The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, located at Istanbul’s old city and within walking distance from one another, are gorgeous landmarks of Turkish history and architecture. Wikipedia writes about the Blue (Sultan Ahmed) Mosque : The Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Turkish Music and Street Dancing
The Turkish folks are generally warm and happy people and this is well reflected in their music and dancing. It happens every once in a while that you catch locals dancing and enjoying themselves to the sounds of local musicians
Istanbul’s Covered Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar, or the Covered Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) is among the largest and oldest bazaars in the entire world and one of Istanbul’s top attractions. Overtaking the smaller nearby Spice Bazaar, the Grand Bazaar doesn’t seem to end, going on
The Mevlevi Order of Whirling Dervishes
The Turkish Sufi order of Mevlevi became one of Istanbul’s most recognizable symbols and tourist attractions due to their eye catching “Whirling Dervish” act. What does it look like in action? Here’s a video of a one man
Istanbul’s Egyptian Spice Bazaar
The Spice Bazaar, or Egyptian Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı), is one of the oldest running open markets in Istanbul. How old? 1664 old. For those of you who have been to Jerusalem, this one slightly resembles the one in the old
Istanbul, Turkey – People
There’s something special about the Turkish people, a different style of appearance that I generally find pleasant and beautiful. The cultural combinations of modern life and Islamic traditions provide for some interesting people watching. Following are some of the Turkish
China Folk Cultural Village Shenzhen – Chinese Minorities & Cultures
Located at the Overseas Chinese Town in Shenzhen is the China Folk Cultural Village, taking you through China’s minorities cultures. I’ll start off with one of the really impressive shows they run on the park showing a live battle
“Splendid China” Shenzhen – Around China in 80 Minutes
Seeing China has never been easier. Splendid China Folk Culture Village in Shenzhen promises to deliver the highlights of China with a walkable amusement park. Splendid China exhibits mini-versions of all the main natural and historical attractions of China.
Bian lian – Sichuan’s Face Changing Mask Performing Art
Based in China’s Sichuan province and originally performed as part of Chinese Opera is the beautiful performing art of face-mask changing – Bian Lian (变脸, 變臉, Biàn Liǎn). Watch this next routine I recorded in a Sichuan cuisine restaurant called
Figurines – AniCom HK 2009
Figurines collectables were the center of attraction, some of the fans queuing up a few days in advance to Anicom HK 2009 to be the first in line to buy some of those. Following are some of the figurines at
