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Silk and strings: a tale of Taiwan

United States, 1973
film

Episode of Series “Asian Notebook”. Presents traditional aspects of Taiwanese culture. Contrasts the simple life, costumes, and art and crafts of ..

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The Many faces of Taiwan

China, 1990
Similarity: 72%

Tales of the Silk Road = Si Lu Hua Yu

China, 1982
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All under heaven: life in a chinese village (TEFC)

United States, 1985
Similarity: 72%

Once upon a time in China II

China, 1992
Similarity: 71%

All under heaven: life in a chinese village

United States, 1985
Similarity: 71%

Thailand: a land of smiles

United States, 1973
Similarity: 71%

Life on a string = Bian zou bian chang [NTSC]

China, 1991
Similarity: 70%

Life on a string = Bian zou bian chang

China, 1991
Similarity: 70%

Reflections of modern Chinese culture in Taiwan

Taiwan, Province Of China, 1993
Similarity: 70%

One hundred entertainments

Australia, 1979
Similarity: 70%

Chiang Mai: northern capital

Australia, 1971
Similarity: 70%

People in the country

Australia, 1965
Similarity: 70%

Flower buds

China
Similarity: 69%

Silk

United Kingdom, 1976
Similarity: 69%

One nation, many peoples

United Kingdom, 1970
Similarity: 69%

Small happiness : Life in a Chinese village (TEFC)

United States, 1985
Similarity: 69%

Java: island of culture

Australia, 1970
Similarity: 69%

Entertainment

Australia, 1989
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