Asian Geographic Issue 165 | Page 7

Asian Geographic Images of Asia The winning images and shortlisted entries
THE YELLOW EDITION AG No . 164
Continuing our colour-themed issues , The Yellow Edition celebrates Asia ’ s golden shades with their associations to the world ’ s greatest kingdoms , sultanates and emirates , and their great wealth , both material and spiritual . At the same time , we look at how gold is valued across Asia today and how many of the region ’ s greatest monuments are clad in gold .
THE RED EDITION AG No . 165
Complementing The Blue Edition and viewing red as symbolic of the earth , The Red Edition considers the designated days celebrating our landdwelling species and the myriad challenges they face , including habitat loss , the illegal wildlife trade , and the effects of global warming . We visit the deeply spiritual kingdom of Bhutan and its red-robed monks , reveal the healing and energy-boosting power of Asia ’ s red fruits , and discover the central role chilli plays in the continent ’ s cuisine .
SILVER ANNIVERSARY EDITION AG No . 166
In September 1999 , ASIAN Geographic , an exciting new magazine dedicated to Asia hit newsstands , and a quarter of a century later , we ’ re still going strong , uncovering the region ’ s most captivating cultures , landscapes , and wildlife . Our celebration of that milestone achievement , this collectible Silver Anniversary Edition looks back at those amazing 25 years , examines how Asia has changed , and considers the challenges our region faces in the future .
THE RAINBOW EDITION AG No . 167
Without doubt , Asia is defined by its diverse palette of colours , from multicoloured festivals like India ’ s Holi , Thailand ’ s Songkran and Bhutan ’ s tshechus , to Technicolor cultural icons such as the Philippines ’ jeepneys , Indonesia ’ s batik fabrics , and Japan ’ s kimonos . With around a third of Asia being tropical , this is also a region known for its colourful plants and animals , and multihued spectrum of fruits and vegetables . All this we celebrate in The Rainbow Edition , along with a close look at how LGBTQ communities are being embraced , tolerated , and marginalised across Asia .
THE BLACK AND WHITE EDITION AG No . 168
Steeped in cultural and religious practices that have been kept alive for centuries , Asia is among the most historically rich continents on Earth . In The Black and White Edition , a special issue that embraces the monochrome and sepia shades of history , we travel the region in search of forgotten customs , age-old culinary traditions , and ancient architecture .
KALEIDOSCOPIC ADVENTURES AGP No . 169
Paint the town red with us as we embark on Kaleidoscopic Adventures across the continent to discover the vibrant hues that define travel in the region . Whether it ’ s the orangetinged temples of Bagan in Myanmar , the earthy tones of the Chocolate Hills in the Philippines , or the verdant tea plantations of Sri Lanka ’ s high country , we ’ re revelling in all of Asia ’ s colours !
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