“Hello, Hong Kong” from the Peak
Following my recent trip, I wrote my second letter to Hong Kong — a place where I once called home.
Reflections on The Modern and Contemporary Korean Calligraphy Exhibition
The Modern and Contemporary Korean Calligraphy exhibition is the first comprehensive survey of its kind in Taiwan. But with most Taiwanese unable to read Korean scripts, how can it resonate, and what insights can we gain from it?
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.