元旦节快乐！
Happy New Year! In the United States, schools give us a holiday break from just a few days before Christmas
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The Hanfu Movement
When people think of traditional Chinese clothing, they often think of the 旗袍(qípáo). However, the Qipao is actually quite modern.
LICA’s Mid-Autumn Festival
Recently our fellow writer Helen Zhang and I volunteered for the Long Island Chinese Association’s Annual MidAutumn Festival. It was
Celebrating with Lanterns
Though the Lights Fest was not an explicit Chinese celebration, I just wanted to share this magical moment with all
The Vermillion Bird
The Chinese Phoenix is also known as the Vermilion Bird. It is one of the Four Great Beasts in Chinese
画龙点睛：To Paint the Eyes of a Dragon
This story is for those of you who want to know a better way to compliment an artist. (And the
GaoKao: A Chinese High School Student’s Nightmare
Considering a majority of you readers are in high school, I’m sure you all know what the SAT is. (Oh
Joss Paper
Have you guys ever heard of burning paper currency? In the Chinese culture, papers are often folded to be burned
Tiger – Emily Shi
Tigers are known to be one of the most powerful beasts of China. In fact, the tiger is the king
Which Zodiac Are You?
As most of you may know, there are 12 star signs known as zodiac signs or horoscopes. The Chinese have