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Superstitions My Asian Parents Told Me
Growing up in both South Korea and the United States, I have heard a fair share of superstitions from both countries, some even overlapping due to similarities. For as long as I remember, I avoided stepping on cracks, held my breath as I drove past graveyards, and never opened an umbrella indoors. People may not notice, but popular, silly superstitions such as these control our basic lives. Whether you believe in superstitions or not, you often think about them as you approach a sidewalk crack or a black cat in an alleyway. I grew up hearing about many superstitions from my parents, and oftentimes they would try to pass it…
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Childhood Stories
On this episode of AAPC’s podcast, Co-Presidents Anh Ho and Julia Sayco are joined by their fellow executive board members, Hera Lee and Stephen Li, to talk about this month’s theme: Childhood Stories and Nostalgia! Tune in as they share childhood stories, fond memories, and the lessons they learned.
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AAPC E-Board: Our Holiday Traditions
The holidays are a heartwarming time to spend with family, friends and loved ones. People all over the world have diverse ways of celebrating this festive season, and our AAPC E-board is no exception :) Check out some of the unique traditions our AAPC e-board members are looking forward in the coming months
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Asian Entrepreneurs and Businesses You Should Know About!
Take a look at some Asian Entrepreneurs and Businesses From Y-Combinator you should know about.
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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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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…
