Category: Culture
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How Asian Americans Can Overcome Familial Pressures in Career Choices
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What do you want to be when you grow up? Every child hears this question repeated throughout their childhood, and while it’s something that everyone ponders about, few figure out the answer until they are at the doorstep of the job industry. For me, this was a challenging question that…
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The Role of Christmas in Asian Households
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Christmas holds a unique place in many Asian households, blending traditional festivities with cultural adaptations that reflect the community’s diversity. While Christmas is a religious holiday rooted in Christianity, its celebration often transcends religious boundaries, becoming a cultural occasion for togetherness, joy, and reflection. Only a portion of the Asian-American…
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The Mid-Autumn Festival in Different Asian Cultures
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Last time, I specifically discussed the Mid-Autumn Festival in China. However, this holiday occurs in other countries, including Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and other eastern and southeastern Asian countries. While all of these celebrations resemble China’s Mid-Autumn Festival, they all have noticeable differences worth discussing. In Japan, the Mid-Autumn Festival is…
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What Is the Mid-Autumn Festival?
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With the Mid-Autumn Festival coming up soon, some of you might be wondering, what is the point of this holiday? To answer that question, we need to understand the basics of the holiday. The Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunisolar calendar.…
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Celebrating Asian Cultures – Cultural Festivals
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One of the unique ways that people can celebrate Asian cultures, or any culture, as a matter of fact, is through cultural festivals. Defined as a celebration of the traditions of a particular people or place, cultural festivals allow others to engage with the cultures of other groups. If you’re…
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What is Vesak, Buddha Day?
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Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, is one of the most significant festivals in the Buddhist calendar, celebrated by millions of Buddhists around the world. This auspicious day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha. Observed on the full moon day in May, the…
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What is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month?
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While many people associate the month of May with spring, flowers, or even school coming to an end, it’s also considered Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States. The purpose of this month is to recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders…
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What is Songkran, Thai New Year?
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Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated annually from April 13 to 15. Known for its vibrant water festivities, Songkran marks the beginning of the solar year and is a time for renewal, cleansing, and family gatherings. The name “Songkran” comes from the Sanskrit word “Saṅkrānti,” which means…
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What is Holi and How Can You Celebrate?
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Many of you have probably heard the name Holi, but what is it? The Hindu holiday is known as the “Festival of Colors” because of the vibrant colors involved, celebrating the arrival of spring and the end of winter. This year, the festival is taking place in a couple of…
