In Xian, we visit the Tang Dynasty Show, which takes place in the theater of the same name. You can combine a visit to the theater with dumpling dinner. The colorful show tells the story of a concubine at the time of the Tang Dynasty, who later became empress herself. Please watch the video here […]
National Dance, Music, and Fashion Show
Dance and music are integral parts of the Uzbek culture. We would like to take the opportunity to experience this during a live event. The performances normally take place at the Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah, next to our hotel. Unfortunately, the Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah is closed for renovation. Yet, our travel companion Sirojiddin Hujamuratov from Registon […]
Changing of the Guard at Stockholm Palace
The changing of the guard at Stockholm Palace takes place daily around 12.00 (Sunday 13.00) on the palace square. About 50 times a year the guard and trumpeter corps appear on horses. On our visit, everyone appeared on foot. The Royal Guard is a guard of honor, responsible for the protection of the Swedish royal […]
Sticky Rice Blues in My Home Guesthouse
Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand. So it is not surprising that a distinctive cultural scene has developed here. On one of our walking tours, we pass My Home Guesthouse at the corner of Moon Muang Road Lane 9 and Sripoom Lane 1 Road. In Google Maps, it is still listed as […]
Jimmy Patrick Roche – A New York Music Man in Ao Nang
On the way back from dinner we walk along the beach when we suddenly hear awesome music. It comes from the Beach Bar in Ao Nang. Jimmy Patrick Roche After we listened to the musician for a while, we ask for the permission to film. After he says yes, I’ll quickly go to back to […]
Flamenco in Cordoba
When people say Flamenco, some immediately think of a Spanish dance. However, Flamenco describes an art form that presents itself both in song and in dance. Flamenco has its origins in Andalusia and grew out of a fusion of Andalusian folk music with oriental music of the gitanos (Romani people in Spain). In 1427, Romani, originating […]