An American at Kumbh Mela
More than 80 million people descended to the banks of the Ganges River, during the first months of 2013, to celebrate in the largest religious gathering – Kumbh Mela. The …
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Pakistan Calling
A fascinating new British-Pakistani venture begins this spring, which aims to give young filmmakers the chance to strengthen the work of civil society groups in Pakistan.This month the film adaptation …
Read MoreDiscovering the food of Hsipaw, Myanmar (Burma)
The thought process behind my decision to take the 15 hour bus journey from the comfortable and tourist-friendly Lake Inle to remote Hsipaw, North-East of Mandalay in Northern Shan State …
Read MoreTheatre Review: ‘Sutra’
East meets west in a beautiful performance that combines classical music and Chinese martial arts. Returning to London after sold-out shows around the world, Sutra is only on until April …
Read MoreInside the Minds of Japan’s Nerdiest Car Fans
Itasha is a trend popular with Japan’s sizeable community of nerds (also known as ‘otaku’), where individuals will decorate their cars with illustrations of their favourite characters from video games, …
Read MoreHow to Use Chopsticks Without Causing Offense
Chopsticks can be polarising beasts. Used by a sizable chunk of the world’s population, they are the natural partners to South East and East Asia’s cuisine, perfect for scooping up …
Read MoreAGI Bites: Naamyaa Cafe
Located near Angel Station in Islington, London, Naamyaa Cafe is a new Thai dining experience that is well worth the trip. Billing …
Read MoreAsia’s Easter Bunny Hotspots
If you happen to find yourself in the trendy Jiyugaoka suburb of Japan then it’s quite possible that you may come across one the countries …
Read MoreChinglish – Lost in Translation
“Chinglish” is a play by Tony Award winning David Henry Hwang. The drama tells the story of an American entrepreneur trying to start a business and China while trying to …
Read MoreToyo Ito Awarded 2013 Pritzker Architecture prize
Japan’s Toyo Ito, born in 1941 in colonial Korea, has been chosen as the recipient of 2013’s Pritzker Architecture Prize, sponsored by the Hyatt Foundation. The Prizker Prize is given …
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