Is it better to spend New Year's in Tokyo or Thailand? Why?
Hey there! I am not very sure about Tokyo but New year in Thailand is absolutely amazing. Th celebrations are grand and super-fun. Here's what you can look forward to....1. The Bangkok CountdownImage SourceRanked as the 7th best place to celebrate new year’s eve in the world, the Bangkok Countdown is the best new year party in Thailand. The decade-old legend celebrates with live worldwide broadcasts, high-energy concerts, magical fireworks, and pyro artworks. To top it, this party has never failed to amaze the revelers.Timings: Expect it to start around 6:30 and go on till after midnight.Venue: Central World2. Street Party at Khao San Road, BangkokImage SourceWhatever the occasion, Khao San Road doesn’t disappoint party people. There’s live music, street dancing, drinks, and a lot to do to make sure the new year is welcomed in the best spirit. Here, the celebration involves meeting young strangers from all over the world and partying till the sun appears. Brimming with backpackers, street bars, and restaurants – this is your to-be-place if a crowd doesn’t bother you.In case you are looking for slightly peaceful celebrations, head to Sanam Luang, the Royal Plaza nearby. Here people celebrate with prayers and releasing colorful hot air lanterns into the sky.The street party at Khao San Road is most happening during 8 pm and 1:30 am.3. New Year Gigs and Resort GalasImage SourceBesides the famous open air celebrations, Thailand’s nightclubs are also buzzing with special DJ nights. After all, music, drinks, and a dance floor are sure shot ways to a grand new year party in Thailand.This year’s party map features Suru NYE at Beam, Sundance Asia 4 at Central World,Justin Prime at Onyx, DJ Eddie Pay and DJ Domination at Mixx Discotheque in Pattaya, and Open Air Party Ft Kid Chris at Superflow City Beach Club among others. Check out this blog for more on this: 2016 New Year Party In Thailand: What’s Your Pick? Have a great time! :)
How do I say happy new year in Japanese? Does it matter depending on who I'm speaking to?
明けましておめでとうございます(あけましておめでとうございます or akemashite omedetou gozaimasu is the most formal you can get while saying Happy New Year to someone, maybe your boss. Removing the gozaimasu makes it less formal. However this is said after the new year has begun.To greet someone during the new year celebrations before the new year has begun would be i otoshi o omukae kudasai orよいお年をお迎えください or just yoi otoshi o! if you’re saying this to a friend.It depends a lot on how formally or causally you say your greetings to a Japanese person, so choose wisely!Well, that being said, 明けましておめでとうございます(あけましておめでとうございます !
How do you say "Happy New Year " in your language ?
新年快乐！
Are there any quiet new year's eve destinations in Jakarta?
If you are a Muslim, you could try mosques like Istiqlal, Indonesia Central Bank (BI) or At-Tiin in TMII. They usually held end of year reflections with speech from prominent Muslim scholars as well as collective remembrance of Allah ("dzikir berjamaah"). As a Muslim, I believe it will soothe your soul. Otherwise, you could go to places of interest that rarely visited by people. A small villa in the outskirts of Jakarta will do fine. If you do not want to spend too much money, just stay at home and watch TV :).
Why is Ode to Joy Popular in Japan?
Oh, boy, I don't know where to start. Yep, those Germans are really musical people. You have to go back to before WWII, though, I think. The Japanese were going to Germany in the 1880s (maybe before) to pick up ideas for their educational and medical systems (which they grew into some of the best in the world, I might add). So, yeah, maybe some people heard Ode to Joy, liked it a lot, and said, "Why don't we do that in Japan?" The Japanese are great borrowers. They have no qualms about lifting fashion, food trends, music, art styles, etc. And individual Japanese often have a genius for transforming these influences into something uniquely Japanese or even just beyond everything. Look at the Teriyaki Burger, for an example. So when Japanese people borrow Ode to Joy, they are not in it for the religion, but for the excellent muscial craftsmanship and the feelz. Not like some fascists in countries I could mention who borrow Wagner mostly because "he was adored by Hitler, man. We should adore him too. Ba-ba-ba-baaaa-ba!" Ideologies like Christianity are generally interesting factoids to most Japanese, not something to actually emulate. BTW, "Auld Lang Syne" is super-popular in Japan, too, but not as a new year's song. It's popular as a "bye-bye, customers, thanks for shopping with us but now it's time to get the hell out of our store" song. Makes sense: close of the year, close of the store.
Where can I find a ryokan that accepts booking during the New Year period?
Booking any overnight accommodations during the New Year holiday season is normally twice to 5 times the usual price. The only places that will take bookings will make sure you're paying, and paying through the nose, or else won't even consider reserving a room (and preparing a meal or two) for you.You should consider staying with non-Japanese friends during the holiday rush, and going for a stay in a ryokan before 12/30 or after 1/3 or 1/4. Couchsurfing.com is one place to look for a place to stay close to NY Eve.
Why would people spend years building "great pyramids?"?
Think about it. These laborers would have had to literally spend years upon years simply moving huge rocks back and forth. No crane could life these huge boulders up high enought to stack them and a ramp would take as much rock as the pyramids to build. Aside from this, the laborers would have to eat to keep their strength up and sleep sometime and of course they couldn't work at night. Were our ancestors obcessed with moving huge rocks for no apparent reason??? There are pyramids all over the globe, too. Some of them in South America and some supposedly under water. I mean, I seriously doubt they were used as housing as a hut or teepee is much easier to build than a gigantic structure like a pyramid. What do you think?