December 24, 2011

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Arabian Nights 25% of world demand for tea is provided here. Spices - they, too, for centuries renowned for Sri Lanka. Buy unparalleled cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, sandalwood powder and many other fragrant spices can be in Matale, in the Garden of spices. Jewelry - even in the the legendary 1001 Arabian Nights was written that in Sri Lanka (Serendibe in Arabic) extract the best gems. And to this day in Sri Lanka abundance of precious stones and gems. It was here was discovered the world's largest sapphire - Star of India. This stone has an unusual color and clarity. In Sri Lanka, is mined aquamarine, alexandrite, blue topaz, hristoberill, cat's eye, garnet, ruby, tourmaline, moonstone. City Ratnapura (Ratnapura) - the main center of production of these shining jewels. You can go shopping, visit museums, watch the work of cutters. Masks - in the south of Sri Lanka, near Bentota, is the town of Ambalangoda (Ambalangoda). He is known for the traditional painted wooden masks "demons" that old, produced by local residents. The masks were intended to "dance a demon," which performed in case of need to expel evil spirits (evil spirits and practically accused in all of life's troubles happen to the villagers, their livestock, crop failure or a bad catch). But despite this purpose, the mask rather comical and grotesque than scary - a comically bulging eyes, red language, cobra hood over his forehead. In Ambalangoda you can also visit the museum of masks and see the same old dance with masks - "dance of the demon." Perfume - a fragrant perfume Tangalla produce, the basic component of which - an essential Citronella oil. Baskets - they are made from top of the fibrous layer of coconut. Shapes and sizes to try raznoobrazny.Chto sure to try the traditional Sri Lankan curries! A spicy curry after - local Sweets: cheese from buffalo milk, drizzled with syrup, the Sri Lankan custard, cake, coconut and honey, chewy candy from palm juice and brown sugar. And of course do not forget the delicious local fruits - passion...
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Cultural Exchange Programs 15 years ago, students were limited to dream, at best, some sort of Romania. Thank God, in the XXI century opportunities for student travel with the company Studentur (Studentur) is much greater. Students have the opportunity to go abroad is not only a tourist voucher, but to work. The most popular program in Russia to work abroad for students - Work and travel USA. Work and travel USA was created specifically for students wanting to learn American culture, to learn English, gain work experience abroad, and of course money. During summer vacation, in which students work in the U.S., earning the last 6 to 11 thousand dollars. Agree, not bad for a student that yesterday he lived on a scholarship. Work and travel USA is a program of intergovernmental exchanges Cultural Exchange Programs with the participation of the U.S. State Department. All participants for the period of stay in the United States granted the status of Exchange visitor and official a work permit. For the first time the program has proved itself in 1957 and during that time gained international popularity among students from more than 40 countries. Who can participate in the program and go to work in the United States from Studentur? Requirements: full-time university status, the age of 22 years and a good knowledge of English. To participate in the program needs to issue a work permit, the form of DC-2019. Making it yourself is practically impossible, so that students apply to agencies that are engaged in Work and travel USA. The agency will help you prepare all the documents, organize your interview at the embassy, will support you in the U.S. for the duration of your stay. To participate in the program, you must find the right agency for you, go out there and start collecting the interview all the documents. The interviews at agencies begin on September 1 and end, as a rule, on February 28.