Thai Parliament witnesses historic moment as 7 MPs don traditional baju Melayu
This unprecedented gesture aimed to spotlight and celebrate Malay culture and traditions in Thailand while advocating for their preservation.
Sat Apr 13 2024
Leap years trivia, traditions and time-bending tales
Did you know, in some countries, leap years have a significant impact on political processes, particularly elections.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Leap Year Traditions Around the World
In Denmark, it's customary for women to propose to men on Leap Day.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Lebanon moves to ban 'Barbie' film for 'promoting homosexuality'
Kuwait also has banned "Barbie" and "Talk to Me" films to protect "public ethics and social traditions".
Thu Aug 10 2023
A long and fishy tail: Before Disney's Little Mermaid, these creatures existed in mythologies from around the world
The connection of mermaids to wisdom and medicine extends to other ancient traditions.
Fri Jun 02 2023
Membongkar keunikan tradisi Islam di Rusia
Pameran 'Traditions of Islam in Russia' bagi menarik minat pengunjung ke Rusia berlangsung di Muzium Kesenian Islam bermula hari ini
Wed Nov 23 2022
How Brazil is feeding the world's appetite for superfoods
For the past 10 years, Brazil has been feeding the superfood trend by bringing many of the country's dietary traditions to stores worldwide.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Bon Odori, a cultural festival that fosters goodwill between M'sia and Japanese community - Selangor Sultan
The Bon Odori celebration in Malaysia is more a cultural festival that showcases Japanese traditions, Sultan Sharafuddin said.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Let's Talk: Digital cultural archive
Sharaad Kuttan speaks to political anthropologist Sophie Lemiere, founder of World Wonderers, about its cultural heritage preservation and community empowerment project in Sabah and Sarawak called PITCH - Preservation of Indigenous Intangible Traditions and Cultural Heritage.
Sat Apr 30 2022
Let's Talk: Nading Rhapsody - Between Tradition & Innovation
Exploring and innovating one’s own culture sometimes means going up against traditions.
We speak to Opah Azhfar and Roy Kulleh, two of the 8-member band, Nading Rhapsody, whose unique sound comes from a complex relationship they have to their traditions.
We speak to Opah Azhfar and Roy Kulleh, two of the 8-member band, Nading Rhapsody, whose unique sound comes from a complex relationship they have to their traditions.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Let's Talk: The Religious Horizon - Beyond Identity & Community
Why are religious traditions so strongly tied to some of the most divisive and exclusionary politics of contemporary times? Sharaad Kuttan speak to Michael Sugich about his latest book, "Heart Turn - Sinners, Seekers, Saints and the Road to Redemption".
Wed Mar 16 2022
Let's Talk: Hearts Turn - Understanding Redemption
What does Redemption mean in different religious traditions and what can it mean for many who are seeking to fill a void in their inner lives. Sharaad Kuttan speak to Michael Sugich about his latest book, "Heart Turn - Sinners, Seekers, Saints and the Road to Redemption" as well as his earlier work, "Signs of the Horizon: Meetings with Men of Knowledge and Illumination".
Wed Mar 16 2022
Let's Talk: Understanding Gamelan
Taksu - The Spirit of Gamelan brings many musical and artistic traditions into conversation. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Bernard Goh, Artistic Director of Hands Percussion and Balinese composer and ethnomusicologist I Wayan Sudirana.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Five of the world's awesome Christmas traditions that you need to know about
Here's a whistle-stop world tour of some of our favourite weird but wonderful festive traditions.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Chetti keeping traditions alive through dance
Even without a dance studio, you can dance at home. Such is the spirit of six Chetti cultural dance artistes aged between 15 and 23 in ensuring that the ethnic dance continues to grow.
Thu Sep 30 2021