Bold Ideas. Diverse Voices. Cultural Reflections.
The Opinion section is where artists, thinkers, students, and cultural workers share powerful perspectives on identity, tradition, creativity, and social change. From decolonization and digital art to language loss and diaspora experiences — we publish voices that challenge, celebrate, and provoke.
🌟 Featured Essays
“Culture Is Not a Souvenir”
By Tania Li, Anthropologist
“Too often, culture is reduced to costumes and crafts for tourists. But culture is living, changing, and political.”
A sharp critique of cultural commodification in Southeast Asia.
📍 Indonesia
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“Why My Mother Tongue No Longer Fits in My Mouth”
By Jonathan Cheung, Canadian poet
Exploring the emotional and linguistic fractures of growing up in a bilingual immigrant household.
📍 Toronto, Canada
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“The Future of Art is Hybrid”
By Yuni Wibowo, Digital Artist
A reflection on virtual exhibitions, AI creativity, and the post-pandemic reinvention of art spaces.
📍 Bali, Indonesia
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“Museums Need to Give the Past Back”
By Dr. Nicole Saunier, Curator
Why Canadian and international museums must move beyond “diversity panels” and into actual repatriation.
📍 Ottawa, Canada
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✍️ Submit Your Voice
We welcome contributions from students, creators, scholars, and everyday cultural observers.
- 🔹 Articles must be original and under 1,200 words
- 🔹 Themes: identity, culture, tradition, activism, art, history
- 🔹 Language: English (we accept bilingual entries with translation)
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