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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 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 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 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 »
Create
How to Make Chinese Yardlong Beans with Ground Pork
This satisfying dish of Chinese yardlong beans seasoned with spicy ground pork checks all the boxes for a great weeknight family meal. Read More »Making a Chinese Dragon that Dances and Inspires
Making a dancing Chinese dragon can inspire kids to learn about the most legendary creature in Chinese mythology. Read More »How To Make Sweet And Sour Fish
Making a sweet and sour dish at home from scratch will make you rethink this iconic flavor combination. 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 »
Inspire
Dragon School Invigorates Oakland Chinatown with Visions of Asian Culture
Anderson Gin and Michelle Chan build community while filling a neighborhood's streets with vibrant murals and paintings. 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 »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 »Tools To Dream: 101 Points Of Chinese American Pride
Events, experiences and role models to share with kids as they begin to define who they are and want to become. 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 »
Chinese Holidays 2024
Date | Holiday |
---|---|
February 10 | Chinese New Year |
February 24 | Lantern Festival |
March 11 | Blue Dragon Festival |
April 4 | Qingming Festival |
June 10 | Dragon Boat Festival |
August 10 | Qixi Festival |
August 18 | Hungry Ghost Festival |
September 17 | Mid-Autumn Festival |
October 11 | Double Ninth Festival |
December 21 | Dongzhi Festival |
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