Cambodian New Year Every country celebrates New Year in its own unique tradition. Khmer‚ “ Enter the New Year”‚ is the name of the holiday that Cambodians celebrate their New Year. It is celebrated each April and the dates are determined by the lunar calendar. It is consider as one of the most important holidays of the year in Cambodian culture. Traditionally‚ the celebration usually lasts three days and each day has its own meaning and tradition. The 2010 Cambodian New Year was
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Running head: Medieval India and China Paper Medieval India and China Paper Mike Colson University of Phoenix Global Civilizations 1400-1700 HIS 276 Mark Olick Medieval India and China In the following paper I will discuss the key differences in medieval India and China. I will compare and contrast each society’s social‚ cultural‚ political‚ and religious climates. In addition‚ explaining the civilizations economic environment during medieval times. Finally‚ I will describe how
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villages were destroyed. Thousands of Cambodian troops died in the effort to push the Vietnamese out of Cambodia (Welting‚ Matthew S). These losses‚ combined with the United States and South Vietnamese invasions‚ ignited anti-Vietnamese hatred among Khmer people in Phnom Penh (Welting‚ Matthew S). The United States and South Vietnam bombing of Cambodian civilians spurred thousands of Cambodians to fight for the Communists against Lon Nol’s pro-American government (Welting‚ Matthew
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Running Head: GENDER‚ CULTURE‚ AND DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES Alzheimer ’s Disease Health Promotion Case Study Part 2: Gender‚ Culture‚ and Developmental Stages February 18‚1999 Gender‚ Culture‚ and Developmental Stages Introduction This section will discuss the impact of Alzheimer ’s disease on racial‚ cultural‚ and gender variables‚ with the focus being on the various approaches to care of the disease. Developmental stages and tasks will be discussed for both the client and the caregiver
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The Armenian population inhabited the region of the Middle East (Asia Minor) that bordered the Black‚ Caspian‚ and Mediterranean Seas for many years. The Armenian land was invaded multiple times but remained strong in their pride and identity as Armenians. Armenia also became the first nation to name Christianity as its state religion‚ and experienced an era of peace and prosperity. But the Armenian lifestyle changed when the Turkish attacked Armenia in the eleventh century and began the Turkish
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central conflict lies in Nea ’s devotion to Sourdi‚ which in turn was caused by a distant memory. "Once upon a time"‚ Nea recalls‚ "Sourdi had walked across a minefield‚ carrying me on her back" (Chai 140). With the terrible war background on the Khmer Rouge-era in Cambodia as an exposition‚ Nea recalls her sister Sourdi carrying her across a field by stepping on countless dead bodies to avoid the mines. This is something that Nea views as secret between just her and her sister‚ one she will never
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Bangkok Bangkok is the capital of Thailand‚ which Thai people always call Krung Thep Maha Nakhon‚ means the City of Angels‚ was constructed in 1782 or 228 years ago. Foreigners generally call the city by its original name of Bangkok; however‚ Bangkok or Krung Thep has the real full name as the longest city name in the world. The full ceremonial name of the city is: “Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan
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Tattoos and tattooing are taking on an increasingly larger‚ more visible role in today’s mainstream pop culture. Now you see all kinds of tattooed celebrities‚ rock stars‚ movie stars‚ sports stars and even the elite super models proudly displaying their body art. Tattoos have been a part of people’s lives for many years now. To most people living in South Africa‚ tattoos are a normal thing‚ however there are many people with opposing opinions. It’s impossible to walk through a mall for more than
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Foundation Ancient Vietnam About 2‚000 years ago people in North Vietnam began growing rice in the Red River Valley. To irrigate their crops they built dykes and dug canals. They were forced to work together and so an organized kingdom emerged called Van Lang. However in the 2nd century BC the Chinese conquered the area. The Chinese ruled northern Vietnam for more than 1‚000 years and Chinese civilization had a great impact on the Vietnamese. However in South Vietnam there was Indian influence.
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Population: 82‚689‚518 (July 2004 est.) Ethnic Make-up: Vietnamese 85%-90%‚ Chinese‚ Hmong‚ Thai‚ Khmer‚ Cham‚ various mountain groups Religions: Buddhist‚ Hoa Hao‚ Cao Dai‚ Christian (predominantly Roman Catholic‚ some Protestant)‚ indigenous beliefs and Muslim The Language Vietnamese‚ Vietnam’s official language‚ is a tonal language that can be compared to Cambodia’s official language‚ Khmer. With each syllable‚ there are six different tones that can be used‚ which change the definition and
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