History of Chinese Lanterns in Only a Few Words.
Perhaps the most iconic symbol of the Han Chinese, these lanterns can be found all over the world.
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The Past Really Matters!
No seriously, it does.
All my blogs are based on either current events, objects/ words or photographs I have personally taken.
History is not about boring dates, it's about people and what they did.
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Isaac Ohringer
- Jun 12
- 3 min
Donglin Temple: A Little Known Gem in Shanghai
Donglin Temple was originally built in the Ming Dynasty in 1308, but the original structure has long been lost to the mists of time.
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Isaac Ohringer
- Apr 7
- 3 min
What is a Puja in Buddhism?
What is a Puja? To put it simply, a Puja is a prayer. In Mahayana Buddhism, the most prominent branch of the faith, the Buddhas can be...
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Isaac Ohringer
- Apr 4
- 7 min
Every 12 years: Pachali Bhairav Khadga Siddhi Jatra. What is it?
Every dozen years, a procession takes place. Hardly known outside of Nepal, this rare festival marks a story involving rice
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Isaac Ohringer
- Mar 25
- 3 min
Holi in Nepal: A vibrant show indeed
What is it? Even if you don't know the name, a picture like this, with colours flying over the heads of the crowd is not exactly obscure....
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Isaac Ohringer
- Mar 20
- 1 min
Why do kids block the streets with ropes during Maha Shivaratri in Nepal?
Two weeks ago, on Maha Shivaratri, the roads in Kathmandu and the surrounding valley were full of children with long ropes. They worked...
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Isaac Ohringer
- Mar 20
- 3 min
Maha Shivaratri in Nepal: where does it come from and why is it celebrated?
Maha Shivaratri (Night of Shiva) is a Hindu celebration of Shiva's wedding to Parvati. The festival is unusual for Hinduism in that it...
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Isaac Ohringer
- Mar 11
- 3 min
A Short Modern History of Buddhism in Nepal
In the last few decades, Nepal has experienced a revival of Buddhism as a result of increased openness by the Nepalese government. In the...
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Isaac Ohringer
- Jan 11
- 2 min
London Lights at Night: How long have they been here? [A Short History]
Lighting has been a significant concern for humanity for thousands of years. This was no different in London. Until the 16th century,...
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Isaac Ohringer
- Jan 7
- 1 min
London Buses: Why are they red?
London Buses have been around for almost 200 years. In 1829, the first recognisable bus service was created between Paddington and...
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