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The development of the newly industrialized countries of Southeast Asia
State educational establishment of higher professional education
“the Russian State Pedagogical
University.And.And. Gertsen”
Faculty of geography
St. Petersburg
Chapter 1. The age of the new economy 5
1.1 Asian States on the political map of the world 5
1.2 the path of development of industrialization 8
1.3 Industry of NIS in South-East Asia 11
Chapter 2. Features of economic development of the countries of South-East Asia in 80-90 16
2.1 Features of cyclic development 18
2.2 Economic consequences of the “collapse” 19
2.3.The role of foreign capital 23
2.4 structure of the financial system 24 Continue reading
The Japanese festival of phalluses.
In Japan spring has come. But with the arrival of spring on the Islands is an unusual holiday, the main objects of which were. phalluses and vaginas. The roots of this entertaining festival back to ancient times – 1500 years ago. During the festival, people pray for the birth of children and good harvest.
Festival of phalluses called “Kanamara”, was launched in Kawasaki on April 5.
An elderly Japanese man prays at the Cathedral of Tagata in the city of Komaki. Traditional festival of Kanamara (Utamaro) is held each spring, it marks the beginning of the flowering and glorifies fertility.
Japanese waits for the start of the ceremony next to carved from Japanese cypress in the phallus 198 cm
Men carry a huge phallus to the temple. This procession is accompanied by loud screams, applause and hoots from the audience. The temple is not far, but to convey this figure, it takes about one and a half hours.
During the ceremony, the phallus need some times to turn around. It is believed that the touch of a woman the main symbol of the festival ensures harmony in the family and offspring, childless
Flower Japanese tradition
Japan – one of the most mysterious and beautiful countries existing on the Earth. She is shrouded in myths and legends; rich beliefs and customs. Japan has an amazing story that to this day causes many lively interest.
The language of flowers in Japan
The country has its own symbols of plants, based on ancient traditions, – Hanakotoba.
The preparation of bouquets. ikebana, the selection of greeting cards – each process are calculated from the color values. According Hanakotoba, Sakura symbolizes courtesy and kindness; Daisy ” sincerity, honesty; Lotus – chastity; iris ” happy news; Narcissus – respect.
The symbol of Japan – the chrysanthemum flower
Everyone knows about the love of the inhabitants of the land of the rising sun to the cherry blossoms, even after which celebrations are held. However, the national flower of Japan, the chrysanthemum. It has become a symbol of the Japanese emperors, her image can be found on coins, stamps and official documents. The Chrysanthemum is considered the highest award.
On 9 September, the country celebrates the feast Continue reading
