Wu Opera: Where China’s Traditions Unite
At the Chinese Opera Festival 2024 in Hong Kong, the Zhejiang Wuju Art Research Centre presented Sun Wukong Thrice Beats the White Bone Spirit, a Wu opera play that reimagines this beloved classic with a fresh, innovative approach, blending tradition with one-of-a-kind interpretations.
A Passion for Silk: Weaving Cultures from China to Europe
A Passion for Silk, currently on display at the City University of Hong Kong, invites us to traverse the Silk Road and uncover the ancient history of silk — a material once valued as highly as gold.
Wander in India: Fatehpur Sikri
Just an hour’s drive from Agra lies Fatehpur Sikri — a fleeting palace city that embodies the zenith of artisanal ingenuity of the Mughal Empire.
Can Contemporary Buddhist Art Be the Middle Way to Enlightenment?
Taiwanese artist Chen-Yu Chang’s highly meditative paintings, on view at the exhibition Superimposition, Entanglement, and Excitation, bring us to the intersection of millennia-old Buddhist wisdom and the quantum world.
Kitaro: Divine Rhythm for the Soul
Renowned for the soul-stirring qualities of his music, Kitaro channels divine rhythm through celestial-like melodies, guiding the world toward spiritual elevation and the perpetual quest for enlightenment.
“The Monk and the Gun” and the Paradox of Life
In his latest film, The Monk and the Gun, director Pawo Choyning Dorji crafts an intriguing narrative that compels viewers to reexamine their pursuits and priorities in life.
Caesar’s Maze: Will We Ever Find a Way Out?
Contemporary Legend Theatre’s latest production, Caesar’s Maze, adapts a Shakespearean classic from over four centuries ago. Yet, its themes remain strikingly relevant today, as Caesar “bleeds” repeatedly in a world scarred by war and suffering.
Wander in India: Qutb Minar Complex
The Qutb Minar complex, one of the most visited destinations in India’s bustling capital, not only illuminates a unique fusion of Indic and Muslim architectural traditions but also tells compelling stories of power, conquest, and faith.
Wander in India: The National Museum
Home to over 5,000 years of India’s history and culture, the National Museum in New Delhi weaves a compelling narrative of diversity and inclusivity as the nation navigates its identity.
From Strings to the Stars: Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No.6 and Beyond
From Felix Mendelssohn’s violin concerto to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No.6, conductor Eliahu Inbal takes us on a journey through the cosmos of emotions, guiding us from the intimate strings to the vast, symphonic expanse that defines Bruckner’s vision.