Uyghur craftsman keeps musical tradition thriving
An important spot along the ancient Silk Road up to 2,000 years ago, the Xinhe county is known for traditional Kuqa music and dance, named after the ancient kingdom of Kuqa.
Filipina artist Ayka Go bravely explores nuances of the sex in her Sydney exhibit
After discovering she was post-menopausal, artist Ms. Go pivots to showcase deeply vulnerable works.
Fear, grief, sorrow and despair — all the emotions we don’t allow men to feel or express
Pakistani society often shames men into suppressing their feelings, leaving many men unable with emotions that take time to process and understand.
Vietnamese man devotes 30 years to helping street children
Hai began his work in the care, education and protection of children after graduating from high school. During this time, he often wandered the streets to learn about and explore…
Trump’s return: Boon or bane for K-food?
In the first 10 months of this year, Korea’s agricultural and food exports soared 22 percent to $8.19 billion, and the US made up $1.31 billion of the total, driven by growing…
More young Koreans support having kids without marrying: study
Experts argue that creating institutional support systems for having kids regardless of marital status could be a solution to South Korea’s low birth rate crisis.
More than man’s best friend: Vietnam’s four-legged heroes
These ‘four-legged heroes’ accompany military soldiers on various duties. Whether rescuing people during natural disasters, patrolling borders, or chasing criminals, they help…
Japan’s sumo wrestling evolves to capture new blood, change impressions of scandal and brutality
Sumo, Japan’s national sport steeped in millennia of ritualistic tradition, has its first known mention in a manuscript dating back to the year 712.
Digital wizardry brings China’s cultural heritage to life
A visual display is intended to help expo visitors gain a better appreciation of the artwork and its intricate cloisonne craftsmanship, which was named a national intangible…
A sacred struggle: South Hnila Temple community calls for an end to encroachment
The land on which the temple stands has been embroiled in a long-standing dispute, which began in 2010 when the late Mohammad Ali, a former lawmaker for Cox's Bazar-4…