Category Archives: Africa

Song and Dance in Mauritius

Posted on May 26, 2009 by admin

Many wonder what Mauritian Sega is.  It is both dance and song combined.  There are many instruments that accompany the dancers including the ravane, the maravane, and the triangle.  The ravane is a drum, covered with the skin of a … Continue reading →

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Economic Struggle in Mauritius

Posted on May 26, 2009 by admin

The government of Mauritius unveiled a 6 month plan a few days ago, a plan to bolster the faltering economy.  The Minister of Finance stated that there must be a balance that will stimulate economic growth as well as controls … Continue reading →

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BongoMaffin

Posted on May 14, 2009 by admin

Visitors to Johannesburg will be at once electrified by the vast array of things to do. It is a city with a large, and complex, heartbeat, and there are more events happening in one night than any one person can … Continue reading →

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Bangkok Palace Museum

Posted on May 11, 2009 by admin

Bangkok is a city that is extremely proud of its heritage and has many monuments and cultural icons to demonstrate this. In addition the city has approximately 184 museums that are dedicated to Thai history and culture as much as … Continue reading →

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South Africa’s New President

Posted on May 9, 2009 by admin

Today, May 9, 2009, the country of South Africa held the inauguration ceremony for the newly appointed president, Jacob Zuma.  Zuma was involved in a few scandals, sex scandals and charges of corruption.  But he overcame those allegations and is … Continue reading →

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Golf in South Africa

Posted on May 6, 2009 by admin

Golf is immensely popular in South Africa with many courses in major cities and tourist centers alike. In Sun City, northeast of Johannesburg, the Gary Player Golf Course is world class. The easiest way to travel to Sun City is … Continue reading →

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Where to Stay in Jo’berg

Posted on May 2, 2009 by admin

Johannesburg is the largest financial, commercial and industrial city in South Africa. However, the once prosperous central business district is now an area of abandoned office buildings. Very few of the original buildings are still standing. The central area is … Continue reading →

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