Travel Theme: The Luminous Lanterns of Hoi An
This is the time of year when the lanterns come out and light up the night. Hoi An, in Vietnam, probably has the most lanterns used on a regular basis […]
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Loi Krathong, Thailand’s Floating Lantern Festival: Imagination vs. Reality
Ever seen photos of Thailand’s Loi Krathong festival, with thousands of lanterns floating up in the air or down the river? Well, I was in Bangkok this November and got […]
Vancouver’s Chinese New Year Celebration 2013, the Year of the Snake
2013’s Chinese New Year’s Parade, featuring the Year of the Snake, happened on February 17 in Vancouver’s Chinatown. By taking the bus I ended up arriving at the Chinese New […]
Chinese New Year parade, celebrations & food, 2012
2012’s Chinese New Year’s Parade, featuring the Year of the Dragon, in Vancouver’s Chinatown. ‘Why is everyone ignoring me?’ (slightly lost lion in Vancouver’s Chinese New Year Parade). The yellow […]
