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Huajen
Hua originally meant ‘flowery’ and ‘magnificent….’ The ancient Chinese were called huajen by their neighbors because their dress was magnificent, made of silk and fine tulle. But I think that’s not the only reason. The Chinese are like wildflowers, and they will survive and make joy wherever they go. A fire may burn away every…
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Lunar New Year
新年快乐 万事如意 (Xīn nián kuài lè wàn shì rú yì) Roughly translated, the Teochew phrase above means, “Happy New Year! Ten thousand things will go according to your will, thus whatever you want to accomplish will be done.” My family is Chinese, specifically Teochew or chiu chow. We are Chinese but heavily influenced by Vietnamese…
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