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Parol - Filipino Christmas Lantern

Parol is a traditional Filipino Christmas decoration, a five point star-shaped Christmas lantern.Parol reminds the Filipino Christians of the star of Bethlehem that guided the Three Wise Men on their way in search of Baby Jesus.

35 comments    christmas holidays philippines
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Chinese Lantern Festival in Auckland

Buddha Lantern in Chinese Lantern Festival in AucklandWhen it comes to festival in New Zealand, Auckland is the name to remember. The beauty of Auckland is that it is a multicultural society, celebrating the...

1 comment    food pictures travel
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Philippine lanterns illuminate Vienna Advent Festival

Philippine lanterns illuminate Vienna Advent Festival VIENNA - The official lighting of lanterns from Pampanga province in the Philippines took place on November 19, 2007 in front of Vienna's City Hall. ...

2 comments    travel arts culture
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Japanese Summer Festivals: Gaina Festival in Yonago, Japan

Summer is one of the best times to be in Japan. Why is that Jason? Is it because of the sweltering hot weather and humidity? No. Is it all the short skirts? Well, yes that’s nice, but not what I’m getting...

9 comments    japan summer japanese
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Chinese New Year

The New Year's celebration is major celebration in the Chinese year. Preparations begin twenty-two days prior to the New Year and continue for fifteen days. Because the New Year is based upon a lunar (moon)...

4 comments    family holiday china
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Giant Lantern Festival

Christmas is fast approaching and I’ve been thinking to write a hub about one of my favorite things during Christmas—the stars… And I’m not talking about Mickey and her family. Just so...

2 comments    travel fun music
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Teach English in Taiwan

 Hey! So you must be interested in teaching English in Taiwan                                            or You are already in Taiwan and you are looking for...

0 comments    travel training english
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Halloween: a Celtic New Year

Pumpkin lanterns, macabre costumes, white ladies, Dracula, vampires, dead people rising...these are the things I used to remember when this memorable day passes every year. It always gives me creep imagining...

0 comments    children holiday halloween
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Beijing CCTV Tower Fire

One fireman was killed and six others were injured in a spectacular fire in Beijing, China on February 9, 2009 during the Lantern Festival, the last day of celebrations for the Chinese New Year. The building...

0 comments    travel china fire
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Spring Festival - Chinese New Year

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with lion dancers, delicious foods, firecrackers and lucky red envelopes! The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival brings hope for a good harvest in the year...

3 comments    entertainment life food
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