Chinese Culture for Kids Series: Chinese New Year for Children Year of the Snake

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I have very fond memories of Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Taiwan.  The New Year markets, the red spring scrolls and lucky words, preparing the lunar New Year’s eve feast, games, stories, firecrackers, the red envelopes, relatives and friends visiting from near and far, and the holidays with the family all kick off the new year with a lot of excitement and joy.  No wonder it is my favorite Chinese festival! When we are not able to make it

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Reading Time: "The Sound of Colors" and more – Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Book Picks

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  Reading is such a good way to learn about a culture. For the month of May we are exploring stories from the Asian-Pacific region. Do you have a favorite story from any of the Asian-Pacific countries? Share your favorite with us!   The Sound of Colors   The Musubi Man: Hawaii’s Gingerbread Man   Bee-Bim Bop!   Filipino Children’s Favorite Stories   Hush! A Thai Lullaby   Peach Boy and Other Japanese Children’s Favorite Stories  

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