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Get in-depth perspectives through commissioned articles, interviews and reports on current topics for Asia-Europe cultural relations.


By People / In Cities : Phnom Penh | city profile

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Today, Phnom Penh is a city in evolution with multiple faces, and which thrives to draw new chapters that can heal wounds, sustain collective memories of the past, revive cultural …

By Kalaivani Karunanethy

29 Jun 2012

Pioneering Indonesian theatre director recognised

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For Citra Pratiwi, dancer, choreographer, arts researcher and activist, tradition is always open to new interpretations and innovation.

By Florentina Bratfanof

08 Jun 2012

From desert ... to Circus | Fresh Circus 2012

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Contemporary circus, or nouveau cirque (term originally known in French-speaking countries), is a performing art developed in the later 20th century in which a story is conveyed through traditional circus …

By Anupama Sekhar

11 Apr 2012

The Bangalore Lysistrata Project: Indo-British Theatre Collaboration

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Indian writer and performer Deepika Arwind looks behind the scenes of the Indo-British collaboration on Aristophanes’ 2,500-year-old play, Lysistrata.

By Anupama Sekhar

29 Mar 2012

A Small, Small World: Living with Difference in Intercultural Theatre

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Indian playwright, actor & director Abhishek Majumdar on his collaboration with Konradin Kunze and Sophia Stepf from Germany and their common love for storytelling.

By Claire Wilson

13 Mar 2012

At home and abroad | The Khmer Arts Ensemble

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culture360.org contributor Chum Chanveasna sat down with John Shapiro, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Khmer Arts and its importance in the Cambodian arts scene.

By Sasiwimon Wongjarin

19 Jan 2012

Health on Stage: A life-changing experience

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Health on Stage aimed to enhance cultural competencies and creative thinking of young volunteers in fostering dialogue on public health, focusing on water-related health issues.

Cultural Transitions: George Town

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Since George Town received the World Heritage title from UNESCO, jointly with Melaka as historic cities of the Straits of Malacca in 2008, it has experienced growing attention and underwent …

By Toby To

10 Nov 2011

Festivals and Communities in Thailand | The case of Chet Samien

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Despite the lack of government support towards performing arts in Thailand, various artists and organizers are striving to create arts festivals for and with their respective communities.

By Shiva Pathak

13 Sep 2011

Towards Creating a Vibrant Contemporary Dance Platform in India

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Attakkalari is India’s premiere organization working in the field of contemporary movement arts. Through its many distinct programmes it works towards creating a context for contemporary movement.

By Leonardo Rey S. Carino

05 Aug 2011

Reflections on Philippine Festivals

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Philippine festivals are town fiestas celebrating moments in history that defined identity, polity and locality. Celebration of the arts and culture, albeit made central to these festivities, only comes as …

By miki braniste

25 Jul 2011

Independent theater in the red carpet world

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Why theater at one of the biggest film festivals in Eastern Europe? What does it bring to the audience in addition to the movie projections?

By Valentina Riccardi

13 Jul 2011

Festivals in society | Interview with Korean Sidance Festival Director, Lee Jong-Ho

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In this second of this two-part interview with culture360.org, Jong‐Ho Lee, Founding Artistic Director, SIDANCE Festival (Seoul International Dance Festival) talks about the importance of festivals in Asia.

By nikkicassidy

12 Jul 2011

First Ever Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Singapore!

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After a week of intensive workshops and discussions I am attempting to put into words what an incredibly inspiring and transforming experience it has been for me to attend the …

By Valentina Riccardi

05 Jul 2011

Festivals in society | Interview with Sydney Festival Director, Lindy Hume

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In this first two-part interview with Festival Directors, culture360.org talks with Lindy Hume, Director of the Sydney Festival in Australia.