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· Bryan Ke
5 Southeast Asian countries unite to nominate kebaya for UNESCO Intangible Heritage List
The kebaya, a traditional Southeast Asian garment, is being nominated by Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore for 2023’s UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. Singapore has been running a campaign on Facebook to get the kebaya included on UNESCO’s list since it first…
· Khier Casino
Chinese tea, Vietnamese pottery, Cambodian martial arts: Asian cultural practices granted UNESCO world heritage status
Traditional Chinese tea-processing techniques, Japanese ritual dances and Vietnamese pottery-making are some of the cultural practices that made it on this year’s intangible cultural heritage list by UNESCO. About 48 cultural practices from 61 countries were added to UNESCO’s…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop boy group Seventeen teams up with UNESCO for youth education campaign
K-pop group Seventeen and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU) announced the launch of their global campaign #GoingTogether. The endeavor aims to raise awareness about the future of youth education, marking the second time Seventeen has worked with the KNCU after…
· Celine Pun
Thailand nominates mango sticky rice for UNESCO heritage list after the dessert’s viral Coachella moment
After performing “Mirror Mirror” and “Sud Pang” at Coachella, Thai rapper Danupa “Milli” Kanateerakul ate mango sticky rice, a traditional Thai dessert, while still on stage. A now-viral clip of her eating the dessert has sparked an interest in mango sticky rice online, with a…
· Ryan General
All-women engineering team from Philippines win UNESCO hackathon with their clean water solution
Wonderpets, an all-female team consisting of Reaner Jacqueline Bool, Ghia Luwalhati and Nicole Elizabeth Tan from Batangas State University in the Philippines, won the top prize at UNESCO’s 2022 World Engineering Day Hackathon. Involving 125 teams from 23 countries, the…
· Ryan General
Largest hand-carved Hindu temple outside India set to open in US
The largest hand-carved Hindu temple outside of India is set for its grand inauguration in the U.S. this month. Majestic temple complex: After 12 years of meticulous planning and construction, the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Akshardham temple in…
· Ryan General
Vancouver Chinatown stabbing suspect was on day release from psychiatric facility: police
All three victims are ethnically Asian, and investigators are probing whether the attack had any elements of hate or racism
· Ryan General
Japan says Mount Fuji is being spoiled by overtourism
It’s uncontrollable and we fear that Mt Fuji will soon become so unattractive, nobody would want to climb it,” says a local official
· Michelle De Pacina
Great Wall of China damaged ‘beyond repair’ by workers looking for shortcut
A section of the Great Wall of China was recently damaged “beyond repair” by two construction workers creating a shortcut. What happened: On Monday, the Shanxi Cultural Relics Bureau said in a social media post that a 38-year-old man surnamed Zheng and a 55-year-old woman…
· Ryan General
Vietnam’s iconic ‘Kissing Rocks’ at risk of collapse, experts warn
Geological expert Dr. Tran Diep Anh cautioned that “the structural integrity of the ‘legs’ of the rocks is compromised”
· Michelle De Pacina
Canadian teen accused of vandalizing 1,200-year-old temple in Japan
A Canadian teen is accused of defacing a 1,200-year-old Buddhist temple listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan. What happened: On July 7, a Japanese tourist reportedly spotted a 17-year-old boy carving his name, “Julian,” on a wooden pillar at the Toshodaiji Kondo…
· Bryan Ke
10 festivals guaranteed to make your Asia trip more memorable
While some people travel to relax and unwind, others do it to experience different cultures and traditions, for which there is no better place to go than Asia. When people say Asia is the most diverse continent on the planet, they really mean it. It’s the largest continent on…
· Ryan General
Top 20 must-visit landmarks in Asia
Asia, the world’s largest continent, is home to diverse cultures, delicious food and stunning landscapes. Since one of the best ways to explore and experience the beauty of Asia is by visiting its iconic locations, we’ve put together a list of several landmarks across the…
· Ryan General
The Philippines wins its first World Universities Debating Championship title
The Philippines won its first-ever World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC) after students from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) bagged the top prize. Hosted by the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid, Spain, from December 27, 2022, to January 4, 2023, the 43rd WUDC…
· Ryan General
Virginia to celebrate its first Kimchi Day
Virginia will celebrate its first Kimchi Day on Nov. 22 in recognition of the state’s thriving Korean American community. Proposed by legislator Irene Shin (D, VA-86), the bill for the establishment of Virginia’s Kimchi Day was passed by the Virginia General Assembly on Feb. 10.…
· Bryan Ke
3 Asian locations named must-visit travel destinations for 2023 by National Geographic
National Geographic has released its new “25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023,” which included three locations in Asia. Among the spots highlighted in the list are: Laos, Busan in South Korea, and Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang City, Henan Province, China. The 25…
· Carl Samson
New hanok-inspired Starbucks in S. Korea goes viral for its breathtaking design
A new Starbucks store in Daegu, South Korea, has gone viral on social media for its stunning architecture and interior design. Based on traditional homes called “hanok,” the Starbucks Daegu Jongro Goteak store features an open layout, ground seating, natural decor and…
· Bryan Ke
A Washington state park dedicated to Chinese goddess Mazu is finally in progress after years of effort
The effort to build a Washington state park dedicated to the Chinese Goddess of the Sea, Mazu, took a step forward on Aug. 30 when King County and the North American Mazu Cultural Exchange Association signed an agreement for the plan. Describing Mazu as a “compassionate mother…
· Daniel Anderson
Thai rapper MILLI releases new single ‘Mind Games’ featuring Jackson Wang
Thai rapper MILLI digitally debuted a new collaborative track titled “Mind Games” on Friday featuring GOT7 member Jackson Wang. “Mind Games” is MILLI’s most recent track after “SAD AEROBIC” and “Mango Sticky Rice” which were released in May. The track will appear on Wang’s…
· Jane Nam
Jason Momoa apologizes for taking photos in Sistine Chapel after online backlash
Yesterday, a shirtless and sweaty Jason Momoa, 42, took to Instagram to apologize for taking photos in the Sistine Chapel while in Italy. In what appeared to be the middle or end of a workout session, the “Aquaman” star explained in a video that he meant no disrespect by taking…