Tag: Arts and Culture
Controversy erupts from hasty and misguided response
Let’s strive to appreciate art within its intended context and approach such expressions with a spirit of understanding and respect
Arts and rights community in unison: Free Jade Castro
CAP urged the Commission on Human Rights to conduct a full investigation of the incident and ensure the safety of the accused
Chinese officials pull plug on Zen music concert by Japanese monk
The cancelation comes after Beijing police announced a criminal investigation into stand-up comedian Li Haoshi
Kabuki kids: the children of Japan’s traditional theater
Kabuki dates back to the 17th century, when a series of civil wars ended in Japan and a merchant class emerged
A sculpture of Jesus at Rome’s airport is taking travelers by surprise
The bust depicts Jesus with long, curling hair, looking serenely outward and stretching out his hand as if in blessing
‘Larger than life’: Indian film-maker Rajamouli shoots for Oscar fame
Rajamouli's films have been compared to Marvel superhero movies and he said it would "be an honor" to be asked to do one
‘Wholesome’ South Korean reality TV proves a global hit
After films such as Oscar-winning "Parasite" and TV series including Golden Globe-bedecked "Squid Game" helped popularize K-content overseas
‘Pasinaya’ features Spanish influence in Philippine culture
Pasinaya aims to provide a platform for artists and cultural groups from different fields
Photos: The ‘giants’ of the Philippines
The "Higantes" Festival is held annually in Angono town in the Philippines, where hundreds of giant papier-mâché puppets are paraded
Theater project aims to ease isolation of Japan’s social recluses
Through an experimental theater project, artists are hoping to offer hikikomori a chance to express themselves and regain self-confidence