11 days Vietnam Amazing Study Tours Highlights Vietnam Study Tours Memorable : Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Relaxing Fun Different Adventure Rewarding : Overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay : Water theatre puppets : Combine real education and real traveling : Riding basket boat! : Your money goes directly into microfinance funds to help the poor people you meet on the trip in Vietnam. Overview This 11 day program will provide a truly unique learning opportunity for students and researchers
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Skimming the Surface of Babbitt Not all of us can have a great escape with that fairy child in our dreams. In Chapter 1 part II of the satirical phenomenon‚ Babbitt‚ by Sinclair Lewis; he really gives you something to ponder. In the previous section Lewis had just ended saying how the city of Zenith was “built-it seemed- for giants”‚ putting this city on a pedestal for its community. This statement is already mocking the citizens of Zenith who are materialistic middle-classmen‚ like Babbitt
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the strong economic and military power. Powerful government and developed economics lead governor focus more on religion building. So Buddhism is wide spread with the help of government. Many pagodas are built during that time‚ the highest building in Kaifeng‚ which is still famous today‚ is a pagoda. And pagoda is a significant building of
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capital of Viet Nam. Throughout the thousand years of its eventful history‚ marked by destruction‚ wars and natural calamities‚ Hanoi still preserves many ancient architectural works including the Old Quarter and over 600 pagodas and temples. Famous sites include the One Pillar Pagoda (built in 1049)‚ the Temple of Literature (built in 1070)‚ Hanoi Citadel‚ Hanoi Opera House‚ President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum...Hanoi also characteristically contains 18 beautiful lakes such as Hoan Kiem Lake‚ West Lake
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Khmer New Year in Cambodia Khmer New Year‚ or ‘Bon Chol Chhnam Thmei’ in the Khmer language‚ is the greatest traditional festival and national holiday in Cambodia‚ and the celebration last for three days. Khmer New year starts on April the 13th‚ 14th or 15th depending on the ancient horoscope “Maha Sangkran”‚ 2012 it starts on the 13 of April. The majority of the Cambodians are still farmers and Khmer New Year marks the end of the harvest season when farmers enjoy the fruits of their labor and
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Buddhism last so long through the Three Kingdoms period‚ the Koryo period‚ the Choson period‚ to the modern day? To answer a few of these questions‚ I think it would be best to reflect on the articles regarding the Sokkuram‚ the Buddhist art‚ and the pagoda‚ all symbols of the ancient culture and belief system of Buddhism.
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The Beauty and Complexity of Minimalism Pine Trees by Hasegawa Tōhaku and a Shoki-Imari sake bottle Today’s modern world is often complex‚ colorful‚ noisy and fast-paced. When I am engaged in art‚ I frequently look for works that allow me to escape from my hectic lifestyle. Clean lines and use of space appeal to my senses and calm me. Sometimes‚ what is not stated says more than what is stated. I have learned from my study of Japanese art history this semester that simplicity seems to be
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HOI AN OLD TOWN – AN ANCIENT BEAUTY OF VIETNAM 1.Brief Introduction to Hoi An Hoi An is a city on the coast of the South Sea in the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is located in Quang Nam province and is home to approximately 120‚000 inhabitants. Located at the estuary of the Thu Bon river‚ Hoi An was a busy international commercial port in the 16th and 17th centuries. . It is recognized for World Heritage Site in December 1999 by UNESCO. Hoi An is possibly one of the best examples preserved
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The two China towns of New York are both similar in many ways but also very different. The most obvious similarity of course is the general ethnicity of the two areas. The people that work and reside in these areas are mostly Asian immigrants. The biggest difference that I noticed was use of the area. Most of the Chinese in the Manhattan China town are there for the purpose of carrying on commercial business and stores and many businesses that are geared towards a very diverse crowd of people
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HANGZHOU by: Meer ‚Beshoy‚ and Shyanne TOUR SITE #1 • The Six Harmonies Pagoda is located on Yuelun Hill overlooking the Qiantang river‚ and south of west lake (Xi Hu) and is one of the true masterpieces of ancient Chinese architectures. Originally the pagoda was built during the Northern Song Dynasty (386-581) by the ruler of the Wuyue State‚ a part of which became Zhejiang Province. TOUR SITE #2 • The largest part is known as the Outer Lake and it is bounded by the North Inner Lake‚ Yuehu Lake
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