Vinyl exhibition puts fresh spin on China’s musical past
Curated by renowned jazz pianist and collector Luo Ning, "Looking Back" offers visitors a deeply immersive exploration of China's musical history through a meticulously selected…
From reading rooms to commercial centres: The lost libraries of Pakistan’s Lyari
In 1992, Lyari had 27 libraries, excluding the reading rooms. The number shrank to 11 in the early 2000s, and new books stopped coming in after 2005.
Japanese woodcarving artist Makoto Nishi captivates with statues of adorable cats
For Mr. Nishi, cats are precious models for his art and companions in life. His affectionate gaze at the animals forms the foundation for his vibrant creations.
Kuala Lumpur theatre performance interrogates the effectiveness of the death penalty
Real-life stories of some 140 inmates on Malaysia's death row are behind the upcoming theatre show Tali Tukang Gantung (Hangman’s Rope), which questions the fragile connection…
105 Buddha images unearthed in Laos’ Champasak
The statues were discovered on Sunday by 13-year-old Souksavanh Saeng-aloun, who noticed part of a clay jar protruding from the soil while playing near her home. Using a shovel,…
Beneath a modern Chinese metropolis, an ancient capital emerges
Major archaeological findings at the Dongyuan Ancient City site have unveiled the well-preserved remains of a city from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), offering an unprecedented…
Old Dhaka readies for kite-flying festival Sakrain as kites, lanterns, and memories take flight
By day, the sky is expected to fill with colourful kites, while from evening until midnight, the Buriganga riverbank areas will glow with fireworks and flying lanterns.
From living with mums to facing exes, Korean dating shows raise stakes
Amid a dating reality show boom, experts say the genre has tried nearly everything.
On Japan’s coming-of-age day, new adults in disaster-hit areas renew vow to revitalise hometowns
In areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in January 2024 and the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, young people dressed in vibrant furisode kimonos and suits…
What is the most underrated hack to beat Manila traffic?
While others may opt to leave early in the morning, before anyone else—a content creator recently went viral for sharing their approach: riding the MRT/LRT. Unfortunately, not…