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Warm greetings to you during this season of celebration and new beginnings. Read More »
Reigniting Linsanity // Chinatown Thanksgiving Turkeys // Who Is Michael Jang?
Happy all the holidays to you, as I've taken to saying. I hope your family is happy, healthy and together. Read More »
The Boba Generation // HK-Style French Toast // Singles Day in China
This past Monday, we celebrated two holidays concurrently: Veterans Day in America and Singles Day in China. Read More »
HK Protests Reach America // Spooky Halloween Tales // Understanding Autism
Happy Halloween! I hope all of our kiddos have an exciting time out trick-or-treating this year. Read More »
Celebrate
How to Plan a Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner
Sumptuous and abundant, the family reunion dinner served on Chinese New Year's Eve is undeniably a highlight of the entire holiday season. Read More »
How to Prepare for the Hungry Ghost Festival
Ghosts and goblins, spooky stories and incense make the Hungry Ghost Festival a lot of fun to celebrate with your kids. Read More »
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also referred to as Lunar New Year, is the most important holiday on the Chinese calendar. Read More »
How to Give Red Envelopes at Chinese New Year
The etiquette for giving and receiving the red envelopes filled with lucky money that are an iconic symbol of Chinese New Year. Read More »
Create
How To Make Glutinous Rice Dumplings (Tang Yuan)
These small, round dumplings symbolize family unity, an important theme during a time of year when the seasons begin to tilt toward spring. Read More »
How To Make Hong Kong-Style French Toast
This decadent french toast from Hong Kong's iconic tea cafes makes the perfect brunch or afternoon snack treat. Read More »
An Afternoon Making Egg Tarts, a Chinatown Classic
There’s nothing better than an egg tart served warm from the oven. Performing this heroic act at home couldn’t be easier. Read More »
How To Make Coconut Dessert Soup
Recreate a dessert shop favorite at home with this sweet coconut soup that's delicious hot or cold. Read More »
Inspire
Best Children’s Books About Life in Chinatown
American Chinatowns are fascinating places. While they're constantly renewed by new arrivals, they retain a surprising continuity. Read More »
Finding Chinese America Online: 25 Inspiring Voices
The blogs, writers and online publications driving the Chinese American conversation forward today. Read More »
Making Memories at the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
William Gee shares tips to help families attending a Chinese New Year parade get the most out of the experience. Read More »
Childhood Chinese New Year Memories From 1950s Hong Kong
My mom shares details about neighborhood festivities, where her red envelope money went and her favorite holiday foods. Read More »
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