Word: equestrianism
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...thousand horsemen will put on a spectacular equestrian show there on the festival eve, July 10. The next morning, Naadam will begin with a recital by 800 morin huur players (the morin huur, a two-stringed fiddle, is Mongolia's national instrument) and a performance by 800 singers of "long songs" - the hypnotic vocal music of the country's vast steppes. There are plenty of other musical performances plus a huge array of food and craft stalls. But horse racing, wrestling and archery make up the bulk of the events at Naadam. Some say that the festival has its origins...
...district is named after Jan Zizka, a one-eyed Czech Protestant warrior who, in 1420, defeated Holy Roman Empire crusaders on Vitkov Hill. A granite equestrian statue of Zizka sits at the top of the hill; at the foot is the pub U vystrelenyho oka (The Shot-Out Eye)?the name, of course, a tribute to Zizka's missing orb. The slightly scruffy venue offers weekly live rock, blues and alternative music and typical Czech pub food?that is, everything is bread crumbed and fried. Try Hermelin, a Czech version of Camembert cheese pickled in oil with garlic...
...Singapore hotel Identity Parade An iconic style magazine marks its quarter century Summits of Style Esoteric treatments in a minimalist setting A Starflyer Is Born In-flight comfort with an internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder Hill. A granite equestrian statue of Zizka sits at the top of the hill; at the foot is the pub U vystrelenyho oka (The Shot-Out Eye) - the name, of course, a tribute to Zizka's missing orb. The slightly scruffy venue offers weekly live rock, blues and alternative music and typical Czech pub food...
...Binder ’09, though, has a unique answer: the circus. Before coming to Harvard, Binder spent his entire life traveling with the circus and performing 340 shows per year. With a father who founded the Big Apple Circus and a mother who is a fifth-generation equestrian, Binder began his circus career at age four when he played what he describes as “the cute kid” in a variety of circus acts. Two years ago, the circus needed a stilt-walker, and Binder volunteered. But Binder’s life wasn?...
...crucial business decisions." Sentiments like this haven't stopped Athina from launching a charm offensive in tandem with her legal moves. One aim seems to be to soothe any Greek feelings she may have injured in her youthful rejection of her origins. Last year she and Doda joined an equestrian club 20 miles east of Athens, with the aim of competing for the Greek national riding team in the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Athina has also renewed her Greek passport, and is rumored to be house hunting in Greece. "It's all about giving her a chance," says Yiannis Aletras...