Can Seoul Fashion Week be improved?
The event is criticised for lack of international appeal and innovation, but optimism remains for K-fashion's future.
Reviving the craft of traditional Bhutanese boots
Known as ""tshoglam,"" these were a symbol of cultural and national identity. By the late 1990s, this age-old craft was gradually vanishing, but one man saw an opportunity in…
Anime meets tradition in Beijing’s first Animation Comic Carnival
The carnival, held from January 31 to February 2 at the Capital International Exhibition Center of China in Beijing, brought together cosplayers and anime enthusiasts to celebrate…
Sister act: A baking tradition in Penang that brings family together
This year, the sisters produced more than 1,000 jars of kuih kapit and about 30 jars of kuih ros, a remarkable achievement for the dedicated group. They spend at least six hours…
24 solar terms: 9 things you may not know about the start of spring
Start of Spring lifts the curtain of spring. After that everything turns green and full of vigor; people clearly see that the daytime is becoming longer and the weather is…
Malaysian Hokkiens gear up for the Jade Emperor’s birthday
It is a common sight to see stalks of sugarcane line the pavements here, while some are seen sticking out of car windows ahead of the Jade Emperor’s birthday. Many in the…
Saraswati puja: Worshipping for knowledge and wisdom
Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of learning and knowledge. On this day, many children begin their formal education by writing the first letter of the Nepali alphabet on the walls…
Baby face obsession: Why Koreans strive to look younger
In South Korea, conversations with strangers traditionally begin by sharing one's age, which helps determine the proper use of honorifics, an important aspect of Korean language,…
Keeping the kavadi crafting tradition alive for Malaysia’s Thaipusam Festival
A major aspect of the Thaipusam festival celebrated here and in other parts of the world involves Hindu devotees carrying the kavadi. There are different types of kavadi, among…
18 Chinese-Filipino artists shaping contemporary art this Year of the Snake
The new wave of Chinese-Filipino contemporary artists are actively participating in fusing two worlds—one steeped in tradition and the other grappling with the frantic cadence…