Five Fun Chinese Wedding Traditions You Might Not Know About
Wedding season is here! And we're celebrating with five Chinese nuptial traditions we love.
Get Good Feng Shui: 9 Lucky Items for the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is all about starting the year off with as much as luck as possible. You can do so by adding these nine auspicious items to you home or workspace.
The Year of the Dog: Everything You Need to Know
While every year is a Fido year for dog people, in 2018 it's official. Starting February 16 it's the Year of the Dog.
The Art of Incense: Purification, Relaxation, and More
Chances are you’ve smelled it, whether passing an Asian temple, at the spa, or in someone’s home. But where does the practice of burning incense come from and what does it all mean?
Our Latest Friendship Box: Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
We believe there's no better way to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival than with good friends, delectable mooncakes, and exquisite tea.
Move Over, Neil deGrasse Tyson: Meet 18th-Century Female Astronomer, Wang Zhenyi
Galileo. Carl Sagan. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Chances are you’ve heard of these famous star-gazers, but how about 18th-century Chinese female astronomer, Wang Zhenyi?
Fire Dogs and Angry Demons: Solar and Lunar Eclipse Myths from Asia
While we now understand a solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, back in the day many cultures believed supernatural forces were at work instead.
High Jinks, Family, and Really Good Food: A Fun-Filled Wedding in Hong Kong
Our friends Mike and May share their story of how they brought together their international friends and family, incorporated madcap Chinese traditions, and traveled halfway around the world for some really good food.
An NYC Bride Embraces Tradition and Culture (With a Dash of Art Deco)
This entire month we’re celebrating the joys of tying the knot. Here's a personal story from our friends Scarlett and Dan about how they made their special day extra special.
Double Your Happiness: 15 Ways to Add Asian Flair to Your Wedding
Congratulations, you’re getting hitched! And perhaps you'd like to add some Asian touches to your wedding. Here are some ways to celebrate Pearl River style.
Chinese Weddings Traditions, Past and Present
Chinese wedding traditions are many and varied, from complex ancient rituals no longer practiced to contemporary customs you might want to incorporate into your own Chinese-inspired wedding.
Wedding Season Begins! Tying the Knot with Culture and Flair
Memorial Day has come and gone, which means one thing — it’s the start of wedding season!