Discovering the Meaning Behind One of China’s Most Beloved Traditions The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) is one of China’s most important traditional celebrations. In 2026, the festival falls on September 25. Known for its bright full moon, lanterns, mooncakes, and...
A Record-Breaking Test China is continuing to push the boundaries of high-speed transportation technology. At the East Lake Laboratory in Hubei Province, an experimental magnetic-levitation vehicle reached an astonishing 800 km/h (497 mph) in just 5.3 seconds during a...
This year, the Dragon Boat Festival falls on June 19, 2026. If you’re an adoptive parent or an adoptee with roots in China, the Dragon Boat Festival offers a meaningfulopportunity to connect with culture, history, and tradition. Beyond the famous boat races and...
How to Prepare Chinese New Year Meals at Home Creating Connection, Culture, and Joy Around the Table: The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is THE most vibrant and meaningful celebrations there is! For adoptive families raising a child from China,...
Living Between the Cultures Written by: Elise Culp – Adult Adoptee I guess hello would be the appropriate way to start this off since we have never met. Hello, my name is Elise, and I was adopted in 2002 from Yunnan, China. Growing up I always knew I was...
