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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 Bukhara: An Arts & Culture Guide
DESTINATION Shaopeng 10/15/25 DESTINATION Shaopeng 10/15/25

Wander in Bukhara: An Arts & Culture Guide

With over 2,500 years of history, Bukhara feels suspended in time — a place where the memory of the Silk Road still lingers, inviting you to wander through this crossroads of ancient worlds, a city whose very name carries the meaning of “God’s Joy.”

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Recipes for Broken Hearts: A Wanderer’s Take on Bukhara Biennale
MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 10/12/25 MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 10/12/25

Recipes for Broken Hearts: A Wanderer’s Take on Bukhara Biennale

At the Bukhara Biennale, visitors set out on a caravan’s journey through this ancient Silk Road city, where more than 70 site-specific works of art offer their own recipes for mending broken hearts.

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When Carpets Fly: Doha’s Islamic Treasures Land in Hong Kong
MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 9/14/25 MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 9/14/25

When Carpets Fly: Doha’s Islamic Treasures Land in Hong Kong

Wonders of Imperial Carpets showcases exquisite carpets and treasures from three Islamic empires, inviting you to take flight through the richness of Islamic art and heritage.

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Wander in Palermo: A Cultural Map Beyond the Arab Past
DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/18/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/18/25

Wander in Palermo: A Cultural Map Beyond the Arab Past

Beyond the well-told tales of Arab-Norman influence lies another Palermo — one where the dialogue between past and present plays out in puppet theatres, tiled staircases, and palaces.

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Art on the Rooftops: Taiwan’s Inlaid Porcelain Tradition
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 2/2/25 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 2/2/25

Art on the Rooftops: Taiwan’s Inlaid Porcelain Tradition

Taiwan’s inlaid porcelain tradition, also known as “jiannian,” is a hallmark of the island’s temple culture, shaping its visual and spiritual identity with meticulously crafted rooftop embellishments.

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Yuanli: Weaving History Through Rush
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 11/13/24 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 11/13/24

Yuanli: Weaving History Through Rush

Taiwanese rush weaving, a centuries-old craft rooted in the quaint township of Yuanli, unravels a lesser-known yet intriguing chapter of Taiwan’s history and its people with every woven piece.

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A Passion for Silk: Weaving Cultures from China to Europe
MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 9/1/24 MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 9/1/24

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.

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Wander in India: Fatehpur Sikri
DESTINATION Shaopeng 8/25/24 DESTINATION Shaopeng 8/25/24

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.

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Wander in India: The National Museum
MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 7/21/24 MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 7/21/24

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.

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