In 2008, the Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu became an official holiday in China, but it’s been a popular folk holiday throughout the Chinese-speaking world for centuries. The festival’s […]
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6 Things You’re Sure To See At A Chinese American Christmas
No matter what holiday it may be, you can be certain Chinese Americans will remix it a little bit and infuse their foods and customs into it. Here are a […]
6 Songs by AAPI Musicians to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
The holidays are here, and we are loving these takes on seasonal classics by Asian American musicians, singers and songwriters: “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” – Us The […]
Holiday Makeover Tips With Tiffany Lee
Celebrity hairstylist/makeup artist Tiffany Lee gave our own Stacey Wong a makeover perfect for this holiday season. Ring in the new year with a fresh new look that’ll turn […]
New Year, New Do: Nails
When it comes to getting my nails done, I’d like to say that I’m my own manicurist. It’s not that I’m always able to make them look professionally painted, […]
Christmas Gift Guide for the Makeup Lover in Your Life
So you have to buy a Christmas gift for someone who loves make up, but you don’t know a thing about a make up. This can get a bit […]
Looking For The Perfect New Year’s Eve Outfit? Check Out These Dresses From Some Of Our Favorite Asian Designers
New Year’s Eve and all the celebrations that come with it are right around the corner. Take a quick break from the Christmas holiday craze, and check out these […]
Bizarre Trends in Asia
Everyday, it seems as if we come across products, trends, and even holidays from Asia that gets us quite confused. From fuzzy-hair stockings to an actual single awareness […]
Unique Christmas Traditions in Asia
Feature image courtesy of dopaminejunkie.org Christmas is coming fast! For many of us, this season means decorating Christmas trees, navigating through crowded malls, playing the Michael Buble Christmas album way […]
Party Season is Here! Audrey Helps You Get Through the Holiday Season
‘Tis the season to indulge, so go ahead – don’t let us be a wet blanket on the festivities. Just heed a bit of pre-party advice to minimize post-party […]
Indian American Waris Ahluwalia Stars in Gap’s Latest Holiday Campaign
San Francisco-based retailer, Gap, has quickly created a positive buzz with its latest campaign. Designer/actor Waris Ahluwalia, arguably one of the most prominent Indian American and Sikh figures in […]