● Featured
-
Solo Dining, Solitude and Chineseness
“Table for one, please.” I look the waiter right in the eye. Without a beat he grabs a menu and ushers me inside the Shanghainese restaurant. Just like that I am seated at a round wooden table along a mural wall. A single seat for lunch this weekday afternoon. Solo dining is not something everyone…
56 comments on Solo Dining, Solitude and Chineseness
● RECENT
-
7 Types Of Everyday Racism Asian-Australians Experience
Asian-Australians experience a lot of racism. It’s not uncommon for Asian-Australians to experience racism and discrimination most days. Or even every day. As an Australian…
-
8 Things You Should Never Share On Social Media
These days social media is a big part of people’s lives. It’s great for keeping in touch with family and friends, allowing you to share…
-
Asian Women And Gender Discrimination Experiences
Gender discrimination is something many Asian women constantly face. Passive, docile and submissive are just some of the common stereotypes ascribed to Asian women. As…
-
7 Common Misconceptions About Chinese Food and Eating
When it comes to eating Chinese food, there are quite a few stereotypical myths around this dining experience. Living in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia, I’ve…
● AbouT
I am a writer based in Melbourne, Australia. I explore what it means to belong in the in-between and the complexities of intercultural identities (more).
Subscribe for new posts
THIS blog
ARCHIVES
Copyright notice
All content and images on this website are Copyright © Mabel Kwong. All rights reserved. Please do not copy, modify, or distribute this website and its contents. You may reference excepts provided credit is attributed to Mabel Kwong. Contact for written and photography licenses.
Header illustration by Anna Ravelli
Mabel Kwong 