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Culture Spotlight: Chi Wen the Dragonfish
Happy National Dragon Appreciation Day! (Yes, it’s a real thing—January 16th. Who knew?) With the Year of the Dragon coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to appreciate the
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Culture Spotlight: Lion and Dragon Dances
Did you know Lunar New Year is just three weeks away? (I can practically hear my coworkers shout, “We know! We can’t think of anything else!”) The biggest festival of
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Culture Spotlight: The Three Friends of Winter (歲寒三友)
Here is a new year personality pop quiz for you— Between the pine, bamboo, and plum, which one do you think represents you the best? Let me explain: In Chinese
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Culture Spotlight: Peony, the Only Flower Dare to Say No to the Empress Wu
I hope your April has been filled with poetry. Earlier this week, I noticed our tree peonies starting to bloom. It reminded me of a tale involving poetry, peonies, and