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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 Celebrate the Qingming Festival
The Qingming Festival, also referred to as the Pure Brightness Festival, pays respect to ancestors and celebrates spring's arrival. 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 Celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival
The Hungry Ghost Festival, also known as the Zhongyuan Festival, marks the time of year when the deceased are believed to visit the living. Read More »
How to Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu or Double Fifth Festival, provides the perfect opportunity for family fun. Read More »
Create
How To Make Yangzhou Fried Rice
Yangzhou fried rice is a simple homestyle dish that's commonly served as the final course at Chinese holiday and festival meals. Read More »
How to Grow a Chinese Herb Garden
Retire the basil and plant a Chinese herb garden at home that will keep you eating well and feeling great throughout the year. Read More »
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 Drunken Chicken
If you think that there's nothing that says "home for the holidays" more than cooking with alcohol, then drunken chicken is the recipe for you. Read More »
Inspire
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 »
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 »
Tips For Creating Your Church’s First Lunar New Year Service
How to create a shared celebration of the Lunar New Year in your church community. Read More »
A Parent’s Guide to Chinese American History
Teaching the Chinese American community’s history weaves its people and stories into the country's social fabric. Read More »
Hi! I'm Wes, a biracial Chinese American dad living in Oakland, California, who left the technology world when my son was born to serve this wonderfully diverse community of Chinese American families. Work with me »
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