The recent debate about whether we should call the holiday “Chinese New Year” or “Lunar New Year" has made me reflect on the ...

NIAN gao, known as kuih bakul in Malaysia, is a sweet glutinous rice cake traditionally wrapped in banana leaf to resemble a ...

China released a new visa relaxation policy on Monday, allowing tour groups from ASEAN countries to visit Xishuangbanna Dai ...

The tradition was brought to Taiwan by Fujian people, where the festival is even more elaborate due to the hardships and ...

It was the eve of the 27th Spring Festival that this silver-haired Iranian-Finnish man has celebrated since he arrived in ...

HANGZHOU — The rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee filled the air inside a quaint stone cabin in the eastern Chinese village ...

Immersing himself in local festivities, Sam joined villagers in writing Spring Festival couplets, pounding glutinous rice cakes, and making tofu. Sam's hands-on experience with Chinese calligraphy ...

Why sticky rice? The grain, also known as glutinous rice ... And of course there are language puns like the popular Chinese rice cake called nian gao, which sounds like a phrase meaning “higher year” ...

What are typical Chinese New Year good luck foods ... for fullness and wealth. Nian gao (sticky rice cakes), for a higher income or a higher position. Chang shou mian (longevity noodles), for ...