Baby face obsession: Why Koreans strive to look younger
In South Korea, conversations with strangers traditionally begin by sharing one's age, which helps determine the proper use of honorifics, an important aspect of Korean language,…
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Keeping the kavadi crafting tradition alive for Malaysia’s Thaipusam Festival
A major aspect of the Thaipusam festival celebrated here and in other parts of the world involves Hindu devotees carrying the kavadi. There are different types of kavadi, among…
18 Chinese-Filipino artists shaping contemporary art this Year of the Snake
The new wave of Chinese-Filipino contemporary artists are actively participating in fusing two worlds—one steeped in tradition and the other grappling with the frantic cadence…
Bangladesh board game community: Building connections through play
From homes to cafes, the games brought them together, and before long, what started as casual meetups grew into a thriving community - Bangladesh Board Game Community.
Shopping bug bites Malaysians
Several popular malls in the Klang Valley are reporting up to a 10 per cent increase in business, with the bouyant customer mood carried through from the year-end festive period.
Durian pioneer changing the way Cambodia grows the ‘King of Fruits’
After identifying increasing demand for durian, Soem Sochet, a fan of the Kingdom’s most pungent fruit, made the decision to dedicate himself to learning as much as he could…
Reconstructing the past and the present: Cambodian women share stories through art
This event, featuring four talented Cambodian women, is on show from January 9 to March 5. Through their unique and deeply personal artworks, these artists bring to life stories…
Women farmers transform agriculture with organic revolution and indigenous crops
The model of organic farming with higher yields of indigenous varieties of rice and better marketability in the Nayagram block in the Jhargram district, some 200 kilometres from…
China’s regional holiday rituals leave lasting memories
Mouth-watering offerings mark a festival where family reunions and taste buds take priority, Li Yingxue reports.
Old daruma dolls burned in purification rite in central Japan city
About 10,000 old Japanese daruma dolls were ritually burned during a memorial service for the good-luck talisman figures, which represent the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma, in…