Connecting the doors
As our name implies, Wonderwhy is always wondering. Why things happen, why people act a certain way, why things matter, and recently we’ve been wondering… why we continue to pursue Wonderwhy. In the past two years, we did our part of answering culturally relevant questions to delight our readers. Moving forward, we aim to bring a greater impact to our community with a new vision: to become an essential media that provoke new ideas and opportunities through culturally relevant stories around Southeast Asia.
In recent years, Southeast Asia has grown rapidly which can be attributed to a number of factors including economic growth, geopolitical significance, and cultural impact. The influence of the rising Southeast Asia has become highlighted on the global stage, for instance, Singapore has become one of the world's most important financial centers, while Vietnam is a major exporter of textiles and electronics. Not only that, countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines have produced world-renowned music, film, and art, while the region's cuisine has become increasingly popular around the world. This continued rise is a significant trend that is likely to shape the global landscape in the years to come and we’d like to become a small part of it.
In our first issue, Emerging Southeast Asia, our contributors proudly cover significant stories around their homes. In the next few weeks, we hope to find you immersed deeply in our stories of the ups and downs of commuters in Jakarta, understanding local perspectives on movie representations, peeking inside the concept of multi-generational homes, and wondering how those micro-cultures affect lives.
We’re forever grateful for this community of curious minds. If you’d like to talk or contribute to Wonderwhy, we’re only an e-mail away. Hope to see you around and cheers for more to come ;)
Writer: Hana Irena
Illustrator: Daniel Benedict
CULTURAL INSIGHT: BUSINESS
March 17, 2023
Southeast Asia
As the pandemic slows down and restrictions are lifted, people are starting to travel again for busi...
MANIFESTO
March 21, 2023
With a new mission at hand, we're ready to start a new journey of wonder and discovery&mdash...
CULTURAL INSIGHT: PHENOMENON
March 21, 2023
Jakarta, Indonesia
Manggarai Station, a key hub in the Commuter Line network in Jakarta, has been criticized for its sh...
THE CONTRARIAN: HEALTH & WELLNESS
March 23, 2023
Bali, Indonesia
Southeast Asia flows straight to the emerging route and keeps moving forward, not giving any room to...
CULTURAL INSIGHT: RELATIONSHIP
March 28, 2023
Southeast Asia
Most Asians live together with their parents and won't move out until they work out of town or get m...
PEOPLE'S PERSPECTIVE: ENTERTAINMENT
March 24, 2023
Southeast Asia
Hollywood is currently making movies about Southeast Asian countries or cultures, For example Raya: ...