Sculpting at Hala: Glory of Sindh
Hala is a city in Pakistan known for its rich Sindhi culture and history but most of all, it is known for its beautiful handicrafts which are popular all over the country for decoration and as souvenirs, oftentimes. Once, handicrafts were a major source of income for the people of Hala but nowadays, due to […]
Storytelling in Korean and Sindhi Folktales
Folk tales may be specific to a region but they have a certain universality to them. The old myths and folktales of various cultures seem to have a format. Like a screenwriter formats a screenplay or a designer outlines an illustration, similarly, the folktales have a definite format to which they comply. The ambitious characters, […]
The Rise of Asian Middle Powers
Their Formation, Development, and the Future of Asia “Much have been said and written about the ‘rise’ of Asia, very little about Asia’s contribution to global governance,” says the Indian-born scholar Amitav Acharya in his 2011 publication. Not only do major powers of China, Japan and India, but also do South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and […]
Taiwan’s First Love Icon, Michelle Chen
Every boy has a strong memory of his first love. Taiwan movie You Are The Apple of My Eye touches a deep memory of people’s first love, demonstrating boy’s crush on a naïve and beloved girl during his high school days. Within Asian countries, the first love is often depicted as an unforgettable experience of […]
Dialogue and Negotiation central in reviving COEX Mall
Coex Mall is a major underground shopping mall located in Seoul’s Gangnam district, which became globally known through Psy’s viral hit “Gangnam Style.” For the last three and a half years, a miraculous transformation has been taking place at Coex that could serve as a new model for Korean society. It was a “miracle of […]
Korean Folk Icons in Modern Korean Art
Korean myths and folktales are woven deeply into the everyday life of the Korean people. These myths and folktales are found in various forms such as music, dramas and movies. The modern interpretation of these folk icons in popular culture reflects contemporary understanding of traditional culture. One example is the ‘The Fairy and the Woodcutter’, […]
Yeongyong Hall reflects Changes of Taste and Time
Yeongyeong Hall at the Secret Garden of Changdeok Palace is known as a 19th century noble house. Looking at the remains of the 19th century hanok structure that includes the anchae or main quarters, sarangchae or guest room and seonghyangjae or reading room among others, while location, meaning, direction, intersection and spaces between different and […]
Welcoming the New Year in the Philippines
Filipino Culture and Traditions in Celebrating the New Year After all the festivities during Christmas, the New Year is widely seen as the closure of the holiday season for Filipinos. Traditionally, the celebration extends to the Feast of the Three Kings, a celebration signifying the arrival of the three kings from the Orient to Bethlehem […]
The first month of Shinto’s country, Japan
Celebrated in the first of January, the Japanese New Year’s Day is a day of celebration to welcome the god Toshigami. Toshigami is a god in the Shinto religion, the spirit of the new year. Preparations come extensively in welcoming Toshigami. One of the things that people prepare is kadomatsu, a traditional Japanese decoration for […]
Sleeping in the house of holy
The famous mosque built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan in 1640s stands to this day. As much as it functions as a tourist spot for many around the country as well as foreigners, it also fulfills the purpose of being the ‘House of God’. Prayers are regularly offered and citizens of Thatta, where it is located, […]
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