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Batavia Era: Unveiling Old Jakarta’s Heritage, Part 2 of 2

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Batavia Era: Unveiling Old Jakarta’s Heritage, Part 2 of 2

Gambang Kromong music remains popular within both the Betawi and Chinese communities. It serves as the musical accompaniment for Lenong theater performances and traditional dances such as cokek, lenggang nyai, nandak ganjen, and renggong manis.

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Batavia Era: Unveiling Old Jakarta’s Heritage, Part 1 of 2

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Batavia Era: Unveiling Old Jakarta’s Heritage, Part 1 of 2

The buildings in the area of the old city of Jakarta, which was Batavia formerly, are actually European-style buildings adopted by the Dutch. If we look at the model, the rooms architecturally are truly European. They have utterly not adopted the indigenous spatial architectural system.

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Fairy Tale: The Toad Wife, Part 2 of 2

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Fairy Tale: The Toad Wife, Part 2 of 2

After getting married, student Tân and Miss Toad loved each other deeply and had a happy marriage. “Each student with a wife must prepare a feast to present to the teacher. Let’s see if your toad-wife really knows how to cook!” “Yes, this feast is made entirely from vegetables and fruits, without harming any of our animal friends!” “I have never tasted any meal as delicious as this.” “Is there som

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Fairy Tale: The Toad Wife, Part 1 of 2

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Fairy Tale: The Toad Wife, Part 1 of 2

Each fairy tale not only opens the door to distant lands, immersing us in a world full of color and wonder, but also carries profound lessons about love, kindness, solidarity, and courage. One of the captivating and heartwarming Aulacese (Vietnamese) fairy tales is “The Toad Wife.” This story follows the virtuous Ms. Toad as she faces and overcomes many challenges in her quest to find happiness, r

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Children's Melodies for Peace

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Children's Melodies for Peace

This is our lovely Earth. Black or White, we are all friends. My dear friends, we’re all flowers, full of scent, the Sun brightens us. Every flower, every flower, all beautiful! Everybody, everybody, all wonderful!

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The Ancient Sounds of the Sitar, Part 2 of 2

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The Ancient Sounds of the Sitar, Part 2 of 2

They like the sitar melody because the sitar is such a melodious instrument. If you pluck the instrument, it gives a good colorful sound. So that sound attracts any kind of audience.

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The Ancient Sounds of the Sitar, Part 1 of 2

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The Ancient Sounds of the Sitar, Part 1 of 2

For centuries, the emotionally stirring melodies of the sitar have touched people’s hearts and souls through traditional Indian music. With its captivating twang and complex resonance, this soulful stringed instrument creates a distinctive sound.

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Legacy and Traditions of the Pueblo People

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Legacy and Traditions of the Pueblo People

The Ancestral Puebloan culture was characterized by reliance on cultivated foods, the construction of pueblos with multi-room and multi-story masonry structures, distinctive pottery, and the use of underground ceremonial chambers.

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Montessori Education: Unleashing Potential Through Innovative Education

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Montessori Education: Unleashing Potential Through Innovative Education

Dr. Maria Montessori, born in Italy in 1870, created a unique way of teaching called the Montessori Method. In 1900, she led a school that taught teachers how to help kids who found learning difficult. She made special tools and teaching methods that worked so well that even those of us who were thought to be “unteachable” started passing tests. Her ideas soon spread and helped all kinds of kids l

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The Boruca: Guardians of Indigenous Wisdom, Part 2 of 2

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The Boruca: Guardians of Indigenous Wisdom, Part 2 of 2

The Boruca have preserved a strong core of their culture for many centuries. Weaving was a part of everyday life, providing clothing, blankets, hammocks, pouches, and more for the Boruca community. “We use leaves, seeds mud, tree bark, different trees such as carbonero, which is black, the mangrove which is red, the nance which is earth colored. So, you have to let them ferment for two or three da

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The Boruca: Guardians of Indigenous Wisdom, Part 1 of 2

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The Boruca: Guardians of Indigenous Wisdom, Part 1 of 2

The Boruca, also known as the Borunca, Brunka, or Brunca, are an indigenous community of approximately 2,600 people known for their incredible artistic talents, canoe-making skills, and strong connection to Mother Nature. Their home is the Reserva Indígena Boruca, located in southwestern Costa Rica, near the Térraba River and within the Talamanca Mountain range of the Puntarenas Province.As

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Unearthing Singapore’s Past: A Journey Through Artifacts, Part 2 of 2

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Unearthing Singapore’s Past: A Journey Through Artifacts, Part 2 of 2

Singapore’s artistic scene is a fascinating reflection of its evolving cultural identity. In the early to mid-20th century, Nanyang artists emerged, a group of pioneers who captured the essence of Southeast Asia in their works.

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Unearthing Singapore’s Past: A Journey Through Artifacts, Part 1 of 2

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Unearthing Singapore’s Past: A Journey Through Artifacts, Part 1 of 2

This is an 1856 painting by a British artist called Percy Carpenter. For us at the National Museum, this is a really important painting for quite a number of reasons. For one, this has strong documentary value. It shows us what Singapore looked like in the mid-19th century.

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Baju Kurung and Baju Melayu: Embodying Indonesia’s Traditional Attire Heritage, Part 2 of 2

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Baju Kurung and Baju Melayu: Embodying Indonesia’s Traditional Attire Heritage, Part 2 of 2

When it comes to motifs in traditional Malay clothing, apart from the plain ones, I prefer the floral design. And the flower motifs should not be too big or too small. I like the medium size of floral motif, because it looks more simple but nice.

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Baju Kurung and Baju Melayu: Embodying Indonesia’s Traditional Attire Heritage, Part 1 of 2

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Baju Kurung and Baju Melayu: Embodying Indonesia’s Traditional Attire Heritage, Part 1 of 2

In this Malay Baju Kurung, we have distinctive characteristics, namely the form that is knee-length, the sleeves are large, and the shape is loose. Why is it loose? It is to maintain politeness in dressing. So the curves of the body are not apparent, it does not look tight, so everything is loose.

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Traditions and Modernity of Qatar, Part 2 of 2

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Traditions and Modernity of Qatar, Part 2 of 2

Doha, the pulsating heart of Qatar, is a vibrant city where modern marvels meet ancient wonders. From record-breaking theme parks to natural desert havens, interactive cultural gems, and thrilling adventures.

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Traditions and Modernity of Qatar, Part 1 of 2

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Traditions and Modernity of Qatar, Part 1 of 2

The land of Qatar has been home to countless human settlements over the past millennia. We have Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age evidence of coastal encampments and trade artifacts. These encampments and artifacts have been preserved and are undergoing further research.

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The Tibetan Singing Bowl: An Ancient Instrument of Healing and Clarity

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The Tibetan Singing Bowl: An Ancient Instrument of Healing and Clarity

Tibetan singing bowl is the name used around the world for a small to medium-sized inverted bell that makes a beautiful sound when struck or rubbed. Typically associated with Tibetan Buddhism, this instrument is believed to possess special qualities that greatly enhance focus and promote healing. It’s also known by other names such as Himalayan singing bowl, sound bowl, healing bowl, Tibetan bell,

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Where History and Beauty Converge in the Neighborhoods of Granada, Spain, Part 2 of 2

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Where History and Beauty Converge in the Neighborhoods of Granada, Spain, Part 2 of 2

The Gypsies move in clans of family members. When a couple got married, what they did was to enlarge the cave. They would excavate and they dug in such a way that a cave could have between 7, 8 or 9 rooms. They would go deeper according to the needs of the family clan.

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Where History and Beauty Converge in the Neighborhoods of Granada, Spain, Part 1 of 2

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Where History and Beauty Converge in the Neighborhoods of Granada, Spain, Part 1 of 2

What’s so wonderful about the Alhambra is that it’s not simply a building, but the boundary between landscape and architecture seems very loose. The section that is enforced by being on top of a hill is played off very effectively, so that views through the space and movement through the space allow you to experience this landscape integrated into the architecture.

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Honoring the beautiful indigenous cultures that have graced our planet in the past and present, featuring festive dances, traditional music and an abundance of colorful clothing, artwork, plus timeless spirituality reminding us of our original nature and harmonious relationship with the universe.