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”
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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”
Teaching Chinese Is More Than Teaching a Language — The Unspoken Legacy of Chinese Parents
By May “Why do you teach your child Chinese?” Every Chinese parent raising a child overseas has likely encountered this question—not always from others, but sometimes in quiet moments, while sorting homework, correcting pronunciation, or patiently explaining a character. Especially when your child frowns and says, ‘I’m not going to live in China. Why doContinue reading “Teaching Chinese Is More Than Teaching a Language — The Unspoken Legacy of Chinese Parents”
Why Do I Teach My Child Chinese—And Who Is It Really For?
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?”
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”
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”
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”
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”
