The 10 Most Terrifying Ghosts in Asian Cultures
Think hungry ghosts are the only specters in Asian culture? Think again! Here are 10 of the most terrifying ghosts from Asian countries.
The Mid-Autumn Festival: Family, the Full Moon, and Mooncakes
You might already know about Lunar New Year, the biggest holiday in many Asian countries, but how about the second biggest holiday?
Clay Figure Zhang: A beloved folk art from Tianjin
Learn more about these charming and auspicious figurines.
Chinese Paper Cutting: From Sacred Rituals to Contemporary Art
Red papercut decorations are a common sight during the Lunar New Year and other times of celebration in Chinese culture. But what do they mean and where do they come from?
Happy Mother's Day! How 7 Asian Countries Celebrate
You probably have your own Mother’s Day traditions, but have you ever wondered about traditions in other countries?
The Significance of Flowers in Asian Cultures
It's cherry blossom season in New York, which has given us flower fever!
An Amazing Ancient Discovery: A Brief Guide to the Xi'an Terracotta Army
On March 29, 1974, a group of farmers outside Xi'an made an amazing discovery.
The Qingming Festival: A Time to Honor Ancestors and Celebrate Spring
Mexico has the Day of the Dead. Japan has the Bon Festival. In Chinese culture, people honor their ancestors during Qingming.
Blue Dragon Festival: Rain, Haircuts, and Eating Dragon Parts
What began as an agrarian holiday for farmers to pray for rain is now an excuse to get a new hair do and feast on scallion pancakes, dumplings, and more.
The Lantern Festival: A Beautiful End to Lunar New Year
It’s been a fun and festive two weeks of Lunar New Year celebrations, but like all good things, they must come to an end. Luckily they end with the Lantern Festival.
Happy Diwali! 9 Illuminating Facts About the Hindu Festival of Lights
This week kicks off this five-day "festival of lights," which is celebrated in India, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and other countries all over the world.
Long Life, Quick Eating, and Drowning Your Sorrows: 10 Tasty Tidbits on National Noodle Day
In case you haven’t noticed, we’re huge noodle fans.