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Waht are fung shui or feng shui woods?
Features Hong Kong 

What are fung shui woods?

11th October 20208th November 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments

What are fung shui woods? The purpose of a fung shui wood is to channel energy to bring luck and

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The Jungle Line: A train ride into Malaysia's interior
Features Malaysia 

The Jungle Line: A train ride into Malaysia’s interior

8th August 202030th October 2024 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories

The Jungle Line: A train ride into Malaysia’s interior In 1938 a new passenger service named The Golden Blowpipe was

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Ching Shu Hin, Ping Shan Heritage Trail
Features Hong Kong 

The Ping Shan Heritage Trail, Hong Kong

14th June 202021st March 2025 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories

The Ping Shan Heritage Trail offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of ancient Hong Kong despite the surrounding urban sprawl

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All along the watch towers
China Features 

All along the watchtowers: The diaolou of Kaiping

20th May 20203rd April 2025 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories

All along the watchtowers: The diaolou of Kaiping I awoke to the sound of something heavy and metallic being dragged

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Thailand, Vietnam opening up Bangkok by foot - Temples, Palaces and Parks
Features Thailand 

Bangkok on foot – Temples, palaces and parks

4th April 20207th October 2024 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories

Bangkok by foot – Temples, Palaces and Parks as well as ornate bridges and shophouses. On foot is by far the best way to see this awesome city

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Luang Prabang, Watching the river flow
Features Laos 

Watching the river flow – Luang Prabang 25 years ago

21st March 20206th November 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories

It was a bit of a white knuckle descent but all that whirling land out of the port side window was an impressive sight.

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Historic Towns of the Sukhothai Kingdom
Features Thailand 

Historic towns of the Sukhothai Kingdom

29th February 202020th January 2025 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories

Historic Towns of the Sukhothai Kingdom Two locations close to Sukhothai that form part of the same group of UNESCO

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Salt, fish and the battle of Tai O Bay
Features Hong Kong 

Salt, fish and the battle of Tai O Bay

22nd February 202015th February 2025 The Mango Road 2 Comments Stories

Tagged with the rather grand epithet, the Venice of Hong Kong, Tai O, in the southwest of Lantau island, has become something of a tourist attraction in recent years.

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Sukhothai, the cradle of Thai civilisation
Features Thailand 

Sukhothai, the cradle of Thai civilisation

8th February 202014th December 2024 The Mango Road 2 Comments Stories

The Sukhothai era is regarded as the cradle of Thai civilisation. It had originally been a trade centre and part of the Lavo Kingdom which was under Khmer rule

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The Jiayang National Mining Park: Walking the Line
China Features 

The Jiayang National Mining Park: Walking the Line

25th January 202013th January 2025 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories

Only one of the mines remains operational but the steam hauled railway which serves the small mining communities that grew up along its route is still running.

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CONCERTS AND SHOWS


Lady Gaga will be playing four nights at the National Stadium in Singapore on May 18th, 19th, 21st and 24th. Tickets here Tickets here
TOUR Alexander Stewart will be bringing his Bleeding Hearts tour to Asia for a few select shows in May. Dates are 24th – The Platform, Menara KEN TTDI, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 26th – Esplanade Annexe Studio, Singapore; 28th – Future Theater, Bandai Namco Shanghai Cultural Center, Shanghai, China. Tickets here

TOUR Canadian trio Valley will be touring their third album Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden in June. dates are: June 3rd – Osaka, BigCat; June 4th – Nagoya, Nagoya Club Quattro; June 5th – Tokyo, Zepp Diver City; June 7th – Shanghai, Modern Sky Lab; June 9th – Bangkok Samyan Mitrtown Hall; June 11th – Taipei, Taipei Legacy; June 13th – Singapore, Capitol Theatre; June 15th – New Frontier Theater, Quezon City, Philippines. Tickets here

FESTIVAL The Rainforest World Music Festival will take to the stage in Sarawak, Malaysia, from July 20th to 22nd. The event, now in its 28th year, showcases traditional and modern music from around the world, as well as local artists.

The theme this year is “Connections: One Earth, One Love” and heading the show will be Al McKay, Guitarist and Musical Director of the highly acclaimed funk/Soul/Jazz outfit, Earth, Wind and Fire. Also on the bill will be Otyken from Siberia and, representing their home, At Adau, who blend ancestral traditions with contemporary world music.

There are also workshops to encourage greater participation in culture and creativity as well as music and dance. And, of course, there will be some awesome food. More info here and tickets here

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