Happy Diwali! 9 Illuminating Facts About the Hindu Festival of Lights
This week kicks off this five-day "festival of lights," which is celebrated in India, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and other countries all over the world.
Long Life, Quick Eating, and Drowning Your Sorrows: 10 Tasty Tidbits on National Noodle Day
In case you haven’t noticed, we’re huge noodle fans.
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?
Six Delicious Things You Might Not Know About This Chinese Pastry
Puffy. Eggy. Mildly sweet. You might know it well: the Chinese sponge cake.
Summer Lovin’: The Qixi Festival
The Chinese Qixi Festival celebrates the annual reunion of two (literally) star-crossed lovers, known as the cowherd and weaver maiden.
8 Things You Might Not Know About Fortune Cookies
Happy Fortune Cookie Day! Find out more about this seemingly simple treat.
The Dragon Boat Festival: Eat, Don't Drink, But Be Merry
What holiday involves dragon-like boats, sticky rice pyramids, and toxic wine? If you guessed the Dragon Boat Festival, you’d be right. But do you know where those traditions came from? Find out!
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?
Jingdezhen: A Brief Look at an Ancient Porcelain City
Here are seven things you might not know about this very special city.
The Humble Cabbage: A Valuable Vegetable in Chinese Culture
We admit we're a bit obsessed with this humble vegetable.
What’s Your Sign? The Chinese Zodiac Guide to Love
Some believe people born under certain signs of the Chinese zodiac match up better — and worse — than others. Read this post to find your best and worst matches!