Artist Arlan Huang and opera performer Mee Mee Chin with Mee Mee's mother

Artists-in-Residence Arlan Huang and Mee Mee Chin: Creating Connections Through Paintings, Performance, and Place

We spoke with our latest artists-in-residence about their backgrounds, how memory plays a part in their work, and how a chance meeting at a subway station led to their new exhibition.
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Two cute gold piggy banks, one medium, one small

The Year of the Pig: Last But Far From Least

We can hardly believe it, but the Lunar New Year is almost here. While 2018 was all things Fido, starting Feb. 5 of this year it'll be all about the pig. Here's everything you need to know about our favorite pink porker.
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Beautiful gold figurines of Buddha, ingots, money toads, and fu dogs

Pearl River in 2018: A Year in Review

We have a lot to be excited about in 2019. The opening of our third store — located in the esteemed Museum of Chinese in American — and festive Year of the Pig celebrations just for a start! But we also have lots to celebrate as we look back at 2018.
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Sketch of Pearl River store at Museum of Chinese in America with lucky cat, washi tape, book,and White Rabbit candy

New York Magazine: A First Look at Our Shop in the Museum of Chinese in America!

Associate editor Katy Schneider details at New York Magazine’s The Cut the items we'll be offering in our outpost at the Museum of Chinese in American, the world-renowned institution dedicated to Chinese American history and culture.
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Display of Kee's Chocolates at Pearl River Mart

Kee Ling Tong of Kee’s Chocolates: From the Corporate World to the Chocolate Factory

While there’s a lot to be said for Asian candy, sometimes you can’t beat a delicious piece of chocolate. That’s where Kee’s Chocolates comes in. We had the chance to speak to founder Kee Ling Tong about how she went from the corporate world to running her own sweet business.

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Pearl River 'Gets a Room' with Carson Kressley and Bravo TV

Pearl River 'Gets a Room' with Carson Kressley and Bravo TV

Over the summer we had the honor of welcoming the original Queer Eye guy and the wonderful crew from Bravo's Get a Room with Thom and Carson. Now you can watch the fun!
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Boxes wrapped in the style of origata, the art of Japanese gift wrap

That’s a Wrap! Origata, the Japanese Art of Gift Wrapping

You’ve put a lot of thought into your gifts, but how about your gift wrapping? Consider origata, the Japanese art of wrapping gifts.
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Jar of Tiger Balm on the ground

Tiger Balm: 10 Tingling Tidbits about Your Favorite Ointment

It’s instantly recognizable. The cool jar. The jumping big cat. The smell. Here are 10 fun facts you might not know about our favorite pungent unguent.

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Curators Diane Wong and Huiying B. Chan

How ‘Homeward Bound’ Came to Be: A Discussion with Curators Diane Wong and Huiying B. Chan

We had the chance to speak with the curators behind our newest art exhibition, what they learned in their research, and what inspires them every day.
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Tin of White Rabbit candy

How Sweet It Is: Fun Facts About Asian Candy

Halloween is almost here so you know what that means: candy candy candy! Savor some fun facts you might not know about four quintessential Asian sweets.
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Pearl River Mart family with NYC Mid-Autumn Festival proclamation

Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with the New York City Council

We were so humbled and honored to be part of the New York City Council's first ever Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in beautiful City Hall.
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Chinese opera performer

Happy Birthday to Peking Opera! 9 Fun Facts

Peking opera might not be for everyone. But between its fabulous costumes, intricate makeup, and incredible tumbling and acrobatics, it's an amazing show, not to mention an important part of Chinese culture and history. That’s why we’re bringing you nine fun facts about Peking opera on the day it was born.
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