Reviving E De brocade weaving: a creative journey
E De women meticulously weave cloth on handlooms. The resulting fabric serves various purposes, from everyday blankets and skirts to precious dowries for weddings or offerings for…
Siem Reap’s vibrant festival draws thousands
The festival is dedicated to the souls of ancestors and the spirits that protect Cambodia and is aimed at blessing the country with happiness and prosperity.
Buddha-era relics unearthed in Ramgram
Experts argue that the findings are evidence to establish the area as a historically and archaeologically significant place that deserves to be included in the Unesco’s list of…
No Makeup Look for Weddings: Yay or Nay?
With everything that it stands for, it is easy to see why nude or soft-glam makeup is reigning supreme on the list of looks for brides.
Cambodian water festival returns, larger, safer than ever
Each night, the Phnom Penh riverside will be illuminated by 30 large lantern barges, each one representing a specific government institution or unit and some private companies.
Archaeology uncovers plateau’s heritage role in Chinese civilisation
A recent conference on major new findings held in the region unveiled a trove of discoveries and the most recent progress in local archaeological operations.
Halloween celebrations in Asia an invasion of foreign culture? Ong Ye Kung weighs in at forum
Singapore’s Health Minister Mr Ong noted that the festival has its roots in ancient Celtic culture, but took on American characteristics when it was celebrated there with the…
Hanoi Culture and Food Festival 2023 to take place next month
The three-day event aims at honouring, preserving and promoting traditional cultural and cuisine values of the city while developing and effectively tapping the brand name of…
Nepal: Sun, songs and Chhath celebrations
Throughout this festival, all activities are accompanied by specific songs—whether it's the preparation of worship materials or visits to ponds and rivers for sun-god worship.
Fukuoka: Lion Dance with unique ‘furry’ costume performed at shrine
Okunchi, the autumn festival of Minagi Shrine, has a history of about 500 years, and the lion dance is performed to pray for good health and a bountiful harvest.