A hashtag is trending on Twitter to celebrate Father’s Day 2018. 17 June 2018 marked Father’s Day. To commemorate the day, Twitter users were sharing their fascinating stories about their Asian father with the hashtag #MyAsianDad. Daniel York shared how his father moved from Singapore to the UK, “#MyAsianDad got brought from tropical Singapore to Birmingham in the middle of winter in the…
A group of Japanese samurai sword wielders are taking to the streets to combat litter. According to Kotaku, Japanese samurai sword group Isse Ichidai Jidaigumi are Tokyo’s and Hokkaido’s vigilantes against litter. Sporting traditional Japanese outfits, the group patrol the streets of Japan, searching for litter. When they encounter their foe, the group uses their agile samurai techniques to pick up the…
Asian Americans have been sharing their unique twist on the traditional Thanksgiving feast. 23 November 2017: Today is America’s national holiday to give thanks and indulge in turkey. Traditionally, mash potatoes, stuffing, gravy and vegetables are all served on the side of a rather giant bird – not to mention a hearty portion of pumpkin pie for dessert. Asian American families…
A burger ordered by Donald Trump during his visit to Japan has proven to be very popular amongst Japanese foodies. New York Post reports that the US President’s burger was a a Colby Jacket Cheese Burger made with 100 percent American Angus beef. Prepared by Yutaka Yanagisawa, owner of Munch’s Burger Shack in Tokyo, the burger costed 1,200 yen ($10.54) but has proven…
[dropcap size=big]I[/dropcap] have always been proud to be Chinese. Growing up in Britain during the 1990s, surrounded by a mix of Chinese family, friends of mixed ethnicity, and generally accepting people all round, it was not something I felt I needed to defend or actively promote. It wasn’t until I went to university, and came into contact with a wider public,…
Yulin’s controversial annual dog meat festival beings today, despite cancellation rumours. The BBC reports that US campaigners claimed that authorities had told vendors not to sell dog meat this year. However, stall holders denied hearing anything and on 15 May, city official confirmed that no ban was implemented. Today, dead dogs were seen hanging from meat hooks at stalls in Dongkou…
Anyone who has visited a shrine in Thailand may have noticed an abundance of red Fanta bottles nestled next to other auspicious items such as fruit and burning incense, but why? In the west, strawberry Fanta is often found hidden behind more prominent leading soft drinks such as Coca-Cola, Sprite and elder brother orange Fanta. However, in Thailand, strawberry Fanta seems…
11 February 2017: Today is China’s Spring Lantern Festival 2017, marking the end of Chinese New Year, but what exactly does the festival involve? China’s Spring Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first Lunar month, marking the end of Chinese New Year AKA Spring Festival. Typically, the festival falls on a day in February or March in the…
On Saturday 28 January, the people of Rotterdam joined more than a billion people worldwide to celebrate the beginning of the Chinese New Year. The year of the fire Rooster occurs every 60 years and those born this year should be considered trustworthy, responsible and punctual. Port city Rotterdam has the largest Chinese community in the Netherlands, boasting a rich offering…
‘Gong Xi Gong Xi’ is perhaps the most popular Chinese New Year song but its history is actually darker than its celebratory music suggests. Sung all over the world during Chinese New Year, ‘Gong Xi Gong Xi’ is undoubtedly the most famous song to welcome in the new year. Without fail, every Chinese New Year the song’s catchy chorus and traditional instrumentation can be heard in…
