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The Aeta Community of Pampanga

July 12, 2018July 12, 2018

On one fine Saturday morning, Mang Tacio and his family, members of the aeta community of the Philippines, warmly accommodated my brother and I in …

Archaeology, Asia

Lenggong Valley, Malaysia

July 6, 2018June 28, 2018

Lenggong Valley is located about 80km away from Ipoh town, which equals to about 40 minutes drive if you drive slowly like I do. Signboards …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

Nijhum Dwip: The island of tranquility

July 3, 2018June 28, 2018

In the early 1950s ?Char Osman??, a shallow estuary in Bangladesh was declared as Nijhum Dwip which means the island of silence and tranquility.?The reason …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

Exploring Chandrekhani Pass

June 29, 2018June 28, 2018

Chandrekhani pass is located in the Himalayas. It lies in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is found in the Kullu district. Significance of this …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

Sheikha Jheel: A soothing place in Aligarh

June 24, 2018June 19, 2018

Sheikha Jheel is a lake situated 17 km from Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) on Aligarh Jalali road, near the village of Sheikha. It falls in the …

Asia, Intangible Heritage, Nature

Culture in the Himalayas

June 19, 2018June 16, 2018

The Himalayan people’s diversity reflects through their architecture, their languages and dialects,their rituals and beliefs, and even their clothing. This is typified by the shapes …

Asia, Continent, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, Nature, Traditions

The Bhatial songs of Bangladesh’s rivers

June 18, 2018June 16, 2018

Thousands of Boatsmen have lived in Bangladesh, often known as a river irrigated land. These boatsmen have adopted the legacy of own traditions and culture …

Asia, Food Heritage, Traditions

Jalebi through the years

June 17, 2018June 16, 2018

Jalebi through is a sweet popular in regions such as South Asia, West Asia, North Africa and East Africa. It is made from deep-fried maida …

Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, World Heritage Sites

The mysteries behind Saint Basil’s Cathedral

June 16, 2018June 12, 2018

Located at Red Square, Moscow, Russia, Saint Basil’s Cathedral has also functioned as a museum. There are several mysteries associated with the structure. Discussing its …