Archive for April, 2004

Big-tent diplomacy for the home


2004
04.28

The Guardian has some tips on how to to recreate that special Bedouin reception on a shoestring. No need to discuss Pan-Am frequent-flyer miles, though, I’d voucher…

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Bangkok subway


2004
04.23

Bangkok Metro stamp
Bangkok’s mass transport system is slowly getting its act together: the subway system is on a test run, and the excellent 2Bangkok.com site has the pictures.

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Dragon Boat Festival, Hong Kong 1974


2004
04.21

Dragon Boat Festival, Hong Kong, 1974

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Na-ga! Na-ga! Na-ga!


2004
04.18

Naga people in Myanmar
Naga people in Myanmar
© Goto Osami

The Naga people in Myanmar really know how to kick a party: Listen to this Naga chanting! Hypnotic! (RealAudio, 5 min) (Originally from Myanmar Explorer.)

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Happy Thingyan!


2004
04.18


“The once stop at the front of stage, Mandalay.”
© Goto Osami

“With refreshed minds, all the people discarded the past impurities by throwing cool and clean water on each other and ushered in the arrival of the new year 1366 M.E. by doing meritorious deeds.”

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