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.
Culture
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.
Thai foodies splutter with anger as Kaeng Som named among world’s worst dishes
Kaeng Som is made from a paste of shrimp and shallots, its sharp sweet-sour flavour coming from the addition of tamarind and sometimes lime juice.
Over 100 South Korean Buddhist tourists to walk for 1100 km on 43-day pilgrimage
The tourists will visit Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in India and subsequently move to Nepal.
Folk activities held across China to celebrate Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, fell on February 5 this year.
Vietnam’s Hoi An restores heritage for longer life
Built in the 18th century, the one-storey wooden structure house has sheltered eight generations of the family of Thai Quan Thang.
Feeling festive in Lunar January
From North to South Vietnam, thousands of festivals are being held to welcome the New Year and pray for health and happiness.