Culture

Thousands flock to Auckland's Eastdale Reserve to participate in the colourful Uttarayan Makar Sankranti kite festival.

As Asian communities around the world celebrate the start of a new year, debate still rages about how to refer to this holiday in English.

The new zodiac year is typically associated with wisdom, mystery and transformation in Chinese culture.

Celebrations kick off this weekend as Asian communities prepare to ring in the Year of the Snake.

The four-day event will transition to a free-ticketed format for the first time, aiming to manage visitor flow and offering free public transport to and from the festival.

Chinese students are learning lion dances, Peking opera and shadow puppetry to preserve their heritage for future generations.

Hundreds gathered in Auckland last weekend to denounce violence at the community's 36th annual convention.

Retired Victoria University of Wellington professor Jaysankar Lal Shaw highlights the importance of comparative philosophy.

Whangārei exhibition explores the shared history of two cultures that has been evolving ever since a cargo steamship carrying the remains of Chinese men sank in 1902.

Tattoo artists in Auckland are integrating traditional Chinese elements into their artwork as interest in East Asian designs grows.

Community organisations offer language classes to preserve cultural identity.

The Indian community overtook the Chinese population to become the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand.

From producing award-winning comedies to launching groundbreaking initiatives, Asian artists added their voice to Aotearoa's creative landscape in 2024.

A surge in popularity of digital reading options over the past decade has forced the owners of many physical stores to wind up operations.

The renowned percussionist performed in New Zealand in June at two well-attended concerts in Auckland and Christchurch.