Bong Joon-ho protege Jason Yu puts focus on storytelling in ‘Sleep’
Jason Yu, who makes his feature film debut with mystery thriller “Sleep” on Sept 6, already had garnered worldwide attention with his film invited to the 76th Cannes Film…
Arts
Khmer calligraphy’s resurgence in the digital age
38-year-old artist Nak Nang contends that hand-painted art holds the same allure as digital creations, and Cambodians now highly cherish traditional art.
Bamboo artisans offer sustainable relief from Kampong Cham deforestation
The age-old resource, cherished for its versatility, has been employed for generations to craft a multitude of items, especially in rural areas.
Singaporean fashion on show in Korea
A total of 27 designers, including Thomas Wee, Andrew Gn, Ashley Isham, Jon Max Goh and Kavita Thulasidas, will present a glimpse into the captivating world of contemporary…
ChangMu festival showcases contemporary within tradition
This year, in its 29th edition, a total of 22 works by Korean and choreographers from China, Japan and Vietnam will take the stage for nine days, under the theme of "The Light in…
City of crafts: The art of rice dough figurines
To he master artisans can make almost anything from rice dough: from artistic portraits to the twelve zodiac animals and traditional figurines from legends, as well as cartoons.
Hong Kong ceramicist breathes life into floral sculptures
"As a lover of flowers, I am on a quest to employ modern techniques in recreating the everlasting beauty of flowers with clay," said ceramicist Leo Wong.
New life breathed into entrance at Angkor as ancient stairs restored
Archaeologist Phin Vicheasachara said the project's main objective is to fortify the stairs at the eastern entrance, which have weakened due to the deteriorating condition of the…
Meet Hong Kong’s master birdcage maker
The 81-year-old craftsman began his apprenticeship at the young age of 13 under the guidance of his uncle, a renowned birdcage maker.
China’s youths find freedom in customised scooters
For some young people in China, scooters are not only a mode of transport, but also a fashion statement to express their personality.