Culture
ASIAN Geographic
An Epic Creation
The birth of writing from ancient Sumer has led to prominent and influential literary works, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, written in the 18th century BC during the Neo-Sumerian Empire – recognised as the earliest surviving great work of literature
2 min |
AG 05/2019 - 138
ASIAN Geographic
Pilgrims to the Centre of the Earth
In the footsteps of Java’s Yadnya Kasada Festival.
4 min |
AG 119 2016
ASIAN Geographic
Royal Rainforests And Coastlines
I’m Colin and I was raised in Brunei Darussalam as a half breed; a mix of Chinese and the indigenous ethnic tribe of Lun Bawang.
4 min |
AG 119 2016
ASIAN Geographic
The Rickshaw Revolution
Asia’s classic mode of transport has seen continuous upgrades over the years. Yet the earliest rickshaws – and the downtrodden coolies that pulled them – may soon be relics of history following Kolkata’s efforts to eradicate them
2 min |
AG 01/2018 - 129
ASIAN Geographic
The New Black Gold
Farmers eagerly host these furry guests in their orchards and collect their excrement – Cambodia’s answer to manure
3 min |
AG 01/2018 - 129
ASIAN Geographic
North Korea: Nuclear Nation
North Korea’s growing missile prowess and nuclear capability are starting to pose a serious threat not just to the South, but most of the world
1 min |
AG 01/2018 - 129
ASIAN Geographic
Batik Breakthroughs
Batik – one of Indonesia’s age-old treasures and on UNESCO’s list of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity – has been catapulted into the modern era
2 min |
AG 01/2018 - 129
ASIAN Geographic
The New Face Of Farming
Drones could well change Asian agriculture. These aerial vehicles can be controlled from the ground, and have received a great deal of attention for their ability to do work that is dangerous or tedious for farmers
2 min |
AG 01/2018 - 129
ASIAN Geographic
Holy Hermit Healers
Ruesi have wandered the Thai wilderness for hundreds of years. All but forgotten, these “wizards of the forest” are today seeing a gradual comeback, as they work their magic for the devotee in need
5 min |
AG 02/2018 - 130
ASIAN Geographic
Back From The Dead
Eternal rest is a lifelong task for the indigenous people of South Sulawesi, who reunite to serve their dead relatives once every few years
3 min |
AG 02/2018 - 130
ASIAN Geographic
Kings Of The Dwindling Forest
Nepal’s last hunting tribe subsists on primates as their main meal, a menu choice that’s quickly slipping through their grasp
3 min |
AG 02/2018 - 130
ASIAN Geographic
Diving In Paradise
Malaysia boasts some of the planet’s finest dive sites, and its pristine waters are rich in marine life
2 min |
AG 02/2018 - 130
ASIAN Geographic
Rebels With A Cause
Punk is finding its voice as a powerful form of social commentary in Asia.
6 min |
AG 02/2017 - 124
ASIAN Geographic
On the Edge of Extinction
Asian languages on the verge of falling out of use.
5 min |
AG 120 2016
ASIAN Geographic
Namaste
The mass pilgrimage at kumbh mela unites hindus in a splendid showcase of faith and devotion.
5 min |
AG 120 2016
ASIAN Geographic
Love Without Boundaries
Traditional Mosuo Relationships.
4 min |
AG 120 2016
ASIAN Geographic
Arabian Nights
One thousand and one nights.
1 min |
AG 120 2016
ASIAN Geographic
Into The Canopy
Exploring Ulu Temburong National Park.
3 min |
AG 02/2017 - 124
ASIAN Geographic
A Dying Tradition
The Clanging of Hammers on Metal, Echoing Through the Back Alleys of Bangkok, Sounds Out a Fading Tradition.
2 min |
AG 02/2017 - 124
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they call it happyland...living off the bounties of pollution
in manila, communities rely on the city’s abundant supply of waste to survive, living in – and depending on – pollution.
7 min |
ag 123, 2017
ASIAN Geographic
The Ancestor Of All Fights
Indian kushti is considered the predecessor of all wrestling. It is undergoing a revival despite the tug-of-war between tradition and modernity
6 min |
PASSPORT 2016 - 2017
ASIAN Geographic
Walking The Wilds
Sarah Marquis Tells Asian Geographic About Her Expeditions Walking Around The World – Solo
3 min |
AG 03/2017 - 125
ASIAN Geographic
Making Tracks
The world’s longest railway traverses the Asian continent. In celebration of its 101 years, we explore the legacy of the iconic Trans-Siberian Railway
5 min |
AG 03/2017 - 125
ASIAN Geographic
On The Roof Of The World
In 2008, Asian Geographic Embarked On Their First Tailored Expedition, Journeying From Delhi To Ladakh In The Himalayas
2 min |
AG 03/2017 - 125
ASIAN Geographic
Democratisation, Interrupted
A year and a half after Aung San Suu Kyi's party won a landslide victory, criticism is everywhere. Abuses against the Rohingya and battles with armed ethnic groups are eclipsing one of the world's most interesting political turns.
8 min |
AG 04/2017 - 126
ASIAN Geographic
Pens Under Pressure
In era of fake news, vilification of the press and the polarisationof intellectual debate, satirical art become an important tool to question politics. Despite crackdowns, some artists will not be silenced.
6 min |
AG 04/2017 - 126
ASIAN Geographic
Unfinished Business
With An Estimated 100 Million Sharks Slaughtered Every Year, We Take A Look At How Countries’ Practices And Policies Are Impacting The Shark Fin Trade In Asia
6 min |
AG 04/2017 - 126
ASIAN Geographic
Sea Change In The Strait
In 1965, Singapore Was Ousted From The Federation Of Malaysia. We Examine The Two Countries’ Respective Political Trajectories Between Then And Now.
2 min |
AG 04/2017 - 126
ASIAN Geographic
A Great Convergence?
Unearthing the mysteries of the Terracotta Army.
3 min |
AG 122, 2016
ASIAN Geographic
The Tree Of Life
The evolution of humans and primates in Asian
9 min |