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Regata Storica (Historic Regatta) Event 2013 in Venice, Italy

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 Regata Storica (Historic Regatta) Event 2013 in Venice, Italy 1 September 2013 - Every time I travel to another country, I will try to see if there is any festival nearby where I can celebrate with the locals together. It will be great to get to watch a festival where cannot be found elsewhere, but only in that city or country. During my trip to Venice this time, I managed to check out Regata Storica (Historic Regatta), the famous gondola race along the Grand Canal, one of the major water-traffic corridors in Venice. More info: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/europe/travel-tips-and-articles/77350   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canal_%28Venice%29 http://venicexplorer.net/tradizione/storica.php These rowing races on the Grand Canal commemorate the welcome given by the King and Queen in their full costumes, followed by a parade of boats, all well-dressed in 16th century costume. Grand opening commemorate the welcome by the king... Grand opening commemor

A Catch at Frankfurt Airport, Germany

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A Catch at Frankfurt Airport, Germany 30 August 2013 – after we have settled all the Chinese wedding custom, we head off to….yes, ITALY! So we took the MAS airline heading back to Venice. We stopped by the Frankfurt Airport in Germany for a few hours while waiting for our next flight to Venice, Italy. http://www.frankfurt-airport.de/content/frankfurt_airport/de.html So what is German famous for? You cannot miss German sausages, and all the pastry and breads are being served. German sausages! My model (mother) with lots of breads! So many choices! They can sell all, I guess... Fresh from the oven.... As sweet as you... Sweet pie... Guess the only way to kill time at the airport is to have a drink at the bar. Let's have a drink! Huge pork knuckle Crispy pork for sale!  Don't worry about the communication part, they speak good English. ***** Hey ya! Thanks for dropping by....do you have any comments or th

The Love of Marriage – ROM, Chinese Wedding Custom and Wedding Party

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The Love of Marriage – ROM, Chinese Wedding Custom and Wedding Party Alright, so after marriage proposal, we have to do what other married couples will have to do: Registration of marriage, pre-wedding photo shooting and wedding custom depending on the culture. Phew, lots to do! Well, have to ask experienced elderly – my mom the expert to handle all this. She is the one who handles the whole Chinese wedding dates, Chinese dinner, getting the bride’s chaperone, and so much more! What is the meaning of the wedding chaperone? http://www.wedresearch.net/2013/08/dai-kam-jie-brides-chaperone.html Anyway, it is not easy, but it is fun, spend quite a lot of time and effort to get everything done! So here you go: 3 May 2013 – Pre-wedding Photo shooting by http://myweddinghouse88.blogspot.com/ Our pre-wedding photos in video: 8 May 2013 - Registration of Marriage at Putrajaya 25 May 2013 – Betrothal gifts and bridal dowry for Chinese wedding http://www