‘Hometown of fireworks’ lights up the sky
To witness the pyrotechnic delights on Dec 31, more than 160,000 people traveled to Liuyang, which boasts a population of 1.4 million and is situated about 70 kilometers from…
Culture
Sharing Malaysian culture with the world
Last year, more than 25 Malaysian missions overseas held events to build more people-to-people ties between Malaysia and the citizens of host countries, said Datuk Yubazlan Yusof,…
Two more Cambodian temples aim for UNESCO heritage listing
Minister of Culture and Fine Arts Phoeurng Sackona shared the plans as she chaired the closing of the ministry’s annual meeting, held to review its past achievements and set…
Renovation transforms Preah Vihear Koh Ker temple area
The plans include construction of a meditation area and a car parking area for tourists, as well as the replacement of wooden staircases with metal ones.
Almost two million flood Batu Caves
In an inspiring show of devotion, a constant flow of hundreds of thousands of devout Hindus carried paal kudam (milk offerings) as they climbed Batu Caves’ 272 steps to pay…
French President Macron visits heritage places in Jaipur
Macron viewed Rajasthani painting at Amber Fort, praised the art by picking selected works in his hands, and also interacted with artists.
Is Chinese New Year celebrated by a quarter of the world’s population?
Countries that recognise the Lunar New Year as a public holiday include Malaysia, Indonesia, The Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, North Korea, Singapore, Brunei, and of course,…
Loved like idols, canceled like demons
It is no secret that Korea’s pop culture scene places substantial demands on its celebrities, compelling them to train for years before debuting to maintain a positive public…
The return of jhumka: A timeless piece of jewellery
Over time, these ornate, dangling earrings have transcended cultural boundaries to become a universal symbol of elegance and grace.
Kobe’s spectacular light festival returns for first time in 4 years with new venues
Approximately 340,000 light bulbs were lit across ten venues in Chuo Ward at 6 p.m. A 70-meter-long light corridor at the main venue in Meriken Park elicited loud cheers from the…