Vietnam poetry day to be held next month
It is the first time this event will take place in the citadel, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, 18 years after being held at the Temple of Literature.
Culture
Censorship in national book fair: A cause for concern?
Government funded organisation bars publisher from month-long book fair that commemorates the International Mother Language Day over "political obscenity".
Chinese-Indonesians rejoice as Chinese New Year festivities return
For many Chinese-Indonesians, celebrations of the Lunar New Year center on gathering and giving back to family members.
More Chinese-Indonesians using online services to find their Chinese names
For the sake of family legacy or business, many Chinese-Indonesians have decided to “find” their Chinese names through online services.
Excitement and reflection in Vietnam as the Lunar New Year approaches
As a Lunar New Year approaches, residents are rushing to prepare for the biggest holiday of the year, an occasion for family and friends to meet up.
Modern technology a new frontier for cultural industry
"The recovery of the cultural industry in the post-pandemic era will accelerate and give rise to new vitality", said Professor Xiang Yong of Peking University.
Anthony Bourdain had the idea, but how did KF Seetoh’s Singapore food centre in New York turn out?
What separates Urban Hawker from all the other food halls in New York is that it puts the cooks front and centre.
Chinese New Year recipes: Osmanthus jelly bunnies and sha cha jiang fried rice
"Jazz up fried rice with premium ingredients such as dried scallops and sakura shrimp, and add a fun touch by shaping the rice into bunny balls", the writer states.
Red ‘ong lai’ makes auspicious comeback
Red pineapples with tall and spiky crowns are back in the market, and are sought after by those who want an auspicious touch to their prayers.
Flowers and fortune abound as Chinese New Year approaches
Many believe that the different flowers symbolizing prosperity, fertility, good luck, and abundance will help usher in an auspicious Year of the Rabbit.