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Wander in Bukhara: Where Calligraphy Lives in the Everyday
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 10/26/25 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 10/26/25

Wander in Bukhara: Where Calligraphy Lives in the Everyday

Bukhara, a rising destination for calligraphy lovers, is not only home to two museums devoted to the art but also a cradle where its legacy continues to live and breathe.

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Wander in Bukhara: City of Artisans
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 10/19/25 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 10/19/25

Wander in Bukhara: City of Artisans

Home to generations of artisans, Bukhara keeps the spirit of tradition alive — in embroidery, weaving, woodcarving, metalwork, and other time-honoured crafts.

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Wander in Malaysia: Highlights of Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 9/17/25 MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 9/17/25

Wander in Malaysia: Highlights of Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

Step into the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Asia’s largest treasure trove of Islamic art, where opulent jewels, gilded manuscripts, and centuries of artistry from across the Islamic world await curious wanderers.

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Wander in Islamic Art:  Eternal Letters
MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 5/25/25 MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 5/25/25

Wander in Islamic Art: Eternal Letters

Eternal Letters is an intimate world where sacred words meet artistry — where ink, colour, and paper become storytellers, whispering tales of one of the finest traditions of the Islamic world.

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Jingziting: Where Written Words Are Laid to Rest
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 3/19/25 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 3/19/25

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.

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Shaping the Malay World: Islam in “Oceans That Speak”
MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 3/9/25 MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 3/9/25

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.

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Reflections on “The Modern and Contemporary Korean Calligraphy” Exhibition
MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 9/15/24 MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 9/15/24

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?

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Tokyo Camii: An Islamic Gem Admist the Bustling Rhythm of Japan’s Capital
DESTINATION Shaopeng 3/24/24 DESTINATION Shaopeng 3/24/24

Tokyo Camii: An Islamic Gem Admist the Bustling Rhythm of Japan’s Capital

Tokyo Camii possesses a certain magic that seems to cleanse both body and soul, providing a serene refuge for those caught up in the hustle and bustle of the mundane world.

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Divine Calligraphy: Sacred Letters of the Himalaya
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 11/12/23 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 11/12/23

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.

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Ink and Identity: Reading Hakka Narratives through Calligraphy
MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 9/24/23 MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 9/24/23

Ink and Identity: Reading Hakka Narratives through Calligraphy

Have you ever marveled at the way words can whisper the secrets of a culture? Step into the exhibition A Dimension To Be Found: Hakka Narrative in Calligraphy, where the strokes of ink on paper reveal stories and traditions that have shaped generations.

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