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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 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 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 Decode the 15 Days of Chinese New Year
The 15 days of Chinese New Year cover the festival season stretching from New Year's Day until the full moon on the Lantern Festival. 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 Traditional Lotus Seed Mooncakes
Compared with the store-bought alternative, homemade mooncakes are well worth the effort. Read More »
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 »
How to Make a Good Luck Character Banner
One of the most popular ways to decorate for Chinese New Year is by hanging good luck banners around the home. Read More »
How To Make Lion’s Head Meatballs
Lion's head meatballs come out soft and fragrant, with layers of deeply satisfying flavors. This is total comfort food. Read More »
Inspire
Sharing Chinese American History at Home, in the Classroom and on the Conference Stage
Jonathan Lee talks about advancing ethnic studies at home and in the classroom ahead of the This Land Is Our Land conference. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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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