Is the Mid-Autumn Festival now all about Mooncakes? A sequel blog to this important Chinese festival which takes place on the 15th of the 8th month in the lunar calendar.
End-of-life rituals
Recently, an elderly relative on my husband’s side passed away. Being the only member of the family in Hong Kong, we assisted with some of the funeral arrangements held last…
Rethinking about healthy weight
Did you know that a healthy 10 year-old’s ribs should be clearly visible? Indeed when most of the UK population are overweight, it requires a shift of mindset when it…
Chinese Healthier Cooking Training
Once a year, I get to judge on the FunHCCA cookery competition where 10 food teachers all around the U.K. come together at the MingAi charity centre in north London…
Sweet dumplings day
Traditionally, Chinese New Year lasts for the first two weeks, and its end is marked by the ‘Lanterns Festival’ on the 15th day of the lunar new year. Also known…
Maternal care, the Chinese way
Over the last couple of weeks, I was honoured to be invited to speak on a series of workshops on “Maternal care, the Chinese way” in the UK. Comprised of…