Category: Culture
Khat is an art form, nothing to do with religion – Wan Azizah
Putrajaya: Khat, a form of Malay-Arabic calligraphy writing, is an art form and does not involve any religious element, Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said. She […]
Being politically correct on festival greetings
By Ivan Lim Contributor to AsiaN Singapore: In an Age of Innocence, people all over the world send out greetings to one another during religious and cultural festivals. They […]
ASEAN Friendship Concert 2019: Singing Together for Stronger Partnership
Bangkok: While in some regions, music and politics are in a dysfunctional relationship, marked by wary trysts and embarrassed silences, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries have […]
Cleopatra’s beauty wows Moroccans at donkey pageant
Rabat: Cleopatra has made history by becoming the first female donkey to win the top prize in a beauty pageant in Morocco. Cleopatra could convince the nine members of […]
The majesty of history, the opulence of nature in the Royal City of Sandomierz
Sandomierz: Founded on seven hills just like ancient Rome, Sandomierz is one of the oldest and historically most important cities in Poland. A wealth of well-preserved historical monuments testifies […]
Old Shoes for Mother: An inspiring life story that motivates great success
Jakarta: A bitter life experience could actually be a whip for success, Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto said as he attended a meeting with the […]
Artist emboldens dreams as she creates depth in the beautiful women she draws
Bahrain: Layal Al Thawadi gave natural wide smiles as she took time to explain the meaning and story behind her paintings, letting curious people understand that she cared […]
Malaysia targets 30 million tourist arrivals in 2020
By Nasir Yusoff Contributor to AsiaN Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia is hoping to receive 30 million international tourists and some RM100 billion tourist receipts next year with the launching of Visit […]
“Parasite”: The best Korean movie in Indonesia
The success of the film Parasite in South Korea seems to be contagious also in Indonesia. This film by famous director Bong Joon Ho is a best-seller from the Land […]
Award-winning Han Kang wants to write about books in her life
Han Kang, the winner of the 2016 Man Booker International prize, said during a local book fair she would someday like to write about the books that guided her through […]