UNESCO Names 3 Indonesian Sites as World Biosphere Reserves
ANTARA TEMPO.CO Fri, October 30, 2020 JAKARTA – UNESCO has recognized three Indonesian biosphere reserves in Bunaken Tangkoko Minahasa, Karimunjawa Jepara Muria and Merapi Merbabu Menoreh in the International Coordinating […]
Protection of Traditional Designs from Plagiarism Discussed at Laos National Event
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LAOTIAN TIMES Sat, October 24, 2020 Iu Mien, Katu, Oma, and Lanten artisan partners of the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre at the Lao Handicrafts Festival. […]
Mob sets fire to tourist spot in East Java for alleged ‘sinful activities’
The Jakarta Post Tue, October 6, 2020
Cambodia Annual Kathina Festival Begins
C. Nika KHMER TIMES Sun, October 4, 2020 Colourfully dressed men and women lead a processing of Kathina contributors to a pagoda. Photo supplied The annual Kathina Festival, one of […]
Outrage over Thai hotel’s “appropriation of Cambodian culture”
Khmer Times Fri, October 2, 2020 Facebook Social media was ablaze today with criticism of a Thai Hotel which seems to be appropriating Khmer culture and landmarks – such as […]
Bangkok’s Famous Khao San Road to Reopen With More Vendors
CTN News CHIANG RAI TIMES Fri, October 2, 2020 Bangkok’s famous Khao San Road will reopen to trade with more vendors and promotional events lined up to pull in local […]
Dragon Dance Festival to return to Hanoi next month
Anh Kiet THE HANOI TIMES Sun, September 27, 2020 Photo for illustration. Source: Hanoimoi HANOI – The festival has become a traditional cultural event in Hanoi and typically attracts thousands […]
Myanmar Sea Festival to be postponed
Taing Rinith Khmer Times Sat, September 26, 2020 Revellers pose for a picture at last year’s Sea Festival in Koh Kong. Khmer Times The annual Sea Festival, the 9th of […]
Vientiane To See Scaled-Down Boat Racing Festival This Year
By Phayboune Thanabouasy THE LAOTIAN TIMES Fri, September 25, 2020 VIENTIANE, Laos – The Boat Racing Festival held in Vientiane will feature a smaller fleet than previous years as part […]
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