Field in Focus

Afghanistan in Focus: Living Through War

noreply@blogger.com (The Asia Foundation) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:28:00 -0800

What does daily life look like for the average person living in Afghanistan?

While the people of Afghanistan face continued threats to their collective peace and security, many Afghans remain optimistic regarding their countries future.

In this video, The Asia Foundation puts you on the ground in Afghanistan to see what life on the streets looks like for many of the nations citizens.

Bangladesh in Focus: Ashulia

noreply@blogger.com (The Asia Foundation) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:53:00 -0700

On the outskirts of Dhaka, sits the industrial city of Ashulia. Here, many of the residents work for the area's numerous textile factories. The hours are long, the pay is low, and violent clashes over working conditions are not uncommon. Despite the regions economic situation, the people of Ashulia are building a vibrant community for themselves. Shopkeepers peddle fresh vegetables. Laborers build new housing for the steady stream of migrants. Families struggle to make ends meet. And schools are formed in the hope that this generation will be among the last to live in poverty.

Life in the South: Student

noreply@blogger.com (The Asia Foundation) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:43:00 -0700

A four part series on the day-to-day lives of the people living in violent areas of Southern Thailand.

Life in the South: Teacher

noreply@blogger.com (The Asia Foundation) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:56:00 -0700

A private school teacher living in Southern Thailand shares a typical day in her life.

Life in the South: Gardener

noreply@blogger.com (The Asia Foundation) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:30:00 -0700

Part two in a four part series.

Follow a gardener living in Southern Thailand as he walks you through his typical day.

Life in the South: Imam

noreply@blogger.com (The Asia Foundation) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:10:00 -0700

Part one of a four part series chronicling the everyday lives of ordinary people living in southern Thailand.

Indonesia in Focus: Music and Dance

noreply@blogger.com (The Asia Foundation) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:07:00 -0700

Sights and sounds of Javanese and Balinese gamelan ensembles, including shadow puppetry from Salatiga, Central Java, and the Topeng Tua masked dance from Bali.

Sri Lanka in Focus

noreply@blogger.com (The Asia Foundation) — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:36:00 -0700

Sights and sounds of the celebrations surrounding the Buddhist holiday, Vesak, in Sri Lanka.

Field in Focus: Loi Kratong

noreply@blogger.com (The Asia Foundation) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:43:00 -0700

Sights and sounds from the Loi Kratong Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Nepal in Focus

noreply@blogger.com (The Asia Foundation) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:16:00 -0700

The sights and sounds of Nepal.