South Korean education ministry to launch agency to expand hangeul courses globally
The move is to leverage the growing global interest in Korean literature following author Han Kang's recent Nobel Prize win.
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The Newari musical group helping women play traditional instruments
Lubhoo Dhaa Khala has been raising a new generation of Newari women musicians, in what is a welcome break for a domain traditionally preserved for men.
Uyghur craftsman keeps musical tradition thriving
An important spot along the ancient Silk Road up to 2,000 years ago, the Xinhe county is known for traditional Kuqa music and dance, named after the ancient kingdom of Kuqa.
Hanok: How a traditional Korean house is made without nails
A hanok is a traditional Korean house built without nails or pegs. This ancient art of Korean “Lego” has been patented by South Korean authorities, in a bid to preserve and…
56 Chinese cultural relics returned from Italy
The successful return of the artifacts is another collaborative effort following Italy's return of 796 artifacts to China in 2019 since the establishment of an intergovernmental…
Malaysia’s ancient, now extinct tradition of ‘semah ikan terubuk’
There was a time when ikan terubuk roe was inextricably linked to Malay culinary culture. Because the trade of terubuk eggs was so important in the Malay world, the islands that…
A walk through the fascinating cave paintings and rock carvings of Mongolia
Mongolia is about four times the size of Germany and has a population the size of Berlin. The country is interesting not only because of its mineral resources and not only for…
From stones to stories: Angkor tour guides helping locals rediscover heritage
With foreign arrival numbers yet to rebound to pre-pandemic heights, local tourism has unexpectedly become a lifeline.
From Sultanate to Mughal: The architectural legacy of Bengal
The existing ruins from Paharpur and Mainamati speak of a rich architectural heritage from pre-Sultanate times. These viharas for resident Buddhist monks corresponding to present…
How Rama IX’s sufficiency philosophy sparked Thailand’s revival post-1997
The Sufficiency Economy Philosophy was among guidelines laid out by Thailand’s beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej