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WOMEN IN MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL AMID COVID-19: A “BREAK” FROM TRADITION
Submitted by Maeve Nguyen Ten months into 2020 and we still need to remind ourselves on a daily basis that this is an unprecedented time in the history of human beings. Never before have any of us imagined that we would spend most of our celebrations, festivals, and parties, if there is any, alone or with just a few close family members. With no more big gatherings, what is the purpose of festivities? More importantly, what do we do now? The Mid-Autumn Festival, otherwise known as the Moon Festival or the Mooncake Festival, is one of the most important and age-old festivals in East and South Asia, dating back to…
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Jimmy O Yang: Good Deal Review
Written by Jamie Wen Weiner “Where my Asians at? We out here representing!” An enthusiastic, yet non-overbearing Asian male comedian calls out to his audience. Standing at 5 foot 5 (and repeatedly drawing attention to his short stature), wearing a simple burgundy button-up shirt, dark pair of chinos, a silver watch revealed by his rolled up sleeves (probably purchased as a “good deal”), shoulder length hair, and big round glasses, Jimmy O. Yang makes his presence known to his live, eager audience. Perhaps it’s his natural grace at telling jokes and stories as he saunters across the stage, keeping a friendly, childish smile and exuding modest confidence. He has stories…
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Holidays: Chinese New Years and Eid Al-Fitr
Submitted by Winnie Wong Chinese New Year is one of the most famous Asian holidays known to the Western hemisphere. The holiday falls on the early days of the 12th lunar month. In preparation for the New Year, people will clean up and decorate their houses. However, it is crucial not to clean on the actual holiday due to the belief that in doing so, one may sweep away the good luck. Flowers are adorned in the house and Chinese paintings are placed on the door panels. Chinese posters are also hung up with a “副” written on it as a sign of good fortune. Family members from all over…
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Appropriation in Asian Culture
How do these images make you feel? (Need Images referenced in the article) When it comes to the topic of “cultural appropriation,” many people come to a mixed consensus of what it is and whether or not if it is offensive. Before heading into any form of debates, let’s all define what this term means. Cultural appropriation is the adoption of elements from a minority culture that’s being used by a dominant culture. This often comes with the theme of “colonialism” and power imbalance. That does not mean that this is the same as cultural exchange, where people educate one another on their respective cultures in a non-mocking fashion. …
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UD Delta Phi Lambda Sorority
Submitted by Nancy Khoutsavanh Who We Are Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is an Asian-Interest, not Asian exclusive, sorority that is founded upon seven virtues from the University of Georgia in 1998. The Colony Chapter at the University of Delaware was chartered on April 5, 2015. We are a tight group of women leaders grounded in academic excellence and community service. We advocate for Asian awareness, empower women leaders through programs, and build everlasting sisterhood through our shared experiences. Our sisters participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and journey to various leadership conferences across the country to strengthen our leadership skills and personal values. Our History and Where We…
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Book Recommendations Vol. 1
Submitted by Jamie Wen Weiner American Like Me by America Ferrera (Simon and Schuster) This is a new and informative collection of short, first person stories on their accounts of being or becoming “American.” Famous actors and authors, such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jenny Zhang, and Padma Lakshmi document their own stories on facing racism and injustice growing up. These reflections are a perfectly relatable, up to date, satirical collection calling out a relevant, yet conflicted current topic in our country. Book cover of “American Like Me” Book cover of “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han (Simon and Schuster) Prior…
