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By Bikash K. Bhattacharya

25 Apr 2023

Poets as Keepers of Buddhist Tradition: The Zare Culture of Myanmar, Thailand and Yunnan

Zare Sai Jom Hlaing Han reciting lik long poetry in a Shan funeral, with the family members of the deceased and elderly villagers listening to the recitation and paying homage to the altar of the Buddha in Namkham, Northern Shan State, Myanmar. Photo: Bikash K. Bhattacharya

In Theravada Shan communities of upper Myanmar, northern Thailand, and the Yunnan province of China, a unique poetic tradition is the primary means of transmission of the teachings of Buddhism …

By Di Liu

21 Jan 2021

"How are the arts adapting to the New Normal"? | A Reading Room in Guangzhou

A library, a study room, and a hangout spot, Reading Room is a public space where friends gather to read, discuss, meditate and imagine. Launched by HB Station in Guangzhou, …

By Magali An Berthon

09 Nov 2015

License to draw | Xia and Paresh from Cartooning for Peace

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In 2015, ASEF culture360 invites you to get an insight on issues that are highly discussed in the cultural sector across Asia and Europe. Through a number of in-depth articles …

By Judith Staines

02 Nov 2009

China in Europe: europalia cultural festival

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Europalia, based in Belgium, is a major international arts festival held every two years to celebrate one invited country’s cultural heritage. This year China has been chosen.