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Traditional river-preservation ritual lives on in Kulon Progo
Art & Culture 3 weeks ago

Traditional river-preservation ritual lives on in Kulon Progo

In the ancient tradition of the Kembul Sewu Sedulur ceremony, the villagers of Pendoworejo seek&nbsp...
Cambodia's first gay dance troupe upends centuries of tradition
Art & Culture 1 month ago

Cambodia's first gay dance troupe upends centuries of tradition

Gold jewelry glistening, six male dancers from Cambodia's first gay "Apsara" troupe sw...
Bangladesh couple challenge wedding tradition
Lifestyle 1 month ago

Bangladesh couple challenge wedding tradition

A 19-year-old bride has challenged Bangladesh Muslim wedding tradition by taking a groom to her home...
Hong Kong festival mooncakes get a protest makeover
Food 2 months ago

Hong Kong festival mooncakes get a protest makeover

At the back of her tiny shop, Hong Kong baker Naomi Suen pulls out a fresh tray of mooncakes -- each...
Barbie celebrates Day of the Dead, but not everyone is happy
Lifestyle 2 months ago

Barbie celebrates Day of the Dead, but not everyone is happy

Barbie has been many things -- from a bathing beauty to an astronaut to even president. Now, she is ...
Germany celebrates 70 years of saucy currywurst sausage
Food 2 months ago

Germany celebrates 70 years of saucy currywurst sausage

Germans celebrated on Wednesday 70 years of the currywurst, a Berlin specialty of sliced sausage smo...
High-end rebrand makes life sweet for Japan's 'ice farmers'
Food 2 months ago

High-end rebrand makes life sweet for Japan's 'ice farmers'

Yamamoto is one of Japan's few remaining "ice farmers", eschewing the ease of refriger...
The 'gift' of Tunisia's delicate date palm drink
Food 3 months ago

The 'gift' of Tunisia's delicate date palm drink

As soon as the sun is up, people in southern Tunisia rush out to buy a glass or bottle of legmi, a c...
No 'pinang', bamboo will do for 'panjat pinang' contest
City 3 months ago

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No 'pinang', bamboo will do for 'panjat pinang' contest

As according to the old Indonesian adage tak ada rotan, akar pun ...
Six villages of Indonesia keenly preserve ancient traditions
Destinations 3 months ago

Six villages of Indonesia keenly preserve ancient traditions

The cultural richness of Indonesia is still upheld in many villages of the nation. Here are sev...
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