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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.

Posted on February 19, 2020

Tagged: animals, asian culture

Lion dance performers on the main concourse of Chelsea Market

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.

Posted on February 06, 2020

Tagged: lunar new year

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.

Posted on February 02, 2020

Tagged: asian culture, feng shui

Little girl and her mother playing with a Chinese lion puppet

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!

Posted on January 13, 2020

Tagged: asian culture, lunar new year

A Chinese ribbon dancer in a dramatic pose in front of a crowd

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!

Posted on January 10, 2020

Tagged: events, lunar new year

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!

Posted on January 08, 2020

Tagged: asian culture

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.

Posted on January 06, 2020

Tagged: art, artist interview, asian culture

Multi-colored zodiac animal brocade ornaments

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.

Posted on January 02, 2020

Tagged: animals, asian culture, lunar new year, zodiac animals

Pearl River in 2019: A Year in Review

Take a walk with us down Pearl River memory lane!

Posted on December 24, 2019

Tagged: pearl river news, years in review

Pintrill founder Andrew Yung in front of snack wall of Pearl River Mart in Chelsea Market

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.

Posted on November 30, 2019

Tagged: decor & fashion, entrepreneur interviews

Three Japanese tea cups with red sea bream

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.

Posted on November 12, 2019

Tagged: animals, asian culture, feng shui

Feast Meets West Podcast: The Asian Snack Aisle

The Feast Meets West podcast of the Heritage Radio Network spoke to Pearl River President Joanne Kwong about her favorite Asian snacks, our best-selling classic items, and much more.

Posted on October 30, 2019

Tagged: food

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