Tag: Chinese

Chinese Lunar New Year Parade
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Chinatown Parade Rings in the Year of the Rabbit

A spectacular parade in the heart of Chinatown kicked off the Chinese lunar new year 4709. Larry Tung brings us an audio slideshow of New Yorkers ringing in the Year of the Rabbit.

A true tiger mother - Photo: Orchidgalore/flickr

Immigrant Parenting: Tiger Moms, Mouse Mothers and Earning Your Child’s Respect

While Amy Chua’s recent essay has created a new image of Chinese parenting, many different parenting styles are practiced by Chinese Americans.

The author (right) and her sister

Reflections of an Indian-American Daughter: Amy Chua, Tiger Moms, and Raising the Perfect Kid

Aswini Anburajan’s Indian immigrant parents set high standards for her and her younger sister. One sister followed the rules, the other defied them, with surprising results for the entire family.

Singers at Columbus Park, in New York's Chinatown - Photo: Wallyg/flickr
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A Video Postcard From NYC’s Columbus Park

Feet in Two Worlds fellow Larry Tung takes a video tour of one of the best-kept secrets in Manhattan’s Chinatown.

A bilingual sign promoting voting in the Chinese American community - Photo: Larry Tung
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Voter Associations Work to Turn Out Asian Americans in New York’s Election

With help from grassroots groups, Asian Americans are becoming a rising force in New York City politics. Watch Larry Tung’s video documenting their ascent.