Lions of Angkor Wat return home again after restoration
Before the repairs, the lion statues were in a dilapidated condition, with parts of their legs, feet, chest and back damaged.
Culture
Artist adds colourful touch to countryside station in western Japan
Using her unique touch to render the town’s natural environment, Yume Matsuo painted the entire building of Kii-Arita Station.
Gangneung art fest highlights coastal city’s cultural narrative
The site-specific artworks bring life to historic sites such as the Noam Tunnel or provide new experiences to visitors of run-of-the-mill everyday sites.
Naga becomes Thailand’s official national mythological creature
A government spokesperson said Nagas have been present in Thai culture, traditions and rituals since ancient times, such as the popular Naga fireball festival.
US embraces traditional Chinese medicine
The practice, which is more than 2,000 years old, dates to the shamanistic era of the Shang Dynasty.
Unesco heritage list expected to add Korean mask dance drama
South Korea currently has 21 entries on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage lists. Talchum will be placed as the 22nd on the nation's list, if the decision is finalized.
Tattoo artist shares designs done during Filipino American History Month
Los Angeles-based Filipino tattoo artist Rain Mang tattooed a number of Tagalog deities, including a genderless deity of the wind.
Traditional Japanese dances likely to be registered as intangible cultural heritage by Unesco
The dances, collectively known as furyu odori, features elaborate costumes and props, with people dancing to singing and music.
Tofu skin production ensures stable life for Vinh Long village
Many locals in the My Hoa village of Vietnam have learned how to make tofu skin, thereby forming a crowded craft village.
Traditional wooden houses in Cambodia attract architectural tourists
The international workshop on vernacular architecture will serve as a forum for students to gain an understanding of the importance of preserving old buildings.