Chinese-Filipinos, the Oxymoron
Unbowed. Unbent. Unbroken. Such is the battle cry of House Martell as depicted in the hit HBO series known to us as Game of Thrones. However, it can as well…
Singapore’s Mid-Autumn Festival: Celebrating with the International Family
I’ve always celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival ever since I was a child. During that celebration, I would remember how I’d always look forward to the dice game and mooncakes despite…
Thoughts Behind an Empire: Today’s generation still unknowingly bears the knowledge of ancient sages
Dr. Manuel Dy and Fr. Roque Ferriols give their take on Chinese Philosophy and its two branches: Confucianism and Taoism.
How to Be Chinese: You Must Wear Red on the Birthdays of Those Older than You
I’m sure you’ve seen a Chinese family gathered in a restaurant, all of them wearing either a red top or red all throughout, chattering away and having a good time.…
Traditional, Simplified or Both?
Traditional Chinese or simplified Chinese? The question dawns on most teachers teaching the language or on students learning it. In today’s day and age, traditional text evokes a sense of…