When Myanmar Cast Off Its Colonial Tongue Under Japanese Rule
By Wei Yan Aung THE IRRAWADDY Sat, August 15, 2020 A Japanese postcard from the country’s 1940s Pacific War Burma Campaign, entitled “The delight of Burma.” YANGON—On this day in […]
Malaysian artist showcases country’s diverse cultures with artwork focusing on women’s traditional attires
BY ANNE GRACE SAVITHA Malay Mail Tue, August 4, 2010 Noor Sarah and her portraits of her artwork featuring Malaysian women and their traditional attire. — Picture courtesy of Noor […]
Myanmar – The ’88 Popular Uprising turns 32
The Irrawaddy Sat, Aug 8, 2020 A memorial for those who died during the ’88 Popular Uprising was held in downtown Yangon on Saturday—the 32nd anniversary of the uprising.
A story in wax: When batik connects Indonesia and indigenous Australia
Dina Indrasafitri The Jakarta Post Fri, June 12, 2020 Indonesian batik artist Agus Ismoyo (left) and an artist from Utopia hold up a batik fabric. (Courtesy of Utopia/Yogyakarta Batik Project […]
On This Day – The Day Burma (Now Myanmar) Gen. Aung San Left in Search of an Ally against the British
By Wei Yan Aung The Irrawaddy Sat, August 8, 2019 Gen. Aung San YANGON—Seventy-nine years ago today, General Aung San set off for Amoy, China (also known as Xiamen), taking […]
Unseen Photos From Myanmar 8888 Uprising to Go on Display
The Irrawaddy August 7, 2020 Of the many local photographers who documented the popular protests against the Ne Win regime in 1988, only Htein Win was able to keep his […]
Hanoi to host cultural events to mark 1010th anniversary of its foundation
Nhat Minh THE HANOI TIMES Fri, Aug 7, 2020 Hanoi will host a series of cultural activities to mark 1010 years of Thang Long – Hanoi. Photo: daidoanket HANOI – […]
Malaysia bags 14 medals in World Championship of Performing Arts
By SYLVIA LOOI Malay Mail Mon, August 3, 2020 Some of the Malaysian participants for the 24th World Championship of Performing Arts. — Courtesy photo from Romli Bidin KUALA LUMPUR […]
Posters commemorating the ’88 Popular Uprising in Myanmar
The Irrawaddy Thu, August 6, 2020 (Photo: Htet Wai / The Irrawaddy) YANGON – Posters commemorating the ’88 Popular Uprising are erected in downtown Yangon on Wednesday ahead of the […]
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