News & Insights Across Asia
Explore how Vietnam celebrates the Dragon Boat Festival with unique customs. Vlogger Nguyễn Thị Thanh Thanh highlights shared traditions and distinct practices between China and Vietnam.
Zongzi, the traditional sticky rice dumplings of China’s Dragon Boat Festival, feature diverse fillings reflecting regional flavors, uniting communities through shared culinary traditions and festive blessings.
Discover the vibrant traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival in Asia, from making zongzi to thrilling boat races. Join the celebration!
Explore the rich traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival as Rachel crafts a fragrant xiangbao sachet, embracing the scents and stories of this ancient celebration.
Herdsmen in Xinjiang’s Jimsar County have begun transferring 150,000 livestock to summer pastures, continuing a traditional migration expected to conclude by the end of May.
As the Duanwu Festival approaches, Foshan in Guangdong Province comes alive with vibrant dragon boat parades, celebrating Chinese cultural traditions and enchanting both participants and spectators.
Mother’s Day is celebrated worldwide with unique traditions. From floral gifts in China to heartfelt rituals in Indonesia and Ethiopia, discover how different cultures honor their mothers.
Gold jewelry plays a vital role in Chinese weddings, symbolizing prosperity and unity. From betrothal gifts to dowries, discover the rich traditions and artistry showcased at the 2024 China Arts & Crafts Expo.
From the Chinese mainland’s rice cakes to India’s sugarcane fields, “Sweet Planet” explores how creating sweet foods brings security and satisfaction, highlighting hard work behind every delight.
Youths from around the world studying in Beijing discuss cultural traditions similar to China’s Qingming Festival, highlighting shared rituals of honoring ancestors.
China’s Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, highlights the growing funeral industry, projected to reach 411 billion yuan by 2026.
Eco-friendly tomb-sweeping activities are gaining popularity in China as more people adopt sustainable practices during the Qingming Festival, balancing tradition with environmental responsibility.
Xuanwu Lake Park in Nanjing comes alive as cherry blossoms bloom, drawing visitors eager to experience the beauty of spring. Embracing traditional culture, many don hanfu, blending history with nature’s splendor.
Millions of livestock are journeying from winter to spring pastures in Xinjiang’s Ili Prefecture. Local herders embark on this annual migration, preserving a tradition steeped in history and culture.
Discover the unique ritual of rubbing the bronze goats at Chengdu’s Qingyang Palace, a revered Taoist temple where visitors seek healing and well-being through this age-old tradition.
Discover the ancient Lantern Festival tradition of touching ‘Rice Turtles’ for good luck, peace, and prosperity, celebrated by communities expressing hopes for a healthy and happy new year.
Chongqing’s Loca Joy Animal Theme Park celebrates the Lantern Festival by treating animals like giant pandas and elephants to special meals, delighting visitors and highlighting Chinese traditions.
Explore Vietnam’s unique Lunar New Year celebrations with Thanh Truc, showcasing Tet traditions like festive foods, decorations, lion dances, and red envelopes.
Discover how Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province in central China, celebrates the Chinese New Year with vibrant temple fairs, cultural festivities, and traditional fireworks that bring together communities and families.
Zhanqi Village in Anhhui Province comes alive as fish-shaped lanterns illuminate the streets during the Lantern Festival, a tradition dating back 800 years to the Song Dynasty.
