On August 1, 2023, this writer sat in a lecture hall in the Jianguomenwai Diplomatic Residence Compound for a lesson. The class setting, however, was not an ordinary one.On the table lay brushes, ink, ...

On 1 October, the School for Arabic Calligraphy (madrassat tahssine al-khat al-Arabi) will be conducting an admissions test in its premises in the Bab Al-Sheariya district of Cairo for all individuals ...

The MIT Alumni Travel Program blends exploration and education.

Organized by Worldance, Fairfax City hosted a Lunar New Year event, Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Sherwood Community Center. Activities included dancing, singing, music and martial-arts performances, ...

Explore how Mughal history shapes modern India, influencing culture, language, and architecture despite attempts at erasure.

Across Kenya, the demand for Mandarin has surged alongside deepening infrastructure ties with Beijing. The number of Kenyan institutions offering Chinese language programs has tri ...

The Contra Costa County Library system cardholders can access millions of additional items through LINK+, a free service that ...

The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off this weekend — another great excuse to hit up Japantown. The big picture: Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka will serve as the parade's grand marshal ...

Sponsored: The Village of Arts and Humanities in Philadelphia is using an unrestricted award from the Culture & Community ...

From free child care at the YMCA to Isaac Mizrahi’s cobbler, our annual handbook will help you make the most of the city.

Nowadays,  it is common to see a child walking to school with a heavy bag on the back and a heavier world inside a small glowing screen. The phone in the hand of ...