Essays on Chinese New Year

“Despite our hardships, there were also joys in our childhood”. Explore the ways in which Li’s childhood was both one of great deprivations and one of great riches. The novel, “Mao’s Last Dancer”, was written by Li Cunxin. It tells his riveting tale of growing up in a poor family of six boys, living in…

“Pop! Bam! Boom! ” These are the sounds one hears passing by a Chinatown around February of every year. Indeed, these are the sounds of firecrackers, which are distinctive features Chinese people use to welcome a new beginning on Chinese New Year. According to older generations, firecrackers are considered not only a sign of getting…

Imagine the challenge of relocating to a foreign country and raising a family away from your homeland. This is a decision that countless individuals make regularly. However, a crucial question arises: which traditions and values should you pass on to your children? Should they be taught the traditions of their homeland or those of their…