What You Need to Know About Ting Hun, the Chinese Engagement Ceremony
Growing up Chinoy, I'm sure we've heard about ting huns and even been to a few of them in our lifetime. It's an engagement announcement and a celebration for the spouses-to-be that entails a lot of preparation and offerings from both sides. But why do we celebrate it and is this tradition more Chinese or Filipino now?
5 Amazing Chinese Pastries for Your Sweet Tooth to Try!
Here are five popular pastries that Chinese people from all over the world love!
Chinoy and Chinese Celebrities Reveal Their Secrets to Looking Young
Asians are known for looking relatively young forever. But staying healthy is another thing altogether. Here are beauty and wellness tips from Chinoy and Chinese celebrities that have noticeably stayed younger for years.
The Eastern Zhou Dynasty and Its Culturally Significant Contributions to Society
At around 770 BCE, the capital of the Zhou Kingdom was moved from Haojing to Luoyi, marking the start of the Eastern Zhou dynasty. This lasted for 515 years with 25 kings ruling.
Laozi, the Founding Father of Taoism
Laozi, also known as Lao Tsu or Lao-Tze, was a Chinese philosopher and the founding father of Chinese Taoism who has become a dignified figure in Chinese history.
6 Fun and Educational Shows for Your Kids to Learn Mandarin
If you're a parent that wants their child to grow up learning and speaking Mandarin, then you're in luck! Here are some Chinese shows available that could help enrich your child’s learning of Mandarin.
Modern Tao Ke: 6 Tips For Young Entrepreneurs
Doing business can contribute to your personal growth if you choose to learn from it. This is true for Ella Ho, the young founder and owner of the baking business, Rosita’s.
Easy Ways to Wear the Trendy Ear Cuffs As Seen on Chinoy Celebs
The ear cuff is an easy accessory to incorporate into your everyday. There are even ear cuffs available for pierced and unpierced ears. We've got some ways to style a cuff in case you're in the market to add a new piece to your jewelry collection — perfect for an intimate girls' night out or over Zoom.
Jowan Sia Finishes 850 Courses from Prestigious Universities During Lockdown
During the lockdown, we all looked for something to get us through our day. Many of us became plantitas and plantitos, bakers, and/or fitness fanatics. Some of us took a few online classes that introduced us to new hobbies, or some that made us better at our jobs or the careers we want when things get back to normal.
Most Interesting Things About Awkwafina from Her Harper’s Bazaar Magazine Cover Story
Chinese-Korean star Awkwafina made her big debut in the hit movie, Crazy Rich Asians. She also went on to win a Golden Globe for her role in the small, critically acclaimed film, The Farewell. And now, she graces the cover of prestigious magazine Harper's Bazaar February 2021 issue.