Antigone in the Amazon: A Theatrical Awakening to Truth
Milo Rau’s Antigone in the Amazon is a wake-up call, spotlighting the stage as a beacon for truth and theatre as a powerful force of resistance.
Maharaja: More Than Just a Missing Dustbin
Watching Maharaja is like peeling an onion — layer by layer, a barber’s anxious report of a missing dustbin after a house burglary hints at a search for something more. By the end of the film, you may find yourself overwhelmed with emotion, eyes brimming with tears.
One Thousand and One Blooms: Taiwan’s Grand Orchid Show
This year, Taiwan’s International Orchid Show boasts an impressive array of orchids, each one competing for attention in this Kingdom of Orchids.
Jingziting: Where Written Words Are Laid to Rest
Do you usually throw away papers filled with writing or scribbles? In Hakka culture, even the most humble written words are so revered that special furnaces were built just for their respectful burning.
Wander in Malaysia: Houses of Allah
From mosques poised above water to those carved from pink granite or forged in steel, these sacred spaces stand as unifying expressions of faith, devotion, and spirituality of Malaysia’s Muslim communities.
Shaping the Malay World: Islam in “Oceans That Speak”
The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia’s latest exhibition, Oceans That Speak, explores the role of Islam in shaping the Malay World, once a maritime trade hub and cultural crossroads.
Wander in Vancouver: Museum of Anthropology at UBC
For art and culture enthusiasts visiting Vancouver, don’t miss the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia — home to a rich collection of world art and artefacts, with a special emphasis on the region’s Indigenous art.
Wander in Vancouver: Tasting Cultures from the Sea & Land
From wild Pacific salmon to South Indian dosas, Vancouver’s varied flavours take you on a culinary journey that celebrates its multiculturalism.
Wander in Vancouver: A Taste of Persian Culture
To the north of Vancouver Harbour lies North Vancouver, where you’re invited to explore the rich culture of Persia and its vibrant community.
Susumu Shingu: Capturing the Gentle Forces of Nature
Susumu Shingu’s wind sculptures are more than kinetic art — they are therapy for the soul.