For example, Thai Jasmine rice is long-grain and relatively less sticky, as some long-grain rice contains less amylopectin than short-grain cultivars.

Puccini used three of these in the opera, including the national anthem ( heard during the appearance of the Empero Altoum ) and, most memorably, the folk melody " Mo-li-hua " (" Jasmine Flower ") which is first heard sung by the children's chorus after the invocation to the moon in Act I, and becomes a sort of ' leitmotif ' for the princess throughout the opera.

Up to eight of the themes used in Turandot appear to be based on traditional Chinese music and anthems, and the melody of a Chinese song named " Mò Li Hūa ( 茉莉花 )", or " Jasmine ", is included as a motif for the princess.

Siderno, also known as the " pearl " of the " Jasmine Riviera ", is one of the most well-equipped tourist resorts on the Ionian coast of the Province of Reggio Calabria, with wide, sandy beaches, clear sea and a magnificently-coloured seabed.

Lea Salonga, the singing voice of Mulan in the movie, is also the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin.

Lisa's goal is to become a world famous fashion designer ( Voorhies would later play fashion designer Jasmine Malone on The Bold and the Beautiful ).

Jasminum fluminense ( which is sometimes known by the inaccurate name " Brazilian Jasmine ") and Jasminum dichotomum ( Gold Coast Jasmine ) are invasive species in Hawaii and Florida.

Jasminum polyanthum also known as White Jasmine is an invasive weed in Australia.

Jasmine tea is consumed in China, where it is called jasmine-flower tea ( 茉莉花茶 ; pinyin: mò lì huā chá ).

Jasmine syrup, made from jasmine flowers, is used as a flavouring.

Jasmine essential oil is in common use.

Jasmine is also cultivated commercially, for both the domestic purposes discussed above and other purposes ( such as use in the perfume industry ).

In the Chandan Yatra of lord Jagannath, the deity is bathed with water flavored in sandalwood paste and jasmine. Madurai Jasmine ( Madurai Malli ) very famous in southern state of Tamil Nadu

In Syria, jasmine is the symbolic flower of Damascus, which is called the City of Jasmine.

* Jasmine rice — smells like, but is not related to, Jasmine

Jasmine tea is the most popular type of scented tea, and is often the most popular type of tea served at yum cha establishments.

Jasmine Estates is a census-designated place ( CDP ) in Pasco County, Florida, United States.

Jasmine Estates is located at.

Jasmine States is considered to be the Tornado City of the Tampa Bay area due to the rough weather that often comes through.

Jasmine vendors may also be found in Kolkata, though roadside sales are fewer there, since in North India women and girls generally, by tradition, do not wear flowers in their hair.

Jasmine flowers were also used as a symbol during the 2011 Chinese pro-democracy protests in the People's Republic of China.

Columbus is also the birthplace of baseball announcer Red Barber ; boxing's first three-time world heavyweight champion, Henry Armstrong ; rock singer Andrew Wood ; the parents of Grammy-award winning bluegrass musician Alison Krauss ; American Idol contestant Jasmine Murray ; and bluegrass musician Ruby Jane Smith.

K-Ci also contributed background vocals ( alongside Uptown labelmates Terri Robinson and Tabitha Brace ) on some tracks for Ralph Tresvant, produced by Kyle West, and Jasmine Guy's solo debut album, produced by D. J Eddie F of Heavy D and The Boyz.

The flickering black-and-white footage, ( characteristic of F2 propagation ) included Jasmine Bligh, one of the original BBC announcers, and a brief shot of Elizabeth Cowell, who also shared announcing duties with Jasmine, an excerpt from an unknown period costume drama and the BBC's station identification logo transmitted at the beginning and end of the day's programmes.

She is also part of the Comedy Collective UK ( which included Colin Shelbourn, John Random, Ivan Shakespeare, Lee Barnett, Claire Storey, Jasmine Birtles, Robert Priest ).

* Solanum jasminoides, also called Jasmine nightshade

Cowell also suggested that contestant Jasmine Trias would almost certainly be voted off the next day.

In both the games and the anime, the Olivine City Leader Jasmine also owns a Steelix.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Jasmine also owns a Steelix which was disguised as an Onix.

* Jasmine " Jazz " Fenton ( voiced by Colleen O ' Shaughnessey ): Danny's somewhat overprotective and perhaps overly helpful older sister ; a smart and highly sociable overachiever who also thinks herself as an adult.

Later, when Jasmine takes over Los Angeles, she's forced to face down all of Los Angeles on her own, and it is shown that she is also able to hold her own unarmed, effortlessly taking out a few armed Jasminites, including one armed SWAT member.

Jasmine, also known as the " Devourer ," is a super being who seeks to gain corporeal form, then blend with all of humanity, making each human her spiritual slave.

Like the above-mentioned Masuyo Ikari from Kimengumi, Katsuki also tends to play a teacher or tutor, especially an irritable teacher much like Ikari ( Kouda Jasmine ).

The Powers that Be are also referred to by Fred as " The Powers that Screw You " and by Gunn as " The Powers that Sit on Their Be-hinds ," due to their apparent inaction during many times of crisis that Angel Investigations faces ; Angel and Jasmine also complain about their lack of interest in important events.

Jasmine tea is also produced in Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Zhejiang provinces.

She played lead roles in two USA Pictures Originals telemovies, Perfect Crime ( based on a true story, also called Hide and Seek: The Joanne Jensen Story ), which also starred Jasmine Guy and His Bodyguard.

Prior to the Jasmine Revolution, Tunisia practiced internet censorship against popular websites such as YouTube.

The White Jasmine Branch, early 12th century painting ; small paintings in the style of round-albums that captured realistic scenes of nature were widely popular in the Southern Song period.

One of the most popular folk songs of China is Mo Li Hua (" Beautiful Jasmine ").

While rice is common to most Asian cuisines, different varieties are popular in the various regions ; Basmati rice is popular in the subcontinent, Jasmine is often found across the southeast, while long-grain rice is popular in China and short-grain in Japan and Korea.

Jasmine tea is the most popular tea variety drunk in Indonesia, however recent health awareness promotions have made green tea a popular choice.

Crape Jasmine ( T. coronaria ) is also popular as an ornamental plant.

*" Mo Li Hua ", also known as " Jasmine Flowers ", a popular Chinese folk song

ITC's popular agarbattis brands include Spriha and Mangaldeep across a range of fragrances like Rose, Jasmine, Bouquet, Sandalwood, Madhur, Sambrani and Nagchampa.

Opened on September 1, 2006, Princess Wishes shares abbreviated versions of the stories of popular Disney Princess and Heroic characters, including Snow White, The Prince, Belle, The Beast, Jasmine, Aladdin, Cinderella, Prince Charming, Princess Aurora, Prince Phillip, Ariel, Prince Eric, Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Tiana and Prince Naveen with Tinker Bell serving as the presenter of the show.