Culture

In Indonesia, faith and fun collide after sexy dangdut show at Islamic event

After the sermons and prayer, a dangdut singer in a skin-tight tube dress took to the stage.

Syrian-Swede found guilty of preparing suicide attack on Stockholm festival

South Korea’s reputation abroad reaches new peak, powered by cultural content: Survey

Other factors that contributed positively to South Korea’s image included modern lifestyle and culture, products and brands and economic development.

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The evocative dance of sport

Pilot programme brings SG Culture Pass offerings to nursing homes

Over 800 seniors have participated in group outings coordinated by Active Ageing Centres, community centres and nursing homes.

Italian tenor Bocelli to sing at Milano Cortina Winter Games opening ceremony

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 Musician Andrea Bocelli performs during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw Pool via REUTERS/Jia Haocheng/ File Photo

The first meme of 2026 is about not explaining yourself. And buttons

Opacity has become a hallmark of popular memes online.

Ramyeon, ajumma enter Oxford English Dictionary

The latest entries reflect words whose frequency in English has risen alongside the popularity of Korean television dramas, food and social customs, with ramyeon being among the most prominent examples.

Shanghai’s elderly waltz back to the past at lunchtime dance halls

TOPSHOT - This photo taken on December 11, 2025 shows couples dancing at the Paramount Ballroom in the Jing'An district of Shanghai. It was just a regular Wednesday at a lunchtime dance club in Shanghai, where dance hall culture has been deeply rooted in the city's identity since its jazz-age heyday. On any given day, multiple venues host hours-long daytime sessions across the finance hub, some starting as early as 6 am. Establishments like the historic Paramount Ballroom are time capsules from the 1930s, while others flash with neon pink and green rave lights in the early afternoon. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) / To go with 'CHINA-LIFESTYLE-DANCE-HISTORY-DEMOGRAPHICS, REPORTAGE' by Rita QIAN

China may take time to lift unofficial ban on South Korean culture: Official

FILE PHOTO: Pro-China supporters hold China and South Korea flags near Gimhae International Airport ahead of a bilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on trade tensions and bilateral relations, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo

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