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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 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 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 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 Prepare for the Mid-Autumn Festival
In its themes and spirit, the Mid-Autumn Festival most closely resembles Thanksgiving among American holidays. Read More »
Create
How to Make a Tray of Togetherness
A Tray of Togetherness is the customary arrangement of sweets families use to welcome guests at Chinese New Year. Read More »
How To Make Stir Fried Chicken In Lettuce Leaves
Kids will love stuffing lettuce leaves with the savory chicken, pork and mushroom filling in this southern Chinese classic. Read More »
How to Make a One-Hour Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern
Even lanterns made by children can be spectacular creations fashioned from wire and colored paper. Read More »
How To Make Rice Noodles with Pork and Bean Sprouts
While rice noodles may not carry the symbolism of longevity noodles, they remain an important component of a family meal during the holidays. Read More »
Inspire
The Best 3 Book Crash Course About Chinese Culture In America
Sometimes it helps to slow down and read for a moment, before running off to Chinatown, visiting a museum or cooking a big Chinese meal. Read More »
A Family Friendly Day in San Francisco Chinatown
San Francisco Chinatown is the original American Chinatown, a swirling kaleidoscope of markets, restaurants, shops and people. Read More »
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 »
10 of My Favorite Non-Profits Serving the Chinese American Community
Identifying community non-profits to support is a meaningful way to commemorate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. 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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