HANGZHOU, China , June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by haiwainet.cn: June 11, 2022 , is the 17th "Cultural and Natural Heritage Day". For Hangzhou , the city where the West Lake , China's Grand Canal , and Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins are located, history and culture are its souls. Down by the water, these three world heritage sites connect ancient and … [Read more...] about Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, Understanding Hangzhou Through its Heritage of Water
The sadness of heritage
Sabah, Melaka to draw on each other’s tourism strengths
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah and Melaka are keen on working together in promoting tourism in the two states by tapping into the strengths of their respective industries. Sabah Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said Sabah is known for eco and rural community tourism, which Melaka could help to promote. In turn, he noted that Sabah could … [Read more...] about Sabah, Melaka to draw on each other’s tourism strengths
South-East Asian fabrics should be treasured, which include Malaysia’s tenun
Look deeper beyond the usual designs found in mainstream boutiques and you will discover a treasure trove of South-East Asia’s fashion. The most magnificent handwoven fabrics, Cambodia’s ikat, Thailand’s mudmee, Indonesia’s songket, Malaysia’s tenun and much more, are not only rich in heritage but visually arresting too. A fashion showcase was recently held in Kuala Lumpur … [Read more...] about South-East Asian fabrics should be treasured, which include Malaysia’s tenun
Union Power review: Electricity plans, rates and referral code (2022)
Each time you turn on the lights, you’re bleeding money. That’s because electricity prices hit an all-time high of $0.2990/kWh in Q2 2022. The tariff will be updated in July, and we’re expecting them to go even higher due to the sad state of the world at the moment. Out of all the nine electricity retailers available in Singapore, Union Power is probably the best known. … [Read more...] about Union Power review: Electricity plans, rates and referral code (2022)
Spanish-American-inspired fire station building in Subic Bay opens
The P24.7-million Spanish-American-inspired building of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Fire Station 7 is operational. It sits on a 3,350-square-meter lot located along Sampson Road corner Dewey Avenue. | SBMA SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—The P27.7-million new fire station building showcasing a Hispanic aesthetic feature was inaugurated in this free port early this week, … [Read more...] about Spanish-American-inspired fire station building in Subic Bay opens