A cross-Strait tale of heritage and flavor
Chen Yizhen, 30, a Taiwan student at Beijing's Tsinghua University, and Wang Linghan, 20, a student from Nanjing Normal University in Jiangsu province, met in the Shushan village…
Culture
5 most beautiful temples in Bangladesh
From the serene island on the Bay of Bengal to the bustling streets of Dhaka, each temple tells a unique tale, resonating with the echoes of bygone centuries, and their intricate…
Beijing empties out as migrants head home for first ‘real’ CNY after Covid-19 pandemic
The world’s largest annual human migration, China’s yearly Chinese New Year travel rush, called chunyun, is expected to break records in 2024. The number of trips over the…
Tradition of lucky money a financial strain on elderly
What once used to be just a few yuan for each child has grown to as much as 3,000 yuan (US$420) in affluent provinces such as Zhejiang, according to news reports.
Roaring into the Year of the Dragon: S’pore scales up its Chinese New Year splendour
From a 140m-long beast weaving among the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay to an animatronic sculpture replete with lights and a cloak of smoke, striking installations have emerged…
The race to record disappearing cultures
Thanks to a pilot program, the cultures of eight ethnic groups in Yunnan — the Jingpo, Blang, Achang, Pumi, Nu, De'ang, Derung and Jino — have been listed, and four have…
Vietnamese kumquat village hectic as Tet approaches
Symbolising prosperity, the kumquat tree is selected by most Vietnamese families to adorn their houses during Tet (Lunar New Year). When the kumquat fruits start turning yellow,…
Southeast Asia’s biggest drone light show to mark start of Year of Dragon in Hanoi
The show, titled Resplendent Thang Long, will tell the history of Hanoi through light and music over 11 performances.
Govt orders measures as cheap China copies of elephant, cat trousers flood Thailand
Elephant trousers, also known as Thai fisherman or Aladdin pants, are a popular souvenir from Thailand. The most common design features elephants, reflecting the significance of…
Sapporo snow festival returns in full force; sculptures include ‘Golden Kamuy’ characters
The Sapporo Snow Festival kicked off Sunday, with all three venues of the festival in use after some were discontinued due to the pandemic, the first time in four years that all…