Depths of understanding
About 700 years ago, a Yuan Dynasty ship heavily loaded with porcelain sank in what is now the Shengbeiyu sea area near Gulei Peninsula, Zhangzhou, Fujian province.
Arts
Cambodia ready to welcome artefacts home
Specialists from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts are planning to investigate the remaining Cambodian artefacts in the extensive collection of the New York-based Metropolitan…
Rainbow rising
Presenting nearly 60 artworks by Japanese "rainbow artist" Ay-O, the exhibition Ay-O: Hong Hong Hong is the artist's first solo exhibition in the city.
Youth-driven exhibition adds spark to Thailand’s soft power aspirations
Recognised as trendsetters, influencers and trend followers in the realm of soft power, Thai youth are encouraged to collaborate with local communities, government and private…
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…
Ho Chi Minh City seeks to build “film city”
The growth rate of Vietnamese cinema in terms of the number of theatres and film market share is impressive. The film industry is expected to grow at an average annual rate of…
Sanxingdui exhibition offers immersive peek behind the masks
The turquoise-eyed bronze heads, golden masks, holy trees, ceremonial altars and deity statues reveal the mysterious faces of a culture dating back more than 3,000 years.
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…
Donald Keene’s views of Watanabe Kazan seen in special museum exhibition in Aichi
The museum is located at the ruins of Tahara Castle, a structure with architecture reminiscent of the time when the castle was built. The current exhibit is a special exhibition…
Record-breaking Batt’bang circus raises awareness
Their accomplishment involved setting a Guinness World Record for the longest circus performance, lasting an impressive 24 hours, 30 minutes and 10 seconds.