Asia is a riot of sights, scents and colours, and there is no period where this is more apparent than during festivities! Curious to learn more about the ancient traditions and cultural practices associated with the unique festivals held in Asia? Look no further! We have curated a collection of writing about some of the most fascinating cultural festivals in Asia. Scroll through the newsletter to read about them now!
- Read 4 riveting texts about cultural Festivals in Asia
- In our Literary Journal, Elizabeth, the deputy director of ReadNUS discusses her love of the enigmatic novel, No Longer Human by Osamu.
- Yuki analyses the controversial novel, Memoirs of a Geisha, and highlights some criticisms levelled at it after its release.
Festivals in Asia
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No Longer Human, A Japanese Literary classic – Our Deputy Director, Elizabeth, writes about the second bestselling novel of all time in Japan, No Longer Human.
As ReadNUS delves into the theme of cultural appreciation this month, this rare gem is an excellent starting point for delving into translated literature. If you enjoy dark humour, sharp observations and contemplations about human existence, Elizabeth encourages you to pick up this masterpiece (after reading her review, of course).
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Memoirs of a Geisha – Yuki explores the controversies behind this much debated novel.
In this scathing review, Yuki criticises author’s breach of confidentiality and misrepresentation of geisha culture. Click on the link in our bio to read the full article.
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