The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Josephine Komara has redefined a cultural expression that was intricate and lovely but so locked in tradition it bordered on staid. “Tradition is the way we are,” she says. “Modern is the way we think.”
Author: Hannah Beech
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Phyo Zeya Thaw, Burmese Pro-democracy Rapper, 41, Is Executed
The New York Times – Music:
The hip-hop star became a democracy activist in military-ruled Myanmar, and then a lawmaker. After the latest military coup, he joined the resistance, and was hanged for it.
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‘The Sport of Love’: Ping-Pong, the Great Equalizer
The New York Times – Sports:
Wally Green has played everywhere from Brooklyn to Pyongyang, becoming a beloved American ambassador for table tennis — and international understanding — in the process.