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		<title>Vetiver</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Vetiver is the root of Chrysopogon zizanioides, a perennial grass which gets its name from the south Indian language, Tamil (veti=cut, ver=root). Besides its place of origin in India, Vetiver is extensively grown in Indonesia, Haiti, Brazil, China and Reunion. Unlike the fibrous, horizontally-spreading root systems common to most grasses, vetiver roots grow fairly deep [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Visiting Bali</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One is never quite prepared for the reality of Bali. Emerald hillsides curving spectacularly against  azure skies, satin-ribbon beaches, the sensual fragrance of frangipani and jasmine, timeless temples and a culture of slow grace&#8230; for a very small island, Bali packs a huge punch as a travel destination. Arguably the best known island in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.culturalelements.com/blog/323/</link>
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		<title>Asian/Pacific American Heritage Festival</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dubbed as the largest pan-Asian community event on the East Coast, The Asian/Pacific American (A/PA) Heritage Festival is a community festival with music, performances, food, and family fun. Performances by NYC Bhangra, KCP Arts, Soh Daiko,  Bollywood Axion, Blip Blip Bleep, Magnetic North &#38; Taiyo Na, Cynthia Lin, Kevin So and Alfa. Come sample the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.culturalelements.com/blog/asianpacific-american-heritage-festival/</link>
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		<title>Event Info: His Holiness The Dalai Lama in NYC, May 20-23, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Each year, His Holiness the Dalai Lama travels the world offering teachings and public talks to individuals from many different faiths and backgrounds. While His Holiness will also often bestow empowerment and initiations to coincide with these teachings, he continues to stress the importance of one attending teachings in order to provide practitioners with a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.culturalelements.com/blog/event-info-his-holiness-the-dalai-lama-in-nyc-may-20-23-2010/</link>
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		<title>What is the meaning &amp; Origin of Namaste ?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The word Namaste is a combination of two Sanskrit terms: Namah (I bow respectfully to you) and Aste (let there be). A literal translation makes little sense; rather, it is the spirit of the greeting that is significant, one that is deferential, cordial and executed with grace and a certain humility. Most frequently used at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.culturalelements.com/blog/what-is-the-meaning-origin-of-namaste/</link>
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		<title>Marble Art from India</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Culture rich India has several forms of stone artwork from different regions. Brilliantly painted marble from Rajasthan is one of best examples of such stone artwork and can best be described as ‘poetry in stone.’]]></description>
		<link>http://www.culturalelements.com/blog/marble-art-from-india/</link>
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		<title>Kanji</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Think you have a knack for foreign languages? Try picking up Japanese – all 2,000 characters of it!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.culturalelements.com/blog/kanji/</link>
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		<title>The Peacock in Indian Legends</title>
		<description><![CDATA[India’s national bird, the peacock, is woven into the country’s cultural fabric, a symbol of beauty, love and fertility. Legend has it that the peacock, originally a plain, brown bird, spread his tail to hide the god Indra from the demon king Ravana. To show his gratitude, Indra bestowed him with brilliant plumage. In folklore, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.culturalelements.com/blog/the-peacock-in-indian-legends/</link>
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		<title>Bali’s Barong</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Long before Hinduism reached Bali’s shores, the island had its own, animism-based mythology. Many of the fantastic beings who populated this mythology were adapted into Hinduism. Among these is the Barong, the mythic lion who remains a hugely popular figure in Balinese culture. A Barong is a protective, spirit king. Balinese mythology has five Barongs [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.culturalelements.com/blog/bali%e2%80%99s-barong/</link>
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		<title>A Whole New World of Entertainment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[17.2 million square feet of world culture, out of this world shopping, around the world food and of course fun for everyone; that’s the Global Village in Dubai.  Fire breathing men from Moscow, a human cannon ball, drummers from South India, amazing street performers and crafts and cuisine from around the world, that’s what makes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.culturalelements.com/blog/a-whole-new-world-of-entertainment/</link>
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