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Photos: Hong Kong Takes to the Waves for Annual Dragon Boat Race
Slideshow: the latest observation of a colorful festival stretching back 2,000 years.
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Photos: From Linsanity to Galloping Gangnam, a Look Back at Asia in 2012
As the world bids 2012 adieu, we look back at some of the year's most memorable people and events from Asia.
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Poll: Who Was Asia's Person of the Year in 2012?
Asia Blog has compiled a list of 12 of the most newsworthy figures of 2012. It's your turn to vote on who you think had the most impact.
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2012: Psy, J-Lin Define Asian 'Zeitgeist' According to Google
"Gangnam Style" and Jeremy Lin sweep through Asia. We present the top searches in China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.
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Photos: Open House Spreads Holiday Cheer at Asia Society New York
In pictures: Asia Society New York's Holiday Open House draws a capacity crowd of several hundred.
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The Growth of China's Film Audience Means Xenophobia Doesn't Pay
In their own ways, "Red Dawn" and "Skyfall" made major efforts to accomodate the growing Chinese film market.
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China's Foreign Ministry Says It Doesn't Know Elton John; Netizens Skeptical
After Elton John dedicated his concert to Ai Weiwei, Weibo users couldn't believe a government spokesperson didn't know who the British singer was.
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Video: 'George to the Rescue' Features AsiaStore on NBC's Taxi TV
An NBC shopping segment with George Oliphant highlights AsiaStore as “one of the best places to shop on the Upper East Side.”
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Vir Das: 'Comedy Is Truth'
Video and photos: renowned comedian Vir Das discusses comedy's relevance.
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Interview: Filmmakers Document How Urge to Build 'Human Towers' Crosses Continents
Two filmmakers travel across India, Catalonia and Chile to document the trials and triumphs involved in building "human towers."
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Video: For Vir Das and Other South Asian Comics, the Best Punchline is Life Unfolding
Prior to Vir Das's appearance with Asia Society India Centre, we take a look at how several South Asian comics use humor to tell the stories of our lives.
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