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· Ryan General
7 Lucky Dishes Found in Every Chinese Household During Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is upon us and with it comes the anticipation of wealth, good luck, family gatherings and tables filled with good food. An integral part of the celebration of the 16-day festival are the special dishes, often called “lucky food,” which are all believed to…
· Carl Samson
Why There is Always a Lion Dance Every Lunar New Year
The time for giant lion costumes and their majestic dance routines has come once again for Lunar New Year. The lion dance, often confused with the dragon dance, is a mainstay of traditional Chinese festivities. Locals originally believed that lions only existed in myths, just…
· Khier Casino
The Most Popular Lunar New Year Song Has a Dark History
The most popular Lunar New Year song, “Gong Xi Gong Xi,” which literally means “congratulations, congratulations” or “Wishing You Prosperity and Happiness,” was not exactly meant for the holiday. Written by composer and Shanghai native Chen Gexin, who also went by the pseudonyms…
· Max Chang
Why Red Envelopes Stuffed With Cash Are Given Out on Lunar New Year
Red envelopes have been a staple of Lunar New Year for as long as anyone can remember. No matter whether you celebrate the holiday or not, you’ve probably wondered why your Asian friends receive red envelopes filled with cash every year. Heck, many recipients of red envelopes…
· Ryan General
Fake Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un Have Intense Makeout Session in Hong Kong
Hong Kong was recently graced by the presence of a fake U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Witnesses were delighted to see the two controversial world leaders strolling around the city, posing for the cameras and even playfully making kissy faces…
· Carl Samson
How Rich People in China Are Surviving the Toxic Smog
Rich people in China are coping better than everyone else as toxic smog continues to plague the country. Some are flying to more breathable coastal cities or even other countries in search of clean air. This seems to be the most reasonable choice for survival. If life goes on…
· Khier Casino
Rat Bound and Publicly Humiliated After Stealing Rice in China
Photos of a rat being tied up to what appears to be a hand truck after it was caught eating rice at a convenience store went viral on the Chinese social network Weibo. The rat was caught at a corner store in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, with a note attached to its body explaining…
· Ryan General
Racist Chinese In-Laws Shave Natural Curls of Black Woman’s Kid Without Permission
Jade Shi, a busy African-American mom married to a Chinese man, was shocked to find her two children’s heads shaved after her in-laws decided to give them a haircut. As a young family with a limited budget, the couple would have the Chinese in-laws occasionally babysit Jojo and…
· Ryan General
Giant Moon Terrorizes China’s Streets, Rolls Over Cars and People
A giant inflatable moon briefly became a social media sensation in China after causing a bit of a frenzy in the streets of Fuzhou as it rolled over cars around the roads and intersections in the area. The giant air-filled ball was installed in front of Powerlong Shopping Mall in…
· Editorial Staff
The Internet is Falling in Love with This Korean Drummer For More Than Just Her Sweet Skills
A Korean drummer by the name of A-Yeon has earned the love of the internet for her amazing drumming covers — but most likely because she wears sexy lingerie outfits while she does it. Her latest video, where she performs the drum set for Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle”…