The First World War impacted significantly on the homefronts of the participating nations in many different social‚ political and economic areas. There was a widespread restructuring of primary industry with a large orientation towards militarism. There was massive political change where new systems of power were introduced that gave governments a range of new powers including the control over industry. The civilian population had severe restrictions placed upon their rights and liberties due to
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Originally named the Mid-Autumn Festival‚ the Moon Festival is one of the most important holidays celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. Traditionally‚ it is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month in observance of the bountiful Autumn harvest. Although old rituals are no longer followed‚ families continue to gather for a day to relax and eat moon cakes. Upon this occasion‚ the legend of the Moon Goddess‚ CHANG-O‚ is often told to children. Once
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For my event I attended the Black Swamp Arts Festival back in September. This festival was over a whole weekend and it was filled with eclectic styles of art and music. Walking through the festival and seeing the different booths made me feel like I was in a whole new world sometimes. The art was gorgeous‚ some of it was funny and amusing‚ and others were moving and were very deep. The musical portion of the weekend is where I found my most memorable events that I believe related to this class in
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Why and how was a Russian Intelligentsia cultivated in the mid-1800’s and what were their political impacts? BRANGLIDOR Raphaël Gabvin IBS of Provence Candidate Number: 001386-041 Word count: 3900 Topic: Emergence and Impact of the Russian Intelligentsia Category: History Table of Contents Sub-heading | Page Number | Table of Contents | Page 1 | Abstract | Page 2 | Introduction | Page 3 | Definition and background | Page 4 |
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The Impact of Media Outlets on Political and Civic Engagement Throughout the fall 2012 semester at Illinois State University‚ Ms. Hoppers Reporting II class has been reading about and discussing the role of Journalism in a democracy along with how it aids in serving the citizenry of the United States. The past couple of months have been a busy and important time for the media with coverage of the 2012 presidential elections this November. Several people rely on media outlets to receive information
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There are three things that are certain to occur in Oklahoma during the spring. One being bad weather‚ the second is the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and the third being the start of festival and fair season. Oklahoma City has festivals to celebrate the arts‚ music‚ and foods that are unique to Oklahoma. The City of Guthrie devotes a whole weekend to the Land Run of 1889 with “89er Days Celebration” and in Bartlesville you will be transported back to Indian Territory of the 1820s during the
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Hl- Band Baja Buffet Intro- Tip Top Plaza held a ‘Grand Food Festival’ to satiate the taste buds of the local folks. Ingila Mujawar Thane The arrival of wedding season is so electrifying that families of the prospective bride and bridegroom have to set the tone for their wedding celebrations with fresh‚ modern décor and an easy flow for their guests. Keeping this memo in mind‚ Tip Top Plaza staged a Grand food fest along with imperial display of lavish decorations‚ mandap arrangements and other
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Thingyan is probably the most celebrated‚ most joyous event in the culture and custom of Myanmar people. From the poorest to the richest in Myanmar‚ this is the greatest event for the year. Every body‚ poor‚ rich‚ uneducated‚ educated‚ young and old all participate and enjoy in this once a year event. For every Burmese‚ this is the event not to be missed. Even for those Burmese people in foreign countries‚ this is the time for a celebration in the memory of their homeland and their culture. Thingyan
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George Benson performed at the Java Jazz Festival with his orchestra behind him supporting his every note. This performance was in tribute to Nat King Cole. George Benson showed out while performing on the stage in front of hundreds of people with both upbeat songs and calming songs. The overall performance was highly interesting with the combination of different jazz songs and the different rhythms and meanings. Their stage presence was very professional‚ but they also had fun with their performance
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Festivals and special events are a growing business in the world’s current trends. With special events growing and generating more and more money for communities and nations this assignment will take an in depth look how special events and festival have a positive and negative effect on the environment the economy‚ society and culture. Festivals especially have developed dramatically since the first known weekend long concerts in California in the summer of 67. With new technology and production
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