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Deepavali, the Festival of Lights
Deepavali or Diwali is a one day festival in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism and is celebrated in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago,...
Tattoo – Who are you? Signs of Civilization & Identity
By: Latitudes, translated from the Museum Maluku's brochure The Museum Maluku in Utrecht the Netherlands, features an exposition on tattoos from 25 September 2011 - 6...
A snip in time
Vasectomies are slowly gaining favour as a family planning method in North Sulawesi Victoria Ngantung and Desta Pratama Ismail Husein is a driving force in promoting...
The power to rebuild
A hydroelectricity mega-project is creating new problems in Poso Lian Gogali Peura villagers protest at the site of one of the towers Fian Before a crowd of thousands of...
Yogyakarta and its Hill of Stones
By: Anthony Sutton, published in Jakarta Expat edition 53 Anyone with but the flimsiest knowledge of Indonesia will know the pivotal role Yogyakarta has played. In...
Where to Stay in Metro Manila, Philippines
By: Joan Mae Soco-Bantayan The Metro Manila is the political, economic, and social center of the Philippines. It is a sprawling metropolis that is composed of 16 cities...
10 Best Beach Destinations in Malaysia
By: Adline A. Ghani Blessed with miles and miles of coastline, Malaysia is home to a varied selection of beach and island getaways, each with its own attractions and...
Introduction to the Philippines
By: Joan Mae Soco-Bantayan The Philippines or the Republic of the Philippines, as it is officially known, is a country located in Southeast Asia in west Pacific Ocean....
Pchum Ben Festival: Pagodas, Ghosts & Sticky Rice
By: Gabi Yetter This week is not about the living. It’s about the dead. It’s a 15-day celebration (culminating in the big three days this week) where Cambodians pay...
“Sticks & Stones won’t Break my Bones “- the eco in Kamoro Art
By: Jina Muller, published in Jakarta Expat Long and heavy it lies on the wet morning grass, the dew licking its undersides. Young sunlight grazes its skin. Carvings...
