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Myanmar bids to put traditional thanakha face powder on UN heritage list to boost cultural profile

While supporters and opponents of Myanmar’s military government are engaged in a bloody civil war, both sides can celebrate something worthy: the use of thanakha, a yellowish-white paste made from ground tree bark as a traditional natural cosmetic

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Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrate the Lantern Festival with high hopes and rice dumplings

Thousands in Taiwan and China have celebrated the Lantern Festival, a holiday that marks the end of the Lunar New Year period and is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar

The Independent UK

Maha Kumbh: Thousands take holy dip on Maghi Purnima

With this snan, the month-long Kalpavas will also end and the around 10 lakh kalpvasis will start leaving the Maha Kumbh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bo-Kaap: the candy-coloured corner of Cape Town facing tourism v heritage dilemma

Some locals in picturesque district of Bo-Kaap are fed up with influx of visitors, and worry about impact of gentrification

The Guardian - UK

‘Truly thankful’: Thai captives return to Bangkok after over a year in Gaza

The five men were released last month in southern Gaza as part of ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.

Al Jazeera

A grown-up guide to Chiang Mai, Thailand: Where to eat, stay and what to see

It might be a favourite on the backpacker route, but Chiang Mai also offers serenity, night bazaars and a burgeoning speciality coffee scene Gina Jackson rounds up the chicest places to visit

Evening Standard

J&K: Massive crowd throng Doda for Lal Draman Winter Festival

The festival attracted thousands of visitors, including tourists, locals, officials, and media to witness this celebration of culture, adventure, and natural beauty. A must read on Dynamite News:

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Unlocking Nature’s Secrets: An Ethnobotanical Look at Kratom

Kratom, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, has a rich history intertwined with cultural practices and traditional medicine. You are invited to explore its ancient uses and modern controversies through an ethnobotanical lens that reveals ...

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Indonesia halts development of ‘Trump Community’ on tourist island

President Joko Widodo gave the plans special economic zone status, including tax breaks and leniency on permits

The Independent UK

YouTubers Causing Monkeys To Attack Tourists At Cambodia's Angkor Wat

Wild monkeys egged on by YouTubers have been rampaging at Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat complex, attacking tourists, wrecking temple stonework and damaging information boards, officials said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Concerns grow over press freedoms in Cambodia after British journalist blacklisted from the country

Cambodia’s Interior Ministry confirmed Wednesday it had blocked a British journalist known for his reporting on human rights abuses and environmental issues from the country, an incident that comes amid growing concerns over press freedom in the Southeast Asian nation

The Independent UK

Speaking up for success

A student-led YouTube channel is helping Thailand’s youth improve their English.

Bangkok Post

British investigative journalist banned from Cambodia

Treatment of Gerald Flynn, who writes for the outlet Mongabay, condemned as attack on independent media

The Guardian - UK

Move over, matcha — time to try pandan

After living in Southeast Asia almost seven years, I go by the golden rule: If you see pandan on a menu, order it

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Taiwan’s next generation takes on its fear of the deep

A cocktail of protectiveness, fear and superstition has led many Taiwanese to stay away from the ocean, but that is starting to change, one swimming class at a time

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Uttar Pradesh: Cop suspended after dumping soil in food vessel at 'Bhandara

Brijesh Tiwari, station in-charge of Soraon police station, has been suspended after a video went viral in which he was allegedly seen dumping soil in a food vessel at a 'Bhandara' in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the police said. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

Chinese New Year 2025: Hosting tips for a cosy celebration to welcome in luck for the months ahead

Monica Wong and Jenny Lau share their tips for hosting over the Lunar New Year with India Block, who misses Hong Kong the most this time of year

The Guardian - UK

Kumbh Mela: what is the Hindu ‘festival of festivals’?

World’s largest religious gathering, held in India, has become scene of crowd crush as estimated 100m people travelled to take holy dip

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AP PHOTOS: Lunar New Year prayers and incense usher in the Year of the Snake

Wisps and clouds of smoke rose into the air at Buddhist and Daoist temples around Asia on Wednesday as people lit incense to pray for good luck in the Year of the Snake.

International Business Times

Crowd Chaos And Confusion At Site Of India Festival Stampede

Journeying across India for the pinnacle celebration of the Hindu calendar, Laxmi and her family were sleeping by the roadside Wednesday as they waited to cleanse themselves in the sacred Ganges river.

The Independent UK

Sichuan dreams: My favourite Chinese restaurants in London

TOP TABLES: From fiery Sichuan feasts to comforting Uyghur classics, Maya Oppenheim shares her top picks for exploring the vibrant variety of Chinese cuisine in the capital – just in time for Lunar New Year

The Independent UK

The Year of the Snake is underway with the Lunar New Year in Asia and around the world

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield

The Guardian - AU

Picture prefect: Japanese city deploys guards to control unruly tourists seeking perfect shot

Overseas tourists are blocking roads or walking onto railway tracks in Otaru to capture its views, stoking local resentment and complaints of overtourism

Al Jazeera

Who is celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Snake and how?

Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon.

International Business Times

Nepal Resumes Rescue Helicopter Flights To Mount Everest

Nepali airlines have resumed rescue helicopter flights to the Everest region, an aviation industry official announced Tuesday, following weeks of suspension prompted by protests from locals citing environmental impact and loss of income from trekkers.

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