Culture

Culture • STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 22, 2022 • 9 min read

Food Singapore makes a global mark with its culinary diplomacy

By Keri and Kelsi Matwick • Aug 22, 2022
The city-state is building and strengthening its diplomatic interests and relations though the soft power of its local cuisine and food heritage

Culture • May 30, 2022 • 11 min read
Rice wine

Sarawak rice wine makes a comeback through creative renditions

A new generation of young tuak homebrewers challenge perceptions of indigenous representation and flavours as they expand Sarawak’s rice wine markets beyond the island of Borneo
By Liani MK • May 30, 2022

Culture • May 11, 2022 • 7 min read
Language

Queer language survives Cambodia’s history

Pia saa Sor has been widely used for decades among transgender people in northern provinces and dates back at least to the Khmer Rouge regime
By Fiona Kelliher • May 11, 2022

Culture • Apr 27, 2022 • 8 min read
Nightlife

Clubbing makes a comeback in Singapore

Following two years of Covid-19 restrictions, DJs are spinning again after nightclubs and performers make concessions to Lion City health authorities
By Ashley Hui Yin Tan • Apr 27, 2022

Culture • Apr 15, 2022 • 6 min read
Solar New Year

Southeast Asia’s Solar New Year shines again

The arrival of the three-day holiday brings the end to the regional harvest period, the start of the rainy season and a collection of Globe archive stories
By Brian P. D. Hannon • Apr 15, 2022

Culture • Mar 29, 2022 • 8 min read
Food

A traditional Malaysian food outlet makes a comeback

An integral part of the nation’s culture, mamak stalls are fighting for stability since pandemic restrictions reduced social gatherings and sales
By Ashley Yeong • Mar 29, 2022