News & Insights Across Asia
Millions in China embark on journeys home for the Spring Festival, marking a record-breaking travel rush as families reunite to celebrate traditions and embrace cultural heritage.
Millions journey home as China’s Spring Festival prompts record-breaking travel and heartfelt reunions, highlighting the enduring importance of family and tradition.
Explore Russia’s invigorating tradition of winter swimming with the Serebryany Bor Walrus Club. Discover tips from chairman Andrey Zamyslov on embracing the cold and joining the frosty fun.
Explore Moscow’s winter swimming culture at the Serebryany Bor Walrus Club, where swimmers brave icy waters for health and resilience. Chairman Andrey Zamyslov shares insights into this frosty tradition.
After 13 years, the legendary 68-section dragon lantern of Zhengjue Temple Village in Jiangsu Province has been revived, bringing the community together in a spectacular cultural celebration.
Experience the breathtaking ‘iron flower’ performance at Wolong Lake in Shenyang, where performers toss molten iron into the air, creating dazzling sparks against an icy backdrop.
Discover ‘Hitting the Aga,’ Xizang’s vibrant tradition where construction workers sing and dance while building with unique Aga clay, blending labor with cultural celebration.
Kazakhstan is reexamining the tradition of bridal kidnapping amid concerns over women’s rights and psychological trauma, balancing cultural heritage with modern values.
Dong villagers in Guizhou Province embrace the red ciba tradition, making glutinous rice cakes symbolizing reunion and happiness ahead of the Chinese New Year.
Discover how spring rolls, a beloved delicacy in China and Vietnam, symbolize hope and prosperity, playing an essential role in cultural celebrations.
In Xucun Village, Jinhua, locals embrace winter by crafting delicate soy skins—a centuries-old tradition using locally grown soybeans. Discover how this art forms the heart of their community.
Discover the rich tradition of Fiji’s kava tea through the lens of Xiaowen, a local vlogger who explores the roots of this cherished beverage and its significance in Fijian culture.
Fishermen in Dalian’s Biliu River embrace the winter fishing tradition ahead of the Chinese New Year, breaking through ice to catch silver carp, while migratory birds join the seasonal spectacle.