Culture and customs of Asia

Offers an overview of the culture and customs of Afghanistan, discussing the country's people, land, economy, social structure, traditions, and history.

Profiles the culture and history of Taiwan and includes information about the country's geography, people, art, religions, literature, traditions, food, and economy.

Examines the land, people, history, religion, art, housing, cuisine and traditional dress, marriage and courtship rituals, festivals, social customs, and other facets of life in Indonesia.

Provides an overview of the history and culture of the Hmong, a people whose ancestors are known to have lived in China for over four thousand years, discussing their thought and religion, oral and written literature, arts, space and housing, traditional dress and cuisine, leisure, lifestyles, and social organization.

Examines the religious rituals, classic and modern literature, performing arts, fine arts, handicrafts, housing, clothing, family life, holidays, festivals, and social customs of the Japanese culture.

A detailed overview of Thailand that covers its geography, history, religions, literature, theater, music, dance, film, art, architecture, cuisine, traditional dress, festivals, recreation, gender roles, courtship and marriage traditions, and social customs, and includes a glossary and further reading list.

Examines the history, culture, language, religion, and way of life of the people of Pakistan, and describes social customs, courtship and marriage, traditional dress, literature and the arts, and much more.

Provides an overview of the history and culture of the Philippines, featuring discussion of the country's religion and thought, arts and literature, architecture and housing, cuisine and fashion, society, festivals, media, music and dance, land, people, and lifestyle.

Provides an introduction to contemporary Vietnamese culture, discussing the land, people, and language, history and institutions, thought and religion, literature, art and architecture, cuisine, family, gender, youth culture, festivals and leisure activities, and performing arts.

Provides an overview of the history and culture of India, featuring discussion of the country's land and people, history, religion, world view, arts, food and dress, leisure activities, social customs, and lifestyles.