The burning of incense in the sacred shrines of Buddhist monasteries, temples, and also in the consecrated spaces that house the representations of the supreme spiritual beings is considered a kind of offering of sweet fragrances to the enlightened beings...
The arrival of a newborn baby is cause for great joy particularly for a newly wedded couple if it is their first born. In traditional Fijian society, when a married maiden is expecting, her husband and his kin plant uvi...
Nepal is a country of Himalayas boasting the world’s tallest peak, Mt. Everest. Here different caste people live in harmony. Each caste has its language and culture. So, no wonder about having its own New Year as well. Before jumping...
Food historian and Malay history and culture researcher, Khir Johari, recently launched a publication which details the history, culture and evolution of Malay food. Titled “The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels Through The Archipelago”, the 624-page publication contains over...