Culture, Heritage
The serenading suitors of the Philippines
Under a courtship ritual called harana, it was compulsory for Filipino men to sing to their sweethearts
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Culture, Heritage, Nature, Travel and Adventure
Travel Mongolia: Traditional Customs
The diverse terrain of Mongolia has wrought a unique culture born of the steppe, desert and city— we delve into some practices that have been given UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status.
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Culture, Heritage
Sealing the Deal
The meticulous art-form of seal stamping continues to be popular in China today
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Culture, Heritage
The Religious Roots of Balinese Cockfighting
The bloody sport has been outlawed in Indonesia, but in Bali, matches go on in temples and villages
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Culture, Heritage
How Formosa Birthed The Southeast Asian Languages
The aboriginal dialect of the tiny island of Taiwan is…
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Culture, Heritage
Homemade Burmese Booze for Sale
This source of income is so important, households keep their secret recipes closely guarded
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Culture, Heritage
Why Nepal’s Young Brides Marry Apples First
The first of a Newari girl’s three marriages is to an everlasting fruit
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Culture, Heritage
Bangkok’s Chinese Heritage May Soon Be Bulldozed
The Thai capital’s new train line may see the removal of cultural sites including an iconic village of alms bowl makers
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