Most people discover their culture through school lessons, family keepsakes, or childhood rituals. Robert Lane found his by choice, devoting his life in the Philippines to a decades-long mission to document and protect a heritage not originally his own. At…
One hundred years after Pope Pius XI introduced the Feast of Christ the King, the Catholic world is marking a centenary shaped by political upheaval, cultural tension, and a debate over the place of faith in public life. Created in…
One of Manila’s oldest Protestant congregations traces its beginnings to a modest Presbyterian mission that grew into the Ellinwood Malate Church, a landmark shaped by American initiative, Filipino leadership, and the upheavals of war. The church was formally organized in…
Rising literary voice Ryan Caidic is quietly reshaping the global poetry scene, carrying the nuances of Filipino life and diaspora across continents. This year alone, he achieved what many writers can only dream of: winning the International Poetry Prize at…
The wind cuts across Altay Prefecture with a crystalline sharpness. Snow blankets the mountains in quiet sheets, and the chatter of distant travelers mixes with the sizzling aroma of kebabs on an open grill. In Beitun, a small city tucked…
Singapore is set to experience a defining cultural moment as the National Gallery Singapore presents Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston—a monumental exhibition opening on November 14, 2025. Billed as the largest presentation of French…
Binondo, the world’s oldest Chinatown founded in 1594, has always been a crossroads of culture and cuisine. Its narrow streets tell stories of trade, migration, and the quiet persistence of tradition. Here, flavors that once traveled across the South China…
In the vibrant city of Shanghai, a Filipino musician has spent more than two decades bridging cultures through song. Moises “Moi” Sumile Jr., a singer and band leader from Davao, has become a quiet bridge between the Philippines and China,…
Design Week Philippines 2025 drew to a close on Saturday, October 18, transforming Makati’s Ayala Triangle Gardens into a vibrant sanctuary for creativity, reflection, and shared well-being. The final day invited visitors to slow down, make with meaning, and connect…
Amid the glow of the harvest moon, the Mid-Autumn Festival offers more than lanterns and mooncakes—it invites pause, reflection, and the quiet companionship of tea. Celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the festival is one…
