CATEGORIES

Sea Change In The Strait

In 1965, Singapore Was Ousted From The Federation Of Malaysia. We Examine The Two Countries’ Respective Political Trajectories Between Then And Now.

The Ancestor Of All Fights

Indian kushti is considered the predecessor of all wrestling. It is undergoing a revival despite the tug-of-war between tradition and modernity

they call it happyland...living off the bounties of pollution

in manila, communities rely on the city’s abundant supply of waste to survive, living in – and depending on – pollution.

A Great Convergence?

Unearthing the mysteries of the Terracotta Army.

The Tree Of Life

The evolution of humans and primates in Asian

Lighting The Way Of Faith

Explore the rich history of Zoroastrianism – the world’s first monotheistic faith.

Rebels With A Cause

Punk is finding its voice as a powerful form of social commentary in Asia.

On the Edge of Extinction

Asian languages on the verge of falling out of use.

Namaste

The mass pilgrimage at kumbh mela unites hindus in a splendid showcase of faith and devotion.

Love Without Boundaries

Traditional Mosuo Relationships.

Arabian Nights

One thousand and one nights.

Into The Canopy

Exploring Ulu Temburong National Park. 

A Dying Tradition

The Clanging of Hammers on Metal, Echoing Through the Back Alleys of Bangkok, Sounds Out a Fading Tradition.

Pilgrims to the Centre of the Earth

In the footsteps of Java’s Yadnya Kasada Festival.

Royal Rainforests And Coastlines

I’m Colin and I was raised in Brunei Darussalam as a half breed; a mix of Chinese and the indigenous ethnic tribe of Lun Bawang.

The Rickshaw Revolution

Asia’s classic mode of transport has seen continuous upgrades over the years. Yet the earliest rickshaws – and the downtrodden coolies that pulled them – may soon be relics of history following Kolkata’s efforts to eradicate them

The New Black Gold

Farmers eagerly host these furry guests in their orchards and collect their excrement – Cambodia’s answer to manure

North Korea: Nuclear Nation

North Korea’s growing missile prowess and nuclear capability are starting to pose a serious threat not just to the South, but most of the world

Batik Breakthroughs

Batik – one of Indonesia’s age-old treasures and on UNESCO’s list of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity – has been catapulted into the modern era

The New Face Of Farming

Drones could well change Asian agriculture. These aerial vehicles can be controlled from the ground, and have received a great deal of attention for their ability to do work that is dangerous or tedious for farmers

Holy Hermit Healers

Ruesi have wandered the Thai wilderness for hundreds of years. All but forgotten, these “wizards of the forest” are today seeing a gradual comeback, as they work their magic for the devotee in need

Back From The Dead

Eternal rest is a lifelong task for the indigenous people of South Sulawesi, who reunite to serve their dead relatives once every few years

Kings Of The Dwindling Forest

Nepal’s last hunting tribe subsists on primates as their main meal, a menu choice that’s quickly slipping through their grasp

Diving In Paradise

Malaysia boasts some of the planet’s finest dive sites, and its pristine waters are rich in marine life

vanishing roots

a cambodian community protects its sacred forest.

The Art Of Eight Limbs

Pack a punch with the traditional martial art form of muay thai

The Way Of The Gods

With a history spanning over 2,000 years, sumo offers an exhilarating taste of japanese culture.

Spiritual Skin

Discover asia’s vanishing traditional tattoos.

From Past To Present

Burma underwent significant changes after inge sargent left the country. Take at look at her former home hsipaw, an untouched area of myanmar.

The New Frontier

Cultural Stereotypes Are Being Challenged By Men And Women In Asia – From East To West