As of recent estimates, there are approximately 25,000 to 30,000 people who self-identify as Ainu in Hokkaido. The traditional practice of lip tattooing on females depicts their coming of age and are symbols of beauty. Images Source: Unique Japan Tours
The Miao people in China have developed sustainable agricultural practices that integrate traditional knowledge with modern techniques. The earliest written accounts show the Hmong living in China since 2700 B.C.
The Yorta Yorta people in Victoria have been involved in climate adaptation projects to address the impacts of drought and bushfires. Image source: University of Queensland.
The Culture of Jeju Haenyeo (women divers) dive 10-20 meters without oxygen masks for seafood of seaweed, abalone, sea urchins, and conch
Alluring Mindful Tourists and the Bhutanese Diaspora Back Home. images by Brick Visual, Atchain, BIG. Artist Ariel View Rendering of The Gelephu Mindfulness City in southern Bhutan. Famed Architect Bjarke Ingels BIG to Design Gelephu Mindfulness City in Bhutan. The city, which was initially planned on a little over 1,000
In many cultures, colour conveys meanings derived from religion, history, and tradition, but tread with caution as the symbolism can be highly contextual with the same colour conveying different meanings. Contributor: Jenny Chin. Image: Japanese paper origami Cranes representing Peace. In relatively homogenous Japan, influenced greatly by Zen Buddhism
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Contributor:Jenny Chin Chinese Moreish Regional Food opens in Melbourne. Gastonomically Exciting!
Indigenous soft power is a narrative of resilience and self-assertion that resonates across the Pacific and Southeast Asia. Taiwan’s unique and overlooked asset is its 16 Indigenous Peoples communities officially recognising 589,038 people, or 2.51% of the total population of 23.4mil. In December each year hundreds of members of
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