Japan - Tea Ceremony by Maikos, Kyoto

Maikos showing tea ceremony in Kyoto, Japan. Thanks to SM of Malaysia.

Japan - Maiko-san

In Kyoto, often can see a Maiko-san on the street when I was there. Thanks to YL of Singapore for this nice postcard.

Indonesia - Noken - Intangible Cultural Heritage

Noken is a Papuan traditional bag is carried by the head. It is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Thanks to Shinta of Indonesia. Five beautiful stamps used. Received in Penang island on October 9, 2020.

North Korea - People

I bought these people themed postcards and nice people themed/Arirang stamps and arranged mailing from Pyongyang in August 2019 and arrived in Penang on September 2019.

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Japan - Local Festival

Local Japanese festival. Thanks to Taroh of Japan.

Turkmenistan - Traditional Horseman - Year of Horse

Turkmenistan - a horseman in traditional costume. Thanks to Gert of Sweden who visited Turkmenistan.

India - Folk Dance

Traditional Indian folk dance. Actually, I already have this postcard. Thanks to Sanjay of India.

Indonesia - Dayak Woman

Dayaks live in Kalimantan of Borneo Island, Indonesia. Thanks to nice postcard of a Dayak Woman with long ears stretched with gold rings sent by JC of Indonesia.

Myanmar - Padaung Tribe

Padaung tribe in Kayah State, Myanmar with long neck brass coils. I bought this postcard in Myanmar and arranged for mailing from Myanmar.

Laos - La Vere, Attapu

Local tribes of La Vere, Attapu in the most south eastern province of Laos. Mailed this postcard from the post office of Savannakhet along Mekong River, Laos. Mailed in Savannakhet on October 16, 2018 and postcard arrived in Penang island on October 25, 2018 - that's quick delivery.

Philippines - Traditional Attire

Traditional wedding attire of Philippines. Thanks to Chloe of Cebu, Philippines.

Nepal Living Goddess Kumari

I saw the living goddess Kumari when I was in Kathmandu. So happy to get a postcard from Nepal sent by Himanshu of Nepal.

Uzbekistan - Preparing Palov - Plov

Preparing Palov or Plov - a traditional dish of meat, rice, carrot, onion. Thanks to Igor of Uzebekistan.

India - Nagaland - Angami Naga Lads

Angami Naga lads in traditional attire of Nagaland, northeastern India. Thanks to Justin of Shillong, India.

ASIA - Afghanistan - Afghans

Population of Afghans is 30 million including 2.7 million refugees still living in Pakistan and Iran. Main ethnic groups include Pashtun 42%, Tajik 27%, Hazara 9%. Uzbek 9% , Aimaq, Turkmen, Baloch, etc with 81% Sunni Muslim, 15% Shi'a Muslim. Pashto and Dari (Persian) are the official languages. At one time, even postcards were banned. Thanks to Penelope for mailing this wonderful Afghanistan postcard with beautiful Afghan stamps.

ASIA - Bahrain - Bahraini

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Population is 1.2 million with more than half are non-nationals. Bahraini are Arabs with Indian making the largest group of non-nationals. The late Amir of Bahrain - H.H. Sheikh Isa bin Sulman Al Khalifa with a young Queen Elizabeth II. Thanks to Polaris of Bahrain.

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Falconry is a tradition in Bahrain. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France who visited Bahrain.

ASIA - Bangladesh - Bangladeshi

Bangladesh has a large population of about 150 million. 98% are ethnic Bengali with remaining Bihari and indigeneous hill tribes. Bengali is the official language. 89% of population is Muslim. Husking rice using traditional cow system. Thanks to Subarata of Bangladesh.

ASIA - Bhutan - Bhutanese

Population is about 743,000. Ethnic groups are Ngalops and Sharchops, commonly called Western Bhutanese and Eastern Bhutanese. Lhotshampa, meaning "southerners", are mostly Nepali descent.

This photocard shows the faces of Bhutan - young monks and Laya girls. Bhutan is a Himalayan Buddhist kingdom with the youngest elected democracy. Would like to thank Passang who is a local travel guide in Bhutan for sending this beautiful postcard.

ASIA - Brunei - Bruneian

Smiling Brunei cultural dancers. Thanks to Saedah of Brunei.

ASIA - Cambodia - Cambodian

Population of Cambodia is about 15 million with 86% Khmer, the rest Vietnamese, Chinese, Cham.

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Selling fruits in Kandal Province, Cambodia. Thanks to Serene of Malaysia who was visiting Cambodia.

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Postcard show the revival of the Royal Cambodian Ballet.

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I bought this postcard of a Cambodian girl selling postcards in Siem Reap with Siem Reap Post Office cancellation in March 2017.