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Beijing Mosque: A symbol of shared faith in a diverse landscape In the heart of Kelantan, a state known for its devout adherence to Islam,…

Introduction: A City of Shared Spaces Kelantan’s cultural landscape is often described through its religious conservatism and strong Malay-Muslim identity. Yet beneath the surface, Kelantan…

Introduction: A culture at a crossroads The figure of Patrick Bateman, the ruthless protagonist of American Psycho, has migrated from page and screen into the…

Introduction: The Dark Hold of a Cult Classic Bret Easton Ellis’s American Psycho continues to haunt cultural conversations about masculinity. Its icy detachment, brutal violence,…

Introduction: Reading as a Path to Cultural Connection In a small corner of Singapore’s Woodlands Regional Library, a Sunday evening gathering reflects a broader cultural…

Art as a lifeline across barrier and distance At Long Bay Correctional Complex in Sydney, a residential distance from family and country weighs heavily on…

Backdrop: Lessons from the Longest-Ever Black Nazarene Procession The country’s yearly Traslacion has long been a test of faith and municipal logistics. Following the longest-ever…

Introduction: A life trapped by a looming prophecy In 1991, I found myself living in a commune in Japan with about 200 other people. We…

Introduction: A year of shifting narratives around teen boys The Netflix drama Adolescence, which follows the perilous arc of a 13-year-old boy entangled in a…

Introduction: A Global Moment Born in 2025 The year 2025 marked a surprising high for British culture on the world stage. A trend that began…
