Nón lá, lotus, and puppets bring Vietnamese tradition to life. What happens when Vietnamese culture takes center stage in one of the Philippines’ most historic landmarks? And what can two Southeast Asian neighbors discover about each other through puppets, music, and dance? The answer came alive through “Rhythms of the Land, Puppets of the Water: Viet Nam Cultural Days in Manila,” a celebration of 50 years of Philippine-Viet Nam Diplomatic Relations. On August 7, 2026, Fort S

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Reading may seem like a simple pastime, but in Southeast Asia, it’s more than just flipping pages. Across the region’s 11 countries, people have found creative and meaningful ways to celebrate books and storytelling. From social media trends to centuries-old manuscripts, here are fascinating customs that show how Southeast Asians bring literature to life. 1. From pocketbooks to Wattpad: The Philippines’ pop culture phenomenon Filipinos have a strong connection with stories—wh

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The Philippines is a country where language is just as diverse as its people. From classic Filipino phrases like "Kumusta ka?" to today’s...