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2011 Awards Dinner: Mayor Michael Bloomberg

NEW YORK, January 11, 2012 — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg offers introductory remarks at Asia Society's 2011 Awards Dinner. (5 min., 8 sec.)

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2011 Awards Dinner: John C. Whitehead

NEW YORK, January 11, 2012 — Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John C. Whitehead addresses the crowd at Asia Society's 2011 Awards Dinner. (3 min., 57 sec.)

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2011 Awards Dinner: David Henry Hwang

NEW YORK, January 11, 2012 — Playwright, librettist and screenwriter David Henry Hwang accepts his Cultural Achievement Award at the Asia Society Awards Dinner in the Waldorf=Astoria ballroom. (3 min., 51 sec.)

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Anand Chulani, Comic Ambassador

MUMBAI, October 1, 2011 — Anand Chulani speaks about his experiences using comedy to overcome conflict, such as persuading Israeli and Palestinian youth to work together as "ambassadors of peace." (3 min., 35 sec.)

Learn How to Cook Fish Amok, Cambodia's National Dish

PHNOM PENH, August 17, 2011 — Food blogger Eva Thorne travelled to Phnom Penh to learn how to make Fish Amok, the national dish of Cambodia. (1 min., 44 sec.)

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Java Rap Stars at Asia Society (Highlights)

NEW YORK, May 14, 2011— Highlights from Indonesia's Jogja Hip Hop Foundation performance on Asia Society stage. (5 min.)

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Stages of Style: Han Feng's Rise to the Top

NEW YORK, May 13, 2011— Designer Han Feng opens up about her personal journey and her views on the Chinese fashion industry. (5 min.)

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Indonesian Fashion Extravaganza

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2011 - A fashion show featuring the creations of designer Denny Wirawan was a highlight at the launch of the American Batik Design Competition (2 min., 55 sec.)

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Of Roti John and Pineapple Cookies

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2011 - A Tiger in the Kitchen author Cheryl Tan reminisces about favorite dishes from her native Singapore, and her struggle to learn to cook them as an adult. (4 min., 11 sec.)

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Cricket Commotion

MUMBAI, March 29, 2011 - On the eve of the momentous India-Pakistan Cricket World Cup semifinal, cricket fans explain what the game means to them, and offer predictions on the outcome of the match. (3 min., 9 sec.)

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