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?
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.
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?
The Lantern Festival: A Beautiful End to Lunar New Year
It’s been a fun and festive two weeks of Lunar New Year celebrations, but like all good things, they must come to an end. Luckily they end with the Lantern Festival.
Don’t Freeze Your Ears Off: What to Eat During the Dongzhi Festival
You might know about the winter solstice, but do you know about the Dongzhi Festival?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lighting Up Chinatown on the Lantern Festival
What better way to celebrate the Lantern Festival than with a DJ dance party, lighting up lanterns, and a beautiful dedication to legendary photographer Corky Lee?
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