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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 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 »
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 Cashew Chicken
This Chinese takeout classic provides the building blocks for endless nights of satisfying homestyle meals. Read More »
Making a Festival Lantern and Setting the Stage for Chinese New Year
Lantern-making engages a child when inspiration strikes and provides the opportunity to share Chinese New Year traditions. Read More »
How to Create a China-Inspired Nursery with Wall Decals
Removable wall decals and stickers provide a great way to add a touch of China to a baby's nursery. 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 »
Inspire
Sparking a Child’s Interest in Learning Chinese
Jason and Masha Loftus, producers of the Miaomiao TV series and apps, share how they make language learning fun and engaging. Read More »
Crafting Culturally-Inspired Beers at Lucky Envelope Brewing
Barry Chan reflects on brewing beers with Chinese ingredients and building a business that incorporates cultural influences. Read More »
10 Nominees for Best Chinese American Movie
Restock your Netflix queue with these Chinese American movies that feature notable performances on- and off-camera. Read More »
Best Children’s Books From China
More translated children’s books from China have been appearing on American shelves in recent years. 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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