Empu forging the keris dagger

Daggers Forged in Fire

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Text and images by Diego A. Garcia Of the countless weapons bought and sold every day around the world, relatively few can be considered a...
Hibaku Tree of Hiroshima

Hibaku: The Witness Trees of Hiroshima

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Almost 200 trees survived the direct effects of the Hiroshima atomic blast on August 6, 1945, and are now called hibaku jumoku – the survivor trees.
International Day of Charity

What is the International Day of Charity?

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The importance of charity is irrefutable. It allows us to reach out and aid vulnerable communities, giving hope and support to millions of people...

Asian Geographic Images of Asia Monthly Competition August 2020 Winners

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The ASIAN Geographic's Images of Asia (IOA) 2020 photography competition, exhibits the work of photographers from all across Asia. We have received stunning photos...
Women dressed in traditional Vietnamese costume

The History of a Language

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Today marks the 75th year that President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at the Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, officially declaring...
A woman working in a paddy field, in Shan State, Myanmar

Fading into Oblivion

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Text by Rajeswari Vikirama and Rachel Kwek Language experts say half of the world’s nearly 7,000 languages are expected to be extinct by the end...

Editorial Error in AG 141 Issue 2/2020 (The Wood Edition)

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Asian Geographic magazine apologises for the error in AG 141 Issue 2/2020 (The Wood Edition) on the description of the individual found on the...
India Independence Day Kite

The Symbol of Freedom

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August 15 marks a significant day for India. Celebrating its 74th anniversary of independence from the British colonial rule, the day serves as a...