SINGAPORE: The kebaya has been successfully inscribed onto the UNESCO representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. This was announced on Wednesday (Dec 4) at about 9.50pm ...

The kebaya, which was recognised by Unesco last year, has been worn by Southeast Asian women for centuries. (Andrea Rhiannon Edmonds @ FMT Lifestyle) Last year, the kebaya – traditional attire that ...

SINGAPORE: Visitors to Kampong Gelam in Bugis on Saturday (Nov 18) were treated to a kaleidoscope of kebaya, including an exhibition and indoor fashion parade showcasing the iconic garment. The ...

BANGKOK: A garment noted for its complex design and elegance, the kebaya is due to earn intangible cultural heritage status from Unesco. The kebaya, a joint cultural costume of five countries, namely ...

THE kebaya, noted for its complex design and elegance, is celebrated as a traditional women’s garment that embodies a rich shared history and cultural heritage. It acts as a bridge between diverse ...

The kebaya is the perfect symbol of South-east Asia’s shared heritage. At its core, it is an upper garment, which opens at the front and is typically made from lightweight fabrics such as cotton or ...

Cheongsam, qipao, kimono, hanbok, sari, salwar-kameez – these traditional Asian outfits and their names have long been embraced by the English-speaking world. What about kebaya? The kebaya has been a ...

In December, the kebaya was officially inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (Unesco) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The kebaya, a traditional blouse emblematic of Southeast Asian culture, has recently been placed on Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, with industry insiders hailing the move to recognise the ...

SINGAPORE – Almost every kebaya you see on the hit local television drama Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story was painstakingly embroidered by Mr Raymond Wong. The veteran kebaya-maker was tasked ...

uring this year’s commemoration of Independence Day at the State Palace, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, along with his ministers and guests, wore traditional attire to celebrate cultural diversity.

PETALING JAYA: Last year, the kebaya traditional attire that has been worn by Southeast Asian women for centuries was recognised by Unesco as an intangible cultural heritage. In Malaysia, few ...