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Indian Independence DayAsia Across India Culture 2010 October
India's most symbolic modern date, of August 15th, celebrates its independence from British rule. It was on this day in 1947 that this happened and the point at which the nation had reached its 'tryst with destiny' to use the first Prime Ministe... read more |
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Yamaga Lantern FestivalAsia Across India Culture 2010 October
If the sight of lanterns lighting up the night sky is enough to get your heart moving, head to Yamaga in south west Japan for the annual lantern festival. Hundreds of years ago, legend has it that the Emperor and his entourage, struggling through ... read more |
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The Hiroshima Peace Memorial CeremonyAsia Across India Culture 2010 October
In August 1945 the US B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped the first atomic bomb in the history of warfare and destroyed almost two-thirds of the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Almost 80,000 were killed directly, with up to 140,000 dying by the end of the year... read more |
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The Nehru Trophy Snakeboat RaceAsia Alappuzha Kerala India Culture 2010 October
Snake boat races are a traditional event in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Snake Boats, so called, are in actual fact Chundan Vallams, thin, low slung boats which measure up to a length of 100-140 feet with a rear that raises over 20 feet in... read more |
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The Naga FireballsAsia Nong Khai province Thailand Other 2010 October
If it`s natural phenomena that you are after, the Naga Fireballs festival in northern Thailand may just be your cup of tea. Every year, on the first full moon of October, literally thousands of red, yellow and orange fireballs appear from the bowe... read more |