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The 3 F’s of Eid Al-Fitr in Indonesia

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  After one month fasting, the Indonesian Muslims to celebrate of Eid Al-Fitr holiday. The Eid Al-Fitr has 3 F’s the meaning of for Indonesian tradition. 1.         Food “Opor ayam and Ketupat” is the classic food for the Indonesian to cooked. Every family cooked that’s foods for family members and their guests, also served many cookies. So, Indonesian always got fat after Eid Al-Fitr holiday if they not diet. 2.        Family The Eid Al-Fitr is the meaning of back to home or the popular words in Indonesian is “mudik”. Every family member who was living out from home will back to home to celebrate that’s holiday together. Tought the price of the transportation increase are all. 3.        Forgiveness Like was a baby new born is the meaning of Fitr so the Indonesian Muslims will forgiveness each other with family members, neighbors, and coworkers and ect. They are will visit the home each other for connected with. For those the tourists want to feel like an Indonesian Musli

The amazing winter at Summer Palace Beijing

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The Summer Palace  (Chinese Pinyin:  Yí Hé Yuán) , northwest of Beijing, is said to be , and the largest of its kind still in existence in China. It is only a short drive (15 km) from central Beijing but seems like another world. The Summer Palace was initially built in 1750 by Emperor Qianglong. The architectural style of Summer Palace is to make others believe it is inartificial. It covers an area of 70 thousand square meters and holds over 3000 houses. In 1860 and 1900 it was destroyed by invaders and in 1912 it was rebuilt by the Government of Qing Dynasty. In 1924, it began to be open to tourists. The Summer Palace is one of the loveliest spots in Beijing. Not all the buildings are open to the public, but many are, and the others continue to enhance the park with their design and decoration, nestled into the landscape. The arched bridges, pretty promenades, decorated corridors, and ‘breezeways’ (a hallway that allows the passage of a breeze between structures) lead visitor