Published on Saturday, December 31, 2011 by Owen Jones The day before a Western wedding is the 'Stag Night' and the 'Hen Night'. In northern Thailand it is not quite the same. As soon as the groom-to-be is allowed to get off work, the full-on party begins. It is more sedate with the bride-to-be who will spend more time with her parents. The son will often just spend most of his time with his mates, mostly sleeping 'und...

Published on Friday, December 30, 2011 by Owen Jones There are different traditions with regard to Thai weddings, as there are in the majority of countries. The two most predominant religions are Islam (in a couple of provinces near to Malaysia) and Buddhism in the overwhelming majority of Thailand. However, despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of Thais are Buddhist, there are regional variations in the pr...

Published on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 by David Cheng by David Cheng Beijing has been a focal point for China's most important religious observances since it become the country's capital in 1420. Of all the temples built to worship the mighty forces in nature, the Temple of Heaven in southern Beijing is easily the most significant one. Running an empire that held the worlds largest population, the Chinese emperors co...

Published on Friday, July 31, 2009 by Debra Corbeil by Debra Corbeil When traveling to Laos, there are many places and sights to see. But one of the most unique and interesting destinations has to be the Pak ou Caves. Located near Luang Prabang you can hire a boat or songthaew to take you the 25 km down river. This sacred sight is filled with thousands of Buddha statues. Located directly on the Mekong River, it is s...

Published on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 by Dave Bouskill by Dave Bouskill The Pak Ou Caves of Laos are one of the most interesting sights in the country and it should be at the top of anyones destination list. A mere 25 km from Luang Prabang, the travel to the caves is almost as exciting as the destination. You can hire a boat to take you down the Mekong River to witness this historical site. If you are feeling adventurous...

Published on Saturday, July 18, 2009 by Ranju Bhusan by Ranju Bhusan Bihar is a northern state of India. The state of Bihar lies south of Nepal and with West Bengal in the west and Uttar Pradesh in the east. It is the Hindi heartland of India. It is here that Buddha gave his first sermons and obtained enlightenment. The capital city of Bihar is Patna. The metropolis of Patna lies on the junction of 3 crucial rivers of...

Published on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 by Ranju O. Bhusan by Ranju O. Bhusan Bihar is a north province of Republic of India. The state of Bihar lies south of Nepal and with West Bengal in the west and Uttar Pradesh in the east. It is the Hindi heartland of Republic of India. It is here that Gautama Buddha gifted his first ever preachings and found Nirvana. The capital city of Bihar is Patna. The metropolis of Patna lies on...