Batik in Malaysia
The origins of batik remains somewhat unclear, with a few early examples having been found in 1st century Egyptian tombs; yet it is generally agreed that it most likely originated in Asia.
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Singapore
The Far East’s Five Star Futurists: The Sarkies Brothers
The legendary Sarkies Brothers: Armenian merchants Martin, Tigran, Aviet and Arshak , arrived in Asia from Persia in the mid 19th century and established Asia’s first chain of luxury hotels.
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Chinese New Year: The Chinese Zodiac
A major cultural institution amongst Chinese communities around the world, the festivities surrounding Chinese New Year have also gained a substantial international following due to the rich mythology surrounding them.
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The World’s Most Sustainable Buildings
Since the turn of the century, a bold mixture of innovation and governance have propelled architecture into a whole new sphere of creating buildings that both challenge traditional building norms, and change attitudes towards carbon-neutral and self-sufficient structures. We take a look at some of the world’s most sustainable buildings!
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Chinese New Year: Celebrating in Singapore
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe. In this episode: Chinese New Year: Celebrating
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