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.
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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…
Cambodian woman fighting to preserve her mother’s ancient art
Khuy Chansou, daughter of a traditional weaver in Takeo province, has dedicated the past four years to promoting the Cambodian weaving community through her business, SouKabas…
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.
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…