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Malaysian musician who can play 30 traditional instruments is captivating millions online
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/08/2025
» HONG KONG — At just 19 years old, Belle Sisoski moves with the certainty of an artist twice her age.
Punta rock still rolls
Life, John Clewley, Published on 06/05/2025
» In 1987, a compilation of Central American Garifuna music, or punta rock, was recorded in Andy Palacio's Sunrise Recording Studio and released to great acclaim. It featured the unique sound created by Garifuna communities, mainly in Belize and Honduras. Palacio was the big star of punta rock, a popular style in the Caribbean and Central America.
Christmas retreats
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/12/2024
» For those seeking budget-friendly ways to celebrate the festive season, Agoda offers a list of the most affordable Asian destinations for the end-of-year holidays, with an average room rate of 1,600 baht per night. To create the ranking, Agoda researched the hotel prices for top 10 cities in nine markets, based on bookings made in September or October, with a check-in date between Dec 24-31. These destinations provide a mix of cultural experiences and scenic beauty, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Agoda releases list of affordable destinations
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/09/2024
» There are various alternatives available to travellers who are seeking places to stay over long weekends and holidays. In a recent list, Agoda revealed the top nine affordable destinations, with the cheapest room rates in Hat Yai from Aug 15 to Sept 30.
Agoda releases list of affordable destinations
Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/09/2024
» There are various alternatives available to travellers who are seeking places to stay over long weekends and holidays. In a recent list, Agoda revealed the top nine affordable destinations, with the cheapest room rates in Hat Yai from Aug 15 to Sept 30
Agoda spotlights affordable travel destinations around Asia
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/04/2024
» For those looking for a cool trip in April and May, digital travel platform Agoda is providing discounts as many Asian countries are in the midst of vacation months.
Places to enjoy nature's beauty around Asia
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/03/2024
» To celebrate the launch of Eco Deals 2024, which will contribute US$1 million (35.6 million baht) to World Wide Fund for Nature, Agoda has revealed Asia's Top 9 Nature Destinations based on searches conducted on its platform in January and is offering savings of up to 15%.
Womad festival returns in style
Life, John Clewley, Published on 30/08/2022
» In 1982, the first Womad music festival was held in Shepton Mallet, UK. The organisation, which stands for World Of Music Arts And Dance, was set up in 1980 by English rock star Peter Gabriel (Genesis), Thomas Brooman, Bob Hooton, Mark Kidel, Stephen Pritchard, Martin Elbourne and Jonathan Arthur.
Strangers, neighbours, others
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 09/06/2022
» For me, the word "ritual" evokes tradition and cycle. And there's plenty that is traditional and cyclical at this year's Singapore International Festival of Arts (Sifa). But with a new festival director, Natalie Hennedige, the programme under the theme "Anatomy Of Performance: Ritual" also embraces questions of the future and the digital space.
'Breakfast of the gods'
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/08/2021
» Once described by Anthony Bourdain as "breakfast of the gods", Sarawak laksa is unique to the island of Borneo. Until it featured on Bourdain's TV shows No Reservations and Parts Unknown, "one of the foods served in heaven" rarely made its way off the island.