Top 10 Books on Asia from 2012
Looking for something scintillating to enliven your daily grind? AGI highlights the top 10 books from Asia in 2012, guaranteed to transport you to fantastical, enchanting new worlds- all from …
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“The Greatest Literary Show on Earth” – allegedly!
Third time lucky? Perhaps! I am finally on my way to Jaipur – to The DSC Jaipur Literature Festival, to give it its full title – after my initial attempts …
Read MorePart II: The World’s Best Chinese New Year Celebrations
China, Hong Kong, Singapore, even London – there’s something happening everywhere on February 10. Take your pick and celebrate in true Chinese style f course, China has the largest celebrations …
Read MorePart I: Snake Charms for Chinese New Year 2013
February 10 is Chinese New Year, and 2013 heralds the Year of the Snake. AGI gives you the low-down on how to celebrate, what the snake signifies, and what the …
Read MoreAsia’s Most Delicious Horse Cuisine
Following the revelation that Brits have been buying horse meat tainted beef from leading supermarkets, this week’s headlines (and punch lines) have taken on a decidedly equestrian orientation. ith a …
Read MoreSalvatore Ferragamo Takes a Stronger Stake in Asia
China is fast becoming the world’s retail capital. Even second and third tier cities are getting their own design hubs which are akin to Europe’s chicest streets in terms of …
Read MoreIndia’s Harvest Festival: Cultural Diversity at its Best
Pongal, Makar Sankranti or Lohri – India’s thanksgiving festival has numerous names and accompanying traditions, each one adding to the country’s vibrant cultural mosaic. anuary 14-17 are auspicious days for …
Read MoreGet the Body of a K-Pop Star
The lithe, super fit bodies of K-pop super star groups such as Shinee and Girls Generation, twisting and writhing their way to global domination, are increasingly being used as motivation …
Read MoreJapan’s Unmissable Winter Sight
This brilliant annual winter illumination display is a must-see for every tourist visiting Japan he bright holiday lights may be dimming and dreary January tedium setting in around the world, …
Read MoreAnjin, the Story of Japan’s Blue Eyed Samurai
The story of Anjin, aka William Adams, the first Englishman to ever reach Japan, is a poignant historical narrative of the struggles faced when torn between two radically different cultures. …
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