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The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the five most important festivals of the year in Taiwan. Taking place in early summer, Dragon Boat Races are held on rivers, lakes, and wharfs up and down the island. And many sports enthusiasts and culture vultures think Taiwan's races are the best in the region! Celebrate the …
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Best place to watch the New York Knicks is Madison Square Garden. But what if the Knicks are playing on the road? Or what if you can’t get (or afford) a ticket to the game? Check out the best New York Knicks bars in Brooklyn the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Westchester County, and New …
Little Napoli Pizzeria is a tiny pizzeria located on a side street of Wanchi in the heart of Hong Kong Island. And it serves authentic Neapolitan pizzas, stuffed pizzas, and baked sandwiches. Impressively, they are baked to order in an Italian stone oven, which was custom made in Italy for the pizzeria. Because there are …
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Looking for a unique dining experience in a part of Hong Kong that most people have never heard of — let alone visited? Hidden away in secluded corner of Lantau Island, Tai O Lookout offers a carefully curated menu of local comfort food and international favorites in casual surroundings, which are surrounded by subtropical flora …
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On Easter in Sweden children dress up as Easter witches. And they receive cardboard Easter eggs filled with candy. Photo Credit: Lena Granefelt/imagebank.sweden.se. Happy Easter in Sweden! Easter in Sweden is one of the country's most popular holidays: a long spring weekend of family gatherings, playful traditions, colorful shop windows, festive smorgasbords, and—often—the first trip …
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The Dragon Boat Festival in China is a tradition dating back more than 2,000 years, so it's not surprising that the festival's rituals and ceremonies have taken on distinct regional characteristics from place to place. From the actual river where the legend of Qu Yuan was born to the modern cities hosting large‑scale Dragon Boat …
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Located on a headland overlooking the South China Sea, the Tai O Heritage Hotel is a boutique hotel in the truest sense of the word.
November in Sweden—a good month to visit? What is there to do in Sweden in November? How cold is Sweden in November? Does it snow in Sweden in November? Well, November is low season, so hotels are cheaper and cities are quieter. The days grow darker and colder, especially in the north, but it’s a …
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The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the five most important festivals in Chinese culture. Taking place in early summer, it commemorates the passing of a patriotic poet, who committed suicide more the 2,000 years ago to protest corruption. The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated with Dragon Boat races and the eating of sticky rice …
The Dragon Boat Festival is known as the Tuen Ng Festival in Hong Kong. It commemorates the death of Qu Yuan. It will be celebrated at venues across Hong Kong. Here is a schedule of races and celebrations in 2018