A jungle-themed adventure park opened on Japan’s main Okinawa island on Friday. It includes a dinosaur chase and hot air balloon rides over subtropical forest. The Dinosaur Safari features an off-road vehicle ride to escape from a Tyrannosaurus rex. The park features zip-line rides and a spa with infinity pools offering views over tropical forest. A one-day ticket for adults living in Japan is 47 dollars. The same ticket for non-residents is 60 dollars.
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A jungle-themed adventure park opened on Japan’s main Okinawa island on Friday. It includes a dinosaur chase and hot air balloon rides over subtropical forest. The Dinosaur Safari features an off-road vehicle ride to escape from a Tyrannosaurus rex. The park features zip-line rides and a spa with infinity pools offering views over tropical forest. A one-day ticket for adults living in Japan is 47 dollars. The same ticket for non-residents is 60 dollars.
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A jungle-themed adventure park opened on Japan’s main Okinawa island on Friday. It includes a dinosaur chase and hot air balloon rides over subtropical forest. The Dinosaur Safari features an off-road vehicle ride to escape from a Tyrannosaurus rex. The park features zip-line rides and a spa with infinity pools offering views over tropical forest. A one-day ticket for adults living in Japan is 47 dollars. The same ticket for non-residents is 60 dollars.
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The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture has announced that it will conduct a field survey on the traditional clothing of Myanmar’s ethnic groups to determine the appropriate national costumes.
The survey was conducted by the National Costume Determination Committee, established in 2023 to eliminate misconceptions about ethnic costumes and investigate their origins.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture has announced that it will conduct a field survey on the traditional clothing of Myanmar’s ethnic groups to determine the appropriate national costumes.
The survey was conducted by the National Costume Determination Committee, established in 2023 to eliminate misconceptions about ethnic costumes and investigate their origins.
An official from the National Costume Determination Committee stated that the committee has been working to develop authentic ethnic costumes and has submitted the first ten to the Myanmar National Culture Central Committee for approval. Similarly, efforts are underway to promptly and accurately identify appropriate uniforms for ethnic groups in the remaining states and regions.
In conducting the survey, the committee will collaborate with experts, the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs, and relevant ethnic and cultural organizations. As the traditional costumes of some ethnic groups have evolved, the committee will document and catalogue these changes. In addition, each type of clothing must be submitted in accordance with specified standards. This includes textual descriptions, photographs of both men’s and women’s attire, and step-by-step instructions for wearing the garments, accompanied by photos and short videos against a blue background. The submitted materials will reportedly be forwarded to the Myanmar National Culture Central Committee and documented in official publications. — ASH/TH
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The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture has announced that it will conduct a field survey on the traditional clothing of Myanmar’s ethnic groups to determine the appropriate national costumes.
The survey was conducted by the National Costume Determination Committee, established in 2023 to eliminate misconceptions about ethnic costumes and investigate their origins.
An official from the National Costume Determination Committee stated that the committee has been working to develop authentic ethnic costumes and has submitted the first ten to the Myanmar National Culture Central Committee for approval. Similarly, efforts are underway to promptly and accurately identify appropriate uniforms for ethnic groups in the remaining states and regions.
In conducting the survey, the committee will collaborate with experts, the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs, and relevant ethnic and cultural organizations. As the traditional costumes of some ethnic groups have evolved, the committee will document and catalogue these changes. In addition, each type of clothing must be submitted in accordance with specified standards. This includes textual descriptions, photographs of both men’s and women’s attire, and step-by-step instructions for wearing the garments, accompanied by photos and short videos against a blue background. The submitted materials will reportedly be forwarded to the Myanmar National Culture Central Committee and documented in official publications. — ASH/TH
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The final round of the annual national contest “Beautiful pattern” took place at the Center of Public Organizations of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat on Tuesday.
50 craftswomen across the country participated in the final round to showcase their skills in making the traditional felt carpet known as koshma.
The final round of the annual national contest “Beautiful pattern” took place at the Center of Public Organizations of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat on Tuesday.
50 craftswomen across the country participated in the final round to showcase their skills in making the traditional felt carpet known as koshma.
The traditional Turkmen koshma is one of the country’s national symbols. Since ancient times, women have adorned it with wool patterns, used it to insulate homes. A koshma was traditionally gifted to newlyweds as a symbol of warmth, comfort, and prosperity.
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The final round of the annual national contest “Beautiful pattern” took place at the Center of Public Organizations of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat on Tuesday.
50 craftswomen across the country participated in the final round to showcase their skills in making the traditional felt carpet known as koshma.
The traditional Turkmen koshma is one of the country’s national symbols. Since ancient times, women have adorned it with wool patterns, used it to insulate homes. A koshma was traditionally gifted to newlyweds as a symbol of warmth, comfort, and prosperity.
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Lavenders are in full bloom in Huocheng County in Xinjiang Province. Located in the western parts of the Tianshan Mountains, the region enjoys a mild climate with distinct seasons, making it a prime environment for lavenders to flourish.
The area becomes home to some of the largest lavender fields in the country with the harvest period occurring annually from June to July.
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Lavenders are in full bloom in Huocheng County in Xinjiang Province. Located in the western parts of the Tianshan Mountains, the region enjoys a mild climate with distinct seasons, making it a prime environment for lavenders to flourish.
The area becomes home to some of the largest lavender fields in the country with the harvest period occurring annually from June to July.
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Lavenders are in full bloom in Huocheng County in Xinjiang Province. Located in the western parts of the Tianshan Mountains, the region enjoys a mild climate with distinct seasons, making it a prime environment for lavenders to flourish.
The area becomes home to some of the largest lavender fields in the country with the harvest period occurring annually from June to July.
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The local and foreign travellers enjoy viewing the sunset in Bagan. “Being a concentration site of cultural heritage of Myanmar, the domestic and foreign visitors visit Bagan in every season. The foreigners especially show their strong interest in Myanmar’s culture and natural beauty. The visitors watch the sunset from Nyaunglaphak Lake and Sulamani viewpoints. Most of the local travellers watch from the Buu Pagoda this season. The beauty of Bagan always leaves a strong impression on both local and foreign travellers, no matter the season or time.
The local and foreign travellers enjoy viewing the sunset in Bagan. “Being a concentration site of cultural heritage of Myanmar, the domestic and foreign visitors visit Bagan in every season. The foreigners especially show their strong interest in Myanmar’s culture and natural beauty. The visitors watch the sunset from Nyaunglaphak Lake and Sulamani viewpoints. Most of the local travellers watch from the Buu Pagoda this season. The beauty of Bagan always leaves a strong impression on both local and foreign travellers, no matter the season or time. That’s why people who have visited before often come back again, and it is a unique sign of Bagan,” said an official of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (Bagan).
The visitors can enjoy the sunset and the beauty of the Ayeyawady river, Tantkyitaung and Tuyintaung from four viewpoints, two mounds, Nan Myint Tower and from other pagodas.
The maintenance works are being conducted to ensure the sustainability of Bagan pagodas, and the authorities banned visitors from climbing the pagoda after the 2016 earthquake.
The beauty of Bagan offers high cultural values of Myanmar’s natural beauty, the Ayeyawady River and ancient pagodas. Local and foreign visitors watch the natural beauty from Nyaunglaphak Lake, Sulamani Lake, Ohhteingon (East), Ohhteingon (West), Kyaukmyatmaw, Minnanthu Lake, Komauk Lake and Buu Pagoda. — Thitsa (MNA)/KTZH
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The local and foreign travellers enjoy viewing the sunset in Bagan. “Being a concentration site of cultural heritage of Myanmar, the domestic and foreign visitors visit Bagan in every season. The foreigners especially show their strong interest in Myanmar’s culture and natural beauty. The visitors watch the sunset from Nyaunglaphak Lake and Sulamani viewpoints. Most of the local travellers watch from the Buu Pagoda this season. The beauty of Bagan always leaves a strong impression on both local and foreign travellers, no matter the season or time. That’s why people who have visited before often come back again, and it is a unique sign of Bagan,” said an official of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (Bagan).
The visitors can enjoy the sunset and the beauty of the Ayeyawady river, Tantkyitaung and Tuyintaung from four viewpoints, two mounds, Nan Myint Tower and from other pagodas.
The maintenance works are being conducted to ensure the sustainability of Bagan pagodas, and the authorities banned visitors from climbing the pagoda after the 2016 earthquake.
The beauty of Bagan offers high cultural values of Myanmar’s natural beauty, the Ayeyawady River and ancient pagodas. Local and foreign visitors watch the natural beauty from Nyaunglaphak Lake, Sulamani Lake, Ohhteingon (East), Ohhteingon (West), Kyaukmyatmaw, Minnanthu Lake, Komauk Lake and Buu Pagoda. — Thitsa (MNA)/KTZH
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According to the Taninthayi Region Tourism Coordination Meeting 3/2025 in June, advance approval was granted for 15 hotel development projects in Taninthayi Region, and licences were issued for 17 new hotel and high-standard guesthouse businesses.
According to the Taninthayi Region Tourism Coordination Meeting 3/2025 in June, advance approval was granted for 15 hotel development projects in Taninthayi Region, and licences were issued for 17 new hotel and high-standard guesthouse businesses.
The Taninthayi Region Tourism Committee reported that it had approved advance construction permits for 15 hotel projects, 14 new hotel licences, three new high-standard guesthouse licences, 30 new travel agency licences, three new tour guide licences, 55 new local tour guide licences, extensions of 42 hotel licences and 10 high-standard guesthouse licences, extensions of 36 travel agency licences and 84 local tour guide licences.
In addition, the committee stated that in Kawthoung, the region’s main marine tourism destination, there were 59 visits by foreign yachts, more than 600 same-day tourist trips with a total of 384 trips, and 5,686 international tourist arrivals. Similarly, tourism remains an essential industry for the region, and measures will be taken systematically through call centres to prevent online fraud gangs from infiltrating the island resorts. — ASH/KNN
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According to the Taninthayi Region Tourism Coordination Meeting 3/2025 in June, advance approval was granted for 15 hotel development projects in Taninthayi Region, and licences were issued for 17 new hotel and high-standard guesthouse businesses.
The Taninthayi Region Tourism Committee reported that it had approved advance construction permits for 15 hotel projects, 14 new hotel licences, three new high-standard guesthouse licences, 30 new travel agency licences, three new tour guide licences, 55 new local tour guide licences, extensions of 42 hotel licences and 10 high-standard guesthouse licences, extensions of 36 travel agency licences and 84 local tour guide licences.
In addition, the committee stated that in Kawthoung, the region’s main marine tourism destination, there were 59 visits by foreign yachts, more than 600 same-day tourist trips with a total of 384 trips, and 5,686 international tourist arrivals. Similarly, tourism remains an essential industry for the region, and measures will be taken systematically through call centres to prevent online fraud gangs from infiltrating the island resorts. — ASH/KNN
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A monumental project has brought the enchanting hue of lavender to the steppe silhouette of Central Anatolia, taking root in the Çekerek district of Yozgat, Turkiye. The world’s largest single-piece lavender island mesmerizes visitors every July.
Stretching out like a purple sea woven into nature, the lavender island contributes significantly to both tourism and the local economy. Planted on a single parcel of approximately 1,500 decares, over 250,000 lavender saplings have been brought together with the soil.
A monumental project has brought the enchanting hue of lavender to the steppe silhouette of Central Anatolia, taking root in the Çekerek district of Yozgat, Turkiye. The world’s largest single-piece lavender island mesmerizes visitors every July.
Stretching out like a purple sea woven into nature, the lavender island contributes significantly to both tourism and the local economy. Planted on a single parcel of approximately 1,500 decares, over 250,000 lavender saplings have been brought together with the soil.
Beyond being one of Türkiye’s largest lavender plantations, Çekerek Lavender island holds the distinction of being the world’s largest lavender field established on a single plot of land. It is currently attracting considerable attention.
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A monumental project has brought the enchanting hue of lavender to the steppe silhouette of Central Anatolia, taking root in the Çekerek district of Yozgat, Turkiye. The world’s largest single-piece lavender island mesmerizes visitors every July.
Stretching out like a purple sea woven into nature, the lavender island contributes significantly to both tourism and the local economy. Planted on a single parcel of approximately 1,500 decares, over 250,000 lavender saplings have been brought together with the soil.
Beyond being one of Türkiye’s largest lavender plantations, Çekerek Lavender island holds the distinction of being the world’s largest lavender field established on a single plot of land. It is currently attracting considerable attention.
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A traditional summer festival in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, came to a climax on Tuesday with groups of men carrying heavy, decorated floats through the streets of the city. The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival has a history of over 780 years, and is listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
A traditional summer festival in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, came to a climax on Tuesday with groups of men carrying heavy, decorated floats through the streets of the city. The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival has a history of over 780 years, and is listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Tuesday marked the final day of this year’s 15-day event. Before dawn, the first group of men ran into the compound of Kushida Shrine, carrying a float. They sang a celebratory song and dashed into the streets. The festival faces a declining number of participants. To address the issue, organizers have been encouraging children to join the ceremony through online application.
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A traditional summer festival in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, came to a climax on Tuesday with groups of men carrying heavy, decorated floats through the streets of the city. The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival has a history of over 780 years, and is listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Tuesday marked the final day of this year’s 15-day event. Before dawn, the first group of men ran into the compound of Kushida Shrine, carrying a float. They sang a celebratory song and dashed into the streets. The festival faces a declining number of participants. To address the issue, organizers have been encouraging children to join the ceremony through online application.
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After more than a decade of lobbying, a collection of ancient aboriginal rock art in western Australia, older than the Egyptian pyramids, has at last been granted world heritage status.
The Murujuga cultural landscape is home to more than a million rock carvings, some dating back 50,000 years. To protect the future of the site, the 21 member states have asked Australia to continue to research the impacts of nearby industry on the rock art and provide a report to UNESCO next year.
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After more than a decade of lobbying, a collection of ancient aboriginal rock art in western Australia, older than the Egyptian pyramids, has at last been granted world heritage status.
The Murujuga cultural landscape is home to more than a million rock carvings, some dating back 50,000 years. To protect the future of the site, the 21 member states have asked Australia to continue to research the impacts of nearby industry on the rock art and provide a report to UNESCO next year.
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After more than a decade of lobbying, a collection of ancient aboriginal rock art in western Australia, older than the Egyptian pyramids, has at last been granted world heritage status.
The Murujuga cultural landscape is home to more than a million rock carvings, some dating back 50,000 years. To protect the future of the site, the 21 member states have asked Australia to continue to research the impacts of nearby industry on the rock art and provide a report to UNESCO next year.
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Local travellers visit Bagan’s Ancient Cultural Zone in the July monsoon period, and they also enjoy applying Myanmar Thanaka and hand painting.
“Bagan ancient cultural zone hosts travellers even in the rainy season, and also on the full moon day of Waso. Those joining the Bodaw festival at Mount Popa in September also visit Bagan. It is not as crowded as the peak season, but there are still travellers. In October, the foreign visitors do start coming,” said U Win Aung, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (Bagan).
Local travellers visit Bagan’s Ancient Cultural Zone in the July monsoon period, and they also enjoy applying Myanmar Thanaka and hand painting.
“Bagan ancient cultural zone hosts travellers even in the rainy season, and also on the full moon day of Waso. Those joining the Bodaw festival at Mount Popa in September also visit Bagan. It is not as crowded as the peak season, but there are still travellers. In October, the foreign visitors do start coming,” said U Win Aung, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (Bagan).
There are 3,822 ancient pagodas, temples and stupas in Bagan, while 15 pagodas are in the Tantkyitaung area, totalling 3,837 pagodas. Among these pagodas, 18 famous pagodas and temples receive the highest number of travellers. The young visitors like wearing Thanaka and hand painting, whereas the adults and elderly like riding a horse cart and E-bikes.
“There are visitors in the rainy season, but the number is still lower than the previous year. There are Thanaka and hand painting services at every pagoda and temple. The youths especially like them. Both young and old people like Anya Thanaka for its fragrance. Even the tourists like it,” said Ko Zeyar, a hand painter at Htilominlo temple.
The visitors from Mandalay Taungpyone festival held in Wagaung and those from Bodaw festival at Mount Popa in Tawthalin visit Bagan. The Bagan cultural zone is packed with visitors in Waso, Wagaung, Tawthalin, Thadingyut and Tazaungmone. The Thadingyut festival hosts the highest number of visitors, and the Arnanda temple festival, held on the full moon day of Pyatho, is the last festival of Bagan.
There are 153 hotels and motels, and 75 guesthouses operated under the municipal department in Bagan. — Nyein Thu (MNA)/KTZH
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Local travellers visit Bagan’s Ancient Cultural Zone in the July monsoon period, and they also enjoy applying Myanmar Thanaka and hand painting.
“Bagan ancient cultural zone hosts travellers even in the rainy season, and also on the full moon day of Waso. Those joining the Bodaw festival at Mount Popa in September also visit Bagan. It is not as crowded as the peak season, but there are still travellers. In October, the foreign visitors do start coming,” said U Win Aung, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (Bagan).
There are 3,822 ancient pagodas, temples and stupas in Bagan, while 15 pagodas are in the Tantkyitaung area, totalling 3,837 pagodas. Among these pagodas, 18 famous pagodas and temples receive the highest number of travellers. The young visitors like wearing Thanaka and hand painting, whereas the adults and elderly like riding a horse cart and E-bikes.
“There are visitors in the rainy season, but the number is still lower than the previous year. There are Thanaka and hand painting services at every pagoda and temple. The youths especially like them. Both young and old people like Anya Thanaka for its fragrance. Even the tourists like it,” said Ko Zeyar, a hand painter at Htilominlo temple.
The visitors from Mandalay Taungpyone festival held in Wagaung and those from Bodaw festival at Mount Popa in Tawthalin visit Bagan. The Bagan cultural zone is packed with visitors in Waso, Wagaung, Tawthalin, Thadingyut and Tazaungmone. The Thadingyut festival hosts the highest number of visitors, and the Arnanda temple festival, held on the full moon day of Pyatho, is the last festival of Bagan.
There are 153 hotels and motels, and 75 guesthouses operated under the municipal department in Bagan. — Nyein Thu (MNA)/KTZH
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