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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 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 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 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 »
Create
An Afternoon Making Egg Tarts, a Chinatown Classic
There’s nothing better than an egg tart served warm from the oven. Performing this heroic act at home couldn’t be easier. 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 Hong Kong-Style French Toast
This decadent french toast from Hong Kong's iconic tea cafes makes the perfect brunch or afternoon snack treat. Read More »
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 »
Inspire
Strengthening The Chinese American Community Through Philanthropy
Philanthropist David Lei engages Chinese Americans to help those in greatest need through community giving. Read More »
Visiting Locke and Connecting with California’s Rural Chinese History
Discover America's last rural Chinese town in a fertile corner of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Read More »
How to Pick the Best Chinese Culture Camp for Your Child this Summer
If your child is interested in learning about Chinese arts, games and traditions this summer, then a Chinese culture camp is the perfect choice. Read More »
19 Community Leaders Share Their Chinese New Year Celebrations
David Henry Hwang, Grace Young, Jean Quan, Richard On and more share how they will welcome the Year of the Rooster. Read More »
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