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  • Chinese New Year Show Opens Window on Asian Subtlety - Asian-themed performances like NTDTV's Chinese New Year Spectacular offer an entirely new experience for many Westerners, partly because they are so different from the more typical, narrative-driven, performing art forms. They ask something different from the audience - a slight shift in expectations, a shift in sensibility. The appreciation for what is implied rather than what is in plain sight sets Asian art apart from Western art. Traditional Chinese dance, for example, is less precise and strict in form than its Western counterpart, ballet. It is because it attempts to evoke a different sort of feeling. Like a glass of claret with its subtle undertones, this kind of dance leaves room for the imagination while leaving a lasting impression.
  • West and Its Influence on the Rest - What is the West? Who are parts of the West? Or who defines the West? There have been endless questions on the western world and its various aspects. Practically speaking, the word 'West' does not hold an international definition; it is a social, cultural and political concept passed down through ages to its present day connotation. Ordinarily speaking, the Western world comprises the cultures and values of the people, who are direct descendants of the European culture. Europe, North America, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, etc. are some cultures which constitute the West.
  • Do You Want Fries With That Management Style? - I've written many times about my vast experience in the fast food industry, not as a worker, but as an often mistreated customer. Each story typically involved bad food, apathetic employees, horrible customer service, and a vow never to return. That vow usually ended up in the dumpster when my craving for a chicken burrito got the better of my logic and principles.
  • Clothes Grace the Dance - The dazzling costumes in NTDTV's Chinese New Year Spectacular are as much a part of each dance as the dance movements themselves. They are, in many ways, the palette on which the dance is performed. Clothes, hair, colors-this is what transports us to the Divine Land of ancient China. The Spectacular's wardrobe designers put great effort into creating just the right effect.
  • Leadership Valentine - A Culture of Inclusion - This year, give your organization a Valentine. That's right - an organizational Valentine. Skip the hearts and flowers and give them a Valentine that will help them feel valued and engaged. Do this by making sure that your culture is inclusive, that the day-to-day practices of your organization truly include everyone.
  • Korea Culture - The traditional culture of Korea is historically shared by North Korea and South Korea Nevertheless, the current political separation of the north and the south of the peninsula results in some regional variance in the Korean culture.
  • The Divine Beauty of Traditional Chinese Culture Shines at Radio City Music Hall - As we usher in the Year of the Pig, the divine beauty of the ancient East will come to life in NYC with the now legendary NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular! The 30-city world tour Spectacular will play at Radio City from February 14 - 17.
  • Chinese Calendar - A complete Chinese calendar cycle is of 60 years, having five cycles of twelve years each. And each of these 12 years is named after an animal meaning these names are repeated every twelve year. According to the Chinese legend, Buddha summoned all the animals to him before he departed from the earth. Only twelve arrived as a sign of obedience and in turn he rewarded them by naming the years after them in the order in which they arrived at the end of the contest. Legend has it that the animals assembled at one bank of the river to compete in the contest to assist Buddha in ascertaining who should head the cycle of years.
  • Chinese New Year 4705 - As for all new beginnings, the Chinese also mark their New Year celebrations with much excitement and cheer ! Well-known for its gaiety and splendor, the Chinese New Year is, indeed, a very colorful occasion for its people and for others over the world. Kicking off on a new moon day, the Chinese New Year is a 15 day long celebration, which ends on the full moon night with the famous Festival of Lanterns.
  • Kumbh Mela Festivals in India - Looking to attain 'Nirvana', 'Moksha' or salvation following Hindu strictures? Join in the spiritual paths of the Kumbh festivities being celebrated at Prayag or ancient Allahabad in North India. Prayag is the holy site that marks the confluence of the mystical river, Saraswati (not physically visible but believed to flow in the recesses of the earth or to exist on the spiritual plane) - joining the two most ancient and revered Indian rivers-the Ganges and the Yamuna.
  • The Chinese New Year Spectacular Will Not Fail to Impress - As far as Chinese New Year's entertainment goes, New Tang Dynasty Television's Chinese New Year Spectacular is a relatively new kid on the block, having made its debut only three years ago. It can't be described as a variety show, and it's not really a Broadway musical, but it is different to anything else out there.
  • Relocating to Rhode Island - When it comes time to make a new start, many look for an entirely new lifestyle. Relocating to Rhode Island is one way to find a distinct New England lifestyle. Relocating to Rhode Island Rhode Island has the distinction of being the smallest state in the Union in terms of size. This small state is not actually an island at all.
  • Stakeholder Engagement - How to be more successful by creatively engaging your stakeholders - Complexity. Change. Uncertainty. These are the "givens" in your world. Yet, one simple "rule of business" remains constant. Your organization's ability to execute is the ultimate determinant of your success. And, when it comes to effective execution you just can't do it in a vacuum. You must create stakeholder-based innovations, strategies, systems and processes, and metrics if you want to really execute. You need to become an OUTERPRISE. What is an OUTERPRISE? Simply stated... your enterprise alone is no longer enough. Superior execution demands a new way of thinking - one that takes an "outside in" approach.
  • A Fresh Look at Freshwater Pearl Jewelry - A Fresh Look at Freshwater Pearl Jewelry If, when you picture freshwater pearls, lumpy linen-colored rice shapes come to mind, it's time to update your thinking.
  • Working for a Living - When most of us will spend most our lives at a job we may or may not enjoy, it seems odd that there isn't more discussion as to why we work. And I don't mean because we have to pay the rent, but why do we work the way we do? Working does help us to pay the rent. That much is clear. And that's why pretty much all of us have jobs. But coupled with all of us having a job comes a whole list of issues: overwork, debt, consumerism, problems of technology, the environment, traffic problems, fast food lunches, missing your kids soccer game, the list goes on. Suddenly the nature of "work" or a "job" becomes quite important.
  • Cross Cultural Management - Cross-cultural Management is a system designed to train and make known to people in the global business about the variations of cultures, practices and preferences of consumers around the globe. Cross-cultural Management poses as a challenge for companies from all over the world who participate in the global market.
  • Austria More Than A Winter Destination - When I think of Austria, the first thing that comes to my mind is the Austrian Alps. Maybe just about everyone knows that Austria is one of the best places to go during the winter. It has countless winter resorts with amazing surroundings, perfect ski tracks suitable for all ages and difficulties and many more sport facilities in case you are not into skiing.
  • Bulgaria - A Big-Small Treasure - One can describe many things as big-small. Actually, big-small is something small that has the characteristics of something much bigger than itself. And with that in mind, I come to think of Bulgaria. I am sure that many of you who read this have heard of this country and will ask "Why is Bulgaria a big-small" Well, I will try to explain. Bulgaria covers a total territory of 111 000sq/km - that is why it is small.
  • Innovation and the Information Economy - Corn, Cars, and Concepts - Sick of the whole "new economy" thing? It was a bit overdone in the 90's... But there is some relevance to the "new economy" as we navigate continuing economic shifts. I'm not an economist, so this isn't going to be a diatribe about macro economic theory or some such thing. For me, as a businessperson, it boils down to "corn, cars and concepts." First, we had the agrarian economy - all about corn. People related to their families or village. Their lives were pretty much regulated by Mother Nature.
  • A Glimpse of Costa Rican Culture and Traditions - Since the majority of Costa Ricans are not indigenous to the region, Costa Rica has less cultural flair than other Latin American Countries such as Mexico or Guatemala.
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