|
|
Articles related to "Javanese"
The Secret Languages of Children: Eaking-spay Ig-pay Atin-lay From Pig Latin to the secret languages of American slaves, humans have manipulated language for fun as well as needed privacy. Take a look at some of these language games. pig latin • tut language • back slang • child language • javanese
Wayang Kulit: The Javanese Shadow Play Puppets are often linked with childhood pleasures, but the Javanese wayang kulit is a sophisticated form of puppetry, using silhouettes for characters to come to life. wayang kulit • puppets • shadow play • javanese theatre • dalang
Indonesian Gamelan Music While instrumentation and arrangements differ depending on the region, Indonesian gamelan as a whole is a striking and highly influential ensemble. indonesia • indonesian-music • world-music • bali • java
Oriental Shorthair Cat Breed Profile The Oriental Shorthair, a Siamese hybrid, is available in a broad array of colours and patterns. oriental cat • oriental breed • siamese hybrid • oriental shorthair • oriental longhair
Fashion Designer Madame Grès The great designer, Givenchy, once stated that Madame Grès was one of his 'geniuses'. She was one of the most famous French couturiers of the twentieth century. french fashion designers • french couture • french dress design • madame gres • givenchy
VII of X: A Jewel in Agony Continues To this very day, Indonesia is, indeed, a jewel in agony. Prior to the devastating monetary crisis in md-1997 that ruined everybody’s plan for the following fiscal year, Indonesia has been nicknamed “The Jewel of Equator” for centuries. Its rich cultivation of rain forests assembled the 13,000 islands into a row of emerald gem. A beautiful nickname for a nation in agony. indonesia • human rights • humanity • civil rights • right
Sacred Art Works Art history guide 30,000 Years of Art, with beautiful presentation of art by historical timeline, includes these sacred artifacts from the 9th century. sacred world art • 30000 years of art • bodhisattva avalokiteshvara • durga slaying the buffalo • cocle pectoral gold disk
Solar Eclipse & Fear, Superstition, Violence In spite of the Internet, satellite TV, world-wide education and advances in science, millions of people globally still fear the natural phenomenon of a solar eclipse. solar eclipse • sun’s corona • soft x-rays • ultraviolet light • solar superstition
Cat Breed Personality Traits Which breed of cat is right for you? Researching breed personalities before adopting helps to ensure a good match between owner and cat. cat breeds • friendly cat breeds • talkative cat breeds • smartest cat breeds • most intelligent cat breeds
An Indonesian Economic Quickstep How Indonesia has fought back since the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. asian financial crisis • political development in indonesia • ethnic chinese indonesians • java • regional politics
Whistler Blackcomb Senior Deals Seniors save money on lift tickets for skiing and snowboarding, on the tube park, and even the renowned Ziptrek Ecotours whistler • blackcomb • british columbia • senior ski discount • ziptrek
An Overview of the Breeds A look at the different breeds of cat breeds • breeding • bred • breed • kitten
Limahong Attacks Manila An account of Limahong's attack on Manila together with the early history of the city. manila • spanish colonisation • piracy • limahong • lin feng
Melaka: The Rise of a Great Trade Centre An introduction to the founding of Melaka (also known as Malacca) and its great years. trade • colonisation • sea nomands • spice
More People Means Fewer Big Cats tiger • cougar • cougars • shrinking habitats • human-animal encounters
Srivijaya: The First Indonesian State The ancient state of Srivijaya in the islands of Indonesia is described and placed in historical context. indonesia • thalassocracy • maritime trade • islamisation • buddhism
The Balinese, a Cat of Grace and Poise This month's article is about the Balinese cat. The Balinese was created by mistake. Long haired Siameses appeared in litters of Siamese cats. Thus the Balinese was born. Read on and find out more about this fascinating cat. balinese • kitten • parent • recessive gene • siamese
Borobudur Temple In Indonesia Borobudur is one of three exactly aligned Buddhist Temples, located in Central Java, and each approximately a mile apart. borobudur temple • buddhist temple • central java • java temple • java architecture
Grand Mariage Customs Can Empower Comoros Women Women on the Indian Ocean islands of Grande Comore, Mayotte, Anjouan and Mohèli have ensured that their ancient rights and customs have been retained to empower them. grand mariage • comoros • grand mariage can empower comoros women • comorian womens' fishing co-operatives • petit mariage
Mata Hari, Femme Fatale or Spy One of the most legendary femme fatales, exotic dancers and courtesans of the twentieth century, Mata Hari was first and foremost remembered as a spy. But was she? mata hari • femme fatale • belle epoque dancers • courtesan • world war i spy
Siamese Cats One of the most ancient of cat breeds and 4th on the most popular breeds of cat, the Siamese is best known for its inquisitive nature. siamese • short haired cats • cat breeds • siamese cat temperament • siamese cat personality
Spring Cleaning for Super Skin Spa treatments are the key to revitalizing winter weary skin. Plant based ingredients from around the globe are the secret weapons in the most effective spa therapies. smooth skin • spa treatments • skin redness • exfoliation • ginger
The Cabinet of Curiosities Wunderkammern fostered the Renaissance craze to assemble strange, frivolous, yet aesthetic personal collections. peale museum • charles willson peale • cabinet of curiosities • wunderkammer • ole worm
Tracing the Rise of Nationalism in Indonesia The first sparks of nationalism at the turn of the 20th century would develop into the force that finally gave Indonesia recognition of independence in 1949. nationalism in indonesia • period of indonesian history • indonesian recognition of independence in 1949 • nationalism definition • sukarno president of indonesia
History of the Humble Chicken Development of the chicken as we know it today chickens • poulty • wild fowls • breeds of chickens • chicken breeding
South Seas Piracy What is the reality of piracy in the South Seas? A long history of misery and exploitation. piracy • south seas • straits of malacca • lin feng
Bael Fruit: What It Is, Where It Comes From The humble Asian golden apple is being discovered in the West as the source of a soothing, therapeutic tea. Here's where it comes from and how to make the drink. bael • bael fruit • golden apple • matoom • bael tea
Cat Coat Colour Linked to Temperament Does coat colour affect cat temperament? A handful of studies and mounting anecdotal evidence suggest that it does. cat coat colour personality • cat coat colour temperament • cat colour personality • cat colour temperament • cat fur colour personality
Siamese Cat Breed Favoured by royalty, Siamese cats are extremely bright and tend to live longer than cats of other breeds. siamese • cat breed siamese • cat breeds • siamese personality • siamese longevity
Toronto's Organic Spice Store Toronto's own organic spice store, the Spice Trader, leads the way in organic and natural spices sourced world-wide. Beautiful gourmet finds inside! spice store • spice trader • the spice trader • gourmet gift • organic spices
Global Instruments Here's how you can make your own musical instrument -- for pocket change! This article covers many unique instruments, supplying you with background info on where they originated, provides images, ordering info, history, techniques in playing them and even some instructions on how to make a hosaphone. Many links and a discussion area! the theremin was invented in 1919 by leon theremin • music • and instructional materials. this site is by east • bringing you the finest examples of kisii stone ca • wood carvings
Free East Timor? Recent talks in Indonesia point to possible autonomy for East Timor. Will there be a free East Timor? indonesia • east timor • independence • habibie • megawati
II of X: The Int'l Day for the Elimination of Racism The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination marks the day on which the much of the world agreed that racism in all its forms and manifestations must be condemned in all parts of the globe. human • human right • human rights • civil righs • humanitarian |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
0-9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|