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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.