Category: Asian Traditions

The second Monday in January is an important day for Japanese young people as it marks the transition into adulthood for some men and women. With historical roots, the Coming of Age Day in Japan is an annual celebration of new freedom and responsibility! …

Although Christian culture does not have a significant impact on China as a whole (only about 1% of the population is Christian), December 25th and 26th are celebrated as a two-day public holiday in Hong Kong! Few people will attach religious significance to the days, but Christmas and Boxing Day in Hong Kong have become…

November 11th may just be another day in the Western world, but in China it has become the most widely celebrated unofficial holiday: Chinese Singles Day. Having had its inception in the halls of a university, Singles Day has taken China by storm.…

Elements of traditional Chinese dress are being seen more and more on runways and red carpets. The Qipao or Cheongsam, which dates to 17th century China during the Manchu Dynasty, is favored by celebrities and their stylists for its form fitting silhouette and lush fabric.…