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The Enduring Legacy of Taipei’s Historic Baoan Temple
Dalongdong Baoan Temple, located in the Datong District of Taipei, stands as one of the most important historical and religious sites in Taiwan. Known for its beautiful architecture and deep cultural heritage, the temple has served as a…
Khartoum’s Marina Park Reopens After Years of War
For the first time since the fighting began, the park is alive with the sounds of children’s voices. Marina Park, once closed and deserted, is slowly coming back to life. Children run between games while parents wait on the sidelines,…
A Genocide Survivor Searching the Ruins of Sabra in Gaza
In Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood, where layers of rubble bury both homes and memories, Mahmoud Abu Ismail, 37, stands alone before what was once his family’s residential building. On December 6, 2023, a single Israeli airstrike altered the…
Kyrgyz Designer Brings Traditional Motifs to the International Runway
Early Life and Career Shift
Kyrgyz designer Tolgonai Abyshkaeva is promoting her cultural heritage on international runways through her designs, which blend traditional motifs with modern styles.
Tolgonai Abyshkaeva, founder and designer…
Ecuador Prison Crisis and the Rise of Criminal Control
Ecuador’s prison system, which includes 36 facilities, remains immersed in an increasingly deep humanitarian and security crisis, marked by massacres, structural violence, overcrowding, tuberculosis outbreaks, and unexplained deaths.…
The Karakul or Jinnah Cap and Its Place in Pakistan’s Recent History
Karakul, or the Jinnah Cap, became an insignia of bravery, honour, and statesmanship across the nation-state, featuring the image of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during the Pakistan Movement, as it transformed the Karakul or Jinnah cap into a…
Kouhu Township and the Legacy of Li Wan-ju
Located on the southwestern edge of Yunlin County, Kouhu Township (口湖鄉) is one of Taiwan’s most distinctive coastal communities. Shaped by wetlands, tides, and the quiet resilience of its people, the township’s natural environment has long…
Precision Metal Through the Hands of a Pakistani Craftsman
A small residential street in Rawalpindi gives little indication of industrial activity. Shop shutters clatter open in the morning, and behind one of the low gates, another world unfolds, the world of Sharjeel Minhas, the artist behind…
A Hillside Cemetery Telling Taipei’s Muslim Story
A Muslim Cemetery in Xinyi District
The Taipei Muslim Cemetery is located in the quiet hills of Xinyi District, very close to Liuzhangli metro station. The cemetery stands as one of Taiwan’s most important landmarks for Islamic heritage.…
Clay Consumption Remains Common in Parts of Kyrgyzstan
Eating 'Gülboto' in Kyrgyzstan
In Kyrgyzstan, soil or clay known as “gülboto” is eaten by many people with the belief that it meets the body’s need for vitamins and minerals. In Kyrgyzstan, some people eat gülboto, especially in rural and…