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  2. Posts tagged: Spotlight (Page 7)

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80-year-old legacy of making traditional Southeast Asian hat continued by elderly Malaysian man

He’s an old hand at making songkok, having inherited a family business which began about 80 years ago. This also means that the weeks leading to Hari Raya will be a hectic time…

  • Published: March 14, 202510:24 am
  • Author Sarban Singh
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Is internet speak here to stay?

Internet speak may be here to stay, but is it making what we want to say rather dull and monochromatic?

  • Published: March 14, 202510:23 am
  • Author Riffat Rashid
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Widows in India’s Vrindavan defy age-old traditions, celebrate Holi in historic temple

Continuing to break social barriers, widows in Vrindavan once again defied age-old traditions and celebrated Holi inside the historic Gopinath Temple.

  • Published: March 13, 202510:56 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Vania Gracia: Melding Irish and Indonesian cultural icons

Vania already had a deep passion for batik and was studying how to create batik motifs in a program set up by ITB aimed at supporting the batik industry in Pangandaran, when she…

  • Published: March 13, 202510:55 am
  • Author Michael Hegarty
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Cambodia’s Apsara Granny 2.0: Aging with honour, wrinkles with pride

Building on the success of last year’s Apsara Grannies project, creative collective “Feel The Warmth” has unveiled Apsara Granny 2.0, an initiative celebrating the…

  • Published: March 12, 202511:36 am
  • Author Hong Raksmey
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What makes the Sta. Ursula Church in the Philippines a National Cultural Treasure

The church is approximately 225 years old and is among the seven Jubilee churches in the Diocese of Antipolo.

  • Published: March 12, 202511:35 am
  • Author Carl Martin Agustin
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Once a staple of Korean diners, ‘baekbanjip’ are on the way out

Failing to keep up with changing tastes and rising costs, eateries serving home-cooked style meals are shutting down.

  • Published: March 11, 202511:25 am
  • Author Park Jun-hee
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How enthusiasts in Singapore are leading a wet market revival

Through her research and writing, Ms Chia has developed a deep appreciation for the vibrant market culture. Today, she passionately encourages young Singaporeans to step beyond…

  • Published: March 11, 202511:24 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Full hearts, zero waste at this Malaysian Ramadan bazaar

Food operator Mohd Firdaus Idris, 32, said although he strived to prepare just the right amount of food each day, he admitted that there would still be leftovers on some days.…

  • Published: March 10, 202511:39 am
  • Author The Star
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A toast to the talent of Filipina artists: Art exhibits this Women’s History Month

Beyond all-women exhibits, numerous standout shows are currently running across the Philippines. At West Gallery, Patrick de Veyra presents gestural works that blend printed…

  • Published: March 7, 202511:12 am
  • Author Lala Singian

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