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Who says business can't be fun? Don’t believe us? Check out a village rebirthed in rainbows, a chef who’s inspired by something fishy, and more uplifting stories from our community!

By the end of this read, you won’t just feel inspired—you’ll be kilig! (And no, that’s not a typo… Discover the magic in our Word of the Week!)

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WEEKLY FAVORITES ❤

In this series, AHN will share our top picks from last week—whether it’s music, a movie, or a random item. We hope it brings you fun and maybe even some new experiences!

🎧 Lampu Merah - The Lantis

Language: Bahasa Indonesian
Genre: Indie pop 

Ever felt like life is speeding past you while you’re stuck at a red light, just watching others thrive ahead? Then you should definitely check out Lampu Merah by The Lantis, Indonesia’s indie pop sensation. Translated as Red Light, this indie-pop gem takes the frustrating feeling of "being left behind" and turns it into a hopeful anthem.

Even though a red light can be quite a pain in the brakes, the green light shall come eventually.

✈️ Kampung Jodipan, East Java, Indonesia

Maybe chasing rainbows is actually possible! Just take a look at this village in Indonesia.

Initially a slum, the local residents were asked to relocate due to poor living conditions. One day, a group of passing students came up with an idea to attract more tourists to the area—by painting the town in rainbows!

This vibrant village is on the way to the mighty Mount Bromo, so make sure to save some time to stop by this miraculous rainbow and support local businesses before heading to your adventure.

WORD OF THE WEEK 🗞️

MINIGAME 🎉

Welcome to this small minigame! The rules are simple. We share three Asian cultural facts—two true and one false. You will choose the lie. 

Continue reading to check the answer. 😁

The Vietnamese Chef Who Made Fish Sauce the Foundation for Flavor 👨‍🍳

To the Vietnamese, nước mắm (fish sauce) is the soul of the nation's vibrant cuisine—a taste of its rich history. Chef Quang Dung, founder of Hanoi's Michelin-recognized Chapter Dining, builds his dishes around this essential ingredient.

Studying finance in the United Kingdom and having a job at the bank, Dung left his job to champion northern Vietnamese flavors and found his own restaurant. Chapter Dining highlights local, seasonal produce while innovating with fish sauce—infusing it into cocktails, hollandaise, even ice cream. For Dung, fish sauce is a way to represent his heritage and his passion, “I can finally call it... my restaurant, my food, my philosophy.” 

Oxford Welcomes Malaysian & Singaporean Words: A Win for Local Culture! 📘

Great days for the Malaysian and Singaporean folks! The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has released several Malaysian and Singaporean words in its latest update. And can you guess what was included?

“Alamak” (an exclamation of surprise or display) and “nasi lemak” (a popular rice dish), along with other food-related vocabularies and colloquial terms, also made the list. The inclusion of these terms reflects the cultural influence of Malaysia and Singapore in the English lexicon.

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List Your Event for Free With Asian Heritage Week 2025! 🇦🇺🔊

To mark Asian Heritage Week’s second year, we are excited to announce our return to Australia across two cities: Melbourne and Sydney.

Asian Heritage Week (AHW) is an annual celebration that amplifies your events through our network, embracing and honoring the cultural heritage of Asian communities.

To unfold the beauty and creativity of the Asian community, we would love for event hosts to join us on this journey through two beautiful cities:

• Melbourne | May 19 – May 25

• Sydney | May 26 – Jun 1

GET UNHINGED 🧠

WHAT’S YOUR TAKE ❔

If you could design the perfect emotional support experience, would it be: a cozy chat with a trusted friend, a session with a licensed therapist, or something totally out-of-the-box, like hiring someone to cry with you?

MYSTERY SOLVED 🔍

The imposter is option #2 - Eating before morning prayers is considered disrespectful, so everyone fasts until the first meal of the day.

Eating before morning prayers is actually recommended as a sign for the end of fasting! Dates or a light meal would be a great way to start morning prayers and head to the mosque.

Eid Mubarak!

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