Celebrating Thai New Year with Joy and Tradition
BANGKOK – The Songkran Festival, Thailand’s exuberant water carnival, is a cherished marker of the Thai New Year. From the 1st to 21st of April, the streets come alive with a spirited celebration where spirituality meets a soaking wet revelry. … Continue reading Celebrating Thai New Year with Joy and Tradition
Japan Book Studies: Joy in Political Participation
TOKYO – What motivates people to get involved in politics in their free time? How can they derive pleasure from it? In this new book publication (in German), DIJ political scientist Sebastian Polak-Rottmann analyses how people in rural Japan try … Continue reading Japan Book Studies: Joy in Political Participation
BAGO : A Sacred Beacon of Tradition and Renewal
BAGO, Myanmar – Amidst the ancient city of Bago, where time weaves a tapestry of history, the Kyaik Pyinnyarya Pagoda stands as a testament to devotion, continuity, and spiritual rejuvenation. On the auspicious day of March 17th, a celestial ceremony … Continue reading BAGO : A Sacred Beacon of Tradition and Renewal
Pattaya Music Festival 2024: Sound and Culture
PATTAYA – The rhythmic waves of music are crashing against the shores of Pattaya as the annual Pattaya Music Festival 2024 unfolds. Under the theme “Sound on the Sand”, this month-long extravaganza promises to be a resounding success, drawing tens … Continue reading Pattaya Music Festival 2024: Sound and Culture
Ancient statues returned to Cambodia
NEW YORK/PHNOM PENH – In one of the most significant repatriations of art to Cambodia from a private collection, the family of billionaire George Lindemann has agreed to turn over 33 ancient statues that officials say include stolen antiquities trafficked … Continue reading Ancient statues returned to Cambodia
Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Musical Genius and a Social Activist
TOKYO – Ryuichi Sakamoto was one of the most influential and versatile composers of our time. He created music that spanned genres, cultures, and media, from electronic pop to classical symphonies, from film scores to environmental soundscapes. He collaborated with … Continue reading Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Musical Genius and a Social Activist
HONG KONG MEETS POLAND: CREATIVE INDUSTRY DISCUSSED
HONG KONG / BERLIN -The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin), together with the THINKTHANK, Centre for International Relations (CIR), have organized an online event on April 13 with high-ranking artists, scientists and managing directors from the … Continue reading HONG KONG MEETS POLAND: CREATIVE INDUSTRY DISCUSSED
VIETNAM COOKING CHALLENGE ON INSTAGRAM
HANOI – Home cooks and fans of Vietnamese cuisine all over the world are invited to show their skills in the first-ever online cooking challenge organised by the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). Hosted on Instagram and running … Continue reading VIETNAM COOKING CHALLENGE ON INSTAGRAM
2,000-year-old Chinese silk gown replicated successfully
Beijing – After years of effort, craftspeople have made a replica of the world’s lightest silk dress – discovered in a tomb and more than 2,100 years old – and it will go on display in central China in place … Continue reading 2,000-year-old Chinese silk gown replicated successfully
Humans on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for 40,000 years ?
Beijing – Dubbed the roof of the world, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the world’s highest and largest plateau remains a harsh living environment. The thin air and cold weather make even the bravest adventurers shudder. Even so, a report by Chinese scientists … Continue reading Humans on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for 40,000 years ?