PETALING JAYA: The Chinese community is preparing to celebrate the Lantern Festival, a traditional event symbolising family unity, next Tuesday (Sept 17), says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. In conjunction with the occasion, the Ayer Hitam MP said his service centre and Yong Peng state assemblyman, in collaboration with the Yong Peng Village Development … Read more
Based in New York, the brand offers ready-to-wear clothing that combines Chinese traditional aesthetics with Western sensibilities: think casual qipaos, reimagined dudou tops (a traditional Chinese undergarment) and other “modern chinoiserie” apparel. Dawang founder Daisy Wang Jingwen. Photo: Henry Thong Aside from her seasonal collections, she has worked on a number of custom garments: she … Read more
No longer the preserve of the upper class, it has spread around the world, and is particularly popular at high-end hotels. Luxury hotel The Peninsula Hong Kong is famous for its afternoon tea, which includes classic bites such as cucumber sandwiches, and scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream. Other places have broken with tradition, … Read more
Learn the ins and outs of feng shui, villain hitting, and fortunetelling as well as the dos and don’ts for cultivating good luck in our series on Chinese superstitions. In Chinese culture, show business is thought of as an “informal” trade because of the lack of a stable income and how you have to rely … Read more
KOTA KINABALU: Inspired by the spirit of Kaamatan and picturesque Kampung Kiau, nestled in the valleys of Mount Kinabalu, a PETRONAS short film highlights the role of unity and tradition in fostering community harmony. Titled “Linundus Do Koubasanan”, which translates from the Dusun dialect to “the beauty of tradition”, the film narrates the story of … Read more
Elbows appear to be back on the table with mobile phones also out at dinner time as Generation-Z are shunning “outdated” table manners. A new study has found around 60 percent of people aged 12 to 27 – Gen-Z – think traditional table ettiquette is no longer relevant to the modern world, reports Censuswide. A … Read more
Green shirts, beads and beer flooded the streets of South Boston again Sunday, as those who are Irish and everyone else came out for a sunny 119th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. “It’s a great day for the city,” said Southie resident Judy, who’s come to the parade since the 1960s. “Everybody looks forward to … Read more
The phrase “white women aesthetic” recently emerged as a buzzword on the Xiaohongshu social media platform, accompanied by the slogan – “Question white women, understand white women, become white women” which is gaining currency online. The lifestyle switch is characterised by Lululemon yoga pants, Stanley thermos and “white people’s food” which is considered to be … Read more
