Japan Culture: The Phenomenon of Pachinko
Japan culture: would you like to know all about the phenomenon of Pachinko?
Read more
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Asia
People and Politics of the Three Gorges Dam
One of the most controversial construction projects in China, if not the world, is the 500ft long, 600-ft deep Three Gorges Dam planned for installation on the upper Yangzi River running through the Sichuan Province of China.
Read more
Bend me, Shape Me: The art of Contortion
Contortionism has been a tradition in Mongolia for hundreds of years, and is a common act in Mongolian and Chinese circuses. It was first performed as part of the traditional BuddhistTsam dances and has been incorporated into many Mongolian plays. It has come to be considered as an art rather than an acrobatic act, and famous contortionists become national celebrities.
Read more
The Long Horn Miao Tribe
Laced amongst the 1.3 billion people of China, 56 ethnic minority groups make their home in various provinces across the country. One of the largest of these minorities, with a population of over 7 million people, is the Miao people located in the mountainous region of South West China.
Read more
Daily Life, Arab Style
Syrians consider themselves to be at the heart of Arabic culture, they are extremely nationalistic and proud of their beloved Souria. A stroll down most any street in Damascus or the outlying areas, at any time of day, will give you a tremendous feel for family life in Syria. There’s always something going on, no matter what time.
Read more