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    Fusing different musical worlds

    Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/02/2024

    » Klezmer is the music of Ashkenazi Jews, who created the music in Central and Eastern Europe in the 16th century. Although mainly instrumental, the music is usually sung in Yiddish. It was hugely popular before the destruction of Yiddish communities in Central Europe during the Holocaust. Professional Klezmer musicians who escaped to the US founded large klezmer orchestras in the first two decades of the 20th century, who competed with jazz ensembles and Irish big bands in New York.

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    Capturing the charm of Chinatown

    Life, Published on 23/01/2024

    » The hidden treasures and charm of Bangkok's Chinatown are presented during "Through the Lens Of A Local: Chinatown Chronicles" at Asai Bangkok Chinatown, Charoen Krung Road, from Saturday until March 31.

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    2023 ROUNDUP A vintage year for Thai cinema?

    Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 25/12/2023

    » There were cheers of jubilation and gasps of disbelief as Thai cinema found itself awash with excitement in 2023. This has been the most successful year for mainstream Thai movies in a decade, a box-office triumph far exceeding all expectations. To many, the 2023 coup de theatre calls for celebration. "We are back!" cried optimistic pundits. But also: "Really? Is it just a one-time cinema party and can we keep the ball rolling?"

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    Celebrate the holidays at Hong Kong WinterFest

    Life, Published on 21/12/2023

    » While the iconic Symphony of Lights show illuminates Hong Kong's skyline, Hong Kong WinterFest heralds the start of the holiday season, making this island a great option for vacationers looking for a short-haul trip to spend Christmas.

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    Mackerel feast awaits at Samut Songkhram festival

    Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 12/12/2023

    » The 2023 "Eating Pla Thu Mae Klong" festival, a gastronomic event celebrating one of Thailand's most treasured fish, is being held at Samut Songkhram Provincial Hall until Sunday.

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    Riverside blooms

    Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 13/11/2023

    » Flowers usually have a knack of refreshing the viewer upon sight, but pairing them with unexpected materials can create a new dynamic beyond natural beauty. This curious mix of flowers with leather, neon lights and monk's bowls, among many other objects, is currently on display at the "Flowers, Rivers & Possibilities" exhibition until Nov 23 at The Peninsula Bangkok.

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    Bangkok Design Week is back

    Guru, Published on 04/02/2022

    » The fifth edition of Bangkok Design Week returns this weekend, serving as a platform for designers, creators, entrepreneurs, producers, artists, public agencies and individuals to explore coexistence with Covid-19; to find a new way of life for the future. Under the "Co With Creation" theme, the design week has a threefold mission. First, to encourage creators' creativity and experimentation to create a new normal lifestyle. Second, to support creative businesses and communities to generate income. And, third, to revitalise creative districts of Charoen Krung-Talad Noi, Sam Yan, Ari-Pradipat, Thonglor-Ekamai and Phra Nakhon through online and offline activities. These are just five out of 30 highlights, many of which take place at the Grand Postal Building and TCDC. Go to bangkokdesignweek.com.

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    Waste warriors

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/11/2023

    » While working as a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration waste collector, Nampu Toka often gets injured by sharp sticks, fish bones, needles, broken glass, tiles and other hazardous trash. He also encounters the unpleasant task of handling discarded items that should have been properly bagged or wrapped up in paper such as diapers and waste from patients.

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    Rare and endangered plant motifs bloom in Onitsuka Tiger collection

    Life, Published on 09/12/2021

    » A few months ago, the bluish-purple Neelakurinji flowers blanketed the hills of Kodagu and Idukki districts in the Indian states of Karnataka and Kerala. It was a feast for the eyes as the blossoming of Strobilanthes kunthiana occurs once every 12 years.

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    The unsung heroes of Thai cuisine

    Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 13/10/2023

    » Thailand is a land of culinary abundance. The old saying nai nahm mee pla nai na mee khao meaning "there are fish in the water and rice in the field" has long remained true considering the country's strong food security.

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