Gorgeous display of red lanterns during the Lantern Festival in Taiwan

The Lantern Festival: A Beautiful End to Lunar New Year

By now you probably know Lunar New Year lasts for two whole weeks. But did you know it ends with the Lantern Festival?

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Extended family at Lunar New Year dinner

How to Celebrate Each Day of Lunar New Year

While Lunar New Year Day has passed, that doesn't mean the celebrating is over.

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Array of red envelopes

The Do's and Don'ts of Red Envelopes

Did you know there's a wrong and right way to give and receive red envelopes?
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Red envelopes and oranges for Chinese New Year

12 Ways to Get Lucky this Lunar New Year

We could all use more luck in our lives. And with the Lunar New Year right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to up the good fortune ante.
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Card with Happy Year of the Horse wording and a black horse with a colorful saddle

Year of the Horse: Everything You Need to Know

Time to gallop into 2026!

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Many origami cranes on the steps of a building

Know When to Fold ‘Em: 6 Things You Might Not Know About Origami

Every Nov. 11 celebrates the Japanese art of paper folding.
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Three kinds of Pocky: matcha, cookies 'n cream, banana chocolate

Pocky Day: 11 Fun Facts About Our Favorite Snack in a Stick

While every day is Pocky Day here at Pearl River, this yummy Japanese snack in a stick is celebrated worldwide every November 11.

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Japanese wood block print of white cat with red collar on olive background

A Brief History of Cats in Asian Cultures

With a lucky cat as our unofficial mascot, we’re more than a little excited about National Cat Day on October 29.

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"Yama-uba" from the Hyakkai-Zukan by Sawaki Suushi

The 10 Most Terrifying Ghosts in Asian Cultures

Think hungry ghosts are the only specters in Asian cultures? Think again.

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Bowl of yellow flowers and floating candles

Happy Diwali! 9 Illuminating Facts About the Hindu Festival of Lights

Oct. 18 kicks off this five-day "festival of lights."

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A bright and colorful statue of Ganesha

Time to Appreciate Some Elephants! Five Fun Facts about Elephants in Asian Culture

Test your elephant IQ with these fun facts about the (usually) peaceful pachyderm.

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Offerings for the Hungry Ghost Festival

The Hungry Ghost Festival: Feeding and Appeasing Hangry Haints

Learn more about this ghostly holiday celebrated some Asian countries.

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