Loy Krathong
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Laos |
With the time change on Sunday night, I actually drive home in the dark now, and I saw a full moon tonight. This made me think of Loy Krathong, I knew it was that time of the year and sure enough many places in Thailand celebrated their Loy Krathong over the weekend.
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Discovered on 03/11/2009 18:01:00
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Almsgiving ceremony draws thousands to That Luang
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Laos |
The roads leading to That Luang stupa were packed yesterday morning as thousands of Vientiane residents gathered to give alms to hundreds of monks from around the country.
The almsgiving ceremony began before 5am as monks placed their aluminium bowls on long tables around the four corners of the Tha...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/11/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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The Filipino “It’s OK” Mentality
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Philippines |
As many of the readers here who is either Filipino, foreign born who has visited the Philippines for a period of time or has lived her will know, one of the most popular English saying used by many Filipinos is “It’s OK.” Unfortunately it is not just a saying but a way of life and [...]...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/11/2009 16:02:00
Discovered @ americanindavao.com |
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Change of Cloth for The Emerald Buddha
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Thailand |
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand is seen here changing the cloth of the Emerald Buddha to mark the start of the cool season, November 3, 2009. (Matichon)
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Discovered on 03/11/2009 16:01:00
Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com |
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Loy krathong - searching for a moment of peace
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Thailand |
As the fireworks and firecrackers are going on non-stop for the third day running, and the city is celebrating with the biggest and most colourful parade of the loy krathong festivities, I am at home listening from a safe distance. I feel full, saturated with images and experiences, enough to las...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/11/2009 16:01:00
Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/ |
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Great teacher Dr. Chandran Jeshurun departs
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Malaysia |
I am truly sad to be informed that a really great friend and teacher of mine, Dr. Chandran Jeshurun has passed away at 3.15 p.m. just now....more info>>>
Discovered on 03/11/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com |
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I also know Rich Devos albeit vicariously
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Malaysia |
I've just finished reading the autobiography of Richard M. Devos who was the co-founder of Amway Corporation and owner of the Orlando Magic. At first glance, we might expect a book on the world's most successful multi-level marketing entrepreneur to be nothing short of your typical motivational talk...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/11/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com |
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original bootcamp malaysia: s04e01
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Malaysia |
It’s official — I hate assessment days. As Vanessa said, it feels like exams every month. Sure, you can psyche yourself up that you are going to take it easy this time, you are doing it at your own pace and it’s okay if your time doesn’t improve. Load of crock. The pressure i...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/11/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ suanie.net |
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Story of The Malaysian 100 Meters Sprint Record
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Malaysia |
With all the interested in the 100m world record held by Usain Bolt (9.58s) recently, does anyone know what the Malaysian record is and who holds it? Anyone? Without googling it?
Before we get to that, let me tell you what the record was back when i was a kid in the 80’s. Back then everyone [....more info>>>
Discovered on 03/11/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ simontalks.com |
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The Korean Memorial at Hiroshima: A poem by Andrew Motion
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Japan |
Former poet laureate Andrew Motion's poem The Korean Memorial at Hiroshima is featured as The Guardian's poem of the week.
The poem is below. I enjoy poetry, but am nowhere near confident enough to attempt criticism and analysis. Luckily Carol Rumens has done a great job of that, so click p...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/11/2009 10:01:00
Discovered @ gethiroshima.blogspot.com |
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25th SEA Games Golf Course Part Five
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Laos |
The last set of photos of the 25th SEA Games Golf Course by DKJ. The brand new SEA Games Golf Club located at KM 18 in Phokham village, Xaythany district in Vientiane. It will have 27 holes when the construction is completed. The SEA Games Golf Course meets the international standard and will be abl...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/11/2009 10:01:00
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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On the path to being Tarento....
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Japan |
We had a rehearsed spontaneous visit from a BSS TV crew last Friday. When we first moved here we were on TV 3 or 4 times, but not for a few years.This crew was travelling around Japan making a program on empty houses.Apparently 1 in 8 houses in japan are empty.As we had moved into an empty house the...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/11/2009 08:01:00
Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com |
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Jika cinta dia…
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East Timor |
I like this song because the words are quite easy for me to understand. All Geisha songs seem to be about love in one form or another. I guess Geisha are the Indo equivalent of Endorphine, although not quite as interesting.
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Discovered on 03/11/2009 08:01:00
Discovered @ whatismatt.com |
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Song Giang – Uoc Mo Co Nhau
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Vietnam |
Song Giang has a sexy, slightly smoky voice, but her song selection on her forth release, Uoc Mo Co Nhau, makes her sound rather sleepy. The leadoff title track is simply snoring and she has done her best but still couldn’t make Bao Chan’s overrated “Bien Em La Bien Rong” any...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/11/2009 06:01:00
Discovered @ Visualgui.com |
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My impressions of Dr. Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin
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Malaysia |
While I am certainly not a Muslim and I do not want to be involved in the theological debates among Muslims, I must also very frankly and honestly admit that Dr. Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin always impresses me with the striking clarity of his mind, which is evidently reason-based. I also think Dr. Mohd ...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/11/2009 04:01:00
Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com |
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H.M. the King Celebrates Loy Kathong 2009
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Thailand |
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (2nd L) lights a candle to a krathong before floating the krathong onto a river during the Loy Krathong festival at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok November 2, 2009. Believers float krathongs during the festival, which is held as a symbolic apology to the goddess of ...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/11/2009 00:01:00
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