Teochew Festival moves into virtual village with beauty pageant and over 100 hours of opera
SINGAPORE – This year’s Teochew Festival will occupy an entire village, albeit an online one. The village has 12 virtual zones showcasing and [...]
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Baths, garlands for man's best friend at Nepal's canine festival
KATHMANDU (REUTERS) – Hindus across Nepal honoured their dogs with baths, garlands and special treats on Wednesday (Nov 3), the second day of [...]
NEA steps up patrols at Geylang Serai and Tekka markets in run-up to Hari Raya Puasa
SINGAPORE – The National Environment Agency (NEA) has stepped up efforts to control the crowds at Geylang Serai and Tekka markets ahead of [...]
Tibetan New Year draws more tourists to northwest China
LANZHOU (XINHUA) – For the first time, Guo Yuchao, a 33-year-old programmer, had the chance to experience the unique Tibetan culture of Losar, [...]
Thanksgiving food prices sink as Americans scale down their feasts
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) – Turkey prices are sinking as the pandemic may keep some American families from hosting big groups this Thanksgiving. The price [...]
Chinatown light-up ornaments with greetings not suitable for Mid-Autumn Festival being replaced
SINGAPORE – About 10 ornaments to mark the Mid-Autumn Festival were taken down on Saturday (Sept 12) night following comments from the public that [...]