traditional culture

Our list of articles tagged with "traditional culture."

November 16, 2021

The Oberammergau Passion Play in Bavaria, Germany

Every 10 years, the renowned Oberammergau Passion Play takes place in Oberammergau, a picturesque village in the Bavarian Alps in southern Germany. The next performances of the Oberammergau Passion Play will take place between May and October 2022.

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April 17, 2009

A Visit to a Private Kyoto Machiya

Kyoto’s abundant traditional Japanese architecture is one of the most noticeable and impressive characteristics of the city. The opportunity to get inside these traditional buildings–including private homes and merchant’s houses, known as kyo-machiya–is a rare and fascinating experience in Japanese culture.

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April 3, 2009

Archery in Bhutan: A Private Lesson in the National Pastime

One of the highlights we arrange for our travelers visiting the Kingdom of Bhutan is seeing an archery competition. The Bhutanese are very passionate about their national sport, and almost every village has their own archery range with multi-day competitions taking place throughout the year. In Bhutan, archery competitions are lively and colorful events, filled […]

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