Little India: Where All Your Senses Awaken
If you ever feel like your senses have been dulled by the hustle and bustle of urban life, a visit to Singapore’s Little India will awaken them.
Yuanli: Weaving History Through Rush
Taiwanese rush weaving, a centuries-old craft rooted in the quaint township of Yuanli, unravels a lesser-known yet intriguing chapter of Taiwan’s history and its people with every woven piece.
Gilberto Gil Shows Us What Freedom Sounds Like
In his farewell tour concert, Gilberto Gil showcases the transformative power of sound, stirring the audience with a profound message of freedom and resilience for all who seek it.
Rewriting History: The Loser of Legend
Inspired by a historic event in colonial Taiwan, The Loser of Legend is an epic of common people who, though labeled as the defeated by history, still have their stories waiting to be told.
Cross-Cultural Dialogues at “Beauty Speaks for Itself” in Taipei
At Taipei’s National Palace Museum, Beauty Speaks for Itself sparks a dynamic dialogue by juxtaposing objects from varied origins, eras, and mediums, inviting visitors to reflect on ideals of beauty across cultures, time, and space.
Kampong Gelam: Singapore’s Mecca for Cultures
Kampong Gelam, Singapore’s oldest urban quarter, is a rare gem that invites wanderlust-filled souls to immerse themselves in its vibrant multicultural charm.
Huang Yi & Kuka: A Dance with the Future
Huang Yi & Kuka, a powerful duet between human and robot, compels us to reflect on our roles in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence — and to consider whether robots might one day achieve sentience.
Hakka Bayin: A Living Cultural Memory
Hakka Bayin is more than a music style — it’s a gateway to understanding the Hakka people — their culture, their history of dispersal, migration and settlement, and their way of life on the island of Taiwan.
Wander in India: Jaipur
To this day, Jaipur remains my favourite city in North India, perhaps because wandering its streets offers an authentic glimpse into a culture less diluted than that of the bustling metropolis of Delhi or the tourist-driven Agra.
Spotlight on Jewellery: “The Adorned Body” Exhibition at HKPM
A special exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) presents a stunning exploration of French fashion from the 18th to early 20th century. Join me as we dive into the exquisite jewels that define the era’s opulence and refined taste.