Pai Su-Yu is my Chinese Name that I use sometimes to sign my Articles.
The warmth of springtime offers a perfect excuse to be outdoors. In fact, sometimes the pull of wanting to be outdoors is just too much. It was for the three of us. Texting and calling in ‘well’ to our various workplaces, we met up bright and early the next morning, so as to get a […]
The Qing Ming festival’s origin is credited to Tang dynasty Emperor Xuanzong, (713-756 CE). The name “Qing Ming ” literally means “clear brightness”, a time when spring has arrived and there is a feeling of new growth and rejuvenation among people.
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It’s strange, but for me, memories are usually made up of common things and those things are often tied up with food. Memories that involve defining food moments from childhood like my granny’s Taiwanese cold tofu and vegetable salad or her Japanese chewy ‘red noodles’ soaked in Japanese-style dashi broth, with bonito flakes and kombu.
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Exploring the diverse culinary traditions and cultures within our international and local communities, past and present, offers readers unique opportunities to learn about the rich histories and changing cultures that are associated with different countries and their food traditions. (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it in full screen and make it
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Chinese emperors of the royal Zhou dynasty traditionally worshiped the harvest moon in autumn. Being an innovative agricultural society, they thought that heavenly worship rituals, especially to the god T’ien, would bring about future and bountiful harvests for the people. (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it in full screen and make
The Mid-Autumn – Moon Festival Read More »
A week ago, a male cicada unexpectedly “landed” on my balcony. I was busy puttering at the other end when he arrived. It was only when I began to hear some strange clicking noises that I stopped what I was doing and went to check them out… (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to
The Cicadas’ Loud Songs of Summer Read More »
Asian dragons and myths are inexhaustible topics, especially around the time of the Dragon Boat Festival. In Chinese, the word for dragon is “long,” and is associated with the earth branch of the five elements. The dragon is considered the most powerful of all the creatures within the Chinese zodiac; however, it is ranked number
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Holding sticks of lit incense between both his hands, Mr.Wang looked at where his ancestors were resting and bowed to them. Sheets of paper money were removed from their bundles and burned. This money, I was told, will then be transformed as the smoke rises, taking it to their ancestors.
Tomb Sweeping – A Time of Remembrance Read More »
My love of Chinese folk art began many years ago, during our trip to the old Shang dynasty capital city of Zhengzhou in Henan Province. It was the week before the Lunar New Year and city marketplaces were teeming with crowds of gigantic proportions. (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it in
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Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often face unique challenges. Characterized by difficulties in focusing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, ADHD can persist into adulthood. Its impact on work, relationships, and daily functioning can be profound. While diagnosis and treatment have improved, understanding and support remain essential to help adults with ADHD thrive in various aspects
Adults and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – an Overview Read More »
