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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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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- 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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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 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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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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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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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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Across the world, international adoptions have increased in recent years. In the UK, the number of international adoptions are low as compared to other EU nations such as France, Italy and Spain. As international adoption awareness becomes more prominent in the UK, more families will choose to adopt. These families will benefit from the guide to overseas adoption found in this article.
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Formerly known as Zaire, the Democratic Republic of Congo is the third largest country in Africa. Located in the centre and southern area of the continent, Kinshasha is the capital of Congo, located in the west of the country, close to its Atlantic coastline.
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Getting a job in dairy farming involves acquiring the right range of skills that you will need in the job. This can be done by attending certain college courses, and getting work experience. There are also several sources of job adverts, such as newspapers and websites that will attract the potential dairy worker. This article therefore provides a guide to getting a job in dairy farming.
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Discount travel websites are a dime a dozen, and although most of them are pretty good, each comes with its own set of pros and cons that every consumer should be aware of.
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A mezzanine floor is located at a level intermediate to that of the main building floors. By using redundant headroom, mezzanines optimise space and increase the floor area. Mezzanine floors may also be used as observation decks overlooking a work space or creating area for storage systems. Their application is common in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Read this guide to fitting mezzanine floors for information on planning and construction.
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For any artists considering drawing dinosaurs or anyone interested in creating a dinosaurs cartoon or comic strip, the first step is learning how exactly to put together that work of art on paper. This tutorial will offer a guide into the technique of drawing those prehistoric creatures, turning all the hard work into dinosaur fun!
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Are you interested in getting many rubber washers? Rubber washers are much better than metal ones in some cases because you want to make sure that you do not damage the item which the washer is touching. A rubber washer is much safer than using a metal washer because it will not scratch the item up. This article provides with an overview of where to buy rubber washers in bulk.
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If it’s a holiday in Malaysia you’re looking for, and just want to get away from it all, you could do no better than to book yourself in at the Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa in Penang. This exotically located retreat is the perfect place to unwind and relax. This article will provide a review on such a place.
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Crosswords have long been an activity associated with pen and paper, but in recent years, there has been an explosion of crosswords which are accessible online. This article details the best (and hardest) free crosswords out there!
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Bahamas is a popular holiday destination for tourists from all over the world. Its sparkling waters, vast stretches of sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine throughout the year make it ideal for people looking for a relaxed vacation. Travellers can choose their vacations from a wide variety of Bahamas packages ranging from inclusive vacations, luxury Caribbean holidays to a number of cheap Bahamas deals.
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High school education can be broken down into three levels: SATs, GCSEs and A-Levels. These are three sets of exams taken throughout the secondary school experience to determine the level of achievement students. This article is a guide to UK high school education.
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Excellent customer service is important as it helps in attracting and maintaining customers. It plays a huge role in building goodwill and long-term relationships with clients. Needless to say, there are a lot of quotes used to spark and promote good customer service among employees.
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Collaborative law is a binding agreement between two parties - usually spouses in the process of a divorce. It ensures that they will work together to find a solution to the termination of their marriage, and that their lawyers will not work in such a way as to undermine the other spouse so as to secure a more preferential verdict pertaining to the divorce settlement.
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Adolescence can be a traumatic time for the young male adolescent, and it can take a lot of courage to ask a girl out. Most young girls are just as shy as boys, and although it can seem like a huge problem, it's all part of growing up. This article will have a look at how to flirt with girls successfully.
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Dental implants are truly a dental innovation that has shaken up the world of health care and turned it upside down in a very good way. If you are looking for a teeth makeover, then dental veneers can improve upon the look of your teeth and give you a whiter smile. Tooth implants are the best option if you have missing tooth or teeth that don’t look their best. Read this article to know more on the types of dental implants.
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The sun is a free source of energy in the form of natural light and warmth and it is possible to capture some of this abundant free energy directly to convert sunlight into electricity using solar panels. These can be easily incorporated into most houses and can save electricity. In this article, find out where to buy solar panel roofs.
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Many prospective students will worry about how they are going to afford college or university. However, there are loans available, but what should you look-out for?
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If you have a child’s birthday party coming up, you may want to let visiting guests know which house the party is in. You can use birthday signs to let visitors know where you are. Here are some ideas of what you can use for children’s birthday signs.
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There are many things to consider when planning a weekend away - where to go, where to book, and where to stay. This article will be discussing these considerations. Online holidays, short holidays, city holidays and English country getaways are explored as well as British seaside breaks and weekends further afield. In this age of bargain breaks, there are more choices than ever before.
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Horse & Rider is a general purpose horse magazine that caters for people who are interested in a wide range of equestrian activities. It includes articles and features from well-known experts, news and competitions. There is a strong shop section that offers horse related items, ranging from properties with stables down to gear and horses.
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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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The internet is a valuable resource for news and information, but even in a busy day it is good to take the break. The web is awash with games for fun times. From sport games to puzzles, card games to platformers, this article takes a look at free games on the web.
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Are you thinking of travelling to Bali? Are you wondering where you can find a free Bali map? You don’t have to spend your time searching and visiting bookstores. Just read the following article and find out all the interesting facts that you need to know about the Bali maps which you will need as well as where you can find them for free.
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Camp Hope, Chile, was a short-lived tent city which grew up around the scene of a mining disaster. It was not originally planned, but evolved spontaneously from a group of relatives camping in cars outside the mine to a well-organised site with good facilities. It lasted for about two months until the miners were rescued.
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Travel Lodge owns numerous hotels in many popular destinations and it is mainly known for its low prices combined with quality accommodation. If you are looking for one of the best cheap hotels in Glasgow, consider staying at the Glasgow Travel Lodge hotel. In the following review, find out more about it.
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The best way to experience travelling across India is on board its railways. The images portrayed of overcrowded trains complete with people sitting on the roof is far from reality. Long distance express trains are air conditioned, safe and civilised - a really comfortable way to get around. To learn more about rail travel within India, read the guide below.
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Are you thinking on spending your next vacation in Brazil? Whether it is for a short Brazil trip or a long holiday, you should definitely be prepared. That means that whether you are familiarised with the area or it is your first time in Brazil, you should know everything you need to know about Brazil vacations, including where to go and what to do. Read the following article where you will find a comprehensive guide to Brazil holidays.
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The Tamil language is used largely in India. It is one of the oldest languages with Tamil literature dating back two thousand years. It is estimated that there are around 65 million Tamil speakers in the world. In this article, have a look at a few English to Tamil translation services that are widely available on the internet.
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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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Changing your name is a relatively simple task and may be done for a variety of reasons. The most common reason for changing one's name is when going through a marriage separation. Learn how to change your name by deed poll, whether you live in the UK or in the Channel Islands.
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Set in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is the modern day land of opportunity and top location for glamorous beach hotels. With some careful planning, it's possible to find some cheap deals to Dubai. Knowing where to look will help to make that all inclusive Dubai break more affordable. For top tips on bargain exotic travel and one of the best holidays in Dubai, read the article.
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Cloisters Museum is located in a medieval-style building set on top of a cliff in North Manhattan, overlooking the River Hudson. It houses much of the medieval collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The site is landscaped with gardens planted according to information suggested by medieval sources, including medieval-style cloistered herb gardens.
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How to do the robot (or mannequin) dance?This i an illusionary street dance with origins in the 1970s that attempts to imitate a dancing robot or mannequin.
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The Canadian resort town of Whistler has been among the world's top skiing destinations for over twenty years. Over two million people hit the slopes annually and if you plan to be one of them, this will guide you through Whistler's skiing terrain from gentle inclines and cross country trails to challenging off-piste adventures. This article provides a guide to Whistler resorts.
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Sydney is the largest and most populated city of Australia. Are you thinking about going to Sydney? Then read on to know where you should go in the city and where to find cheap accommodation.
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The North Devon Journal is a daily local newspaper from Barnstaple, North Devon, and was first published in 1824. It is read by over 88,000 people from towns, such as Okehampton, Ilfracombe and Tiverton as well as Barnstaple.
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The Arctic circle maps the northern-most area of the Earth, and marks the extremities of the polar day and the polar night. Learn more about the Arctic circle, and the dangers of its exploration.
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Having a large rabbit hutch is very important for the rabbit’s health and well-being. If kept in a small cage, the animal will get fat and out of shape and it’s likely to be bored. Bored bunnies chew on cages and bowls and things it shouldn’t eat. Sometimes they chew on themselves.
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Rare earth magnets have many applications ranging from Maglev transport systems to Warhammer figurines. Learn more about magnets and the way in which rare earth metals have revolutionised modern technology.
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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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Most people have come across a child who suffers from attention deficit disorder (ADD), with many children being diagnosed much earlier than before. Thankfully, there are now plenty of effective treatments available to help to cure ADD in children. Read on to learn how to treat ADD in children.
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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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Getting to sleep can sometimes be a problem, especially when you have a lot of thoughts running through your head. Counting sheep no longer helps to soothe your nerves and put you into a sleeping state. Losing your sleep can also be costly and many people tend to be absent-minded or forgetful. A lack of sleep can cause serious concentration lost.
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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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Located on the south-east coast of England, Brighton is decried by Visit Brighton, the official tourist guide to the city, as being "vibrant, colourful and creative." There is so much to see and do in Brighton from visiting the beach and the pier, to enjoying the many green spaces. However when you spend your time in Brighton, you will find plenty of restaurants to suit your culinary taste. This article acts as a guide to Brighton restaurants.
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Christian science explains how sin, disease and death are all illusions. Instead, it states that human beings should be focused on the spirituality of the universe to overcome their problems. Learn more about Christian science beliefs in this article.
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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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Minnie Mouse is a great theme for a children’s birthday party. If your child loves Minnie and her friends, you can create a special birthday party using their favourite Disney character. Read more for ideas on how to throw a Minnie Mouse party.
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As with many other animals, worming in horses is something that has to be taken very seriously. Following a worming schedule will not only ensure that your horse is kept in perfect health, but it will also prevent other problems from occurring later on. This article will explain how a horse wormer works.
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Keeping baby chimpanzee as pets is illegal in the United Kingdom, as it transgresses the laws on keeping and importing wild animals. There are serious problems with keeping primates as pets, as they can never be fully safe for humans. There is also the problem that creatures as intelligent as chimpanzees might have rights like humans do.