The Humble Cabbage: A Valuable Vegetable in Chinese Culture
We admit we're a bit obsessed with this humble vegetable.
The Lantern Festival: A Beautiful End to Lunar New Year
By now you probably know Lunar New Year lasts for two whole weeks. But did you know it ends with the Lantern Festival?
Valentine’s Day Customs Throughout Asia
True feeling chocolates, mass weddings, and summer lovin' are just a few!
12 Ways to Get Lucky this Lunar New Year
We could all use more luck in our lives. And with the Lunar New Year right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to up the good fortune ante.
The 10 Most Terrifying Ghosts in Asian Cultures
Think hungry ghosts are the only specters in Asian culture? Think again! Here are 10 of the most terrifying ghosts from Asian countries.
The Mid-Autumn Festival: Family, the Full Moon, and Mooncakes
You might already know about Lunar New Year, the biggest holiday in many Asian countries, but how about the second biggest holiday?
Clay Figure Zhang: A beloved folk art from Tianjin
Learn more about these charming and auspicious figurines.
Chinese Paper Cutting: From Sacred Rituals to Contemporary Art
Red papercut decorations are a common sight during the Lunar New Year and other times of celebration in Chinese culture. But what do they mean and where do they come from?
Happy Mother's Day! How 7 Asian Countries Celebrate
You probably have your own Mother’s Day traditions, but have you ever wondered about traditions in other countries?
The Significance of Flowers in Asian Cultures
It's cherry blossom season in New York, which has given us flower fever!
An Amazing Ancient Discovery: A Brief Guide to the Xi'an Terracotta Army
On March 29, 1974, a group of farmers outside Xi'an made an amazing discovery.