The economics of Valentine’s Day: Spending out of love
While some Filipinos still opt for customary Valentine’s gifts, the list of what some Filipinos expect to receive has somewhat adapted to changing times.
Culture
Pyramid-shaped Daruma dolls popular among test-takers
The dolls are popular among students preparing for entrance exams because they “sit still and never tilt.”
Making patterned knives
Huang Dongpeng quit a stable job to revive Guangxi’s almost forgotten tradition of making the patterned Zhuang knives.
New Japanese whaling ship capable of reaching Antarctic being built
Maintaining this method, in which a fleet of vessels centered on a mother ship hunts large whales, is expected to help maintain Japan’s whaling industry.
Night markets shine in Chongqing
The night-time economy has emerged as a new driver of Chongqing to establish itself into an international central city for consumption.
The sound of our history
Zhao, the principal sanxian player in the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, has devoted his career to perfecting his skill and preserving this ancient art.
Revisiting indigenous folktales at Dhaka Art Summit
The Dhaka Art Summit, currently underway at the heart of the Bangladeshi capital, has been diverse in its attempt towards promoting different cultures.
Fine 12th-century books to go under hammer in Beijing
Publications from the Song Dynasty are sought after among art collectors for the delicate design and printing technique, which embody a high cultural taste.
Nostalgic-inducing snacks, beer gain popularity in Japan
The nation’s declining birthrate is a major factor in the popularity of the vintage snacks. For confectionery manufacturers in particular, the drop in the number of children…
Musician Zhao of sanxian
For this musician, the traditional Chinese stringed instrument sanxian is a miraculous voice for emotions, an ancient instrument of charm and honor.