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Prayers and Rituals for the Year of the Dragon

The first 6 days of the Chinese lunar new year, traditional temples are packed with worshipers who come to ask for good fortune, receive blessings,...

by Craig Ferguson in Taiwan on 24/01/2012

Our World

Chinese Lunar New Year Market - Taipei

Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations begin on New Year's Eve when families get together for a feast. Special markets are set up providing food,...

by Craig Ferguson in Taiwan on 18/01/2012

Politics

Ma Ying-jeou wins 2012 Taiwan Presidential Election

Incumbent Ma Ying-jeou and running mate Wu Den-yih of the KMT won the 2012 Taiwan Presidential election with 51.6% of the vote, a margin of 6% or 800...

by Craig Ferguson in Taiwan on 14/01/2012

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24/01/2012 - Prayers and Rituals for the Year of the Dragon - Taiwan - The first 6 days of the Chinese lunar...
18/01/2012 - Chinese Lunar New Year Market - Taipei - Taiwan - Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations...
14/01/2012 - Ma Ying-jeou wins 2012 Taiwan Presidential Election - Taiwan - Incumbent Ma Ying-jeou and running mate...
13/01/2012 - Thousands Rally on the Eve of Taiwan's Elections - Taiwan - On the eve of the 2012 Taiwan elections...
04/06/2011 - Backstage at a Chinese Opera - Taiwan - Behind the scenes at a Taiwanese/...
30/04/2011 - Thousands Take To The Streets to Protest Nuclear Power in Taiwan - Taiwan - Thousands of Taiwanese took to the...
12/04/2011 - Taiwan's Shark Fishing Industry - Taiwan - Taiwan has the fourth largest shark...
20/03/2011 - Anti-nuclear Protest in Taiwan - Taiwan - An anti-nuclear protest with the theme...
20/03/2011 - Anti-nuclear Protest in Taiwan - Taiwan - An anti-nuclear protest with the theme...
21/11/2010 - Anti-corruption march in Taipei, Taiwan - Taiwan - 100 000 people tooks to the streets in...

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Prayers and Rituals for the Year of the Dragon
The first 6 days of the Chinese lunar new year, traditional temples are packed with worshipers who come to ask for good fortune, receive blessings, make offerings and pray for a prosper...
Chinese Lunar New Year Market - Taipei
Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations begin on New Year's Eve when families get together for a feast. Special markets are set up providing food, snacks and candy. Dihua Street and Na...
Ma Ying-jeou wins 2012 Taiwan Presidential Election
Incumbent Ma Ying-jeou and running mate Wu Den-yih of the KMT won the 2012 Taiwan Presidential election with 51.6% of the vote, a margin of 6% or 800 000 votes over challenger Tsai Ing-...
Thousands Rally on the Eve of Taiwan's Elections
On the eve of the 2012 Taiwan elections, candidates Ma Ying-jeou (incumbent) of the KMT and Tsai Ing-wen of the DPP held final rallies across the island nation. Polls suggest this will ...
Backstage at a Chinese Opera
Behind the scenes at a Taiwanese/Chinese Opera performance in Taipei. The Taiwanese style of Chinese opera originated a century ago in Yilan, Taiwan and can commonly be seen at temples ...
Islamic Fashion Festival underway in Kuala Lumpur
The annual Islamic Fashion Festival flagship event in Kuala Lumpur presents the theme 'Oriental Charm' at its week long fashion extravaganza from the 14th until the 18th at t...
Charity gala night Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur
The annual Islamic Fashion Festival charity gala night flagship event in Kuala Lumpur presents the theme 'Oriental Charm' at its week-long fashion extravaganza from the 14th u...
Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur
The annual Islamic Fashion Festival (IFF) flagship event in Kuala Lumpur presents the theme 'Oriental Charm' at its week long fashion extravaganza from 14th until 18th Novembe...
Cape Town winner of World Design Capital 2014
Cape Town has been named World Design Capital for the year 2014, ahead of fellow short-listed cities, Dublin and Bilbao. Cape Town, South Africa. 26th October 2011
Occupy Vancouver
Twenty-nine days after the initial protests began in New York City, Occupy Wall Street has grown to epic, world-wide proportions. Several events were held across the world including Van...
Jimmy Wang takes match in Malaysian Open ATP tour 250
An opening match between Ahmad Deedat Abdul Razak from Malaysia against Jimmy Wang from Taipei. Game won by Jimmy Wang. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 24th September 2011
Preparing for the Tour de East Java cycling race
Various preparations were being made ​​before the race began. Sign ups, warm ups, and praying could be seen by the crowds before Stage 1 of the Surabaya Criterium Tour de East Java star...
Tour de East Java cycle race sees 78 riders compete in the first stage
78 Rider in 16 teams fought desperately in the Surabaya Criterium stage 1 Tour de East Java cycling race under the blazing heat that reached 35 degrees celsius. Indonesia. 23rd Septemb...
Criterium First Stage of TdEJ 2011
A total of 78 riders take part in the first stage, the criterium of the Tour de East Java (TdEJ) 2011. The race was held in front of the City Hall, which was lapped 30 times. Surabaya, ...
Malaysia beat Myanmar in friendly soccer match.
Malaysia won 2-0 over Myanmar in a friendly soccer match held at Sultan Muhammad The IV stadium near Kota Bahru, Malaysia. 19 June 2011
Anti-nuclear protest in Taipei
About one hundred anti-nuclear protesters made speeches and collected signatures for a petition outside Taipei Station. Former premier Frank Hsieh attended the protest. Taipei, Taiwan. ...
Thousands Take To The Streets to Protest Nuclear Power in Taiwan
Thousands of Taiwanese took to the streets of Taipei on Saturday to protest against a new nuclear power plant.
Taiwan's Shark Fishing Industry
Taiwan has the fourth largest shark catch in the world, a large part of which goes to fuel the global trade in shark fins, long considered a delicacy in traditional Chinese culture.
Anti-nuclear Protest in Taiwan
An anti-nuclear protest with the theme "No to nuclear power" was held in Taipei in the wake of the nuclear incident in Fukushima. Taipei, Taiwan. 20/03/201
Sabah - Malaysia
Images from Sabah, Malaysia’s premier nature adventure destination situated in northern Borneo, and popular for its wildlife conservation attractions, tropical beaches, warm and friendl...