Swing city
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Dancing to swing music is making a big comeback, particularly in San Francisco, CA, where a number of new clubs are packed with people dancing in the 40's style. Swing dancing has been a part of the city's culture since the 30's and people strive to keep it alive.
Publication Name: Travel-Holiday
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0199-025X
Year: 1996
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French twist
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Women in Paris, France, have a certain style and sophistication to their dress, which may be because so many of them consider silk scarves to be essential parts of their wardrobes. How silk scarves are a ubiquitous part of the French clothing culture is described.
Publication Name: Travel-Holiday
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0199-025X
Year: 1997
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Land of the rising kite
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Kite flying is still a highly enjoyed recreational activity in Japan, and kites produced there have a very high artistic quality to them. Kite makers are respected artisans, and the pictures on them are more highly valued than the kite's performance.
Publication Name: Travel-Holiday
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0199-025X
Year: 1998
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