Scene Asia: Author Bi Feiyu Wins Man Asian Prize

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	March 18, 2011 -- 11:30 a.m. GMT+08:00  Scene Asia Author Bi Feiyu Wins Man Asian Prize The winner of the the 2010 Man Asian Literary Prize, Chinese author Bi Feiyu, almost didn't attend the awards ceremony Thursday. Breaking Heads to Breaking Hearts The opening film at Hong Kong International Film Festival teams local A-listers director Johnnie To and star Daniel Wu. But while Mr. To is best known for his cop flicks and Mr. Wu is known for dramatic roles, “Don't Go Breaking My Heart” is a romantic comedy. India's Affinity for the Queen of the Nile In India, some of the wealthiest families are shelling out $223,000 for a 1.6-meter-long sculpture of Queen Nefertari by Lladr, a Spanish maker of porcelain figurines. Why is it so expensive? Lady Gaga Song Muffled in Malaysia Lady Gaga's song “Born This Way” doesn't sound the same in Malaysia as it does in other parts of the world. A Slice of Hong Kong Life Hong Kong director Stanley Kwan's new film features a large ensemble cast, all the action takes place aboard a bus, and it runs just 13 minutes. *  *  * Follow WSJ on Facebook and Twitter.		VIDEO CENTER Organize Your Small Spaces with These New Products As more Americans live in smaller homes or are forced to move in with family... See all Videos advertisement  Life & Culture Royal Wedding: The Ultimate Reality Show

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