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.
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. That's why we're celebrating National Noodle Day early with these 10 slurpable fun facts about one of our favorite foods.
From Heavenly Creatures to Bodyguards in Hell: Five Fun Facts About Horses in Chinese Culture
If you haven't already noticed, we're getting a lot of inspiration from our Brooklyn warehouse finds. One of the latest is this pretty wooden horse statue, which of course means lot of fun facts about horses in Chinese culture.
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?
The Hungry Ghost Festival: Feeding and Appeasing Hangry Haints
In October Halloween is celebrated by much of the Western world, but a couple of months beforehand, some Asian countries celebrate another kind of ghostly holiday.
Time to Appreciate Some Elephants! Five Fun Facts about Elephants in Asian Culture
Happy World Elephant Day! Revered throughout Asia, the peaceful pachyderm is considered a symbol of wisdom, strength, and protection. But what else do you know about the gentle giant? Test your elephant IQ with these fun facts.
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?
Slurp ‘Em Up! 8 Flavorful Fun Facts About Bubble Tea
For some, bubble tea is much more than just a beverage slash dessert. Learn more by slurping up these eight tasty tidbits about the Taiwanese phenomenon.
The Qingming Festival: A Time to Honor Ancestors and Celebrate Spring
Mexico has the Day of the Dead. Japan has the Bon Festival. In Chinese culture, people honor their ancestors during Qingming.
Blue Dragon Festival: Rain, Haircuts, and Eating Dragon Parts
What began as an agrarian holiday for farmers to pray for rain is now an excuse to get a new hair do and feast on scallion pancakes, dumplings, and more.
What Will the Year of the Ox Bring?
The official 15-day Lunar New Year period has ended, and you’ve done all you can to stay lucky. So what will the Year of the Ox bring?
A Little About Lion Dancing
You might know lion dancing is an integral part of Lunar New Year celebrations, but what does it mean and where does the tradition come from? Here are some fun facts you might not know about lion dancing.