Monks and locals join forces to safeguard Nan’s cultural heritage …

Posted on July 29th, 2008 in Asian Art News by admin

Montira Horayangura Unakul, programme specialist of the Office of the Regional Adviser for Culture in Asia and Pacific at Unesco Bangkok, said Nan was selected by Unesco to take part in the revival project because of its unique Buddhist …

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Relics of Buddha on show (Malaysia)

Posted on July 29th, 2008 in Asian Art News by admin

A TREASURE trove of Buddha relics and Tibetan antiques will be put up for public viewing at the Holy Lights from Tibet exhibition from Aug 1 to 3 at Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil. Organised by the Malaysia Kadhampa Buddhist Association, …

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Tracking Indian footprints in Southeast Asia

Posted on July 26th, 2008 in Asian Art News by admin

It is the seat of the Hindu deity of creation - Brahma, and is one of the early Hindu linkages between India and the Southeast Asian nations. The many cultural and religious links between India and Southeast Asia are steeped in the …

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Asian culture takes centre stage. - 4Hoteliers

Posted on July 22nd, 2008 in Asian Art News by admin

Asian culture takes centre stage. 4Hoteliers, Hong Kong - 2 hours ago The resort invested more than RM3million (about US$924000) into the collection of antiques and creations by regional craftsmen and artists. …

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Making your house a home - The National

Posted on July 21st, 2008 in Asian Art News by admin

Making your house a home The National, United Arab Emirates - 5 hours ago Based on Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai, they’re highly experienced when it comes to framing local antiques and artefacts. For a more contemporary look, …

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South Carolina Ponzi Scheme linked to Clintons. - The Spoof (satire)

Posted on July 21st, 2008 in Asian Art News by admin

South Carolina Ponzi Scheme linked to Clintons. The Spoof (satire), UK - 9 hours ago Mr. Hu Nu, the Senator's Asian Liaison , personal body guard and successor to Mr. Foster, indicated the Senator was still distraught over Mr. Foster's very …

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Fine food finds along The Esplanade at Paradise Point - Courier Mail

Posted on July 21st, 2008 in Asian Art News by admin

Fine food finds along The Esplanade at Paradise Point Courier Mail, Australia - 11 hours ago Beautiful antiques and marble provide an understated stylish elegance to the newly renovated shop, which boasts French bakers, pastry chefs and imported …

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Furniture store blends Southern style with European and Asian … - DeSoto Appeal

Posted on July 21st, 2008 in Asian Art News by admin

Furniture store blends Southern style with European and Asian … DeSoto Appeal, TN - 21 hours ago Instead, the store specializes in mixing newer European- and Asian -inspired pieces into existing Southern style. "This area has been a traditional furniture …


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Tale of two cities: Beijing-Shanghai smackdown - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Posted on July 19th, 2008 in Asian Art News by admin

Tale of two cities: Beijing-Shanghai smackdown Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - Jul 19, 2008 … 41, who runs a small antiques shop just off the Bund, the avenue running alongside the Huangpu River where European banks built their elegant Asian …

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'Antiques Roadshow' offers rich cache of stories - Dodge City Daily Globe

Posted on July 19th, 2008 in Asian Art News by admin

' Antiques Roadshow' offers rich cache of stories Dodge City Daily Globe, KS - Jul 19, 2008 Nancy Prester of Augusta rolls a 5-foot brass Asian lamp on a cart for appraisal at the recent Antiques Roadshow event in Wichita. …

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