Sticks, stones, shells and strings – how could you make music from all of these things? If you explore the diverse cultures from the Asian-Pacific region you’ll find some truly beautiful and unique musical instruments fashioned from these materials. And most of them date back at least several hundred years as part of the music, […]
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Let’s travel to Vietnam to learn about the Sáo. The Sáo, also known as the Sáo Trúc, is a Vietnamese wind instrument. Sáo, which means “flute” in Vietnamese, is typically made from bamboo, giving it unique acoustic properties. The design is simple yet elegant, featuring finger holes and an oval-shaped opening at one end that
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Look, we all love Korea for the BBQ, the high-speed internet, and the fact that convenience stores have everything from triangle kimbap to wine in a can. But when you’re a parent, life’s not just about survival—it’s about keeping your kids entertained without losing your mind. And for that one needs to find fun things
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I have lived in South Korea for 24 years. It has completely rubbed off on me in good ways. For that reason, I wanted to share with you 10 cool and intriguing facts about South Korea. This is part of the Fun Facts Series, specifically the Asia and Pacific Fun Facts. It is more Fun
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May 5th is Children’s Day (어린이날) in South Korea – a day to celebrate children and their value in society. Throughout history and the world, children have been exploited for their labor. In 1923, writer and activist, Bang Jeong Hwan, introduced the idea of a holiday that would promote children’s rights. Originally, the country celebrated
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