While jade might seem typical of Chinese jewelry, its origin and history are anything but. Here are nine things you might not know about this treasured green stone.
Posted on August 01, 2018
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Wedding season is here! And we're celebrating with five Chinese nuptial traditions we love.
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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?
Posted on February 01, 2018
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The Lunar New Year is all about starting the year off with as much as luck as possible. You can do so by adding these nine auspicious items to you home or workspace.
Posted on January 31, 2018
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While every year is a Fido year for dog people, in 2018 it's official. Starting February 16 it's the Year of the Dog.
Posted on January 08, 2018
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With a lucky cat as our unofficial mascot, we’re more than a little excited about National Cat Day on October 29. Here are eight things you might not know about cats in Asian culture.
Posted on October 25, 2017
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Chances are you’ve smelled it, whether passing an Asian temple, at the spa, or in someone’s home. But where does the practice of burning incense come from and what does it all mean?
Posted on October 18, 2017
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We believe there's no better way to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival than with good friends, delectable mooncakes, and exquisite tea.
Posted on September 17, 2017
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Galileo. Carl Sagan. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Chances are you’ve heard of these famous star-gazers, but how about 18th-century Chinese female astronomer, Wang Zhenyi?
Posted on August 21, 2017
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While we now understand a solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, back in the day many cultures believed supernatural forces were at work instead.
Posted on August 17, 2017
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Our friends Mike and May share their story of how they brought together their international friends and family, incorporated madcap Chinese traditions, and traveled halfway around the world for some really good food.
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This entire month we’re celebrating the joys of tying the knot. Here's a personal story from our friends Scarlett and Dan about how they made their special day extra special.
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