MELANIE CHARLENE
“We share such a beautiful world. If nothing else, may we always find commonality and conversation on that basis”
THE CAMBODIAN JOB
Sitting at a table in a restaurant in the vicinity of Angkor Wat that seems to be the preferred gathering spot for Tuk Tuk drivers, our tour guide, Wasty, gave us the lowdown on what will happen next after our much-needed late lunch break. “Next we will be visiting,...
Suria KLCC Group Ushers In The Year of The Rabbit With A Record-breaking Installation
To usher in the Spring Festival, Malaysia’s premier shopping destination will kick-start the Year of the Water Rabbit in a grand way with Malaysia’s Biggest Rabbit Replica made of Gold Coins, as certified by the Malaysia Book of Records 2023. This magnificent...
“Sack Tap” – Photo Essay by James Lontoc Delves Into The Ballsy Topic of Tumor & Masculinity
In January 2023, COMMON AFFAIRS had a chance to take a trip to one of Southeast Asia's longest-running international photography events, the Angkor Photo Festival & Workshop (APFW). The event is an annual international photography festival that takes place in...
Discover The All-Road All-Star ~Factor ‘OSTRO’ Gravel Bike
The keen-eyed among you may have already spotted this latest addition to the Factor line-up. The Factor OSTRO Gravel has been killing it throughout the summer gravel racing season already, taking top-10s at marquee events like Unbound and Crusher in the Tushar. It’s...
British Council Supports New Arts & Culture Collaborations And Partnerships Between The UK & South East Asia
British Council has announced recipients of its 2022 Connections Through Culture grants, supporting UK and South East Asian cultural partnerships to develop digital, face-to-face and hybrid artistic projects. This £210,000 programme of grants supports new connections,...
Year of the Rabbit: Chinese Zodiac Sign Predictions For 2023
This article was written for and initially published by Augustman.According to the Chinese Zodiac, also known as ‘Shengxiao’, we are all assigned a powerful animal – ‘Shuxiang’ – depending on the year we are born based on the Luni-Solar calendar that has close ties...
BEHATI Redefines Traditional CNY Wear With Its Sleek ‘BUSANA CINA’ 2023 Collection
Defining the new theme ‘cyber-retro’, BEHATI presents a traditional contemporary ready-to-wear collection that is futuristic in concept, and nostalgic in style. BEHATI’s creative director Kel Wen went way back into Qing Dynasty and way front beyond centuries at the...
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