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Qixi Festival: An Ancient Tradition That Lives On Today and How It Is Celebrated in the Asian American Community
The Qixi Festival, often called Chinese Valentine’s Day, is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. It honors the legend of Zhinu (the Weaver Girl) and Niulang (the Cowherd). These were two lovers who were separated by the Milky Way and reunited for one night each year by a bridge of magpies. Nowadays the Qixi festival is associated with romance, but it originally celebrated perseverance, hopes for
About Dragon Dance
Look! A golden dragon has appeared among the crowd! The golden dragon twists and turns, chasing the dragon pearl, as if soaring through the clouds. That is not a real dragon, it’s the dragon dance team of Chinese school of Chapel Hill (教堂山中文学校). On December 6, 2025, the dragon dance team of chinese school of chapel hill participated in Carrboro-Chapel Hill Community Holiday Parade. Dragon dance
How Asian Americans Are Contributing to the Rise of AI Through New Businesses and Start Ups.
Artificial Intelligence is one of the well known and most talked about topics as of the 2020s and for the foreseeable future. This is why tens of thousands of people across the globe are looking to take advantage of this opportunity and grow businesses of their own centered around AI, many of these people being Asian Americans. The reason behind the high concentration of Asian Americans in AI is because
Interview with Nicholas Ton: The Story of Culture Connection
AANN recently had an opportunity to interview Nicholas M. Ton, the new president and CEO of Tokyo Story USA. Tokyo Story USA is the company that is committed to “bring more Japanese culture to the US” , and they brought Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW) to Texas for their second tour in the USA. “Whenever you come see the shows, you will get every aspect of the spectrum
Dumplings: A Symbol of Family
When we talk about the spring festival or Chinese New Year, what traditional food comes to your mind? Is it poached chicken or fish? Most people will say dumplings. Dumpling (饺子) is a traditional chinese food with fillings wrapped in a thin, round wrappers made of flour. Because the shape of Dumplings is like yuanbao (元宝), the ancient chinese currency, they are considered to bring good luck and wealth. Dumplings
America at 250: Asian Americans and Belonging
On July 4th, 2026, the United States turns 250 years old. Fireworks light up the sky from coast to coast, leaders will speak about liberty and democracy, and Americans of every background will gather to celebrate the nation’s founding. For Asian Americans, this anniversary carries a special meaning. It is a moment to reflect with gratitude on the country that gave generations of immigrant families the