Foreign chefs drop by Jakarta for Ramadan eats Aug 31, 2008
A warm and cozy atmosphere, filled with 1001 Arabian nights charm, conjures up images of desert palaces, accompanied by serene music, candles and Indonesian hospitality. Diners can recline on plush cushions and delight in traditional Indonesian delicacies from various cooking stations, including beef and chicken martabak, tahu sumedang, tempe mendoan, pastel, and loempia semarang. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Paramedic with a passion for Pashtuns Aug 9, 2008
It was a period of searching and "meaningful travel" that led to Gilmour developing a passion for India and the Middle East - and an unplanned motorbike expedition into Pakistan that changed his life: "The tribal areas of Pakistan are like nowhere else that I've travelled to it just captured my imagination. It was 1001 Arabian Nights preserved and I've never come across hospitality like it - phenomenal.". After that visit, Gilmour took advantage of his freezing spare time on the London film set... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hooked on the hippest craze Jun 13, 2008
Many people see belly dancing as just another element of the 1001 Arabian Nights, according to Sahin. The Turkish belly dance is strongly embedded in Turkish culture. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tickets Now on Sale for the Summit Cup -- Yorkshire's Premier Polo Tournament May 31, 2008
On the Saturday (14 June), the day's festivities will be rounded off with an Arabian Nights-themed polo party in a marquee transformed into a setting reminiscent of a scene from the pages of 1001 Arabian Nights. For 50 per person, guests will be able to enjoy musical entertainment from Pop Idol finalist Kirsty Crawford. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Pretty as a Pixar May 10, 2008
The movie is based on "1001 Arabian Nights," so it's basically "Aladdin" without Robin Williams and all that singing. "Achmed" was made in 1926 by Lotte Reiniger, who used silhouette cutouts to make the picture. (Boston Globe)
For Tiger Saw, scoring films is a classic experience May 9, 2008
Based on a "1001 Arabian Nights" tale titled "The Story of Prince Achmed and the Fairy Paribanou," the film is not only a landmark but a stunningly imaginative work. With musical accompaniment by Tiger Saw, a shape-shifting Newburyport musical collective, the film will screen tomorrow at midnight at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, as well as May 16-17 at the Ioka Theater in Exeter, N.H. Tiger Saw will perform its original score live at each of the showings. (Boston Globe)
Confessions of Miss Mischief Mar 29, 2008
She accuses the west of cultural imperialism, saying it always reduces Iran to Hizbullah or 1001 Arabian Nights; the flying carpet or the flying rocket. What she wanted to do in Persepolis was tell her story and show what it means to be Iranian for her. (Guardian Unlimited)
Imperial cuisine with royal service Oct 28, 2007
Gone are the polluted and congested streets of Jakarta and you are transported back to the days of the 1001 Arabian nights. It has the seductive atmosphere of a place from years gone by. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
A new way with words Sep 18, 2007
Historically, so are most successful books - 1001 Arabian Nights, the Bible, Canterbury Tales, the Odyssey, Divine Comedy, Decameron, Trainspotting. What contemporary readers don't seem to like are short stories that don't connect to each other. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
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Muslims increasingly turning to the Web to make a match Apr 14, 2007
The internet presents a new means of passing 1001 Arabian nights. Goodbye Dolly. (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
‘Aladdin: The Musical’ debuts this weekend at The Music Box Mar 21, 2007
The play is directed by Kevin Costley who has fashioned his original script from The Tales of 1001 Arabian Nights. The sets and lighting are by Michael Gallagher; musical direction is by Ted Anderson, composer of the score and costumes are by K.D. Love. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Casting News Round-Up Dec 22, 2006
He reportedly plays "Farid, a young Arab from the book 1001 Arabian Nights who is brought to life and helps a girl rescue her father." Iain Softley is directing this adaptation of Cornelia Funke's bestseller. Finally, Quentin Tarantino has added Marcy Harriell (Ed) to the cast of his segment, "Death Proof." The Hollywood Reporter says Harriell plays "a storyteller who spices things up on a girls' night out.". (IGN FilmForce)
