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Leisure and Culture: Activities, Exhibitions, and Must-Read Books
Find ideas for cultural activities, exhibitions to visit, books to read, and events not to miss in the cultural world.
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Retour à Saïgon
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Nov 9, 2017
Nous voilà à bord de la vedette de la Greenline qui nous ramène de Vungtau à Saïgon. Très peu de passagers, moins de 20 pour 100 places, nous sommes à l’aise. Le trafic fluvial est plutôt calme, mais à l’approche de Saïgon, il s’intensifie. Toujours le contraste entre les porte-containers géants et les frêles jonques... Contrairem
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Une exposition peut vous permettre d’apprendre de nouvelles choses intéressantes, et surtout, passer du temps en compagnie de vos amis. Si vous en avez qui sont amateurs d’art japonais, alors vous pouvez les encourager à vous retrouver au Lieu Unique à Nantes pour apprécier Komorebi. Cette exposition vous explique l’art brut japonais à t
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Pétanque
Nov 8, 2017
- La Belle de Mai ? - Non, Vat Phou... Si la francophonie enregistre un net recul depuis plusieurs décennies au Laos comme au Vietnam et au Cambodge, certaines pratiques « culturelles » bien françaises comme la baguette, la pétanque se pérennisent. Il n’est pas rare d’assister à des parties comme celle-ci jusque dans les villages les plu
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Alphabet vietnamien
Nov 7, 2017
Dominés durant près d’un millénaire par les Chinois, les Vietnamiens ont subi l’influence culturelle de leur grand voisin du nord. Les idéogrammes chinois avaient été imposés car la langue vietnamienne n’avait pas d’écriture. Au XVIIème siècle, un missionnaire jésuite, français, Alexandre de Rhodes, met au point un alphabet phon
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Envie de nouvelles sorties à découvrir dans votre région ? Ne manquez donc pas de faire un tour sur la page Facebook de Woozgo. Grâce aux publications des membres, vous serez au courant des bons plans qui sont actuellement disponibles près de chez vous. Cette page vous permettra aussi de jeter un coup d’œil aux photos des derniers évèneme
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La mer a Vungtau
Nov 7, 2017
La mer est d’importance vitale ici. L'activité hauturière est très dense. L’on voit ici des pêcheurs au repos, réparant les filets ou repeignant la coque de leur bateau à marée basse. L’appellation de la Mer n’est pas sans intérêt géopolitique. Selon certaines cartes géographiques, notamment chinoises mais pas qu’elles, elle es
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Typhon Damrey
Nov 7, 2017
Le typhon Damrey a frappé la côte plus au nord de Vungtau, en particulier les provinces de Hoa Binh, khan Hoa et Phi Yen. Plusieurs dizaines, voire une centaine de morts et de disparus sont à déplorer. La pire tempête depuis des dizaines d’années. Depuis le début 2017, environ un millier personnes ont été tuées par les typhons et autres
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iPhó...
Nov 6, 2017
Le Phó est la soupe nationale vietnamienne. Elle se décline en diverses versions selon la viande utilisée. Phó Bo (bœuf), Phó Ga (poulet), etc. L’application la plus innovante se trouve sur ce magnifique t-shirt que j’arbore ici... Le iPhó ! Tim Cook va être content.
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Le moyen le plus pratique pour gagner Vungtau depuis Saïgon est le bateau. Deux heures de trajet relaxant contre quasiment le double par une route stressante. Il y a une dizaine d’années, le trajet s’effectuait en hydroglisseur de fabrication soviétique. Ces embarcations archaïques ont été remplacées, s’agissant de la compagnie Greenli
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Trophées de guerre
Nov 5, 2017
Avril 1975. Fin de la guerre du Vietnam. Le régime sud-viêtnamien soutenu par les Américains est militairement vaincu par les guérilleros du Viêt Công et l’armée nord-viêtnamienne. Saïgon tombe. L’US Army laisse derrière elle un arsenal impressionnant, de quoi équiper une armée entière. Ces prises de guerre sont exposées dans un m
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Empty nest syndrome can be a very difficult time for a woman. She has given her time and energy to creating warm, happy home filled with the hustle and bustle of a growing family and suddenly the house is empty and her role as homemaker is redundant.
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Children may enter foster care for short or longer periods because their families are unable to take care of them. This article explains what fostering is and outlines the steps to fostering children in the UK.
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The Cape Verde Islands can be found in the mid-Atlantic Ocean around 300 miles from the west coast of Africa. This archipelago consists of ten islands and five islets divided into two groups. The main islands are known as the Windward (Barlavento) and the smaller group is the Leeward (Sotavento). Here is a guide to the Cape Verde Islands that gives an outline of the history, geography and relevant vacation information.
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Nowadays, there are numerous airline companies for you to choose from. You will definitely be confused if you are searching for a flight among all the airline companies that exist. In order to choose an airlines company, you should read reviews from previous passengers. In the following review, find out more about Singapore Airlines.
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You will be able to search criminal records for free online, and this information can be found in many ways. If you would like to see if an employee has a criminal history, you can find this information when searching through databases such as criminal record checks. Overtime, the world has become a crime-ridden place, and there are many people that have been affected by crime in one way or another.
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Litho printing is a method for printing which uses a metal plate or stone with a smooth surface. Invented in 1796 by the Bavarian author Alois Senefelder, it is a low-cost method which enables the possibility of publishing theatrical works that can be employed for artwork or to print text.
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The history of alpacas and men began over 6000 years ago in South America. Members of the camelid family began to diversify in 3500 BC as man began to breed them. To the naive people of the region, the alpaca had almost a religious significance. Every part of it was used, from the fleece to the hide. Baby alpaca wool is prized for many reasons. The benefits detailed in this article will explain why.
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This guide is for those embarking on a Beijing travel. Where to go in Beijing and what to see? Tips on bargaining at the local Beijing markets, what to look out for and the attractions that one should not miss are elaborated below.
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Pool, also known as ‘pocket billiards’, is a popular sport/activity/pub game. "Pool" is an umbrella term for many variations of the game including 8-ball, 9-ball and billiards. Being a ‘pool shark’ can be pretty cool, especially if this is achieved with an air of nonchalance. In this article, we will explore pool playing in general and also its different versions.
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In recent years, the Dominican Republic has become a popular holiday destination for many people from the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe. When they travel to the Dominican Republic, many tourists will fly to Gregorio Luperon International Airport due to its proximity to the beaches and tourist hotels. To learn about cheap flights to a Dominican Republic airport, read the guide below.
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You are going to graduate from high-school soon or you are an adult considering going back to college. It is time to find out a university and fill out the college admission packages. This process can be overwhelming for many students because several documents must be submitted to the admission departments. Consider what you need to apply to a university and organise your documents.
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Door to door sales combines direct sales with door to door service. Reputable sales companies can pay around $2,000 monthly in salary to the average salesman, and $30-50,000 or more to the highly successful one. Getting started in door to door sales is not as difficult as you think. Here are some pointers successful salesmen use.
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Love makes life beautiful, the relationship between two people being the foundation. However, there arise many setbacks in life that test and risk the love of your life. This article explains the beauty and importance of a healthy relationship, helping you to get love back.
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These days, with so many people busy in life, it can be hard to find time to meet that special someone. This is the reason why dating agencies have greatly increased in number, particularly on the internet. Learn more about the interracial agency, known as Interracial Dating Central.
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It almost seems like one out of every three people needs braces these days but they will not get them due to the outrageous costs. This article will show you that the cost may not be as crazy as you think!
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With the soaring prices of electricity and gas, consumers are finding it imperative to compare gas tariffs among the over 18 suppliers located in the UK. Since energy is a vital part for our homes, we need to find ways to cut costs while at the same time ensure that the quality of energy supplied in our homes is not compromised. Here is how you can compare current gas prices.
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Toddlers learn through doing things and therefore, there is the need create lessons that involve activities and hands-on experiences. Similarly, there is the need to connect the concepts that are being taught to concrete objects that they know. Here are some ideas to create toddler lesson plans.
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Many theatres across the United States are named after the composer George Gershwin and his brother, lyricist Ira Gershwin. The most famous of the theatres is Broadway's Gershwin Theatre in New York City. This unique cultural sanctuary has an amazing history. This article aims to address Gershwin Theatre's most important moments over the years.
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Gills Cruises is a UK based cruise retailer. This family owned enterprise was established in 1957. Gills works with many highly regarded cruise lines such as Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, P&O Cruises, Cunard, Costa Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International to come up with great cruise deals for its customers. This article discusses important and interesting information about the company.
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In today’s current economic climate, the word ‘Investment’ can scare even the most hardened economist. Nevertheless, all Premium Bonds have still remained popular with everyday citizens, with 40% of the population in June 2011 holding some bonds. However, how wise an investment is a Premium Bond, and what are the chances of gaining a return?
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Setting up your XBox 360 to be able to play games online using Microsoft XBox live can be pretty frustrating, especially if you just can't wait to start playing with friends. This step by step guide to setting up XBox live will show you how to start online gaming.
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Are you thinking of travelling to New Zealand and visiting the beautiful city of Wellington? If this is the case, you should definitely consider staying at one of the best hotels in Wellington, namely the West Plaza Hotel. Read the following article and find out all the interesting facts that you should know before visiting the West Plaza Wellington Hotel.
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Playa Dorada is a Dominican all-inclusive resort community located at the north coast of the island of the Dominican Republic. The popular city of Puerto Plata is just five km away from Playa Dorada. Hispaniola.com indicates that this resort community receives the greatest amount of 'all-inclusive tourists' to the north coast of the Dominican Republic. This article acts as a guide to Playa Dorada in the Dominican Republic.
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Are you a professional translator and you often find yourself in need of help? Have you ever found yourself wondering about the meaning of a certain word which you have heard? If yes, then you already have the probably to resort to an online translation tool. If you are still wondering where you can find online translation services, then you should definitely read the following article. Find out all the interesting facts which you need to know about English to Turkish online translation tools.
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If you are looking to further your mathematical knowledge from the comfort of your own home (and without the use of boring textbooks), then academic games may be the solution. Learn more about the best online mathematical games and where to find them.
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Low cost travel and accommodation deals to Dubai are uncommon, but it's not impossible to achieve a relatively cheap deal and travel to Dubai at cheap prices. Dubai deals might not be very common, but you can capitalise on package deals offered by holiday companies and travel agencies. Furthermore, you can go in your own way and tailor Dubai breaks according to your own requirements by booking your own flights and accommodation, finding the best deals through price comparison websites.
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At the political and intellectual centre of the early history of the American colonies, Philadelphia was the home of the momentum behind radical ideas of social change like the American revolution. Philadelphia exudes history, and maintains a strong cultural focus in modern America. This guide introduces the most interesting and culturally-relevant museums in this fascinating city.
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Being backstage during the concert of your favourite artist or band, can be a fantastic experience you may never forget for the rest of your life. These passes are hard to come by, but with these pointers you might have a shot at getting one.
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If you are the kind of person who likes to go camping, then something that you will definitely be looking to invest in is a gas heater. Portable gas heaters are the perfect thing to take along on your camping trip to keep you nice and warm. They are easy and practical to carry around and if you know where to look, you can purchase them very cheaply.
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Fish are great pets as they require little attention, but they are a great source of entertainment or a brilliant focal point in any room. Once a tank is functioning, fish are pretty much self-reliant with just the occassional filter change and water check. This article looks at where to buy pet fish.
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Atomic absorption spectroscopy sounds complicated, and while, in practice, it is, the basic principles and methods can be easily understood by anyone with a basic understanding of how atoms work. Below is a look at the key principles that an atomic absorption spectrophotometer uses and how they are apllied to analyse a sample.
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Pruning trees is an essential gardening task done for aesthetic and production reasons. It is done according to the age of the tree and the needs of the gardener. Cutting trees is a harder task, and there is a serious difference between the way in which you treat large trees and smaller trees.
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Hypnosis is a state of mind in which the participant is open to the suggestions of the hypnotist. Hypnosis can help you to make many positive changes within yourself. To learn more about hypnosis and to find out exactly how hypnosis works, keep on reading.
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Recycled concrete is much more valuable than virgin materials. Along with eliminating the need to transfer new materials, it also reduces carbon emissions. This article looks at the benefits of using old materials by preventing the unnecessary build-up of waste.
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An acronym of the Latin words "salus per aquam", the original meaning of the word spa was "health from water". Ancient Romans regularly utilised spas and they early recognised their rejuvenative benefits. Today, spas are often a luxurious way to relax and many people would like to find good spa deals. Those would like to know where to book spa weekend breaks will benefit from the tips in this article.
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Frogs come in many shapes and sizes. There are over 5,000 species of frog distributed worldwide, from tropical to sub-arctic regions and are considered as one the most diverse vertebrate group on the planet. This article will give some information about the life history of frogs and where you can find some cool photos of these amazing animals.
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There are hundreds of restaurants located in the centre of Manchester that offer a wide variety of food influenced by cuisines from around the world. If you want to sample the best and most sought after food that Manchester has to offer, here are the city’s top five restaurants.
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Solution-focused brief therapy differs from conventional talking therapies, with its primary focus on the future. The therapist encourages a client to construct a hypothetical "dream future", and then establishes the steps required to reach it. Learn more about how solution-focused brief therapy works, and how exactly the results are achieved.
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The green companies listed in this article are 20 of the best businesses in the UK that are making efforts to act in an environmentally friendly fashion. By recognising that the world in which they do business is the same world in which they live, they are taking measures to ensure that their impact doesn't produce lasting damage to the environment.
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Making your own flower arrangement might seem like a hard task, but it is actually really easy. This article shows you how to make a bouquet out of flowers, using a step by step instruction guide.
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Wolves, which all belong to the genus Canis, have captured the human imagination for centuries, probably owing to the sense of beauty and danger that they convey. As a result, there are more wolf images in print and online than most other wild animals. In many cases, you may have to pay a fee to buy quality pictures of wolves. However, it doesn't mean that there aren't several free sources available, if you know where to search.