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A Beginners Guide to Self-Discovery
On episode 4 of AAPC’s podcast, our hosts and co-presidents Anh Ho and Julia Sayco are joined by our assistant graphic designer, Hera Lee, and a general body member, Ana Kademane. Join them as they talk about New Year's resolutions, hobbies, studying, and tips on how to practice self reflection.
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Healthy Reminders
Submitted by Anna Sefil Healthy Reminders is a series of gif animations that remind us that we are human and that we should take the time to take care of ourselves. https://aapc-ud.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Reminder-1-3.gifhttps://aapc-ud.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Reminder-2-2.gifhttps://aapc-ud.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Reminder-3-2.gif Follow AAPC’s Instagram!
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The Beginner’s Guide to Dim Sum
For as long as I can remember, Sunday mornings have always consisted of eating dim sum in a crowded and loud Cantonese restaurant at 11 AM with my closest friends and family.
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Thanksgiving in Asia
Submitted by Julia Sayco The universalization of Thanksgiving- its origin, history, and traditions- yield a similar commonality to all: the expression of gratitude towards others and the appreciation of family, food, and life. Thanksgiving is generalized and seen by many as a day of “giving thanks” for the abundance of blessings and spiritual upbringings from the seasonal harvest. Despite the renown celebration of this holiday, Thanksgiving is not uniquely American. Many forget that on a global scale, the amount of festivities and events differ with each country. Asia, most especially, incorporates a mesh of cultural practices and customs that vary from the traditional U.S. Thanksgiving. The art of being…
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Family in an Asian Household
In Asian cultures, family is more than just kinship. It is spiritual - you practice it, embrace it, and make it a central part of your life.
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Chinese Almond Recipe
When thinking of favorite foods during the holiday season, I came up with traditional Chinese almond cookies.
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Book Recommendations Vol. 2
The Joy Luck Club is a poignant novel that follows the lives of four Chinese immigrant mothers and their American-raised daughters.
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What’s Behind the Mask?: The Slit-Mouthed Woman of Japan
Submitted by Sarah Rata In the spirit of Halloween, many of us celebrate by watching horror movies or dressing up as our favorite characters. Even in quarantine, SFX makeup artists can be spotted all over social media with sliced mouths and zippered faces. However, as time passes we have lost touch with the origins of the monsters and myths we impersonate. One particular horror many of us might not be familiar with is the slit-mouthed woman. Originating from Japanese urban legend, the slit-mouthed woman is much more than your ordinary halloween tale. There are a myriad of variations, but in the most popular tale, Kuchisake Onna (which directly translates to…
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Chinese TikTok
Submitted by Jamie Wen Weiner “TikTok” is taking over the way we stream local news, events, and trends, and stay connected to the personal lives of relevant celebrities. What this major social media platform does very well is forcing us all to reconsider how we brand ourselves as well as products and services. We have also seen this platform boost popularity for the lucky sharers that show up on everyone’s ForYou page, such as when a popular song becomes a trend in everyone’s videos to later skyrocket its way up as the #1 song on the “Spotify” or “iTunes” hit list. Just look at Jason Derulo’s catchy “Savage Love.” It…
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The Mooncake: the unexpected snack of revolution
Submitted by Grace Zhang One of the most beloved traditional pastries in East and Southeast Asia, mooncakes are often synonymous with the Mid-Autumn Festival. Celebrated on the full moon of the eighth lunar month, the festival is marked by family reunions, get-togethers with friends, and of course, lots of special foods. While people can usually identify this sweet delicacy with its intricate patterns and delicious lotus seed paste filling, many are not familiar with the centuries old history behind the mooncake. Here is the story of how one innocuous pastry played a pivotal role in the downfall of an entire dynasty. Like many Chinese customs, the origins of the mooncake…