Without
traveling far, many people can visit Chinatowns and see the unique
architecture, visit temples, taste dim sum, wander through butcher
shops, grocery stores and bakeries full of ethnic comestibles,
sample all kinds of teas and visit fortune cookie factories. In
the United States, there are Chinatowns in San Francisco, New
York City, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, Washington
DC, Houston, and many more cities. There are Chinatowns in England,
France, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada plus many other
countries.
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Norine Dresser’s book, Multicultural Celebrations, Today’s Rules and Etiquette
for Life’s Special Occasions, gives invaluable
advice about how to behave if you’re lucky enough to be
invited to share another culture’s holidays.
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Good Luck Life: The
Essential Guide to
Chinese American Celebrations and
Culture, is a treasure chest, a compelling
collection that’s as fun as it is fascinating.
You’ll discover: Rosemary Gong’s graceful
poetry and memories of Chinese-American
celebrations; the legends and lore---secrets and significance---facts
and history—that define each holiday; plus recipes and check
lists for creating your own authentic Chinese- American occasions.
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For Hindu women who conduct pujas at
shrines in their homes (or for others who would like to), the
book For My Puja Room,
published with both Hindi and English text, will help you understand
and conduct these beautiful rituals.
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