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Tag: Heritage
Cambodia to get back artefacts lost during Khmer Rouge regime from late British collector Douglas Latchford’s daughter
The antiquities were taken during the Khmer Rouge regime and are being returned by the daughter of controversial art collector … More
‘Catastrophic’: Outrage grows over Egypt’s new tourist attraction
Cairo Eye Ferris wheel along the Nile will attract tourists, say officials, but many Egyptians worry it will destroy Cairo’s … More
Najd doors: An entrance to the region’s culture and heritage
Inspired by nature, they were an essential part of family homes and a focal point for residents and their guests … More
How the centuries-old mystery of Bahrain’s lost civilisation of Dilmun was solved
An oilman-turned-archaeologist helped show that Dilman existed both in myth, and at the heart of a great maritime empire For … More
Forget Uber Eats: Mumbai’s 125-year-old food delivery system wins the day
Modern technology is no match for Mumbai’s 125-year-old lunchtime delivery service. Lottie Gross meets the city’s much-lauded dabbawalas. Indian road traffic … More
Ramli Ibrahim dances through arts, religion and politics
INTERVIEW | Our youths recognise Lady Gaga but may be completely ignorant of what is a rebab, erhu, veena or … More
Alena Murang: A blend of musical tradition and modern eclectic
Get acquainted with Sarawak-born sape musician and the heritage that continues to inspire her OPENING with a mixture of ethereal … More
Floral Tea Mansion: Home to the Penang Malay Gallery
The Floral Tea Mansion, or Rumah Teh Bunga, is a beautifully preserved and restored heritage building at 138 Jalan Hutton, … More
Indigo: The story of India’s ‘blue gold’
For generations, family-run farms in South India have grown and produced the natural dye that was once colonial capital. It … More
Indian couple help traditional artisans get back to business
NEW DELHI (AP) — “Sanjhi,” the ancient Indian art of paper-cutting using nature-inspired motifs, is how Ram Soni puts food … More
Alena Murang’s video showcases Sarawakian heritage, wins styling award at video fest
Kuching-born KL-based musician/artist Alena Murang won the Best Styling award at the Buenos Aires Music Video Festival in Argentina for … More
Men in India’s matrilineal Khasi society demand more rights
ASIA’S MATRILINEAL SOCIETIES WHERE WOMEN RULE – The tribal Khasi community in India’s northeast is famed for its matrilineal heritage. … More
Made in Hong Kong: the history of Lee Kum Kee’s oyster sauce – so good it is served in space
Launched 130 years ago in Guangdong, Lee Kum Kee’s products are now popular across the globe Judging by its ubiquity … More
Workers in Athens find ancient head of the Greek god Hermes
Archeologists don’t usually get too excited about ancient artifacts dug up during construction work in Athens, but this Hermes head … More
Egypt’s Siwa fortress renovation boosts hopes for ecotourism
CAIRO: Tucked away in Egypt’s Western Desert, the Shali fortress once protected inhabitants against the incursions of wandering tribes, but … More
Cairo’s ‘City of the Dead’ brought back to life
CAIRO : In Egypt’s “City of the Dead”, centuries-old monuments are being restored and artisanal heritage revived, turning a corner … More
The Tiger Balm story: how ointment for every ailment was created, fell out of favour, then found new generation of users
Analgesic balm in a hexagonal jar, launched in Rangoon by the Aw brothers in 1924, was a staple of Chinese … More
Revival of beloved Hammam Al-Jadeed bathhouse combines art and antiquity in Lebanon
Situated in the picturesque Lebanese coastal city of Saida, Hammam Al-Jadeed is a beautifully preserved 18th century bathhouse. Acquired in … More
Over 60 exhibits damaged at Berlin museums, motive a mystery
BERLIN (AP) : More than 60 artworks and artifacts at some of Berlin’s best-known museums were smeared with an oily … More
150 YEARS OF POSTCARDS
The world’s first official postcard German postal reformer Heinrich von Stephan had suggested to introduce the “Postblatt,” or open post … 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
The loss of a unifying place for the nation
Meaningful place sheds light on the importance of an array of places in people’s lives. For example, some people regard … More
4,000-year-old textile mill unearthed in western Turkey
This year’s excavation unearthed remaining parts of a house, after textile equipment was discovered last year DENIZLI, Turkey : Turkish … More
