Nepal’s Rukum shepherds descend to lower climes to avoid cold
As grazing lands diminish and younger generations show little interest, herders are concerned about the future of their ancestral livelihood.
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China’s youth reimagine weddings
China's millennials and GenZ are flipping the wedding playbook.
Vietnam’s blind box fever
Blind boxes have recently become a phenomenon in the country, attracting people of all ages. In 2024 alone, blind box sales reached nearly US$6 million, according to Metric, an…
Traditional Japanese performance art ‘Kyogen’ gets modern twist with avatar robot, dancers
Kyogen has an element of mimicry and incorporates characteristics of a realistic dialogue-based play.The event, Kanagawa Mirai Kyogen Shin, was organized by Momo Hojo, a…
Letter from Kolkata: Saving the yellow Hindustan Ambassador taxi
The iconic Hindustan Ambassador taxi – known for its high curvy roofline, a large boot and adequate room for six passengers or even more on its two rows of bench seats.
Empowering the visually impaired in Vietnam
Being blind does not mean one cannot see light. The Centre for Training Rehabilitation Staff of the Blind has introduced a new job training course – barista – as part of a…
First look at Singapore’s Rainforest Wild Asia in Mandai
Wildlife lovers who are also thrill-seekers will soon get a taste of both worlds when Rainforest Wild Asia opens on March 12. Here’s a first look of what to expect at Asia’s…
Breaking the walls of silence for those suffering with aphasia
Speech therapist Evelyn Khoo introduces us to a stroke survivor who has aphasia, a condition that affects her ability to communicate. In Singapore, around 30% of stroke patients…
Vietnamese festivals embrace community spirit
Hundreds of festivals will take place this spring all over Vietnam. People enjoy the atmosphere, beautiful landscapes, and traditional values at these events. Let’s explore some…
When music bridges us together: A conversation with China’s first female conductor
Ninety-five-year-old Zheng Xiaoying has spent decades harnessing the power of music to transcend language and cultural barriers.