Crossing Cultures Confidently
In my blogs, I have addressed some preliminary information about people of non-Asian heritages meeting people with Chinese and East Asian heritage. The subject of names easily lends itself to a longer discussion. Take for example, the name Mulan. Due …
Last time we explored the first two parts of Chinese language: Chinese language is not Alphabetical. Learning Chinese language is a Bilingual process. 3. Chinese language Competence involves character confusion at every level. A common learning phenomenon with a …
The unique feature of the Chinese written language originates from a pictograph and ideogram system as from one of the four remaining ancient civilizations. Its contemporary writing systems were the Egyptian hieroglyphics, Mayan calendar, and a cuneiform writing from Mesopotamia …
Common American surnames include Anderson, Miller and Smith. No matter how common they may feel for you, the frequency does not exceed to the point of, let’s say, five or nine students in a 30 person classroom. With a billion …
Think of the Lunar New Year as a two week Olympic Games. Then, the Lantern Festival would be the closing ceremony that sends everyone home. This year Lantern Festival lands on February 26th. Unlike the Lunar New Year, which broadly …
Not sure what to do for the Lunar New Year celebrations? Here’s a quick overview: Image downloaded from https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/festivals/chinese-new-year-celebration.htm For Lunar New Year parade in Downtown Chicago, click here: Looking for a quarantine lion dance to get into the mood?
Do you believe in Fortune Tellers? Chinese communicate with each other through story references. Even simple stories with one straight message, may have depth and nuance depending on the listener. You can reach different levels of listeners from the …
In 2020 I hope that you’ve picked up my purpose to welcome you to Chinese culture. This is different from siding with the Chinese politically. Chinese culture is a tight and disciplined culture that through its codified system of symbols …
Winter solstice is one ancient holiday historically celebrated all over the world. Winter Solstice falls on December 21, 2020 in the Northern hemisphere. What ancestral message can we get from this ancient tradition? The four significant seasonal markers before the …
According to industry statistics, the average lifespan of a landscape in the yard lasts 10-15 years. If a tree grows in your backyard for over 50 years, it is likely that it has reached a dangerous height. Tree removals happen …