The adoption of Draco Malfoy as a new year’s symbol has much to teach us about the complexities of Chinese wordplay.
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In ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Korean folklore and women’s musical labour come together to challenge how Asian stories have long been sidelined in Western media.
By establishing holidays for different celebrations from around the world, Canadian schools can foster learning environments that are inclusive of students from various cultures.
Red envelopes are a cherished cultural tradition in China and many other parts of Asia. Here’s where they come from – and their possible digital future.
There have been concerns that lunar new year may cause the current wave of COVID infections in China to spread much further and faster. But the worst has likely passed.
China have been overestimated or deaths have been underestimated. Whatever the case, China’s massive COVID surge and expected Lunar New Year travel could raise risks for other countries.
In most parts of East Asia, the new year that begins on Jan. 22 corresponds to the rabbit. In Vietnam though it will usher in the Year of the Cat.
The Seven Lucky Gods usher in good fortune in the new year in Japan. Among them, Hotei plays the most prominent role, for he is considered not just a lucky god, but also a buddha.
At its core, the Lunar New Year is a celebration that brings the family together. This new year is the year of the snake.
As we ring in Lunar New Year, we need to celebrate Asian communities, their fierceness and courage; and demand bold changes for combatting anti-Asian racism and supporting well-being.
Other faiths have managed to give up their celebrations and pilgrimages. Surely we can put up with a low-key Christmas?
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