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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 Spot Dragon and Lion Dances at Chinese New Year
Traditional dragon and lion dances are indispensable parts of community celebrations during Chinese New Year. Read More »
How to Prepare for the Mid-Autumn Festival
In its themes and spirit, the Mid-Autumn Festival most closely resembles Thanksgiving among American holidays. Read More »
How to Prepare for Chinese New Year
Planning for Chinese New Year involves clearing away the previous year’s bad luck and preparing to receive the next year’s good luck. Read More »
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 »
Create
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 »
How To Make Fish and Cilantro Soup
Requiring only 15 minutes from start to finish, this flavorful soup (and others like it) makes the perfect weeknight meal. 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 »
Making Coca-Cola Chicken Wings For Super Bowl Sunday
Serving a plate of Coca-Cola chicken wings is a sure fire way to win your Super Bowl party this year. Read More »
Inspire
Taking Zodiac Animals On New Adventures In The United States
Author Oliver Chin shares how he updates traditional Chinese zodiac stories for a contemporary American audience. 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 »
Strengthening The Chinese American Community Through Philanthropy
Philanthropist David Lei engages Chinese Americans to help those in greatest need through community giving. 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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