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From April 2011, I will maintain an additional base in Bangkok from where I will more easily be able to add to Southeast Asia, China and India collections. Please view the the growing collections from Vietnam, Nepal, China, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand and look for updates.
  • Peking Duck
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  • Calligraphy Brushes at Liulichang Market - The Liulichang is a famous district in Beijing that is known for its traditional Chinese architecture and also its antique market that sells various craftwork, artistry, calligraphy, inkstones and antiques. Its name Liulichang came from during the time of Ming Dynasty when a colored glaze factory produced glazed tiles for the palaces and temples in the city. Liulichang was a favorite haunt for scholars, painters and calligraphers who gathered there to write and purchase books, as well as to paint and compose poetry but continues to thrive as a market aimed at tourists.
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  • Traveller's Tree or Travellers Palm is a species of banana plant though not a true palm but a member of the bird-of-paradise family. It is called the travellers palm because the stems hold rainwater that can be used as an emergency source of water.
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  • Tai Chi at Singapore Botanic Gardens - The first Botanical and Experimental Garden in Singapore was established in 1822 by Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore and a keen naturalist. The Garden's main task was to evaluate for cultivation, crops which were of potential economic importance, including those yielding fruits, vegetables, spices and other raw materials. The present Singapore Botanic Gardens began in 1859, when the Agri Horticultural Society was granted land in Tanglin by the colonial government.
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  • A Kora is both a type of pilgrimage and meditation following Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The Kora is performed by walking around a temple, stupa, or other sacred site in a clockwise fashion and is often performed 108 times. Kora many be performed while spinning prayer wheels, chanting mantra or repeatedly prostrating oneself. A kora functions as a calming meditative exercise.
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  • Similar in style to the Chinese Fan Dance, the banner or handkerchief dance originated in northern China. It is noted for its skilful and difficult motions and popular among ordinary people serving as a kind of exercise as well.
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  • Cambodian Gongs in a traditional Khmer musicians ensemble.
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  • Cambodian Shadow Puppet Theatre dates back over a thousand years. The narrator of the story also directs the orchestra while the puppeteers remain silent throughout the performance. It is one of the most loved art forms in Cambodia.
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  • Khmer classical dance, the indigenous ballet-like performance art of Cambodia, is frequently called "Apsara Dance." This appellation reflects the belief that the Khmer classical dance of today is connected by an unbroken tradition to the dance practiced in the courts of the Angkorian monarchs, which in turn drew its inspiration from the mythological court of the gods and from its celestial dancers, the Apsaras.
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  • Unlike most Angkori temples, Ta Prohm has been left in similar conditions in which it was found - the atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors. This scene was used in the movie "Indiana Jones & the Tomb Raiders"
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  • Buddhist monk playing with his dog on the grounds of Bayon, Angkor Thom.
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  • Lotus Street Vendor, Lotus roots are en edible if not delectable snack popular with Cambodians.
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  • Cruising Halong Bay in a junk is one of Vietnam's musts, as you can choose luxury boats with antique accommodations and five star food, or a budget backpacker boat. Spending time on the junk, you’ll not only savor a unique feeling in a world of wonder but also enjoy such activities as photography, fishing, kayaking, and even on-board cooking classes. Not to mention the UNESCO World Heritage views of Halong Bay itself.
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  • Rose Vendor -One of the most enduring images of Hanoi is that of its ubiquitous vendors peddling bushels of fresh roses and other items from the back of a bicycle or baskets balanced on bamboo shoulder poles, fresh fruit or flowers are very much part of Hanoi's scene.
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  • A wide variety of "costume play" getups from Japanese manga, anime, imitations of favorite pop stars or combinations in between can be witnessed very Sunday in Harajuku, Tokyo's fashion quarter. Casual observers believe that cosplay is a reaction to rigid rules of Japanese society but since so many cosplayers congregate in Harajuku and Aoyama - Tokyo headquarters of Fendi, Hanae Mori and Issey Miyake, others consider it is a reaction to high fashion. Whatever the reason cosplay aficionados put a tremendous amount of effort into their costumes every Sunday. You can't help but wonder what they wear on Monday morning..
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  • Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly silk lamps and lanterns. Other specialties include tailor made clothing and hand carved wooden items.
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  • Mekong River Sunset on deck of Le Bassac - The Mekong River is the world's tenth longest river running for over 4,000 kilometers from the Tibet through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
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  • Spiral Incense Coils, Thien Hau Pagoda - An incense coil is made entirely of incense and called this because they are shaped into a spiral instead of a straight stick shape and can burn for many hours. There are many forms of incense and its use and formulation is strongly tied to traditional Chinese medicine and are still referred today as "fragrant medicines". The use of incense has long been as much for healthy well being as religious purposes.
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  • Flower Hmong girls with a bouquet of yellow roses. Hmong groups began a gradual southward migration from China due to unrest and to find more arable land - as a result Hmong now live in several countries in Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Burma. There are various types of Hmong throughout Southeast Asia, including the Flower Hmong shown here, named after the styles of their clothing and costumes.
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  • Thai cook proudly displaying her beautifully carved vegetables. As with most world-class cuisines, the presentation of the food is almost as important as its taste and preparation. A beautiful Thai smiles doesn't hurt in the presentation either.
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  • Thai man having a chat on his cellphone, showing his ornate dragon tattoo. Though temporary tattoos are increasingly popular, the real thing e.g. permanent ones, can be works of art and a form of self-expression.
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  • This stone head of Buddha has become entrapped in the roots of a Banyan tree, creating one of the most unusual sights in Ayutthaya as the roots continue to grow.... Wat Mahathat was the residence of the Supreme Patriarch or leader of the Thai Buddhist monks.
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  • The population of Nepal is a mosaic of diverse ethnic groups lncluding the Thakali, Tamangs, Newar, Sherpa, Tibetans and Gurung. In other words, the country is meeting place of Indo-Aryan peoples from the Indian subcontinent and the Mongoliod people of the Himalaya regions.
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  • So legendary are the load-carrying abilities of the Nepalese that the word Sherpa, a term for one of the country's ethnic groups, has become synonymous with "porter." A typical Nepalese porter can carry a load nearly as heavy as he or she is. They are highly regarded as expert mountaineers as well as having good physical endurance and resilience to high altitude conditions.
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  • Nepali Thakali meal set, similar to Indian cuisine though perhaps not quite so punchy, Nepalese cuisine is nevertheless very tasty especially once you get away from the ubiquitous dal bat or lentil soup that is most often served at trekkers teahouses.
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