Reflections from a Community Screening and Dialogue in Las Vegas: Who Defines the Future of Chinatown? On the evening of June 21, 2025, over a hundred community members gathered at the Desert Breeze Community Center in Las Vegas to watch the documentary Big Fight in Little Chinatown and participate in a post-screening roundtable discussion. HostedContinue reading “Big Fight in Little Chinatown: A Cultural Defense—and a Call to Reimagine Our Role”
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Big Fight in Little Chinatown: When a Street Becomes a Mirror
By One Voice As I watched “Big Fight in Little Chinatown”, one image stayed with me: a street slowly waking up in the morning sun, paper lanterns swaying gently, elderly neighbors greeting each other in front of their shops. It’s a scene that may feel familiar—or far away—but either way, one that should never quietlyContinue reading “Big Fight in Little Chinatown: When a Street Becomes a Mirror”
Big Fight in Little Chinatown: A Cross-City Battle to Preserve Culture
Have you ever walked through a Chinatown in a North American city—past traditional Chinese archways, the scent of roast duck, and familiar shop signs? Have you ever wondered how these neighborhoods came to be, and how they continue to survive wave after wave of urban development? Directed by Canadian filmmaker Karen Cho, the documentary “BigContinue reading “Big Fight in Little Chinatown: A Cross-City Battle to Preserve Culture”
No Kings, No Tyranny: A Protest That Rekindled Our Memory of Institutions
On a scorching summer afternoon in Las Vegas, thousands of people converged on the street outside the federal courthouse. It was June 14, 2025—a day that would quietly mark itself in the minds of those present. Nearly 8,000 individuals gathered, not to endorse any political figure, but to remind one another: this nation was neverContinue reading “No Kings, No Tyranny: A Protest That Rekindled Our Memory of Institutions”
Fragrance of Zongzi and Tea: A Cultural Celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival
— A Community Report on One APIA Nevada’s Dragon Boat Cultural Day Las Vegas, May 31, 2025 — On the afternoon of the Dragon Boat Festival, the aroma of zongzi and the warmth of shared tradition filled a community multipurpose space in Las Vegas. Organized by One APIA Nevada, this lively and heartfelt cultural gatheringContinue reading “Fragrance of Zongzi and Tea: A Cultural Celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival”
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”
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”
Earth Day 2025: The Chinese Community and the Future of Green Energy in Las Vegas
April 22 marks Earth Day—a global reminder of our collective responsibility to protect the planet. As climate change fuels extreme weather, energy prices fluctuate, and environmental pollution worsens, the Chinese community in Las Vegas is becoming an increasingly vital force in the transition to clean energy. This year, we shine a spotlight on the NevadaContinue reading “Earth Day 2025: The Chinese Community and the Future of Green Energy in Las Vegas”
