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Chinese rendition of Anna Karenina proves a big hit in China

With about 30 performances across cities, the musical has attracted about 40,000 spectators so far.

  • Published: March 21, 20233:00 pm
  • Author Chen Nan
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Some see cultural shift in vanishing clay tile roofs in Nepal

The traditional mud houses with clay tile roofing not only hold cultural importance but also define the geography of Madhesh, says one resident.

  • Published: March 20, 20233:28 pm
  • Author Santosh Singh
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Sakura cherry leaves accent in Japan craft gin from sake brewer

Senjo’s craft gin Sakura is made by blending in alcohol in which Takato-Kohiganzakura leaves had been soaked.

  • Published: March 20, 20233:21 pm
  • Author Futoshi Mori
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Tourists flock to Nong Khai as sacred stupa emerges from Mekong River

According to the Urangkhathat (Phrathat Phanom) Chronicle, the stupa enshrines nine foot-bone relics of the Buddha.

  • Published: March 15, 202312:38 pm
  • Author The Nation
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Potbellied, brown Buddha promises devotees good fortune in Udon Thani

Locals said the statue was sculpted by the acting abbot Udorn Thanawaro, 54, who together with villagers built it three years ago using donations.

  • Published: March 15, 20238:37 am
  • Author The Nation
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Hallyu’s popularity to remain for years to come: Survey

Both Koreans and foreigners agreed that BTS, the K-pop boy band, is one of the first names that come to mind when they think about Korea.

  • Published: March 15, 20238:10 am
  • Author Lee Si-jin
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Hooked on manhua

Although full-color Hong Kong comics is only a “framed world,” its clout has spread far and wide from its tiny home base to much of the continent and beyond.

  • Published: March 13, 20233:06 pm
  • Author Sin Chew Daily
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Wedding photos for the elderly

More than 400 student volunteers from Wuhan University of Engineering Science have taken 50,000 wedding photos of about 650 elderly couples.

  • Published: March 13, 20238:20 am
  • Author Xu Lin and Zhou Lihua
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Padang, surrounding buildings potential candidate for Singapore’s 2nd Unesco World Heritage Site

The Padang, sited in the heart of Singapore’s civic district, was on Aug 9, 2022, gazetted as Singapore’s 75th national monument, according it the highest level of protection…

  • Published: March 10, 20231:04 pm
  • Author Ng Keng Gene
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Culture Insider: How Tibetan New Year is celebrated

Also known as Losar, it is the most important festival in Tibet and is celebrated for 15 days, typically falling in February or March.

  • Published: March 10, 20231:03 pm
  • Author China Daily

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