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Tag: Chinese

Chinatown Records: A Music and Memory Project Comes to Seattle

White Saviors “Rescuing” Asian Women & Who They Truly Serve

From JM Wong – In this 2019 piece, JM Wong investigates the real stories behind massage parlors in the Chinatown-International District and the complex socio-political factors that bring women to work there.

How Did Chop Suey Become a Staple of Chinese American Cuisine?

From Catapult – Cartoonist Shing Yin Khor explores the history and significance of Chop Suey and addresses the question of whether the dish is “authentic” launching into a critique of the very idea of authenticity itself.

The Lion Dance in 8,000 Dominoes!

From Hevesh5 – Expert domino mastermind Lily Hevesh creates this domino setup of a traditional Lunar New Year lion dance and reflects on her experience as a Chinese born adoptee.

Paula Madison’s Personal Crusade To Tell the History Of Chinese in the Caribbean

From Center for Asian American Media – Former NBC executive Paula Madison’s personal search for her maternal grandfather unveils the story of Chinese merchants in Jamaica and the Caribbean.
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Lunar New Year 2021: Year of the Ox

From EchoX – Its Lunar New Year! Celebrated by many Asian communities around the world, this important celebration has a wealth of unique lived traditions. Explore the resources we’ve collected to start learning more about Lunar New Year and stay tuned for more content throughout February.