Achieving Peace Through Sport?
On 20 May a soccer match was played in South Korea between the women’s teams of Suwon FC Women and Naegohyang Women’s FC. The North Korean Naegohyang Women’s FC beat its South Korean opponent 2-1. This remarkable match did raise the question whether a political motive was involved. Could this game of soccer bring peace […]
Blending of Traditional and Modern Korean Music
The Korean music scene is not only about modern trends but also represents traditions. Thus, the singer Song So Hee links the past to the present by successfully fusing traditional Gyeonggi minyo folk singing with contemporary musical genres. In a similar manner, @_sabristar demonstrates the synergy between modern Korean music and cultural tradition by fusing […]
Worthwhile Asian streaming platforms: Rakuten Viki
Rakuten Viki is an American-based streaming platform, owned by the Rakuten Group, focusing on Asian dramas and movies. The content features Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, and Thai dramas and movies. It uses a unique crowdsourced subtitle system, which means that fans can translate content themselves through a contributor program on the Rakuten Viki website. A good amount of content is accessible with a free account. However, to avoid ads, and to be able to access […]
De nieuwe webshop van Joybuy groeit in Nederland
JD.com has launched its webshop Joybuy in several countries in Europe, namely Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the United Kingdom. The platform was also recently introduced in the Netherlands. The webshop has a selection of approximately 150,000 different products to offer, such as an air fryer for fry lovers, Asian skincare for those who appreciate […]
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Date Posted: April 8, 2026 Pansori at the Oscars At the 98th Academy Awards in 2026, KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Golden” becoming the first K-pop number to win a Grammy. Earlier the three voices behind the song, Ejae, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna, performed the winning song for a live audience. The song […]
Thee: van het oude China naar de moderne drinkcultuur
Many people are used to drinking a few cups of tea every day. Not everyone is aware that this tradition began in ancient China. In 2737 BC, leaves accidentally fell into a cup of boiling water that had been prepared for the Chinese emperor Shennong. He decided to taste it and discovered that the drink was delicious. This is how tea as a drink was born. People have been drinking tea in China for thousands of […]
Adzukibonen: Lekker en gezond!
Increasingly we are eating at Asian restaurants. Red beans, also known as adzuki beans are a versatile ingredient which is often used in sweeter dishes, like desserts. They also offer a good natural alternative to sugar. You may not be aware that these beans also have important health effects. Although they have been popular in Asia for centuries, adzuki beans, are still relatively unfamiliar in The Netherlands. This is slowly starting to change, partly because we are becoming more aware of their strong nutritional properties. More people are coming into contact with this unique type of bean, which tastes good and has strong traditional roots. Why are adzuki beans so healthy? Their strong nutritional value is what makes adzuki beans healthy. They contain important minerals such as iron and calcium, which the body […]
Asiamaxxing Interaction
New content: June 18, 2026 Mandatory History training for 2,000 South Korean based Starbucks Stores Following a national protest over a marketing campaign, Starbucks Korea will temporarily close over 2,000 locations on June 22nd to provide mandatory historical and social-sensitivity training. This is caused by an advertisement campaign launched by the company which proved […]