Curator-in-Residence Kelly Lan: Changing the World One Untold Story at a Time
We had the chance to speak to our latest curator-in-residence about her exhibition with us and the educational organizational, Hello Prosper, behind it.
Benevolent Creatures of the Sea: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Dragons in Chinese Culture
The Blue Dragon or Longtaitou Festival is almost here, which has gotten us thinking about dragons. While in Western culture, they're usually depicted as ferocious fire-breathers, in Chinese culture they're quite different. Here are six things you might not know about these important, mythical beings.
Lunar New Year 2020 in Review: From A Modern Monkey King to a Delicious Dumpling Demo, and Much More
We had another fun and festive Lunar New Year, complete with awesome art, delicious dumplings, lively lion dancing, and more. Check out our recap of how we rang in the Year of the Rat.
The Laughing ‘Buddha’: 6 Playful Pieces of Trivia About Budai
You might know this jolly, corpulent fellow as the “fat” or “laughing Buddha,” but did you know he's not a Buddha at all? Learn more about this delightful deity.
Lunar New Year Activities: 8 Festive DIY Ways to Ring in the Year of the Rat
Sure, lion dancing, firecracker displays, and other Lunar New Year festivities are lots of fun, but what do you do on the days there are none? You make your own of course!
Lunar New Year 2020: Our Line-Up of Events Is Here!
The Year of the Rat is almost here! To ring in this resourceful rodent, we'll be hosting a whole line-up of events. Check them out!
Your Guide to Daruma Dolls: Helping You Set Your Goals Since the 19th Century
We could all use some encouragement as we strive to achieve our goals and resolutions in the New Year. A cute Japanese daruma doll might help!
Artist-in-Residence Jerry Ma: A Comic Book Odyssey
In our newest exhibition, A CHINATOWN ODYSSEY, Jerry Ma modernizes the classic Chinese tale of the Monkey King. We had the chance to speak to the graphic novel artist about his exhibition, experiences with Comic Con, and love for a Chinatown gone by.
The Year of the Rat: Everything You Need to Know
While last year was positively piggy, this year starting Jan. 25, we’re raving about the rat. Here’s everything you need to know about this resourceful rodent.
Pearl River in 2019: A Year in Review
With 2020 right around the corner, we have a lot to look forward to — new products and partnerships, an exciting lineup of art exhibitions, and the opening of Pearl River Mart Foods just to name a few — but as we do every year, we also love looking back. Take a walk with us down Pearl River memory lane!
Andrew Yung of PINTRILL: Putting a Pin in Pop Culture, Obsessions, and Things We Just Love
Who doesn’t love an enamel pin? We do! That’s why we’re so excited to announce our official collaboration with PINTRILL. We had the chance to speak with the company’s co-founder, Andrew Yung, about how he started the company, what he’s obsessed with right now, and his love of beverages.
From Abundance to Victory: Five Ways Fish Swim in Significance in Asian Culture
If you’ve ever perused our aisles or website, you might have noticed that fish are a big theme in everything from ceramics to parasols to lanterns. That’s because the aquatic creature plays an important role in various Asian cultures. Here are five ways our finned friends swim in significance.