With an expected attendance over 1.2 million over 5 days, the Bangkok Motorbike Festival is the largest big bike event in South East Asia. Under the theme "Fuel of Life", event promoters are reminding people that recreation refuels happiness.
The First South Asian LGBTI Sports Festival, the first sporting event for sexual minorities in South Asia kicks off in the capital giving a symbolic message that the society is heading toward ensuring equality and promoting human rights.
Summers and afternoons in South Asia use to be very pleasing and charming times before but after changing of climate of the world South Asia is now counted in one of the hottest regions of the world w
South Korean actor and singer Kim Hyun Joong, arrived in Kuala Lumpur to perform during his Breakdown Asia tour of his latest solo album. Malaysia. 20th August 2011
The South Asia Social Forum 2011 held a rally in central Dhaka calling for a social change in South Asia and a single regional identity. 22nd November 2011
DMTX. A Manipuri artist performs Phungarel Jagoi, a traditional Indian dance at the Inter Cultural Dialogue event. The performance was part of the North East India-South East Asia Workshop & Festival
Noreum Machi-South Korea- Asia Festival Gifts Culture Centre Francesca Bonnemaison together with the Korean Culture Center Korean traditional music-Salmunuri Group Korean musicians that convey strength and joy combining acrobatic.
The New Nanjing South railway station is the biggest in Asia. The main bullet train line from Shanghai to Beijing goes through Nanjing South station and over a new bridge crossing the Yangtze river, built especially for the G-trains. 28th June 2011
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Toronto to celebrate India's cultural and ethnic diversity on the day which celebrates India Day. Canada. 13th August 2011
Ahead of the South Asian games the Pakistan Boxing team held a meeting at the National Coaching centre under the chair of Vice President of the PBF and Manager for SAF games team Mr. Iqbal Hussain. Ka
The use of Betel nut in South and Southeast Asia, and its many varied applications including that of assisting with helping to treat minor ailments. Karachi, Pakistan, 22/10/2009.
A farmer tries to protect himself by covering his face while spraying pesticide in a ricefield. The misuse of such pesticides poses a multiple risk to the global environment according to Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ).
Bangladesh cricketers chase 237 to lift the Asia Cup for the first time. Abdur Razzakl claimed his second victim in the form of Saeed Ajmal to give Pakistan ninth blow just after they crossed 200-mark in the Asia Cup final at Mirpur.
Air Asia x, the leading long-haul, low fare affiliate of the AirAsia group, launches its inaugural flight to Kathmandu from Kuala Lumpur. AirAsia x's flight D7 192 arrived at Tribhuban International Airport, Kathmandu at 14:00 local time.
Large qualities of cheap electronics and garments goods were imported into India from south Asia countries through Myanmar via Moreh of Manipur, the gateway for trade with Southeast Asia resulting in high demand.
A partial solar eclipse was visible over Asia and parts of the US. People gathered under clear skies in Busan to view the eclipse through telescopes and special eclipse viewing glasses provided by a community organization.
The Newly opened zip-line at Barangay New Israel in Makilala Town is 1.3 Kilometers and 1 Kilometer long, and according to Department of Tourism (DOT), this makes it the Longest zip-line in South East Asia. Every ride will cost Php350, or $8.50US.
Blooming Tulips in Srinagar's Tulip Garden, claimed to be Asia's largest Tulip Garden, Over 1.2 million tulip bulbs have been planted in the garden to woo back tourists to the region which was one of
Women supporters of Islamic political party Jamiat-e-Islami Pakistan march during a protest in the southern port city Karachi, against Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian minority woman sentenced to death. Pakistan. 09/12/2010
Jammu and Kasmhir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inagurating Asia's largest tulip garden which was open for tourists at the foot of the Zabarwan Hill, overlooking the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar.
DMTX. Cambodian dancers perform a Tep-Monoron dance at the North East India-South East Asia Workshop & Festival of Dances. Guwahati, India. 22/02/2010.
A monsoon has hit the country four days behind schedule, which is crucial to hundreds of millions of farmers, and to economic growth in Asia's third-largest economy which gets 80 percent of its annual rainfall from the monsoon.
The Ghanashyam Temple (also called Natigosain Dol), one of the most rich temples in terms of architecture in Asia, situated on the south-west bank of Asia's largest Joysagar tanks is dangerously leaning to the north. Sivasagar, India. 19/12/2010
Sonepur Mela is organized in the Indian state of Bihar, every year in auspicious Hindu month of Karthik (November). Among other livestock, the prime attraction is the trading of elephants. Between 3-5 million people are estimated to visit the fair.
The South west monsoon has hit the country on June 5 four days behind schedule and is crucial to hundreds of millions of farmers, and to economic growth in Asia's third-largest economy which gets 80 percent of its annual rainfall from the monsoon.
Flood waters of the Chao Phraya River, in central Bangkok, burst its barriers. Young Monks help to try to save Wat Arun, a Buddhist temple (wat) in the Bangkok Yai. Across the river local residents watch floods unfold. Thailand. 27th October 2011
Bangladesh has key attractions for global investors, givhg it every opportunity to be a major player to the 'Asian Century' - a low-cost labour force, an untapped domestic market, and easy acces to Asia's 3 billion people. London, UK, 26/11/10
Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive ahead of their Diamond Jubilee tour of south-east Asia and the South Pacific on behalf of the Queen. The couple were staying in Provence at a chateau owned by Lord Linley, the Queen's nephew.
A powerful earthquake has hit Central Asia's densely populated Ferghana valley, shaking homes and sending residents of several Uzbek and Kyrgyz cities onto the streets in panic. Fergana Valley, Uzbekistan. 20th July 2011
The Dalai Lama speaks with South Asian Buddhists and gives a series of teachings. About 300 to 400 Buddhist students from South East Asia were here to listen to the preaching. Dharamsala, India, 22/1
With the northern outskirts of the city already under water, the central business district prepares for the inevitable by placing sandbags at shop doorways to protect local businesses. Bangkok, Thailand. 21st October 2011
DMTX. Residents of Mathare valley view the solar eclipse which was clearly visible across many parts of Africa and South Asia today. Mathare, Nairobi, Kenya. 15/01/2010.
South Sudanese community in Australia have today begun what will be 7 days of voting at West Footscray polling station. Melbourne, Australia. 09/01/2011
Series depicting life in South Waziristan, one of seven lawless tribal territories of Pakistan, bordering Afghanistan, where military is battling Al-Qaeda linked Taliban militants. Wana, Pakistan, 27/01/2009
The border between the republic of South Korea and North Korea maybe holds the most tension on earth. In each side of the border a lot of troops are watching and waiting for any problems to arise.
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