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UAE: UAE Heritage Village (Part 2)

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Al Alam Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sat-Thu: 9.00am - 4.00pm Fri: 3.30pm - 9.00pm Welcome to Part 2 of UAE Heritage Village, which is a reconstruction of a traditional desert village that you can visit for free. Do take a look at the Part 1 should you miss it. As previously mentioned, I shall post some photos of more workshops and the two museums available there.
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UAE: UAE Heritage Village (Part 1)

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Al Alam Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sat-Thu: 9.00am - 4.00pm Fri: 3.30pm - 9.00pm Run by Emirates Heritage Club, UAE Heritage Village is a reconstruction of a traditional desert village that gives visitors a glimpse into the past. Located next to Abu Dhabi Theatre and not too far from Marina Mall, it houses museums, workshops and stalls offering a plethora of interesting goods.
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NLD: Kooijman Wooden Shoe Workshop

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Zaanse Schans, Zaandam, the Netherlands Daily: 8.00am - 5.00pm (winter) or 6.00pm (summer) The preservation of the well-known Dutch craft of wooden clog-making was initiated by Jaap and Ineke Kooijman on 1 April 1974. One such workshop-cum-museum was thus set up in Zaanse Schans , an area of Dutch industrial heritage, to introduce the art to locals and foreigners alike.
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CAM: Artisans D'Angkor

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Steung Thmei, Siem Reap, Cambodia Daily: 7.30am - 5.30pm Artisans D'Angkor is a semi-public social company that was originally set up to offer vocational training for young villagers and subsequently help them find jobs. Today, it has developed into one that plays a pivotal role in the preservation of traditional Khmer handicrafts, along with its core mission of advancing education and welfare.
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NZL: President Hotel Auckland

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NZL: Auckland Domain

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Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand Right in the heart of Auckland lies the city's oldest park, which is one of its largest green spaces. Spanning around 75 hectares, the park was developed around the crater of an extinct volcano. Beyond its expansive lawns and walking paths, it's also home to several notable attractions, such as Auckland War Memorial Museum and Wintergardens.
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