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Venice

Venice is a city in northern Italy. It is the capital of region Veneto. Together with
Padua, the city is included in the Padua-Venice Metropolitan Area. Venice has been
known as the Queen of the Adriatic, City of Water, City of Bridges, and The
City of Light. The city stretches across 117 small islands in the marshy Venetian
Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy.

Venice is world-famous for its canals. It is built on an archipelago of 117 islands


formed by about 150 canals in a shallow lagoon. The islands on which the city is
built are connected by about 400 bridges. In the old center, the canals serve the
function of roads, and every form of transport is on water or on foot.

You can ride gondola there. It is the classical Venetian boat which nowadays is
mostly used for tourists, or for weddings, funerals, or other ceremonies. Now,
most Venetians travel by motorised waterbuses (vaporetti) which ply regular
routes along the major canals and between the citys islands. The city also has
many private boats. The only gondolas still in common use by Venetians are the
traghetti, foot passenger ferries crossing the Grand Canal at certain points without
bridges.

You can see the amusing citys landmarks such as Piazza San Marco, Palazzo
Contarini del Bovolo, Saint Marks Cathedral or villas of the Veneto. The villas of
the Veneto, rural residences for nobles during the Republic, are one of the most
interesting aspects of Venetian countryside.

They are surrounded by elegant gardens, suitable for fashionable parties of high
society. The city is also well known for its beautiful and romantic view, especially
at night.

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Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is a celebration of harvest, thankfulness for peace, and the
attempt of Native Americans. It is usually celebrated in late autumn.

In the past, Thanksgiving was celebrated for their rich harvest in New England. In North
America, however, it was originally held to thank God for their survival in the new land which
was not easy for them. However, in Canada, it had been celebrated as in New England.
Thanksgiving now is celebrated in United States of America and in Canada. Thanksgiving
festivals are held every fourth Thursday of November in the U.S and on the second Monday of
October in Canada. It is usually celebrated in four to five days in the North America and for
three days in Canada.

It is celebrated through families and friends gathering to eat and give good luck. Turkey is the
main dish in the thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving parades are also usually held. In
Thanksgiving homes are decorated with wreaths, fresh and dried flowers. Lamps are lighted to
brighten the environment. Tables are decorated with best china and antique silver dishes to
mark the occasion.

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The Legend of Sura and Baya
A long time ago, there were two animals, Sura and Baya. Sura was the name of a shark and
Baya was a crocodile. They lived in a sea.
Once Sura and Baya were looking for some food. Suddenly, Baya saw a goat. Yummy, this
is my lunch, said Baya.
No way! This is my lunch. You are greedy said Sura. Then they fought for the goat. After
several hours, they were very tired.
Feeling tired of fighting, they lived in the different places. Sura lived in the water and Baya
lived in the land. The border was the beach, so they would never fight again.
One day, Sura went to the land and looked for some food in the river. He was very hungry
and there was not much food in the sea. Baya was very angry when he knew that Sura broke
the promise.
They fought again. They both hit each other. Sura bit Bayas tail. Baya did the same thing to
Sura. He bit Sura very hard. Sura finally gave up and went back to the sea. Baya was happy.

The Legend of Sura and Baya


A long time ago, there were two animals, Sura and Baya. Sura was the name of a shark and
Baya was a crocodile. They lived in a sea.
Once Sura and Baya were looking for some food. Suddenly, Baya saw a goat. Yummy, this
is my lunch, said Baya.
No way! This is my lunch. You are greedy said Sura. Then they fought for the goat. After
several hours, they were very tired.
Feeling tired of fighting, they lived in the different places. Sura lived in the water and Baya
lived in the land. The border was the beach, so they would never fight again.
One day, Sura went to the land and looked for some food in the river. He was very hungry
and there was not much food in the sea. Baya was very angry when he knew that Sura broke
the promise.
They fought again. They both hit each other. Sura bit Bayas tail. Baya did the same thing to
Sura. He bit Sura very hard. Sura finally gave up and went back to the sea. Baya was happy.
The Legend of Batu Banama
Once upon a time there lived a mother with her child. They lived by the river of Sebangau. His
mothernamed Bawi Kuwu and her child named Tangkiling.

One day, when Tangkiling was playing with his friends, he felt hungry and went home to eat.
But, he didnt want to wait his mother for cooking. Then, he cried and made his
mother angry. Then, Bawi Kuwu hit his head until injured.

Tangkiling ran away from home and adopted by a merchant from China. Then, Tangkiling
was invited to China by the merchant. The merchant taught Tangkiling how to
trade. So, Tangkiling was trusted by themerchant to sail and trade in Indonesia.

One day, Tangkiling came to Sebangau river used a large ship. On that time a large ship called
Banama by Dayakese. Tangkiling came to that place to trade. But, he forgot that Sebangau
river is a place where he was born. Then, he and his crew lived long enough in that place.

Tangkiling got a news that there was a beautiful woman in that place. Then, he married her. He
didnt know that the woman is Bawi Kuwu, his mother.

One time, Tangkiling asked his wife to look flea on his head. When she looked on his head,
she saw a scar. She asked Tangkiling about the scar on his head and he told about how he got
the scar. Then, she realized and told him that he is her son. But, Tangkiling did not believe
what she said. He thought if she is his mother, she would have been old. Then, Bawi Kuwu
told him that she had been given endless beauty by the Almighty. But, Tangkiling just laughed.
He swore if what she said is true, let the Almighty cursed him.

Suddenly, there came a great storm and thick clouds. Then, it began to rain, thunder, and
lightning shouted. He and his large ship cursed to a stone. But, unfortunately Bawi Kuwu was
trapped inside the ship. The large ship that turned to a stone called Batu Banama.

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