Flurry of investments erodes Bali’s architectural identity
The government has done little to strictly impose architecture regulations, which experts suggest is due to its difficult situation in balancing economic benefits and the adverse…
How high can K-beauty rise?
Korea’s cosmetics exports hit a record $10.2 billion in 2024. With the spread of K-beauty trends around the world, even countries with strong local beauty industries, such as…
Humble Philippine textile made of pineapple takes center stage at this American museum
“From Pineapple to Pañuelo: Philippine Textiles” by textile historian Angela Hermano Crenshaw is on exhibit at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum.
Mongolia’s “Eagle Festival-2025” to take place on March 8-9
The event aims to preserve and pass down the centuries-old heritage of eagle hunting to future generations while attracting visitors to experience this remarkable cultural…
Devotion to sea goddess Mazu stretches from Fujian to Taiwan
Revered for her miraculous abilities to calm storms and rescue troubled ships, she became a symbol of protection and salvation for seafarers, leading to the construction of…
Xinjiang’s sands reveal fascinating finds
Archaeological surveys and excavations in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region over the past year have yielded a new understanding of the region's rich history as well as of the…
Tragedy-hit, 45-day Mahakumbh in India concludes with the final holy dip on Mahashivratri
A record over 660 million Sanatani devotees converged at the sacred Sangam.
K-pop still reigns, K-food gains momentum
Global Hallyu trend report shows interest expanding beyond BTS and Blackpink to kimchi, mukbang and Buldak Ramen.
‘Mekong-Ganga’ India-Burma Food Culture Festival held at the Ministers’ Office in Yangon
The cultural festival featured a total of 46 booths, including Burmese food booths, Indian food booths, souvenir booths, handicrafts, and clothing booths .
Lantern Festival illuminates Brunei
The Spring Festival is the oldest, grandest and most important traditional festival in China, carrying the longing for homeland and reunion of family of all Chinese, reflecting…