Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts

Friday, December 23, 2016

Still Pictures: Cultural and Modernity



One things that has always been in my mind is how does culture gets transformed by modernity. In this shot captured in Hanoi, it is interesting how this lady responded to possibly no-so-positive news.

We have seen in many cultures, their modern technology removes some aspect cultures. Are new cultures evolving in the process or is globalised consumerism taking over our lives?



Sunday, January 18, 2015

Thoughts on Chinese Culture Appreciation


I was having breakfast yesterday when I was approached by a couple of young people in red uniform soliciting donations for and event, "9th National Secondary School Chinese Language Society Camp" organized by the Chinese Language Society of Universiti Malaya.

I had a little conversation with them (not exact words, but trying to share the essence of our discussion)