A $2 kimchi stew with God’s love: How this Korean Catholic priest fights youth hunger
The restaurant, which now has five locations, offers struggling young people a chance to enjoy a hot bowl of kimchi jjigae.
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Paws and companionship: A surprising friendship in Dhaka
As the CNG-run auto-rickshaw pulled away, I stepped onto the culvert, the cool evening air wrapping around me like a cloak. Just ahead, a pack of stray dogs roamed the street,…
Tea-volution: The history of Chinese tea in Malaysia and how we drink it
In many ways, people like Law are keeping the culture and knowledge of traditional Chinese tea alive in Malaysia, paving the way for younger generations to appreciate this ancient…
When dogs become therapists in China
A growing army of trained animals is helping people — from children with autism to the elderly — enjoy more fulfilling lives.
Wear your Batik: My clothes, my heritage
Wear your culture on your sleeve, literally. While classic batik may sometimes be seen as old-fashioned, these brands are proving it can be upscaled into a contemporary look.
Kyoto culture inspires tabletop game creators; scented card game used in dementia prevention
Several tabletop games inspired by traditional culture and set in Kyoto have been released recently. Their simplicity allows people to enjoy playing without needing specific…
Sho-chu time: Making wooden barrels supports Japan’s traditional spirit production
Tsudome is a craftsman who makes wooden barrels for distilling shochu, a profession which is practiced by very few people anywhere in the country. He learned the technique from…
57 percent of public health graduates in Bangladesh struggle to get jobs: study
Their barriers to employment include limited job and research opportunities in public health sector, lack of curricula designed to develop job-ready skills, and a shortage of…
Tibet-Nepal border reopened. Women in Taplejung dust off their looms, weave again
Sherpa has been working on the "thumbi," a traditional knotting system using a vertical loom. Along with her, many women in the area have resumed their traditional carpet weaving…
Well rounded education: Young Cambodian monks learn English, computer skills
Located in the Battambang provincial capital’s Dam Spei Village of Slaket commune, the school serves as a model institution for training novice monks.