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Looking Far, Remembering Near — Reflections on the Double Ninth Festival in America

Every year, on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, the Chinese celebrate the Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang Festival)—a day symbolizing longevity, remembrance, and the continuity of life. For Chinese living in the United States, this day is not only a traditional festival but also a bridge of emotion—a way to stay connected acrossContinue reading “Looking Far, Remembering Near — Reflections on the Double Ninth Festival in America”

A Quieter Las Vegas Than Last Year

— Impressions of a Chinese Visitor The plane landed in the desert at dusk. Through the window, Las Vegas shimmered with that familiar light — a brilliance that belongs only to the desert, a mix of neon and dust, magic and heat. But as I stepped out of the terminal, I faintly felt that theContinue reading “A Quieter Las Vegas Than Last Year”

When Lights Illuminate the Desert Night — The Asian Lantern Festival Returns to Las Vegas

By Voice in Between As the autumn breeze sweeps across the desert and night slowly settles over the city, the sky above Las Vegas is about to glow once again. On Saturday, October 11, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Asian Lantern Festival will return to the College of Southern Nevada (Charleston Campus), bringingContinue reading “When Lights Illuminate the Desert Night — The Asian Lantern Festival Returns to Las Vegas”

The Moonlit Red Rock Night — Finding Reunion in the Desert

月照红石的夜——在沙漠中重拾团圆的意义 As dusk settled over the sandstone cliffs of Red Rock Canyon on October 6, the ridges glowed with a golden hue. A gentle breeze swept across the desert, carrying warmth and anticipation in the air. At around 5:15 p.m., before the sun fully dipped behind the mountains, the “Moonlit Red Rock Night – Mid-AutumnContinue reading “The Moonlit Red Rock Night — Finding Reunion in the Desert”

From Chang’e to the Harvest Moon: Where Chinese and American Moon Traditions Meet

Under the same moonlight, we find our shared sense of togetherness The Same Moon, Different Stories Every Mid-Autumn Festival, people look up at the bright moon and think of those far away. For Chinese communities, this sentiment runs deep — from the legend of Chang’e flying to the moon and Wu Gang chopping the laurelContinue reading “From Chang’e to the Harvest Moon: Where Chinese and American Moon Traditions Meet”

Moonlit Red Rock Night · Mid-Autumn Festival to Be Held in October

By One APIA Nevada Las Vegas News — The annual Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching. On Monday, October 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., One APIA Nevada, in collaboration with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Nevada Chinese Association (NCA), will host the “Moonlit Red Rock Night – Mid-Autumn Festival” at the RedContinue reading “Moonlit Red Rock Night · Mid-Autumn Festival to Be Held in October”

Who Bears the Cost of Peak-Hour Power?

— NV Energy’s New Billing System and the Community Concerns Behind the Greenlink Project By｜One Voice A New System: Bills Determined by Peak Usage NV Energy, the state’s largest utility, recently announced a major change to its billing practices in Southern Nevada. Instead of charging customers based on their total monthly electricity use, the companyContinue reading “Who Bears the Cost of Peak-Hour Power?”

No Tax on Tips: A Temporary Victory and a Future Test

By｜Nevada Chinese Perspective This past summer, one of the most eye-catching developments on Capitol Hill was the “No Tax on Tips” provision. For service workers—restaurant servers, beauticians, casino dealers, hotel staff—jobs that define daily life in Nevada, this policy means no longer having to pay federal income tax on their hard-earned tips. For many families,Continue reading “No Tax on Tips: A Temporary Victory and a Future Test”