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Culture, carried forward.

Explore celebrations, gifts, and gatherings as living practices. Learn what they mean, how they vary, and where to begin.

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春節

Lunar New Year: making time for reunion

New Year celebrations bring together family, food, and hopes for the months ahead, with customs that vary between communities.

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紅包

Red envelopes: a gift and a greeting

A red envelope carries money together with a wish for the recipient, shaped by the occasion and the relationship.

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中秋節

Mid-Autumn Festival: gathering under the moon

Moon-viewing, shared food, and time together shape a festival whose observances differ across families and places.

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