A journey across borders and continents: The evolution and persistence of the Attan dance
Rich in cultural symbolism, Attan is often performed with handkerchiefs and swords, serving as a reminder of the performers’ glorious and victorious past.
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South Korea’s international student population jumps tenfold in 2 decades
Though the trend was stagnant during the pandemic era, the number of international students in Korea has steadily increased over the decades, amounting to 181,842 as of 2023. That…
Magnificence: Celebrating World Elephant Day
Organised by Ayutthaya Elephant Palace & Royal Kraal, the event featured religious activities, including elephants giving alms to renowned monks in the provinces, the performing…
Redefining weddings in the age of individuality
According to Wang Yichen, 31, a wedding planner at WOX! wedding studio, an increasing number of young people are opting for simple and easygoing weddings.
Sneaker culture is taking off in Pakistan—but there’s more to being a sneakerhead that having really cool kicks
Love of sneakers has gone beyond fashion — people are proudly displaying their curated sneaker collections against a wall as artwork.
Discovery of ancient inscriptions adds new story to beginning of Batak script
While Batak culture can be traced as far back as 1500 BC, the discovery of three ancient inscriptions has led researchers to conclude that the Batak began to use their own script…
Atoner for the broken hearts: Entrepreneur helps alleviate heartbreak by disposing of mementos
When love ends, what happens to the mementos? It's a question faced by most couples who part ways. Fortunately, a waste disposal center in North China's Hebei province seems to…
Ethnic wear reimagined: Tanjena Mahbub’s innovative vision for tribal textiles
An Associate Professor at the Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology in the Department of Fashion Design and Technology, Mahbub is determined to bring back the lost charm…
Hakka cuisine dishes up delights in tasty presentation of food
Eight master chef teams from Longyan and Sanming in Fujian, Meizhou in Guangdong province, and Ganzhou in Jiangxi province, competed at the "Longyan welcomes the Year of the…
Gender proclaiming beyond the binaries
Gender fluidity and machineries of discrimination and marginalisation based on gender and religion have always been the most noticeable topics in Indian society, yet they are not…