Festivals Of South East Asia
" Festivals of South East Asia " by Anita Bose is a lively overview of thefastraditions and celebrations in this cultural mosaic. Detailed description and storytelling by Bose propels the reader to experience the different customs, rituals, and history that tell of festivals in countries like Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The writing is indeed quite enticing but without losing it into details when it goes to the fun of it. This is because festivals showcase deep-rooted beliefs, the spirit of community, and historical mellifluousness. Harmony, spirituality, and joy are all themes Bose conveys as contributing to the process of insulating celebration: people gathering, enjoying, and so forgetting all this talk of language and culture. Be it the grand Loy Krathong of Thailand, the brilliant Nyepi of Indonesia, or the symbolism-laden Tet of Vietnam, she shares very insightful meanings of these traditional events. Pros of the book: Rich Cultur...