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Shanghai World Expo

Asia Expo

This Asia Expo has become a very famous event to people in the whole world, especially in the world of trade and culture since launched due to its displays of unparalleled structural designs, advancements in technology and numerous innovative ideas related to socialization. This would be the largest festival that China ever held, started from 1st of May until 31st of October 2010. Through the hosting of this expo, China has proven their ability to organize any international event. This event has greatly increased passenger volume of local low cost airlines and still attains more visitors. The entire event is estimated will attract visitors more than 70 million from 192 different countries and more than 50 international organizations.

Organizing World Expo in Shanghai would also positively influence international trade since China has been known as peaceful nation for its campaign on international trade and world peace.

This event would bring positive impact towards China’s tourism as well as occupancy rate for Hotel Rooms in Asia. Shanghai World Expo would be the first World Expo held by developing country which will open lots of opportunities for development in Chinese trading. Million buyers and traders that will be joining this event would create massive influence upon international trade. No less than 100 million people are expected to attend this international event including millions leaders from 100 foreign countries.

Opening ceremony was marvelous, declared by the Chinese president and attended by leaders from other countries, including President Sarkozy from France. More than 2.300 international musicians and performers participated in the opening ceremony. World Expo has been held every year starting with London as its first host in 1851 and has successfully served its purpose as economic, cultural, technological and scientific exchange. And this year Expo would not only be a greater celebration, but a greater advancement in trading and future development as well.

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Generally Accepted Currency in Asian Countries

Asia Currency

There are approximately 50 countries in Asia continent, each with their own Asia Currency. While Europe has Euro as the general currency for their continent, there is no general currency for Asia. This can make traveling to different countries in Asia rather difficult, since visitors need to exchange their currency into the currencies of each country they are going to visit.

Although there is no general currency for Asia, some legal tender currencies are accepted in some regions. Legal tender defined as the medium of payment approved by law or acknowledged by legal system in one country as the means to fulfill financial obligation. Currencies that accepted as legal tender are variously defined in each country. Although legal tender is recognized by law, it is not mandatory to be accepted by service provider. For example, shopkeepers are allowed to reject large value banknotes. This legal concept is known as the invitation to treat. Legal tender is only mandatory to be accepted if there are any debt occur in advance.

For Asia in general, US Dollar would be the safe option since it is accepted or at least exchangeable in almost every country in Asia. In South East Asia, Singapore Dollar is mainly accepted. Renminbi and Hong Kong Dollars are usually interchangeable since they have similar exchange rate. Money exchange offices or banks are the best place to exchange your foreign currencies to avoid counterfeit. These places are legal as well as official. Foreign coins are not recommended to be brought along. Exchange offices and banks mostly accept only banknotes. Make sure to return any Asian Coins or banknotes left before you return home because some Asia Currency is invaluable outside its country.

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Traditional Japanese Clothing

Asia Clothing

Traditional Asia Clothing of Japan came from the Edo period started from the year 1601 to 1867. This clothing consists of three basic pieces; the upper garment known as “kimono”, lower garment known as “hakama” and the sash known as “obi”. The difference between Europe and Asia traditional clothing is very definitive. All Japanese clothing are embroidered and crafted with beautiful and wonderful fabric works. Most commonly used decorations are family crests, flowers, bamboo or animals. Although kimono is one piece clothing it is far from simple, especially women kimono. It is elegant and complex clothing, and does not come with cheap price. One standard kimono might cost more than US$10,000 and can easily exceed US$20,000 for a complete set along with undergarment, obi, socks, sandals and other accessories.

Kimono is the main element of traditional Japanese clothing. During the Edo period, kimono was worn as outer garment and made from all types of fabrics. Until the Edo period, types of fabrics used for kimono was class oriented, and silk reserved only for people from upper class. Kimono design is determined by gender, age and also social status. For example, married women usually use darker fabric for their kimono with shorter sleeves compared to a young and unmarried women kimono. All adult kimonos consist of eight pieces, made from one single roll of cloth 36 centimeters wide and 11 meters long. All of the pieces are seamless with the same width on each cut despite the size its wearer. Any extra cloth is simply tuck underneath the sash known as “obi”. Design of the “obi” itself is determined by gender and age.

Nagajuban is an undergarment worn before the kimono, while the lighter summer kimono is called Yukata. Hakama is pant’s like lower garment with seven folds representing seven human qualities; courage, justice, chivalry, prestige, humility, honesty and loyalty.

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