Category: Culture

Hmong New Year, celebrated by the Hmong people across the globe, marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of a new year, typically taking place from September to December, depending on where the Hmong live. This vibrant festival is a time for family reunions, cultural performances, and…

Asian-American neighborhoods like Chinatown and Koreatown have long been vibrant, cultural hubs in American cities, offering rich histories, economic vitality, and unique cultural contributions. These enclaves, scattered across major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago, have shaped the urban landscape of the United States in…

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the two most significant holidays in the Jewish calendar, known as the High Holy Days. Rosh Hashanah is also known as “Jewish New Year,” and Yom Kippur is also known as “Day of Atonement.” They mark a period of reflection, self-examination, and spiritual renewal.…

Intergenerational differences in Asian-American families showcase the difficulties of balancing cultural heritage and upbringing in the United States. As the descendants of immigrants grow up in a vastly distinctive environment from their parents, tensions can arise around values, identity, and expectations. These differences highlight the challenges of navigating a dual…

The Dragon Boat Festival, known as Duanwu Jie (端午节) in Chinese, is one of the most vibrant and cherished festivals in Chinese culture. Celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, it is a time when communities come together to honor tradition, enjoy delicious foods, and engage in…