Meeting Santa Claus, especially in Rovaniemi's Santa Claus Village, and taking part in snowy activities like husky and reindeer safaris are the main highlights of Lapland's winter wonderland Christmas ...

All eyes focused on the figure of Rangda as she emerged from the inner part of the temple, about a third of the way through the Barong dance (an ancient dance which predates even the Hindu influences ...

It’s a muggy afternoon in Bali and there’s marinated snapper grilling inside a bamboo shoot over an open flame. I’ve been invited to lunch at the home of a craftsman who lives in a rural village with ...

Tourists are seen photographing a Barongsai after a Lion Dance performance, from a series of Chinese New Year celebrations in Nusa Dua, Bali. (Photo: ITDC) The New Year is enlivened by typical Chinese ...

Within an ancient temple compound, 4k resolution video of a young Balinese girl performing the famous Barong dance from the Hindu Ramayana legends. Art and dance are the pillars of culture in Bali, ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Indonesian Embassy in Manila, together with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), commemorated 75 years of long-standing mutual friendship through a gala ...

PIKIRAN RAKYAT - Bali, an Indonesian island renowned for its natural beauty, is equally celebrated for its rich cultural heritage. At the heart of this tapestry lies the enigmatic figure of Barong, a ...

The Barong Tagalog is a symbol of Filipino pride. It boasts a fascinating history tracing its roots back to the pre-colonial era when the Tagalog people wore loose-fitting “baro” shirts made from ...

The barong crosses cultures with Indian actor and singer Addy Raj in a blue silk cocoon barong with geometric embroidery. THE leading brand for all this Filipiniana, Kultura (www.kulturafilipino.com) ...

MANILA, Philippines — Kultura celebrates “Barong for Everyone” by highlighting how it has evolved through the years to become the outfit of choice for many Filipinos, from office workers to the ...