African and Asian cultural tourism

Author: Zhu Yaoting
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book mainly summarizes the of twelve countries and regions related to cultural and tourism in Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Turkey, and India, as well as Egypt and South Africa in Africa. The introduction for each country includes the following five aspects:
First, a brief overview of the national conditions, including the national flag, coat of arms, national flower, natural geography, brief history, political system, and economic;
Second, culture, mainly describing the national music, dance, drama, and famous higher education institutions of each country;
Third, famous scenic spots and historical sites, mainly introducing the capitals, world cultural and natural heritage, and distinctive tourist attractions of each country;
Fourth, customs and traditions, introducing distinctive clothing, food, housing, transportation, as well as marriage, funeral, betrothal, and wedding customs;
Fifth, major festivals, mainly introducing some colorful and nationally distinctive festivals.