For Asian Australians, growing up in a predominantly Western society means that most of us know the stories of Tom Thumb, Snow White, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and are familiar with the haunting … Continue
Imagine… having the ability to heal a broken arm by massaging your nose. Well… that’s crazily impossible, but you can certainly relieve arm pain by massaging your face, using Vietnamese reflexology! Have you noticed, … Continue
Unbeknownst to most, this coming Lunar New Year is in fact not the year of the rabbit, but the year of the cat. The Lunar New Year is celebrated by billions worldwide, and for … Continue
Each year during Chinese New Year, if we’re lucky enough to be young and unmarried, we will receive ‘lucky’ red packets (紅包) filled with money. At other times, family and friends may give us … Continue
This is part two of the Face Reading series. Read part one for an introduction to Chinese Face Reading. Have you ever noticed that if you’re suffering from acne, it’s usually on your face … Continue
This is the introduction to a series of articles about Chinese Face Reading to be published in the next few weeks. Have you ever been up late at night watching Forensic Investigators or seen … Continue
Oooh. Ahhh. Beautiful. *Squeals of delight* Following from my previous rant on Asians neglecting or forgetting weddings and marriage traditions from Asia, here are some more images of beautiful wedding traditions from Asia by … Continue
There’s no denying that wedding ceremonies are established completely in culture, religion and custom.
Last weekend I went to my parent’s place to have dinner with them and their friends. I was surprised how a night with a group of older Asians brought out my custom training, which I … Continue
Herbs have been used by all human societies to cure diseases, boost health and sexual vitality. In traditional Chinese medicine, the balance of yin yang energies is an essential philosophy. The ancient Chinese believe … Continue
