Unesco heritage list expected to add Korean mask dance drama
South Korea currently has 21 entries on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage lists. Talchum will be placed as the 22nd on the nation's list, if the decision is finalized.
Arts
Tattoo artist shares designs done during Filipino American History Month
Los Angeles-based Filipino tattoo artist Rain Mang tattooed a number of Tagalog deities, including a genderless deity of the wind.
Pianist gives his aural feast a visual touch
Far from being content to let his audiences feast their ears, Pianist Sun Yutong is keen to also provide a commentary that inspired the work of Russian composer Modest…
Modern artists find way to renew folk paintings
The exhibition Hanoi Museum displays nearly 100 paintings with renewed folk themes done by combining engraving and lacquer painting techniques.
Robotic technology gives a new lease of life to dying Malaysian shadow puppetry
In the face of fading heritage due to film, television and social media, creator Ahnaf Hakimi hopes the robotic technology can help shadow puppets to be seen more often.
85％ of those surveyed say manga is good for children
According to the Research Institute for Publications, total estimated sales for the comics market came to ¥675.9 billion in 2021, a record high for the second consecutive year.
Indonesian dancers hope to raise awareness for victims of Ukraine war
The ‘Heart Through Art’ charity art exhibition highlighted the plight of women and children affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine since Russia invaded the country last…
Cambodia’s Kathin: Ancient, ‘uncertain’ tradition
The Buddhist festival that comes at the end of the rainy season and is usually held in October.
Vietnamese Artists nationwide raise funds to build houses
The exhibition showcasing art works by more than 100 artists is being held virtually to raise funds to build houses for the needy.
Bangkok World Film Festival returns with a rich menu of 60+ flicks
The concept of this year’s festival is “Return to Cinema” and the aim is to welcome film lovers back to theatres now that the Covid-19 pandemic has subsided.