Tori-no-Ichi: Tokyo’s Feast of Abundance and Good Fortune
At Tori-no-Ichi, a year-end celebration often referred to as Japanese Thanksgiving, visitors are not only guaranteed a unique cultural experience but also the promise of good fortunes and prosperity for the year to come.
Gion Odori: Allure of Geisha Amid Seasonal Beauty
Ever dreamed of catching a geisha performance up close? Dive into the cultural wonders of Kyoto's Gion Odori, where tradition comes alive.
Divine Calligraphy: Sacred Letters of the Himalaya
Writing has always held a special place in my heart. Yet, it took a serendipitous encounter with the calligraphy practiced by people of the Himalayas to awaken me to the sacred potency inherent in written words.
Sipping Culture: Rediscovering Teahouse Storytelling
Can you picture yourself in a theatre, sipping tea and savoring traditional sweets, all while being spellbound by a storyteller's tales? This unique experience isn't a modern innovation — it harks back to China's centuries-old tradition of teahouse storytelling.
Saraswati Puja: A Sacred Affair with the Hindu Goddess of the Arts, Learning, and Creativity
On this sacred day devoted to the Hindu goddess Saraswati, we pay tribute to her divine presence and wisdom with a joyous gathering through chanting, music and dances.
Threads of Tradition: Exploring The Disappearing Art of Kesi Weaving
A Kesi Craft Studio in the National Centre for Traditional Arts in Yilan is a bastion of knowledge and artistry, safeguarding the savoir-faire of silk weaving for generations to come.
Ponkan’s Banquet Celebrates Local Arts and Crafts From All Corners
A banquet from Ponkan, present-day Beigang, made a a three-day stop at Taipei city to celebrate the nation’s local arts.
Going on the Grand Tour of Kaohsiung City
Kaohsiung city, once home to the world's No.3 container port, has been transformed to a top cultural destination in Taiwan.
Nei She Ma : A Hand-Puppet Play that Recounts the Forgotten Stories of Taiwan
Ming Hsing Ke Glove Puppet Theatre’s Nei She Ma put spotlight on Taiwan’s indigenous people.
Intriguing Tale of Dadaocheng as Recounted by a Puppeteer
Locals often referred to Dadaocheng as ‘Hì-khut’ (Taiwanese for ‘Hub of Theatres’), a place where actors and performers were born.