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Art exhibition explores identity, pain and resilience amid Cambodia’s cultural scars

The "Ekarieach All Stars” art exhibition, now open at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, is where Cambodian and international artists confront questions of belonging, loss, and…

  • Published: January 22, 202612:06 pm
  • Author Hong Raksmey
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Bhutanese diaspora gifts sacred ornamental needlework

More than 3,000 Bhutanese living in Australia came together to collectively offer four sacred "Thongdrols" to the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Centre during the…

  • Published: January 21, 202611:18 am
  • Author Neten Dorji
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Water puppetry art in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh thrives

Despite many historical ups and downs, local residents still make efforts to preserve the water puppetry art and craft amidst their modern and rapid-paced life, transferring their…

  • Published: January 19, 202610:30 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Japanese woodcarving artist Makoto Nishi captivates with statues of adorable cats

For Mr. Nishi, cats are precious models for his art and companions in life. His affectionate gaze at the animals forms the foundation for his vibrant creations.

  • Published: January 15, 202610:05 am
  • Author Hiromi Kanekita
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Kuala Lumpur theatre performance interrogates the effectiveness of the death penalty

Real-life stories of some 140 inmates on Malaysia's death row are behind the upcoming theatre show Tali Tukang Gantung (Hangman’s Rope), which questions the fragile connection…

  • Published: January 14, 20269:45 am
  • Author Hanis Maketab
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105 Buddha images unearthed in Laos’ Champasak

The statues were discovered on Sunday by 13-year-old Souksavanh Saeng-aloun, who noticed part of a clay jar protruding from the soil while playing near her home. Using a shovel,…

  • Published: January 14, 20269:32 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Global fame of Bangladesh’s Tangail saree and the weavers we forget

Once woven quietly in riverside villages, it now appears in fashion catalogues, festival exhibitions, and heritage headlines.

  • Published: January 12, 202610:18 am
  • Author S. Disha
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New books get readers excited about Tet, Vietnam’s Lunar New Year

The most important Vietnamese traditional celebration takes centre stage in charming books about Tết.

  • Published: January 9, 202612:34 pm
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Japan’s ‘Kokuho’ craze shines spotlight on classical performing arts

The phenomenal blockbuster film has delighted the classical performing arts industry, which hopes to expand its fan base.

  • Published: January 6, 202611:10 am
  • Author Seira Unegouchi
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Seri Negara in Kuala Lumpur reimagines the museum experience for a modern audience

Since opening on Dec 20, Seri Negara gallery's exhibits - spanning two floors - have given guests the chance to discover a fresh interpretation of the national narrative, one that…

  • Published: December 30, 202511:01 am
  • Author M. Irsyad

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