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”
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Fragrant Zongzi Across the World: The Story of Dragon Boat Festival and Its Signature Delicacy
Every year on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, as the scent of sticky rice fills kitchens and mugwort hangs by the doorways, the Dragon Boat Festival quietly arrives. Among all the traditional customs tied to this cherished holiday—dragon boat racing, hanging herbs, wearing sachets—zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings wrapped in leaves, standsContinue reading “Fragrant Zongzi Across the World: The Story of Dragon Boat Festival and Its Signature Delicacy”
The Dragon Boat Festival: Seasonal Wisdom and Cultural Identity in Chinese Tradition
A Fragrant Thread Through Time Every year on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, Chinese households around the world come alive with the familiar aroma of sticky rice, bundles of mugwort and calamus hung by doorways, and the unmistakable air of celebration. This is the Dragon Boat Festival, one of the most culturallyContinue reading “The Dragon Boat Festival: Seasonal Wisdom and Cultural Identity in Chinese Tradition”
A May of Poetry: Echoes and Progress of AAPI Heritage Month
From Legislation to Legacy; From History Remembered to Futures Imagined The Dawn: When Congress Began to Remember On a quiet morning in 1843, waves from the Pacific gently touched the shores of San Francisco Bay. A lone traveler from Japan stepped onto American soil, unaware that his footsteps would begin a legacy spanning centuries. TwoContinue reading “A May of Poetry: Echoes and Progress of AAPI Heritage Month”
[Practical Guide] How Special Groups Can Protect Their Green Card Status
Tailored Strategies for Accompanying Parents, Elderly Chinese Immigrants, and Frequent Business Travelers For many Chinese green card holders, life doesn’t always revolve around the U.S. Some need to return to China for their child’s education, some retirees wish to spend more time back home, and others constantly travel between the U.S. and China for business.Continue reading “[Practical Guide] How Special Groups Can Protect Their Green Card Status”
From War Flames to Soaring Heights: The Legacy from Flying Tigers to FedEx
The story of the Flying Tigers is a remarkable narrative that bridges the history of Chinese resistance in World War II and the evolution of modern global logistics. What began as a group of American volunteer pilots defending China evolved into a pioneering air freight company and ultimately became part of FedEx, one of theContinue reading “From War Flames to Soaring Heights: The Legacy from Flying Tigers to FedEx”
Flying Tigers Memorial Sites Tour: Cross-Pacific Historical Memory
— Places of Remembrance in China and the United States In the history of China’s resistance against Japanese aggression, the Flying Tigers occupy a special place. In the United States, they are likewise remembered as symbols of courage and friendship. As a joint force resisting fascist expansion, the Flying Tigers earned respect during wartime andContinue reading “Flying Tigers Memorial Sites Tour: Cross-Pacific Historical Memory”
Reflections on Valor and Memory: As China and the U.S. Move from Allies to Adversaries, What Can We Do Now?
While watching Valor and Memory, I was moved to tears more than once. The film takes us back to World War II, a time when China and the United States fought side by side. Through archival footage and heartfelt interviews, it reminds us of a rare era of mutual trust. Valor and Memory, which premieredContinue reading “Reflections on Valor and Memory: As China and the U.S. Move from Allies to Adversaries, What Can We Do Now?”
Nevada Legislative Session: What It Means for Las Vegas Chinese Communities
As the 2025 Nevada legislative session enters its final stretch, major policy discussions are shaping the future of the state — and members of the Chinese community in the Las Vegas metropolitan area should be paying attention. From health care costs to housing, education to economic uncertainty, decisions made in Carson City in the comingContinue reading “Nevada Legislative Session: What It Means for Las Vegas Chinese Communities”
Can U.S. Green Card Holders Receive Chinese Retirement Benefits?
As more Chinese immigrants retire in the United States, a practical question arises: Many have contributed to China’s social security system for years—can they still receive pensions or retirement benefits from China? And if so, will that affect their U.S. green card status, or even lead to a loss of legal residency? This article clarifiesContinue reading “Can U.S. Green Card Holders Receive Chinese Retirement Benefits?”
