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Uaa shirt

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:13:27 -0500

Uaa shirt

heatherthefeatherr: Happy Chinese New Year everyone! :D

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:38:47 -0500

heatherthefeatherr:

Happy Chinese New Year everyone! :D

omgrunlol: jieuniee: Kim Kyung Soo, Korean Vogue// The woven...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:07:12 -0500

omgrunlol:

jieuniee:

Kim Kyung Soo, Korean Vogue//

The woven ramie of the hanbok— the indigenous dress of Korea— is so diaphanous and the muted, earthy colors are stunningly contrasted by the vibrant hues. This editorial is such a striking contrast of old & new, like so much of contemporary Korean culture…

beaauuuutiful

takemyangle: street children. mumbai is the street kids’...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:14:06 -0500

takemyangle:

street children. mumbai is the street kids’ ‘capital’ of the world, with over 100.000 children living, sleeping, and working on the street. they get from one meal to the next by brushing shoes, begging or collecting scrap.

ieatmypancitwithrice: The word Bathala is believed to have come...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:00:05 -0500

ieatmypancitwithrice:

The word Bathala is believed to have come from the Sanskrit Bhattara Guru or “the highest of the gods.”

In Philippine mythology, the highest-ranking god of the ancient Tagalog people is Bathala, also known as or Maykapal or Abba. Bathala is the creator of all things — the sea, the sky, the earth, and all the plants. He dwelt in the highest realm of the sky. No one knows where Bathala came from. One day, he simply appeared (in different versions, heralded by flood, fire or strong earthquake) and announced his authority over the world. So great and powerful is Bathala that no one dares question his demand for obedience and reverence. He is often imagined as very humanlike. Bathala welcomes gifts from people with deep appreciation and is pleased when they are helpful and obedient to his moral laws. He is lavish in his love toward those who kept his commandments and paid him homage. It is the people’s dependence on Bathala to do all things for them that may be responsible for the Bahala na (let whatever happen) attitude of Filipinos, a philosophy that can be of resignation and passiveness, but also of recklessness and even bravery. Bathala is compassionate, but he is equally unforgiving in his punishment to sinners. He sends thunder and lightning to strike the transgressors of his moral laws. He rules over the lesser gods who care for the needs of the people and guard the general welfare of the reverent families. It was after the arrival of the Spanish missionaries on Philippine shores in the 16th century that Bathala came to be associated with the Christian God, who is referred to as Panginoon (Tagalog) or Diyos (from the Spanish Dios). Today, the more common Filipino word for ‘God’ is Diyos.

(Via Tagloglang)

capitalcapital: Tehran, Iran

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:31:05 -0500

capitalcapital:

Tehran, Iran

Asian Noodles and Bubble Tea is tonight!

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:14:45 -0500

7:30 at the Pav! Be there!

You can buy a ticket at Roadrunner Central for 5 bucks or at the door. It’s a great price for noodles from all over Asia. Come have fun and kick back with us. Or come to learn more about Asia and its many noodles! See you there!

ieatmypancitwithrice: Man and Woman in Filipiniana - Pahiyas...

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:11:08 -0500

ieatmypancitwithrice:

Man and Woman in Filipiniana - Pahiyas Festival

(Via Flickr)

All kinds of fun at Sushi night!!

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:33:49 -0400

All kinds of fun at Sushi night!!

Asian Invisible? Thoughts on the significant and rapidly declining number of roles for Asian actors on Broadway/Off-Broadway/theater - Ann Hu

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:23:05 -0400

Asian Invisible? Thoughts on the significant and rapidly declining number of roles for Asian actors on Broadway/Off-Broadway/theater - Ann Hu

lovestatu: Victory Gate, Siem Reap, Cambodia by Seven Seconds...

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:13:06 -0400

lovestatu:

Victory Gate, Siem Reap, Cambodia by Seven Seconds Before Sunrise on Flickr.

Photo

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:30:05 -0400

Rice to Riches and running around the city!

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:15:06 -0400

Rice to Riches and running around the city!

Our trip into Chinatown!

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:35:05 -0400

Our trip into Chinatown!

Photo

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:18:05 -0400

Photo

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:38:06 -0400

Philippines celebrates the longest Christmas season in the whole world.

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:08:06 -0400

waysofanasian:

The Christmas season starts from September 1 and ends during the Feast of Three Kings or Epiphany (first Sunday of January).

As of now, you can already see countdowns to Christmas, Christmas decorations being sold, houses starting to have Christmas lights, Churches starting to have their belens (represents the nativity scene) ready and children starting to get ready for the Caroling. :D

So, are you read for Christmas?

waysofanasian: Katie Leung She is also known as Cho Chang from...

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:18:06 -0400

waysofanasian:

Katie Leung

She is also known as Cho Chang from the Harry Potter series.

She is of Hong Kong Chinese descent but was born and raised in Scotland. Her parents are both from Hong Kong.

She can speak Cantonese and a little Mandarin.

facflickrfavorites: Ruins of a Javanese Hindu Temple by Leonid...

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:48:06 -0400

facflickrfavorites:

Ruins of a Javanese Hindu Temple by Leonid Plotkin on Flickr.

Walk walk, fashion, baby.

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:27:05 -0400

Walk walk, fashion, baby.