which is known for its peaches across the country, turning a large portion of the eastern part of the city into a sea of pink. Pinggu District is a conservation area … Continued
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The Fukushima Prefectural Government has released a new video depicting the present situation in Fukushima, 11 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, on its official YouTube channel, which conveys “charms” and “now” in the prefecture as well as Fukushima’s vitality and forward-looking attitude toward reconstruction. – Fukushima Today It is 11 years since the … Continued
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It’s the time of early spring in Yantai, the central city on the Shandong Peninsula. The trees are quietly stretching new branches and sprouting fresh green buds, spreading out the turquoise of cyan on the piece of the land. If you are looking forward to the color of cyan, you can re-encounter it in Kunyu … Continued
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– This year’s 51-100 list includes bars spanning 24 cities – Japan and Singapore lead with 9 bars each – Hong Kong boasts 5 bars, with Bangkok, Seoul and Taipei close behind with 4 each – Nepal marks its debut to the list with with Blackbird at No.96 You can view the 51-100 list here … Continued
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Tucked in southwestern Chinafs complex terrains and one of the Chinafs four major plateaus, Guizhou province is home to dozens of minority groups. One of the largest is the Miao ethnic group. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifh43f1Cd2E Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1735490/China_Matters_Logo.jpg With a history of over 2,000 years, the Miao ethnic group came into an early form during the Qin … Continued