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China's evolving funeral practices: From traditional burials to cremation

This year, China released new rules for funeral practices. The government is putting an emphasis on affordable and environmentally friendly funeral services. It's part of a decades-long reform to promote cremation. But in a country where burials are deeply rooted in local traditions, how are these attempts to modernise funerals being perceived? FRANCE 24's Yena Lee reports.

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Rethinking traditional designs: A French twist on the kimono

In this episode of Entre Nous, Delano D'Souza welcomes Alice Kith, a Paris-based designer reimagining the traditional kimono through a contemporary French lens. Her brand A-Kith brings together heritage, craftsmanship and modern Parisian style. From Poiret to Kenzo, we explore influences and how the kimono is woven into the history of Parisian fashion.