Culture & heritage
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0Culture & heritageThe History of Chinese Traditional Lion Dance
How did the lion become the prime animal in an energetic and acrobatic performance ushering in the Lunar New Year with pomp...
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0Culture & heritageBorneo and Britain’s Beats Preserved in Bank Archive
A digital archive of sounds, images, and videos from musicians and creatives around the world to preserve the culture and heritage has...
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0Culture & heritageMiss & Mrs Saree Queen 2021: Celebrating Empowerment and Inclusivity Through the Love of Sarees
Created by Glamour by Sara, the virtual competition is a positive platform for either single or married women to showcase their range...
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0Culture & heritageShadow and Synthetics: A Contemporary Approach to Preserving Tradition
Both art and entertainment, the Sanskrit roots of wayang kulit may hold a modern solution into keeping the tradition alive. Beginning with...
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0Culture & heritagePandemic Parenting: New Japanese Parents Introduce Their Newborns as Bags of Rice
Prioritising safety above all else, ‘rice babies’ ensure that separated family members still get to (sort of) hold the new addition in...
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0Culture & heritageI Do! Requirements and Advice For Expats Getting Married In Malaysia
Considered one of the top wedding spots in Southeast Asia, Malaysia has lots to offer couples looking for that special destination theme!...
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0Culture & heritageMalaysian Designer Creates Intricate Mahjong Tiles from Wood
In wanting to see the Chinese game of mahjong become more inclusive and accessible to others, Kaiyi Wong is building bridges one...
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0Culture & heritageUpcoming Video Game Offensively Appropriates Borneo’s Indigenous Cultures
“Savages, savages!” To quote the infamous song from Disney’s Pocahontas (1995) as both the natives and settlers prepare for war. The portrayals...
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0Culture & heritageTrying Times for Tradition: The Hungry Ghost Festival 2020
In a nation where festivities are the life of communities, the new era of social distancing forces some traditions to be forsaken....
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0ArtThe Resilience of Malaysia’s Art Scene During a Pandemic
For an industry that has been relegated to afterthoughts in most major budget allocation plans, dealing with under-funding is not an unfamiliar...
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0ArtFour Sources to Keep You Entertained and Educated
As we enter the second half of the Movement Control Order (MCO), no doubt by now we would have identified key areas...
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0Culture & heritageBehind the Animals of the Chinese Zodiac
Ever wonder why each Chinese New Year has a theme heavily centred around a particular animal? These animals represent the Chinese Zodiac...
