Description : This dishes originating in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent. The common feature is the use of complex combinations of spices or herbs, usually including fresh or dried hot chillies. The use of the term is generally limited to dishes prepared in a sauce.
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Description : Yukata is a casual version of the kimono. It is a robe usually made of cotton or synthetic fabric, wrapped around the body and fastened with a sash (obi). Yukata literally means "bathing cloth", and it was originally intended to be just that.

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My favourite snack here is mote lin ma yar, or couple’s snack, because the two halves are grilled separately to golden-brown perfection and then combined into a single piece – yes, it’s like two lives becoming one. I like to buy a bag of mote lin ma yar – also known as mote maung hnan ormote oak ka lay in upper Myanmar – and walk down the street while romantic thoughts of love and marriage drift through my head.

The snack is made in a big, black, round pan dotted with dozens of moulds into which the white batter – a mixture of sticky rice flour, ginger, salt, onion tops, sugar and sometimes other ingredients – is poured. The snack is grilled by placing the pan on top of a bucket filled with hot coals.

Description : This ceremony is practiced by several tribes and is how a young boy proves his manhood. When they are of age, boys are sent to spend several days or weeks in a circumcision lodge during winter, where they’re put through rigorous and often dangerous tests and rituals such as continuous dancing until exhaustion, and circumcision.

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Description : The most famous festival in Thailand. An important event on the Buddhist calendar, this water festival marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. The name Songkran comes from a Sanskrit word meaning 'passing' or 'approaching'

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Kimono have T-shaped, straight-lined robes worn so that the hem falls to the ankle, with attached collars and long, wide sleeves. Kimono are wrapped around the body, always with the left side over the right (except when dressing the dead for burial) and are secured by a sash called an obi, which is tied at the back. Kimono are generally worn with traditional footwear (especially zōri or geta) and split-toe socks (tabi).

Description : The thai food made from rice flour, put vegetable, vermicelli in the middle and wrap it. This dishes is from Uttaradit province, the north of Thailand. 

Supakarn Deenarong

Description : This is a tradition that dates back as far as the 11th century when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam. Today's Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition.

Supakarn Deenarong

Description : Korean ancestors believed that you can supplement your lost energy by having this soup. So many Koreans visit Samgyetang restaurants in summer, particularly during the three hottest days of summer 

Supakarn Deenarong

Visiting local temples and offering food to the Buddhist monks is commonly practiced. On this specific occasion, performing water pouring on Buddha statues is considered an iconic ritual for this holiday. It represents purification and the washing away of one's sins and bad luck. The holiday is known for its water festival which is mostly celebrated by young people. Major streets are closed to traffic, and are used as arenas for water fights. Celebrants, young and old, participate in this tradition by splashing water on each other.

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Arguably, this cultural manifestation could be historically traced to the Portuguese Age of Discoveries when their caravels passed regularly through Madeira, a territory which already celebrated emphatically its carnival season, and where they were loaded with goods but also people and their ludic and cultural expressions.

The tart leaves are eaten on their own, typically as dessert, but they're also served in the form of lephet thoke, a salad of pickled tea leaves. To make the dish, the sour, slightly bitter leaves are mixed by hand with shredded cabbage, sliced tomatoes, crunchy deep-fried beans, nuts and peas, a splash of garlic oil and pungent slices of chili and garlic.

The dish is versatile. It can be a snack, an appetizer or, coupled with a plate of rice, a meal. It's also considered a stimulant: the Burmese says that eating too much lephet thoke can prevent sleep.

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Ancient Greek architecture is best known from its temples, many of which are found throughout the region, mostly as ruins but many substantially intact. 

For those interested in experiencing this unique culture through shopping, Myanmar is an absolute treat. A variety of ethnic groups throughout the nation have spent hundreds of years developing processes to create charming handicrafts using locally grown materials. Such handicrafts reflect regional culture and heritage.

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Brazil is a true melting pot, and as such there's not one particular type of traditional clothing. In general, Brazilians wear clothing that's comfortable yet richly colored and sophisticated. However, there are some preferred clothing types depending on region.

Laotian knows how to weave from a very early age since weaving is an essential skill for every woman to claim their artfulness. A good wife is considered to be the one who can weave well. Laotian traditional costumes for woman is the “sinh” (English meaning is clothes), but actually it is a traditional tube skirt made of silk. If you have had a chance to visit Thailand or Cambodia, you will realize that the “Sinh” is little bit similar to Thais or Cambodia traditional skirt. It is understandable because they are three neighbor countries.
“Sinh” consists of 3 main parts “hua sinh”, the waist band part; “phuen sinh” the body of the skirts which is usually empty and don’t have many decoration and tin sinh, the lower border which contains golden decoration. When Laotian woman wear “sinh”, on top they will have a scarves with the same decoration crossing over their body.

“Salong” is traditional costume for Laotian man. The big difference between “Salong” and “Sinh” is that it is a big pant or peasant pant

Light and fluffy tempura is Japan’s contribution to the world of deep-fried foods (though it likely originated with Portuguese traders). The batter-coated seafood and vegetables are traditionally fried in sesame oil and served with either a tiny pool of salt or a dish of soy sauce-flavoured broth spiked with grated radish for dipping. Do not miss out on ebi-ten(tempura prawns).

Korean New Year is generally the same day as Chinese New Year except when new moon occurs between 15:00 UTC (Korean midnight) and 16:00 UTC (Chinese midnight). In such case (on average once every 24 years), new moon happens on the "next day" in Korea compared to China, and Korean New Year will be one day after Chinese New Year.

Baklava is the quintessential Greek food experience. It mostly contains nuts and butter along with sugar. After baking, sweet syrup is poured over it so that the syrup can be absorbed by the crispy layers of phyllo. It is probably the most popular food item among all Greek desserts. It brings a festive mood in the dining room through its exquisite flavor and flaky crust.

Pangkaew Chanchaleaw(Ploy)

What It Is: An aromatic rice dish cooked with several spices, notably saffron, and a protein (typically chicken or mutton) that's been marinated.

Perfect For: A huge family dinner.

Feels Like: Hearing the neighborhood mosque sound its azan for evening prayers.

Pangkaew Chanchaleaw(Ploy)

The literal translation of Oyakodon means “parent-and-child rice bowl.” The typical ingredients include chicken (as in parent), egg (as in child), and onions. The ingredients are simmered together in a sauce then served on top of a bowl of rice. It’s a very common Donburi dish and served at most traditional Japanese diners.

Pangkaew Chanchaleaw (Ploy)

Japchae or chapchae, 잡채 (Korean glass noodle stir fry with meat and vegetables) is a very popular Korean dish. It is the number one sought after dish during the Korean festive holidays (e.g. New Year’s day and Harvest festival) but it is also enjoyed on any other common day as well.

Pangkaew Chanchaleaw (Ploy)

Pickles, a name for pickled cucumber in the United States and Canada

Pickle, a sweet, vinegary pickled chutney popular in Britain, such as Branston (brand)Pickle, also known as "sweet pickle" or "ploughman's pickle"

Any vegetable that has undergone pickling

Pangkaew Chanchaleaw (Ploy)

Description : This is an annual event held on the Spring Bank Holiday at Cooper's Hill, near Gloucester in England. It is traditionally done by and for the people who live in the local village of Brockworth, but now people from all over the world take part. The Guardian called it a "world-famous event", with winners from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Nepal and Wales.

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Description : This is a food fight festival held on the last Wednesday of August each year in the town of Bunol near to Valencia in Spain. Thousands upon thousands of people make their way from all corners of the world to fight in this 'World's Biggest Food Fight' where more than one hundred metric tons of over-ripe tomatoes are thrown in the streets.

Supakarn Deenarong

The Cloud Gate (pictured) and Willis Tower (aka Sears Tower) are a few architecture sites heavily populated by tourists. The Windy City was also home to the architect great Frank Lloyd Wright. Take a tour of his home and studio to see his architectural laboratory, where he generated amazing ideas and experimented with numerous design concepts.
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Architect Antoni Gaudi’s work can be spotted throughout Barcelona, Spain. His multi-colored tile-style is ever present at Park Güell (pictured) and Casa Batlló. Gaudi also designed La Sagrada Familia, but died before his work was completed. Sculptors have continued working on the basilica, which is also a popular tourist attraction. Work is scheduled to be completed by 2026.
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