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…
Culture
When dance speaks the language of resilience and spirit
Named one of the BBC's 100 most inspirational and powerful women in 2023, Ivy has emerged as a beacon of strength—not just for marginalised individuals or trauma survivors but…
Bilingual Vietnamese-Korean poetry collection published
Fifteen South Korean writers and poets visited and worked with the Vietnam Writers Association for the collaboration.
Dhaka’s saree styles return with a twist – jackets, shirts and cardigans galore
The best part about winter styling? Stylish outerwear that is relegated to the dark corners of our wardrobe throughout the year.
Digital wizardry brings China’s cultural heritage to life
A visual display is intended to help expo visitors gain a better appreciation of the artwork and its intricate cloisonne craftsmanship, which was named a national intangible…
Thai and Chinese youths discover shared heritage
Warisara was among 11 Thai youths who participated in a three-week study camp from Oct 10 to 31 at Shenyang Ligong University in Liaoning province. During the event, young people…
‘Are you a T?’ is a new put-down in South Korea
By definition, people who test as T -- "thinking" -- tend to be more objective and logical, while those who test as F -- "feeling" -- tend to be more sensitive and emotionally…
Tradition of serving up traditional Lao food at festival still alive
The local people prepare extra food whenever there is a festival in their village. This is a tradition that the Lao people have followed for a very long time. When friends and…
Vibrant art graces Beijing hotel
Guo Canyuan, the emerging artist also known as Zero Guo, is hosting an exhibition of his paintings and sculptures at Beijing's Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beyond the Bustle.…
Traditional weddings are so last decade – Meet the new-age Bangladeshi brides
Once bound by tradition, Bangladeshi brides now boldly celebrate their individuality, often defying outdated norms. Modern brides prioritize personal expression, with supportive…