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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