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Eternal testimony to Indonesia’s cultural diversity
The world's largest Buddhist monument celebrated the 20th anniversary of its restoration last month. MENG YEW CHOONG, who attended the event, was awed by the quiet majesty of Borobudur located in Indonesia's Central Java.
A monumental task
THE discovery of Borobudur in 1814, while greatly enriching Indonesia's cultural heritage, also contributed to the monument's disintegration by natural forces when it was virtually left naked to the elements for the next 160 years.
1,200-year-old artefacts recovered
THE reappearance of two lost Chinese ancient treasures - sculptures of the Buddha's and Bodhisattva's heads - which are being displayed in the art gallery of the Beijing Hotel, have attracted many visitors since Saturday.
Imperial tombs on Unesco list
TWO Ming Dynasty imperial tombs have been included in the World Heritage List (WHL) during a Unesco committee meeting on Thursday.
The treasure that is China
The 4th Overland Friendship Expedition between March 1 and April 6 from Chongging to the famous Huanguoshu Park near the southern border of Guizhou province consisted of 12 4WDs, including four twin-cab pickups, and 25 participants.
Malacca sees tourism possibility in old tower
A pedestrian path will be built leading tourists to the remnants of Santiago Bastion, making it a #8220;can#8217;t-be-missed#8221; site for tourists, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.
Keeping evil at bay
Annually, Venezuelans in a small town take part in a colourful and rhythmic ritual based on the universal theme of Good triumphing over Evil, writes FABIAN CAMBERO.
Row over the dead
A columbarium project smack in the middle of the Millionaire#8217;s Row in Penang has drawn enough flak to make the dead turn in their graves, reports CHOONG KWEE KIM.
Something different everywhere you turn
With a university system dating back to the Middle Ages, Spain offers excellent tertiary education in a diverse range of subjects from architecture to biotechnology.
