Delectable fine-dining experience with local delicacies await Apec leaders
The gala dinner for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders attending a key summit next week will be organised under the ‘Sustainable Thai Gastronomy’ theme.
Culture
Asean Week 2022 highlights beauty of traditional textiles
Textiles and fabric items from Asean member states will be on display at the exhibition, along with introductions to their places of origin as travel destinations and stories…
Apec leaders, spouses to get 7 souvenirs showcasing Thailand’s uniqueness
The special souvenirs created for the upcoming Apec Summit aim to highlight Thailand’s bio-circular-green economic concept.
Vietnamese Emperor’s gold bowl fetches US$672,000 at auction
Antique researcher Tran Dinh Son said it was a royal utensil used to display daffodils during the Lunar New Year Festival at An Dinh Palace.
Lions of Angkor Wat return home again after restoration
Before the repairs, the lion statues were in a dilapidated condition, with parts of their legs, feet, chest and back damaged.
Artist adds colourful touch to countryside station in western Japan
Using her unique touch to render the town’s natural environment, Yume Matsuo painted the entire building of Kii-Arita Station.
Gangneung art fest highlights coastal city’s cultural narrative
The site-specific artworks bring life to historic sites such as the Noam Tunnel or provide new experiences to visitors of run-of-the-mill everyday sites.
Naga becomes Thailand’s official national mythological creature
A government spokesperson said Nagas have been present in Thai culture, traditions and rituals since ancient times, such as the popular Naga fireball festival.
US embraces traditional Chinese medicine
The practice, which is more than 2,000 years old, dates to the shamanistic era of the Shang Dynasty.
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.