Stepping into tradition with Vietnam’s wooden sandals
Wooden sandals may not be as popular today as they once were, but images of people wearing them can still be found in photos and paintings from the feudal period and early 20th…
Culture
A once-in-33-year Raya phenomenon in Malaysia
In 2033, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year and Christmas will fall close to each other, creating a joyful overlap of celebrations.
Mosuo ethnic people in Yunnan’s ‘Shangri-La’ boost tourism, maintain matriarchal culture
Children inherit their mother's surname, and decisions about family planning, such as how many children to have and when, are primarily made by the women, often in consultation…
A taste of Malaysia’s east coast in Setapak
Anok Din Nasi Kukus on Jalan Langkawi has been dishing out fragrant nasi kukus with its signature ayam goreng berempah, rich curry gravy and spicy homemade sambal for over a…
How food influencers shape culinary trends in Indonesia
From genuine, unpaid reviews to clever marketing tactics, food vloggers have painted the culinary landscape of the country, offering not just insightful responses but also vibrant…
Rangoli artist, Malay drum maker among Singapore’s stewards of intangible cultural heritage awardees
The five recipients of the National Heritage Board’s Stewards of Intangible Cultural Heritage Award received certificates from Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin…
Malaysian home cook shares treasured recipes that are mainstays on Hari Raya
Rendang typically takes hours to cook, as the oil has to separate (pecah minyak), which is why Norhayati says she starts making hers about three days before Hari Raya.
In Photos: Dhaka turns festive amid Eid holidays
On the second day of Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, Dhaka buzzed with a festive ambience, with people visiting different sites of attraction across the capital, including the National Zoo…
Traditional Kashmiri carpet designs digitised for future generations
An estimated 1000 traditional carpet designs, each characterised by unique patterns, sizes and knots, are historically documented in manually written talim papers, which provide…
Why Idul Fitri is a moment of joy for Catholics, too
Idul Fitri deeply connects with interreligious love, forging reconciliation, charity, respect for diversity and shared human values.