The bustling Bolero market
By 7 am, the footpath and the parking lot near the bridge are packed with vegetable vehicle vendors and sellers stationed on the footpaths, meticulously arranging their produce…
Unesco lists rickshaws and rickshaw art as ‘intangible heritage’
The global recognition was given at the ongoing 18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Botswana's Kassanne.
Doraemon’s Thai takeover: Japan offers government a lesson in soft power
As the Thai government ramps up its multibillion-baht “soft power” push, Japan has highlighted the effortless impact on Thailand of one of its own cultural icons – Doraemon.
Angkor Thanksgiving begins
The festival includes nightly Yike and large-scale shadow puppetry performances, open to the public.
Rickshaws now ‘intangible heritage of humanity’
Apart from rickshaws and Rickshaw paintings, some of the new inscriptions include India's Gujarat's 'garba' dance, and the Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year festival, among…
Phuttharaksa: The flower that blooms on Thai Father’s Day
The yellow Phuttharaksa flower, or Canna lily, takes centre stage in Thailand every December 5, as the country celebrates Father's Day.
Thai PM to promote Songkran globally after UNESCO listing
It is the fourth recognition for Thai cultural heritage, following Khon dance drama in 2018, traditional Thai massage in 2019 and Nora dance in 2021.
Songkran: The journey from ancient water festival to UNESCO cultural heritage
Songkran is celebrated to mark the traditional Thai New Year, is known for its water-splashing traditions, which symbolise cleansing and purification.
United States hands over four stolen Nepali artefacts
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said three of the pieces were recovered under several ongoing investigations into trafficking networks targeting Nepali antiquities.
Ngu Xa bronze casting: preserving an age-old artistic legacy
Over the past 500 years, Ngu Xa bronze casting has evolved into magnificent masterpieces of national art. However, despite enduring various challenges, the village now has only…