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Bok-ryeo Han President, Institute of Korean Royal Cuisine The rulers of Joseon sought to rule by virtue. As part of ruling by virtue, the royal court
Nabeelah T. Abdulwahab Information System Researcher, National Commission for Culture and the Arts The Maranao are a southern Philippine ethno-linguistic group living along the fringes
Yoqut Erkaboyeva Senior Scientific Researcher, Uzbek State University of World Languages Palov, a tasty rice dish that incorporates meat, onions, carrots, herbs, and spices, comes
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Low Ngai Yuen Director, Kakiseni Association Lynn Loo Head of Arts Outreach, Kakiseni Association The Kakiseni Association was established in 2001 as the only online
