By Xinyu “Can you speak Chinese?”“Uh… just a little.” I overheard this exchange between my daughter and another Asian child as I picked her up from school. Her tone was light, almost shy, with a touch of avoidance. I know she can speak Chinese—at least at home, she does quite well.But in that moment, sheContinue reading “Why Do I Teach My Child Chinese—And Who Is It Really For?”
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清洁能源需要清晰良知：观察 NV Energy 与内华达环保联盟的分歧
文 / 内华达华人视角 内华达州正迅速崛起为美国清洁能源的领跑者。从“绿色通道”输电计划到与大型科技公司的合作，NV Energy 在推动全州向可再生能源转型中扮演着不可或缺的角色。而与此同时，内华达环保联盟（Nevada Conservation League, 简称 NCL）等民间环保组织则不断呼吁，在加速绿色转型的同时，也必须确保这一进程的公平与正义。 因此，当 NV Energy 提出将居民电费上调 9% 的计划，并遭到 NCL 强烈反对时，公众不禁疑惑：既然双方都支持清洁能源，为什么还会发生如此明显的分歧？
[Green Card Guide] A Green Card Isn’t the Final Stop: Who Should Consider U.S. Citizenship Sooner Rather Than Later?
For many Chinese immigrants, obtaining a U.S. green card marks a major milestone on their immigration journey. But having a green card doesn’t guarantee long-term security. Although it grants lawful permanent residency, it does not ensure “permanent safety.” Any misstep—whether in travel patterns, tax filing, or prolonged overseas stays—can put your status at risk. ByContinue reading “[Green Card Guide] A Green Card Isn’t the Final Stop: Who Should Consider U.S. Citizenship Sooner Rather Than Later?”
【绿卡指南】绿卡不是终点：哪些人应尽早考虑入籍美国？
对于许多华人来说，拿到美国绿卡是移民路上的重要里程碑，但这并不意味着“身份无忧”。绿卡虽是美国的永久居留权，却并不等于“永久安全”，尤其在出入境、税务申报或居住安排稍有不慎时，身份都可能受到质疑。 相比之下，入籍成为美国公民意味着更高的法律保障、更强的自由度和更稳定的家庭规划空间。当然，这也伴随着一个关键变化：入籍即改变原有国籍身份。对于不承认双重国籍的国家（如中国），入籍美国将被视为自动放弃中国国籍。因此，是否入籍是一个涉及法律、现实与情感的重大决定。 本篇文章将为你分析——哪些绿卡持有者应尽早考虑入籍？
粽香茶韻裡的文化自信——旅美華人如何堅守與弘揚中華文化
五月的拉斯維加斯，陽光燦爛，空氣中卻飄蕩著一縷熟悉的香氣——那是粽葉與糯米交織出的味道，是端午節帶來的記憶與歸屬。5月31日下午，我有幸參加由內華達亞太裔公民權益協會（One APIA Nevada）舉辦的「粽香茶韻慶端午」活動。現場不僅有熱騰騰的粽子可品，還有手作粽子的教學體驗，志工們親切地帶大家編織五彩繩、製作香包，讓傳統習俗在歡笑聲中再次被喚起。有獎問答環節更增添了趣味與知識性，讓大家在互動中更加認識端午節的文化內涵。當日參與者近百人，從八十八歲的長輩到還在搖籃中的嬰兒，華人家庭齊聚一堂，洋溢著濃濃的人情味與文化情感。
Cultural Confidence in the Fragrance of Zongzi and Tea — Upholding and Promoting Chinese Traditions as Chinese Americans
On a sunny afternoon in Las Vegas, the air was filled with a familiar aroma—the scent of bamboo leaves and glutinous rice, evoking the memories and sense of belonging tied to the Dragon Boat Festival. On May 31, I had the pleasure of attending the “Fragrance of Zongzi and Tea – Celebrating the Dragon BoatContinue reading “Cultural Confidence in the Fragrance of Zongzi and Tea — Upholding and Promoting Chinese Traditions as Chinese Americans”
粽香茶韵里的文化自信——在美华人与中华文化的坚守与弘扬
五月的拉斯维加斯，阳光灿烂，空气中却飘荡着一缕熟悉的香气——那是粽叶与糯米交织出的味道，是端午节带来的记忆与归属。5月31日下午，我有幸参加了由内华达亚太裔公民权益协会（One APIA Nevada）举办的“粽香茶韵庆端午”活动。现场不仅有热气腾腾的粽子可品，还有亲手包粽子的教学体验，志愿者们手把手地教大家制作五彩绳与香囊，传统习俗在欢笑中被重新唤醒。在有奖问答环节，大家积极抢答，一边娱乐一边学习传统知识。近百位华人齐聚一堂，从88岁的老人到襁褓中的婴儿，其乐融融，仿佛回到了家乡的节日现场。
Colorful Cords: Woven Blessings of the Dragon Boat Festival
On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, during the Dragon Boat Festival, many Chinese families tie colorful cords around the wrists, ankles, or necks of their children. These vibrant threads, though simple in form, are rich in meaning—symbolizing wishes for health, safety, and protection from evil. They embody centuries of seasonal wisdom andContinue reading “Colorful Cords: Woven Blessings of the Dragon Boat Festival”
五彩绳：端午节里缠绕的祝福
在每年农历五月初五的端午节，不少华人家庭会为孩子系上一根色彩斑斓的五彩绳，祈求平安健康、驱邪避灾。这一根根缠绕在手腕、脚踝或脖颈的小绳子，虽轻巧简单，却承载着中国人千百年来的节令智慧与文化情感。
Fragrant Sachets and the Dragon Boat Festival: A Journey Through Time and Tradition
Wearing sachets during the Dragon Boat Festival is a tradition that has endured for thousands of years. More than just festive ornaments, sachets represent the ancient Chinese wisdom of seasonal health practices and carry wishes for peace and well-being. Their origins are deeply rooted in the ways our ancestors responded to seasonal changes and outbreaksContinue reading “Fragrant Sachets and the Dragon Boat Festival: A Journey Through Time and Tradition”
