Thailand’s Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother’s lifelong mission to keep Thai performing arts alive
Her Majesty dedicated herself to ensuring that the traditional dance form “Khon" remained a cultural legacy for the nation.
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Folk-themed train takes international tourists to China’s far north
During the trip, travelers took part in a range of cultural activities.
Flying traditions: Sakrain and the shared life of old Dhaka
Celebrated for centuries, it has brought joy to generations while embodying the social bonds, cultural identity, and trans-religious spirit that define the historic neighbourhood…
Bhutanese diaspora gifts sacred ornamental needlework
More than 3,000 Bhutanese living in Australia came together to collectively offer four sacred "Thongdrols" to the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Centre during the…
Great-granny deftly keeps alive Malaysian mat-weaving heritage
Despite her advanced age of 88, Zainab Abu Bakar’s fingers never tire as she diligently weaves the leaves with remarkable creativity to fulfil customer orders.
Ancient Chinese script gets upgrade for digital age
Designers said their task was not simply to digitise old characters, but to preserve the movement and balance of brushwork in a format suited to modern reading habits.
Water puppetry art in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh thrives
Despite many historical ups and downs, local residents still make efforts to preserve the water puppetry art and craft amidst their modern and rapid-paced life, transferring their…
Saving Chinese heritage with smart tech
An AI researcher decodes cultural patterns into digital genes, linking relics, industries, and living traditions.
First-ever pho museum opens in Ho Chi Minh
The museum features three floors offering visitors a journey through pho's 100-year history via a souvenir area, show kitchen, cinema room, and cultural exhibition space.
Nepal’s Magar community celebrates Maghe Sankranti with cultural festivities
The festival is observed as an occasion for family reunions, meetings between maternal and extended relatives, the exchange of greetings and the sharing of joy.