13th-century mother-of-pearl lacquered box returns to Korea
The piece has been held by a Japanese private collector for around 130 years, its existence unknown until the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation received information…
French government return looted antiquity to Cambodia
The bas relief is believed to have been made in the 12th or 13th century, and weighs around 300kg, believed to be the Preah Khan Kampong Svay or Banteay Chhmar temples.
Hong Kong to resume National Day fireworks after 5-year hiatus
In addition, a series of celebrations and promotions aiming to make Hong Kong come alive at night will also be launched.
Artist makes musical instruments using coconut tree material
Unlike other types of wood commonly used for instruments, coconut wood's lack of flexibility, stiffness, and proneness to fractures make it particularly challenging to work with.
Thai group keeps traditional cloth dyeing alive
The Thai are one of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, and is the third-largest in the country, with around 1.5 million people, ranking only after the Kinh and Tay groups.
The craft village that’s keeping carpentry alive
With their deft hands, the carpenters of Thuong Mao contributed to the construction of numerous communal houses, pagodas, and churches, all in accordance with ancient…
Traditional liquors win hearts of millennials, Gen Z
Sales of Korea's traditional liquor products have more than doubled in the past five years.
Khmer calligraphy’s resurgence in the digital age
38-year-old artist Nak Nang contends that hand-painted art holds the same allure as digital creations, and Cambodians now highly cherish traditional art.
Bamboo artisans offer sustainable relief from Kampong Cham deforestation
The age-old resource, cherished for its versatility, has been employed for generations to craft a multitude of items, especially in rural areas.
From garment workers to guardians: The women restoring Angkor’s temples
At the Angkor Archaeological Park, numerous former garment workers and people from various professions have taken up the task of restoring the temples alongside highly-skilled…