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Tea-volution: The history of Chinese tea in Malaysia and how we drink it

In many ways, people like Law are keeping the culture and knowledge of traditional Chinese tea alive in Malaysia, paving the way for younger generations to appreciate this ancient…

  • Published: January 22, 20251:00 pm
  • Author Abirami Durai
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When dogs become therapists in China

A growing army of trained animals is helping people — from children with autism to the elderly — enjoy more fulfilling lives.

  • Published: January 21, 202512:58 pm
  • Author Zhou Huiying, Wang Xu and Du Juan
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Wear your Batik: My clothes, my heritage

Wear your culture on your sleeve, literally. While classic batik may sometimes be seen as old-fashioned, these brands are proving it can be upscaled into a contemporary look.

  • Published: January 20, 202511:45 am
  • Author Aqraa Sagir
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Kyoto culture inspires tabletop game creators; scented card game used in dementia prevention

Several tabletop games inspired by traditional culture and set in Kyoto have been released recently. Their simplicity allows people to enjoy playing without needing specific…

  • Published: January 20, 202511:44 am
  • Author Yuya Iwasaki
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Sho-chu time: Making wooden barrels supports Japan’s traditional spirit production

Tsudome is a craftsman who makes wooden barrels for distilling shochu, a profession which is practiced by very few people anywhere in the country. He learned the technique from…

  • Published: January 17, 202512:14 pm
  • Author The Japan News
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57 percent of public health graduates in Bangladesh struggle to get jobs: study

Their barriers to employment include limited job and research opportunities in public health sector, lack of curricula designed to develop job-ready skills, and a shortage of…

  • Published: January 17, 202512:13 pm
  • Author The Daily Star
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Tibet-Nepal border reopened. Women in Taplejung dust off their looms, weave again

Sherpa has been working on the "thumbi," a traditional knotting system using a vertical loom. Along with her, many women in the area have resumed their traditional carpet weaving…

  • Published: January 16, 202511:17 am
  • Author Ananda Gautam
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Well rounded education: Young Cambodian monks learn English, computer skills

Located in the Battambang provincial capital’s Dam Spei Village of Slaket commune, the school serves as a model institution for training novice monks.

  • Published: January 16, 202511:16 am
  • Author Sous Yamy
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Beijing People’s Art Theatre: Reviving classics to retell timeless stories

In the heart of Beijing, where the hum of modernity meets the echoes of tradition, a stirring movement is unfolding at the legendary Beijing People's Art Theatre. It's a movement…

  • Published: January 15, 202512:12 pm
  • Author Chen Nan
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Mahakumbh: Naga sadhus captivate devotees with their skills

The first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 showcased Naga sadhus’ captivating display of spiritual fervor and martial art mesmerizing pilgrims at the Sangam bank on January 14.

  • Published: January 15, 202512:11 pm
  • Author The Statesman

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