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...American living in Asia for six years, now in Delhi, I find running to be a routine that travels well, a way to create constancy in a life of motion, and a wonderful way to see places at a slower pace. I hope to add Kabul and the Mongolian countryside to the list of far-flung places where I've managed to run. But for now, here are six standout choices for the discerning globetrotter...
...confusing. In the next room lies the fantastical world of true Paris couture, with pieces from designers Azzedine Alaia and John Galliano. These are the clothes that no one would ever wear, save the misguided celebrity or mega-rich socialite.Case-in-point: a voluminous black coat of brushed Mongolian goat fur and leather bustier by Alaia. Galliano’s French Revolution-inspired collection for Dior is even more theatrical: Dramatic red coats with oversized collars and giant belts stand against a mirrored red background.The last room of the exhibit is the only one that truly delivers, featuring three heavyweights...
...fulfill a requirement, registering for whatever fits into their schedule at the last minute. Many Cores have an extremely specific focus, and might be bearable only for a similarly specific group: though you might fall in love with the confluence of cultural history and representations of space in Mongolian chant in your Lit and Arts C Core, don’t just take it on a whim because it gives you no class Thursdays. Many Core classes are not offered every year, so look through each Core area far in advance for classes that seem interesting (or depending on your...
...attend only one Naadam in your lifetime, this should be the year. In ordinary times, Naadam (the word means "festival") is the most important event on the Mongolian calendar and an occasion when people participate in traditional games and feasting. But this year's celebrations, held on July 11 and 12, are being staged on a much grander scale in commemoration of the 800th anniversary of the founding of Genghis Khan's Mongol empire. Though festivities are organized all over the country, the biggest take place in the capital, Ulan Bator. A thousand horsemen will put on a spectacular equestrian...
...attend only one Naadam in your lifetime, this should be the year. In ordinary times, Naadam (the word means "festival") is the most important event on the Mongolian calendar and an occasion when people participate in traditional games and feasting. But this year's[an error occurred while processing this directive] celebrations, held on July 11 and 12, are being staged on a much grander scale in commemoration of the 800th anniversary of the founding of Genghis Khan's Mongol empire. Though festivities are organized all over the country, the biggest take place in the capital, Ulan Bator...