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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 Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Chinese Moon Festival, celebrates the harvest season under a full moon. Read More »
How to Decorate for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year decorations use calligraphy, poetry, plants and food to express hopes for happiness, good luck and prosperity. Read More »
How to Plan a Tomb Sweeping Ceremony
Tomb sweeping is the most important Qingming Festival custom, a respectful family obligation at the heart of Chinese filial piety. Read More »
Create
How to Make a Floating Lotus Paper Lantern
People float paper lanterns on lakes and rivers or set them outside their homes to light a path back to the afterlife. Read More »
How To Make Cashew Chicken
This Chinese takeout classic provides the building blocks for endless nights of satisfying homestyle meals. Read More »
How To Make A Whole White Cut Chicken
The chicken represents happiness, health and purity, while serving it whole symbolizes completeness and family unity. Read More »
Trimming the Tree with Chinese Lanterns
Adding Chinese lanterns to your Christmas tree makes a dazzling contribution to your family's holiday decorations. Read More »
Inspire
Sharing Chinese American History at Home, in the Classroom and on the Conference Stage
Jonathan Lee talks about advancing ethnic studies at home and in the classroom ahead of the This Land Is Our Land conference. Read More »
Interview with SFIDBF Race Director Hans Wu
The San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival provides an effortless opportunity for families to share Chinese culture together. Read More »
A Family Friendly Day in New York Chinatown
New York Chinatown remains the epicenter of the largest Chinese community outside Asia. Read More »
A Family Friendly Day in San Francisco Chinatown
San Francisco Chinatown is the original American Chinatown, a swirling kaleidoscope of markets, restaurants, shops and people. Read More »
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