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Tag: Culture
From nostalgic collectibles to virtual art exhibitions, join in the Malaysia Day celebrations!
KUALA LUMPUR : What better way to commemorate Malaysia Day than to celebrate our diverse local culture and heritage. In … More
Why political crabs are more dangerous than political frogs
Malaysia has a bigger problem than Political Frogging – Political Crabbing. Crabbing is more dangerous as it is not as … More
MP SPEAKS | Teamwork trumps alpha leadership in politics
Bad politics driving people away from serious participation in public affairs. MP SPEAKS | In the last three years, Malaysians … More
A European odyssey: A portrait of Europe during the pandemic
Two journalists travelled from the North Cape to Sicily to document a Europe divided by the coronavirus crisis. The main … More
Explore hidden gems outside Bangkok
Discover why the Chao Phraya River between Bang Pa-in and Pathum Thani is well-loved by culture enthusiasts The other day … More
How Turkey’s Soft Power Conquered Pakistan
The TV drama “Ertugrul” reveals how neo-Ottoman fantasies are finding an enthusiastic audience in a country that struggles with Saudi … More
Malaysia and Indonesia, 63 years of kinship
The month of August will always represent a significant milestone for Indonesia and Malaysia. It marks the celebration of Independence … More
Fabric of success: how ‘lotus silk’ is weaving its way into Vietnam
Phan Thi Thuan checks a lotus stem that will be processed into a rare type of silk at a pond … More
Traditional Emirati cooking Tanoor at its best
The age-old cooking method, which spans over 24 hours, needs a two-meter-deep stone well Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor and … More
Beyond borders: India and Pakistan share a beautiful camaraderie with unique bonds of culture, food and films
Here’s a look at some commonalities. By : Nilanjana Javed – THE GULF NEWS
Malaysian artist showcases country’s diverse cultures with artwork focusing on women’s traditional attires
PETALING JAYA : Malaysian artist Noor Sarah Mohamed Reza, 30, is always eager to learn about the country’s rich heritage, … More
Top 5 beaches of Mersing
FOR the uninitiated, Mersing’s main claim to fame is it being the principal gateway to Johor’s group of islands as … More
Light show held to celebrate Maori new year at national museum in New Zealand
A light show is held to celebrate the Maori new year at the national museum in Wellington, New Zealand, July … More
Leaders must get the ball rolling to realise ideals of Rukun Negara
The prime minister has launched the Rukun Negara golden jubilee celebration, organised by the Communications and Multimedia Ministry and the … More
Brilliant ‘Bombay duck’ in India
The Bombay duck is actually a fish native to the waters in and around Mumbai. Most seafood-loving communities of India’s western Konkan Coast, such as the East Indians and Maharashtrians, also find Bombay duck intrinsic to their cuisine
Turkmen jewelry in Iran
The photo album depicts Turkmen jewelry in Iran. Turkmen jewelry is a type of jewelry originating among the various Turkmen … More
Saudi Arabia: Image of woman in Royal Guards prompts social media chatter
The post sparks widespread admiration on social media ABU DHABI : Saudi Prince, Sattam bin Khaled Al Saud, on Thursday … More
The ‘unapologetically Malaysian’ voice wooing young adult readers
Hanna Alkaf is drawing attention with books that draw on history, culture and religion to tell deeper truths. Kuala Lumpur, … More
Charcoal-roasted ‘Roti Kahwin’, one of Sarikei’s hidden gems
There are three variations of toast on offer, but on average consumers prefer margarine, ‘kaya’ (pandan-flavoured coconut spread) and peanut butter combinations, she said, adding two more on the menu are bread with sardines and cheese.
Sabu-Jaddi: The site revealing the Sahara’s verdant past
In a remote corner of Sudan, a little-known site holds clues to the prehistoric climate change that created the world’s … More
Reunion of Indonesian nanny and Taiwanese woman inspires man’s search for his former nanny
JAKARTA : Inspired by a recent story of a Taiwanese student reuniting with her former Indonesian nanny, 27-year-old Taiwanese man … More
How one word brought Indonesia’s rule in West Papua to boiling point
It was a simple insult that started it: “Monkey.” The Indonesian police, alongside Islamist and nationalist Indonesians, gathered outside the … More
Indonesian choreographers provide digital stage for dancers
“For dancers, it is like the blood line stopped in our body,” he says. “I cannot move freely, no more job … while my economic responsibilities do not stop. Personally, I was stressed too.”
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