Why This Lunar New Year Tradition Is My Family’s Most Important Ritual
From ABC Everyday – Thanh-Thy Tiffany Tran reflects on a special Lunar New Year ritual of sharing wishes that has shifted in meaning throughout her life..
From South Seattle Emerald – Writer Julie Pham reflects on how, over decades and continents, she has created her own community and traditions for Tet, the Vietnamese new year.
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.
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.
Immigrant Families Reconnect to Cultural Practices During the Pandemic
From YES! Magazine – As the pandemic continues and people are spending more time at home away from family and loved ones, cultural traditions and recipes serve as a soothing comfort.
From The New York Times – Imani Perry, professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, challenges the simplified narratives of Black heroes and leaders that have became mainstays during Black History Month.
From Ramona Gault – Ramona Gault interviews Anita Rodriguez, author of Coyota in the Kitchen about her cultural influences, the heritage of New Mexico, and making it in a male-oriented profession.
More To Come With Little Saigon’s Creative Community Space
From International Examiner – A new creative community space in Little Saigon creates opportunities for gathering and programming to serve Seattle’s Vietnamese community.
