SINGAPORE : If you thought the “1960s Chinese traditional fruit basket” selling for C$68.45 (S$72) on Amazon did not look … More
Tag: Traditional
The twists and turns of belly dance in Egypt
The art of belly dance in Egypt stands at a crossroads; we either save it and take it up to its years of splendour or we just allow it to keep dwindling slowly and this would be most unfortunate
Foreigners shake up Egypt’s belly dancing scene
Belly dancers from Eastern Europe, Russia, Latin America and elsewhere have dominated the scene in recent years in Egypt CAIRO – She … More
Homemade ikan bakar makes for a real family treat
Grilled fish is one of those hawker favourites that are available everywhere with everyone having their own special recipe. But … More
WhatsApp recordings throw lifeline to Sahel artists
Ali Traore, dressed in black, sits down to record in his lively courtyard in Mali’s capital Bamako, with children frolicking … 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
Is Hummus Actually Healthy? Here’s What the Experts Say
Hummus, the chickpea-based dip that’s a staple in many Middle Eastern cuisines, is on the rise in the U.S. Multiple … More
Lao’s Art Of Weaving
In the olden days, women across Lao inherited their weaving skills from their mothers, mostly for their own use. Weaving … 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
Sory Bamba: Malian music’s forgotten great
Sory Bamba, a Malian music pioneer, spends his days ensconced in the courtyard of his home in the old quarter … More
Apam Lambong Telur, popular snack in Pasar Gok Kapur
KOTA BHARU : ‘Apam Lambong Telur’, a traditional kuih(cake) from Thailand, is fast gaining popularity among Malaysians especially those who … 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
Made in Hong Kong: Eu Yan Sang’s 140-year journey making traditional Chinese medicine has been a bumpy one
Despite years of family strife, the murder of the founder’s wife by her brothers-in-law and a takeover by a Singapore … More
Jamdani, the traditional weaving art of Bengal and Bangladesh
Weavers go to great lengths to make each piece stand out with rich detailing AP / GULF NEWS
Daily grind: Malaysian mill makes coffee the old-fashioned way
The Antong mill has been using the same methods to produce its coffee for almost 9 years TAIPING : A … More
Pepper season in the Balkans means it’s ‘Ajvar’ sauce production time
As autumn arrives, there is an abundance of the ruby-red fruit across the Balkans, and in Krusha e Madhe in … More
In COVID-free Vanuatu, this marathon cultural festival has brought thousands of people together
Despite being one of the Pacific’s biggest cultural festivals, there is no specific date for Nekowiar, a spectacular event of … More
Wan Islahuddin pursues long-forgotten iron craftsmanship
PEKAN : Being exposed to fire sparks in his eyes in his early involvement as a blacksmith has never dampened … More
