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6 Symbolic Chinese Foods That Bring Good Luck
Food is an important part of Chinese culture, and Chinese food holds symbolic meanings. Some Chinese foods are symbolically auspicious and eaten for good luck. The meaning of these foods are based on traditional stories behind individual ingredients and also appearances. Here are six such lucky foods eaten by many Chinese during celebrations such as…
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Asian Girls, White Guys Dating: Exploring Yellow Fever, Fetishization And Racism
Asian women dating white guys. White guys dating Asian women. When it comes to Asian-female-white-male or AFWM couples, perhaps these relationships are built upon yellow fever, fetishization and sexual preferences. Or perhaps not. Some see these couples as just another kind of couple. Others disapprove. People get together for different reasons. Each AFWM relationship and…
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8 Simple Ways To Feng Shui Your Home
If you want to feel connected to where you live, you might want to cultivate good feng shui at home. Practicing the art of feng shui can help attract positive energy and create a more balanced atmosphere at home. When you feel good vibes at home, chances are you’ll feel better about your life. When…
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10 Differences Between Eastern And Western Eating Habits
There are different ways of dining all around the world. Different cultures, especially eastern and western cultures, have different ways of eating, cooking and serving food. Eating both Eastern and Western cuisine was a part of my childhood in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. Growing up I had many friends and family from Asian and Western…
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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 of Chinese heritage living in Melbourne, racism is something that I’ve experienced all my life. I don’t expect racism to stop anytime soon. According to a study by the Australian…
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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 I wrote in Why Males Are the Favoured Sex In Asian Cultures, in Asian cultures women are seen as less capable than males. The mentality ‘boys over girls’ or ‘men…
Mabel Kwong 