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Perhaps the most iconic symbol of the Han Chinese, these lanterns can be found all over the world.
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 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
- Sep 26, 2023
- 3 min
Cockfighting in China: a Long Gruesome Show
Cockfighting in China has a history of more than 2,800 years. According to historical texts, as early as ancient China's Spring and...
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Isaac Ohringer
- Sep 15, 2023
- 3 min
Sailboats: the power of the wind (Europe and Middle East)
The origins of sailboats can be traced back to the early civilizations that emerged around 3000 BCE. These so cities, often situated...
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Isaac Ohringer
- Sep 6, 2023
- 3 min
Hagia Sophia: a Place at the Centre of Religious Change for Eons.
The Hagia Sophia (meaning "holy wisdom") was built by Christians and now is a significant Mosque in Islam. Yet, even in the 2020s, this...
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Isaac Ohringer
- Sep 6, 2023
- 4 min
The Chicken Origin Story: From Ferocious Fighters to KFC
Chickens are one of those things in history that are often seen as a constant through time. Often depictions of farms in any historical...
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