Those exploring the old part of Phuket City will come across distinctive structures that showcase historical Sino-Portuguese architecture. Influenced by European design styles the Sino-Portuguese buildings or shop houses were structures which served both as a home and a place of business. These buildings were constructed next to each other in a row and examples of such shop houses in Phuket include the Dibuk Grill and Bar, the China Inn Café & Restaurant and the House of the Beautiful Images. Those heading to the region and looking for a Phuket resort that offers the very best in contemporary comfort can stay at Anantara Phuket Thailand. Apart from stylish Phuket villas, the resort also offers a wide range of leisure facilities including a luxurious spa.
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Wuxi Nightlife
Offering a selection of dynamic options, Wuxi nightlife features vibrant activities and lively entertainment. With late-night restaurants, numerous karaoke lounges and Chinese pubs, the city caters to a variety of budgets and tastes. The expatriate bars such as the Londoner, Blue Bar and Australian Bar are some of the best available options. Offering pulsating contemporary dance music, local discos provide a plenty of excitement. Karaoke is a popular diversion in Wuxi, thus dropping in at a karaoke bar would be ideal for the inquisitive visitor. Millennium Wuxi presents the Wuxi hotel of choice for the seasoned traveller. Offering modern comforts for a remarkable stay, it is an idyllically located hotel in Wuxi.Fascinating Kadhaa Maali Folk Dance
The intriguing Kadhaa Maali folk dance is native to Kulhudhuffushi Island in the Maldives. A popular dance form, this appealing attraction is not to be seen elsewhere. The performance commences with the beating of drums accompanied by the local Kadhaa instrument. Dancers attire themselves in colourful costumes, representing evil spirits and ghosts. The dance is considered to be a means of warding off these hostile beings.
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Jakarta Amusement Parks – A Wonderful Day Of Family Fun!
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia that is a dynamic combination of chaos, culture and charm. The nightclubs in the city are famous and range from those that offer live music to local pop tracks and the best in international music. The cuisine in Indonesia derives influences from other neighbouring countries but has its own unique blend that offers a unique gastronomical experience. There are many local products such as the native crafts and batik to purchase and take home as a memory of your travels here.
When considering the many tourist activities one can enjoy in the city with the whole family, Jakarta offers a good range of theme parks that feature nature, culture and fun filled family entertainment. There are four theme parks to visit in the city; Dunia Fantasia, Senayan Amusement Park, Jaya Ancol Dreamland and Sea World.
Located in Osaka Bay, Jaya Ancol is the largest theme park in the city. Within Jaya Ancol one will find Sea World, Marina Beach, Dunia Fantasia, Atlantis Water Park and an open market Pasar Seni. Sea World on Taman Ria Ancol features more than 4,000 fish and as many as 300 sharks in a large oceanarium. Walk through and see a diverse range of marine species up close whilst children will eagerly absorb all the information available, in this fun and engaging atmosphere.
Located in Osaka Bay, Jaya Ancol is the largest theme park in the city. Within Jaya Ancol one will find Sea World, Marina Beach, Dunia Fantasia, Atlantis Water Park and an open market Pasar Seni. Sea World on Taman Ria Ancol features more than 4,000 fish and as many as 300 sharks in a large oceanarium. Walk through and see a diverse range of marine species up close whilst children will eagerly absorb all the information available, in this fun and engaging atmosphere.
There are many other popular attractions in Jakarta that are worth seeing and experiencing. The old town of Taman Fatahillah, Museum Bahari, Ragunan Zoo, the port Sunda Kelapa, Museum Nasional, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Monas, the church by the name of Geraja Sion, Museum Wayang and Klub Golf Cengkareng.
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Bangkok International Jazz Festival – Celebrating Sultry and Sweet Jazz!
Offering jazz lovers a chance to hear the sultry and sweet sounds of this popular music style, the Bangkok International Jazz Festival is definitely worth experiencing. Featuring well known international and local jazz musicians, this popular festival takes place at CentralWorld Square and offers a nearly week long celebration of jazz in this vibrant Thai city. Those planning to visit the capital and looking for contemporary Bangkok serviced apartments can stay at Anantara Baan Rajprasong Bangkok. Equipped with modern comforts, each serviced apartment Bangkok on the property offers an elegant living space ideal for both business and leisure travellers visiting the capital.
Entertainment at its Best – Entertainment in Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia, and also the tenth largest city in the world. Being one of the major cities in Asia, Jakarta offers a wide range of activities to indulge in, yet what one thing its in no short supply of is entertainment.The population of Jakarta consists of individuals from a wide spectrum of diverse ethnicities and cultures, and therefore has many cultural influences. Thus the sources of entertainment in this city are also diverse and rich, giving any tourist ample choices to party, wind down, or enjoy the culture through entertainment.
Entertainment in this capital city is all about grand theatres, relaxing music clubs, quality movie experiences and thriving nightclubs. If you wish to enjoy a rich cultural play or a cultural movie then head on down to the Taman Ismail Marzuki, which is a cultural centre with theatres and cinemas which host various cultural productions and films. One can even catch the latest releases of Hollywood at one of the many High Definition or 3D cinemas located in the many shopping malls of Jakarta. The Keong Emas Imax Theatre is one of the most popular theatres for a quality movie experience. If sipping on a cocktail while winding down to the beats of music is your desired mode of entertainment, then visit BB’s, Bats, Eastern Promise and the popular Hard Rock Cafe for a chilled out experience. If you are one of the more hardcore types who like to party hard all night long, then hit any of the clubs in the city for a wild experience. One can visit the famous Stadium, Vertigo Nightclub, and the Red Square and have an absolutely memorable time. In addition to all of these exclusive entertainment activities, the shopping malls and street malls of Jakarta offer a variety of fun filled entertainment activities to engage in which are sure to make your visit unique and memorable.
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Bophut Buffalo Fighting Festival – A Unique Cultural Event
A not to be missed event in Koh Samui, the Bophut Buffalo Fighting Festival gives visitors a chance to witness a unique cultural event involving duelling buffalos! Usually held on such special days as New Year’s Day, this popular event is noteworthy in the fact that the animals are not harmed; the buffaloes lock their horns with each other till one of them submits and walks or runs away. The remaining buffalo is crowned the winner to much fanfare! Ideal for those in search of a luxurious Samui hotel right on the beach, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui offers contemporary accommodation options that feature a range of modern comforts. This Samui resort also has its own spa where one can enjoy a variety of wellness treatments.
Chinese Brush Writing
Calligraphy has taken up a distinguished position in the traditional art field of China. In addition to being a means of communication, it is also used to express one’s aesthetic sense and inner world. The practice of calligraphy requires four basic tools; ink slab, paper, ink stick and writing brush. Agility, strength and speed are regarded as the essence of fine artwork. The body of a brush is made from bamboo or rare materials such as gold, silver, ivory, glass and red sandalwood. Those in search of a hotel in Kowloon Hong Kong will be delighted to find The Peninsula Hong Kong. Offering supreme comforts and service, it is an exemplary Hong Kong hotel.
Vietnamese Traditional Music and Instruments – A Harmony of Sound
Vietnamese traditional music and instruments blend well with the sound of earth, air and nature and offer a raw and reliving contrast to a great many electronic devices today. However, Vietnamese music is also influenced by a significant extent by Chinese traditions. ‘Viet’ comprises the majority of Vietnam population and the musical instruments used in the country that fall into wind, string and percussion instruments are utilized by them as well as the minor ethnic groups. There is another categorization of instruments into Idiophone, Membranophone, Airophone And Chordophone.
One of the most authentic instruments of pure Vietnamese origin is the sound of the Dan Bau. It is a plucked Chordophone and the category that is made with bamboo is utilized by blind singers while the wooden board variety is used by professionals. With a string running along its body, the instrument produces its sound which can be made with a wooden pick or lately with an electric pick. The Dan Nguyet is yet another member of the Chordophonic family that is made of wood both hard and soft and has two strings running down that can be played with the fingernail, a tortoise shell or plastic plectrum and is used in traditional orchestra settings as well as to accompany ‘Van’ and ‘Hue’ singing.
Ty ba is another unique string instrument with the lower half resembling a cut pear which is connected to a wooden board where the strings are attached. The trapezium shaped Dan Tranah is something akin to the Japanese koto and is played with wooden pecks worn on the player’s hands. The cong chieng are musical instruments that are large and round and played on with hands or cudgels and are made of alloy copper.
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The Nightlife of the Seaport City – Dalian Nightlife
Dalian is one of the major cities and seaports of Asia, and is located in Northeast China. The city is popular due to its port which is used by many foreign nations for trade purposes, and is one of the most important hubs of shipping logistics in Far Eastern and Northeast Asia.
Dalian, at present, is also one of the most vibrant cities with a rich history, bustling population, many sites of significant importance and a thriving tourism industry. There are many things which are fascinating about this seaport city, yet one of its most significant features is its emphatic and exciting nightlife.
The city has become popular for its many bars, nightclubs and other night activities which keep the city up and kicking till the wee hours of the morning. When it comes to bars at Dalian, there are many which offer an array of foreign and local spirits while also hosting performances of bands, jazz music and sports nights, which are gaining immense popularity in Dalian’s night scene. Bars such as the Hollywood Studio Cafe &Pub, Dave’s Bar, the Casablanca Cafe & Bar, and the Blossom Jazz Music Club are some of the most popular and crowded bars in the city. Clubbing is also a major trend amongst the youth of Dalian who party hard and blow off steam well into the night. The 2001 Ellis, Banana Bar, JJ’s Disco and Holiday KTV are some of the most popular and vibrant nightclubs in the area, and are assured to give you the satisfaction of an amazing night out.
There are also many late night activities which one can engage in Dalian, such as bowling and cart racing. Night time bowling is also one of the growing trends amongst the youth of the city, who are often seen at Bu Ye Cheng Bowling well past midnight. The Da Shi Centre for cart racing located in the Eastern region of the metropolis is amongst the popular places which allow individuals to zoom through the roads at night at high speeds. Therefore, to enjoy a wide array of night time activities, do visit China’s city of Dalian.
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