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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 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 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 »
Create
How to Make a Bathtub-Sized Dragon Boat
How to do you talk about thousands of years of history with a toddler still grasping the basic concept of time? 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 Roast Pork
Cooking roast pork is incredibly rewarding and much easier outside China, where a hot oven can easily overheat a small apartment kitchen. Read More »
Starting a Journey with a New Wok
Welcome an indispensable cooking tool into your kitchen by learning the process for seasoning a new wok. 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 »
Celebrating Chinese American Stories at the Los Angeles Shorts International Film Festival
Filmmaker Zhichun Huang shares how she tells the contemporary immigrant story in her new short film WASH. Read More »
Helping Kids Learn Chinese When English Is Everywhere
Author Virginia Duan provides real world advice for parents helping kids learn Chinese in the United States. Read More »
Exploring China Camp and the Many Lives of a Chinese Shrimping Village
China Camp's museum and surrounding buildings tell the story of a shrimping village’s growth, decline and renewal. Read More »
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