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Ultime combat: an exhibition on martial arts at the Quai Branly Museum

The art of war in the spotlight As part of the Paris 2024 Cultural Olympiad, the Quai Branly Museum is devoting an exhibition to Asian martial arts. For this exhibition entitled Ultime combat, it is safe to say that the Quai Branly Jacques Chirac Museum has brought out the heavy artillery. Th ...

22
Nov
2021

Christmas: 5 plants to offer for the holidays

ly offers its flowering that lasts for 2 to 3 months. With its elegant and colourful bloom (in various shades of pink or yellow), this flower from Asia is sure to be a hit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Flower's Culture (@theflowersculture) 3- The lucky ...

29
Dec
2021

Mogu mogu: all about the new trendy drink

1- What is mogu mogu? The mogu mogu is an Asian drink made with water, sugar, fruit flavoring and coconut jelly cubes called coconut nata. These little bottles with pieces floating inside come in all flavors like peach, mango, guava, lychee, passion fruit or raspberry and all the colors of the r ...

28
July
2022

I tested the Gowwiz application against jet lag

oreover, the price of the application (4,99 €) did not seem excessive to me considering the difficulties that many people who had already traveled in Asia had told me. What were my expectations? I had never been to Asia before and was dreading the jet lag that might result because it's usually ...

21
Nov
2022

The durian: 5 unusual facts about this exotic fruit

1- In Asia, this fruit is revered as much as hated Durians are the fruit of a large tree of the Bombacaceae family that can reach 40 m in height. Nevertheless, the size of the tree and the fruit is not the most remarkable fact about it. The first of the 5 unusual facts about the durian, is that ...

06
Dec
2022

The kalamansi: a small fruit with a powerful taste.

the kalamansi because this exotic fruit is still not well known in Europe. Or maybe you know it by another name because this citrus fruit, native to Asia, has many names and nicknames. It is also called calamansi with a c, calamondin, lime from the Philippines, lemon from the Philippines, or apart ...

27
July
2023

Growing Strawberries in 7 Questions

hese are elongated horizontal branches, bearing buds and which can root to give birth to new plants). It is a species native to Europe and temperate Asia, found from Turkey to China, as well as in North America. This plant, which has long been harvested in the woods, was only introduced quite late ...

15
Mar
2007

The World Tourism Fair in Paris

ry The World Tourism Fair invites you to come and discover Dream Destinations from all corners of the globe. Every continent is represented: Africa, Asia, South America showcase their most beautiful Destinations in the aisles of the Fair. The most enchanting Destinations have not been forgotten: w ...

15
Mar
2007

Badminton: 5 Unusual Facts About This Sport

flexibility, and speed. It is generally unknown that this sport enjoys immense popularity in other parts of the world. It is the most played sport in Asia and the second most played sport in the world after soccer. The greatest champions in this Olympic discipline come from China, Indonesia, Thaila ...

08
Feb
2008

The Statue of Liberty: the emblem of New York

gold leaf. Copyright: skeeze She is wearing a crown whose seven points symbolize the 'Seven Continents' (North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Antarctica) and the seven oceans of the globe (Arctic, Antarctic, North and South Atlantic, North and South Pacific and ...

25
Sep
2008

Natural and eco-friendly toys: what to choose?

5% of the domestic market, the proportion of games actually made in France is much lower. Nine times out of ten, a toy comes from a factory located in Asia. To buy toys actually designed in France, one should not rely on the brand or even on the mention of "Made in France" (for which 45% of the pro ...

18
Dec
2013

A thousand and one orchids: an exhibition at the Jardin des plantes

ere are 160 species. The Thousand and One Orchids exhibition is an opportunity to discover some of these natural wonders without leaving Paris. In Asia, this flower is a symbol of purity, refinement, fertility and eroticism. In France too, collectors are becoming more and more numerous, so if ...

27
Feb
2015

"The Graines de Jardin Festival: a free and green event in Rouen."

ites you to the Jardin des plantes de Rouen on May 27th and 28th, 2023. More than 50,000 visitors are expected for this 2016 edition on the theme of Asia. For the occasion, a Chinese garden has been specially created by the gardeners of the City of Rouen! This year, the festival offers you a dista ...

18
May
2016

Glasses without borders: the association that collects your old glasses

is is why the association Lunettes sans frontière collects the old pairs and sends them free of charge to France but also to the rest of Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. On the spot, competent people, who work in clinics, dispensaries and local missions, give them to the most destitute pe ...

04
Nov
2021

Féerie de Noël : a shop exclusively dedicated to Christmas decorations

have planned a sort of signposted route, with a direction for the visit. Some do not hesitate to come from Belgium, Italy or even the United States and Asia to perfect their Christmas decoration with handcrafted and authentic items, in the purest tradition of Alsatian holidays. Whether you ar ...

24
Nov
2021

Khôl: an exhibition at the Musée International de la Parfumerie in Grasse

gyptians and had, at that time, a social, religious and medicinal function. Its use then spread throughout the Mediterranean basin, Arabia and part of Asia. It was then used to emphasize the look of women, but also of men and children. In ancient times, this product, made from galena, i.e. lea ...

29
Nov
2021

The physalis: 5 surprising things to know about this fruit

ause it looks like a miniature citrus fruit and has the appearance of a Japanese lantern, we sometimes imagine that the physalis is a fruit native to Asia. But it isn't. This small fruit, also called Peruvian cockroach, is produced by a plant native to the Andes: Physalis peruviana. It is found i ...

21
Dec
2021

Candlemas: 5 things to know about buckwheat pancakes

entury that buckwheat Pancakes made their appearance in Brittany. Indeed, their basic ingredient called buckwheat or black wheat was bringing from Asia during the crusades. As the Breton climate is well suited to the cultivation of this cereal, it logically became the main ingredient of local ...

28
Jan
2022

Umami: 5 things to know about this mystery flavor

. Certainly, it is often associated with glutamate-rich foods, such as seaweed, soy sauce and nuoc mam. But it is not the exclusive preserve of Asian cuisine, as it is also found in our grandmothers' long-simmered meat dishes, aged cheeses, charcuterie, mushrooms and truffle oil! Far from b ...

15
Mar
2022

Singapore : 5 Places to Discover the City-State differently

jungle, old quarries and mangrove... Whether on foot or by bike while touring the island you will go from discovery to surprise in a wild and natural Asia. Haji Lane and its independent stores Right in the heart of the city, away from the crowded shopping streets filled with international luxury ...

18
May
2022