People often get confused by so many household rules when they visit their Asian friends, especially those friends who originated from Southeast Asia. One of the most famous things about Asian people is how strict they are to their family … Continue reading Asian Household Rules: A History Behind These Interesting Traditions
Introduction Chinese superstition. Is it really that different to other cultures superstition? Most of us have our fair share of superstitions. Some of these are ingrained into our nature from our surroundings. Others simply are passed on from the culture … Continue reading Exploring the Applications and Origins of Chinese Supersitions
As you go about doing your daily errands, you approach a security checkpoint. Police scan your identification card, face, and iris before you can pass through. They also take your phone, plug it into a device, and return it after … Continue reading Anthropology: Living in China’s Oppressive Surveillance State
The significance of ancestry is something that is firmly embedded within the customs that families follow all across the world in hundreds of different cultures. Finding out who you are, where you come from, and what all of that means … Continue reading Anthropology: The Importance of Ancestors in Cultures
Mount Everest is currently the highest mountain on Earth, measuring 8,848 m above sea level. It is a part of the Himalayas, which is a mountain range that stretches across Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mount Everest, however, … Continue reading Mount Everest: The Most Polluted Mountain Peak in the World
Different cultures have coming-of-age ceremonies that welcome adolescents into adulthood. We’re familiar with Sweet 16, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and a Quinceañera. Now, we’ll explore how other cultures present and welcome a boy becoming a man and girl becoming a … Continue reading Coming-of-Age Ceremonies: Rituals Across Countries and Cultures
Día de Los Muertos, Mexico’s Day of the Dead, is a worldwide marvel that honors the departed. Around the world, other cultures pay respect to the dead through their own traditions. Whether it’s to help the departed move on from … Continue reading Day of the Dead: Traditions Across Cultures Around the World
Chances are you’ve heard of McDonald’s Szechuan sauce. Before you ask, no. That’s not what we’re talking about in this article. Not really. We’re talking about it’s namesake. The cuisine of Sichuan. “But they’re spelled totally different!” Yes! That’s because … Continue reading Anthropology: Chinese Cultural Influence on Western Adaptation of ‘Szechuan Sauce’
A traditional clothing for the Han ethnic group in China, Hanfu has seen a significant rise in its use and value in recent years. The enthusiasm of many Chinese people towards Hanfu today, indicates not just a fascination with clothing, … Continue reading The Rich History of Hanfu and its Soaring Popularity Today