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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 Celebrate the Qingming Festival
The Qingming Festival, also referred to as the Pure Brightness Festival, pays respect to ancestors and celebrates spring's arrival. 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 Kung Pao Chicken
When Friday night rolls around and the Chinese restaurant menu beckons, consider making this takeout staple at home instead. Read More »
How To Make Coconut Dessert Soup
Recreate a dessert shop favorite at home with this sweet coconut soup that's delicious hot or cold. Read More »
How To Make Red Cooked Beef
Whether you're in China or the United States, a rich stew always pairs well with cold weather. Read More »
How To Make Traditional Lotus Seed Mooncakes
Compared with the store-bought alternative, homemade mooncakes are well worth the effort. Read More »
Inspire
Interview with Paper Tiger Shanghai Founder Lucy Young
Lucy Young creates gift wrap with designs inspired by traditional Chinese art, Shanghai's art deco period and Beijing's hutong past. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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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