No. 124 • Issue 2 / 2017 CONTENTS culture issue reflections
No. 124 • Issue 2 / 2017 CONTENTS culture issue reflections
10 The New Frontier
Cultural stereotypes are being challenged by men and women in Asia – from East to West
revealed
12 The Taste of Freedom
Coming of age in Japan has evolved from an ancient rite of passage to a raucous festival
picturesque
14 Images of Asia
Unseen images from our premier photo competition, returning in 2017
care
90 One Book at a Time
Room to Read is improving literacy
BY HASTINGS FORMAN
passport
98 On the Road
BY ROBERT YEO, MICHAEL LEE
MEMORIES
110 A Dying Tradition
BY HASTINGS FORMAN
icon
112 Bruce Lee
BY HASTINGS FORMAN
IMAGE © ZIGOR ALDAMA
art
28 Made in China
Is the Chinese film industry concentrated in Hengdian set to overtake Hollywood?
BY ZIGOR ALDAMA
art
38 Civilisation for Sale
The destruction of heritage sites by ISIS and other militant groups is fuelling the art black market, but the historical community is fighting back
BY SA’ EDA KILANI
culture
48 Rebels with a Cause
Punk is rising from the underground and is finding its voice as a powerful form of social commentary in Asia
BY JOE HENLEY
culture
56 Polygamy Inc.
For Malaysian company Global Ikhwan, the rare and controversial practice of polygamy is integral to their way of life
BY MARTA KASZTELAN, THOMAS CRISTOFOLETTI
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