Traditional salt-making receives legal protection in Tibetan town
Sonam Wangdu, head of the city's culture bureau, said cultural relics institutes will adopt effective use under the priority of protection first.
Bidding farewell to Korean age system
Age has always been an important factor in Korea, especially among children, as in the Korean language how one addresses another is often determined by the age difference between…
Young travellers turn to in-depth trips
In recent years, many new tourism offerings have been created through the integration of culture, art and technology, impacting travel habits.
Traditional salt-making craft protected in Tibet
This craft was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008, and the ancient salt field as a key cultural relic in 2013.
Hangeul adds premium feel to Korean brands
After decades of English names, retailers put spotlight on Hangeul -- the Korean alphabet -- as key marketing strategy.
Scholar urges restoring Cheong Wa Dae’s historicity
During the Goryeo Kingdom, the grounds served as a secondary palace at Namgyeong, meaning the “southern capital.”
Last emperor of China’s watch sells for record $6.9m in Hong Kong auction
It was one of only eight known Patek Philippe Reference 96 Quantieme Lune timepieces and was gifted by Puyi to his Russian interpreter when he was imprisoned by the Soviet Union.
A thirst for tea culture
On a summer's day in 1990, Chen Baoya and five friends embarked on a three-month hiking trip in which they would explore ancient roads between Yunnan province and the Tibet…
Chinese museums place sustainability in the spotlight
Museums worldwide have attached greater importance to sustainability in the past two years.
Are slang terms and abbreviations degrading the Korean language?
Koreans express concern that it could lead to a potential erosion of the language’s richness and heritage.