Joanne Kwong and family in Thailand by the water

Pearl River in Thailand

In case you missed it, Pearl River President Joanne Kwong and her family were in Thailand last month! Check out some highlights.
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A player's mahjong hand on a table

The Meaning of Mahjong

To generations of Chinese and Chinese diaspora — including many of us at Pearl River — mahjong is much more than just a game.
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Large group flying kites

Kites in Asian Cultures: Eight Things You Might Not Know

Go fly a kite with these eight high-flying fun facts.
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Red brocade coin purse in basket with other brocade coin purses

Four Fun Facts About Beautiful Brocade

Brocade has always been part of Pearl River Mart's fabric (so to speak). But where does it come from and what are the different kinds?
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A group of young people light a floating candle in honor of the king of Thailand and, by extension, all fathers

Different Ways of Celebrating Dad

Father’s Day is around the corner! Here are eight things you might not know about dad day traditions throughout Asia.
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Many bubble teas lined up

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.
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Gold tiger figurine

Year of the Tiger: Everything You Need to Know

As of the first of February, we'll be roaring into the '20s with the Year of the Tiger.
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Little pocket Chinese almanac

The 2022 Chinese pocket almanac is here! And the cover means a lot

We're extra excited this year because the beautiful cover art is by none other than our friend, talented artist Kam Mak.
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Horse figurine at Pearl River Mart

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.
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Baby mannequin with All That and Dim Sum onesie and tiger hat with tiger booties

Chinese Traditions for Babies and New Moms

Have a new baby in your life? Check out some fun Chinese traditions that celebrate the little one.
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A bright and colorful statue of Ganesha

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.
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Chinese pocket almanac held in front of Lunar New Year display

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?
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