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Dollywood – Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival (Tennessee – United States)
Source Dollywood is a famous family amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States. It takes it’s name after it’s owner, a music singer, Dolly Parton who owns it along with Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation. The park is the most famous … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Festivals, Smoky Mountain Festival, United States
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Krampus Frightening Bad Children Near Christmas Eve (Austria and Hungary)
In Western part of the World the first two weeks of December are judgment weeks for children. Young men dress and act like Krampus, a magical and mythical creature. It is believed that Krampus used to threaten and frighten the … Continue reading
Groom’s Shoe Stealing and Hiding in Indian Wedding (India)
In India, weddings are an occasion rich with traditions. Weddings bring with them celebrations and customs full of fun. One strange tradition in Indian weddings is the stealing and hiding of groom’s shoes on the day of his wedding by … Continue reading
La Tomatina – Tomato Fight (Bunol, Valencia, Spain)
If you are in the town of Bunol, Spain in the Last week of August don’t forget to wear a rain coat and goggles because it’s La Tomatina time in Bunol. You might have witnessed or experienced water gun fighting … Continue reading
Coral Castle Built By Edward Leedskalnin For His Beloved, Florida, America
Coral Castle was designed and built by Edward Leedskalnin, a 5 Feet tall man, weighing 100 pounds and suffering from tuberculosis. He was jilted by his 16-year-old fiancee Agnes Scuffs just one day before their wedding. Heartbroken he decided to … Continue reading
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Yusheng , yee sang, yuu sahng or Lo Hei – Chinese New Year (China, Singapore, Malaysia)
Yusheng , yee sang or yuu sahng also known as Lo Hei is a luck bringing appetizer usually served on the 7th day of Chinese New Year. Families and friends gather around a table to toss the shredded ingredients served … Continue reading
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Tagged China, Chinese New Year, Lo Hei, Malaysia, Singapore
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Mausoleum of Taj Mahal Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan – Agra
Source Today I will narrate the story of an illustrious epitome of an epic love story. I am talking about a splendid example of art and a symbol of true affection between two lovers, a wonder of world “Taj Mahal” … Continue reading
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Tagged Agra, Mumtaz Mahal, Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal
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A Tour of Arab Street/Kampong Glam (Singapore)
Today I decided to give my readers an etour of the famous “Arab Street” in Singapore. Arab Street or Kampong Glam, a beautiful and eye-catching integration of old culture and modernization, is a very beautiful cultural area of Singapore. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Arab Street, Food, Singapore
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Korean Wedding Ducks – They bring Luck and Bliss (Korea)
Source You can see a pair of ducks in the picture above. These are Korean Wedding Ducks. It is believed that ducks have only one mate through out their life so long ago a man in love with a girl … Continue reading
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Some Strange Chinese Wedding Traditions (China)
Source Chinese wedding has some strange traditions. Chinese have staunch belief in these customs. China comprises of population from several ethic groups and tribes, each having it’s own traditions and customs. The following are a few strange Chinese Wedding Customs. … Continue reading