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Year of the Dog: Energy, Integrity, and New Connections

By |February 14th, 2018|

In Eastern Asia, excitement is building as nations prepare to celebrate for a new Zodiac year. Chinese New Year, celebrated on February 16, 2018, brings families together for festivals and feasts during the biggest holiday in many Asian cultures. It holds special  meaning tied to the Zodiac cycle.

The Zodiac Cycle is a 60-year period based […]

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One Grain At A Time: Celebrating National Rice Month

By |September 19th, 2017|

September is National Rice Month celebrating the harvest of rice, a staple consumed by nearly half of the world’s population. Rice consumption is especially strong in Asian and African countries, however is also common in the Americas.

Rice has important social, religious, and cultural significance around the world. If you’re traveling abroad during National Rice […]

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12 Lucky Wedding Traditions for Around the World

By |July 21st, 2017|

Whether you’ve planned a traditional June ceremony, a winter wedding, or are taking your chances with a July matrimony, consider one of these traditions for a stroke of luck on your special day!
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Celebrating Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Day

By |June 29th, 2017|

Handover Day is also a time of social activism, with thousands of citizens gathering to rally for their rights. Originally organized by the Civil Human Rights Front, the causes behind this yearly march have been numerous, but the overarching theme is universal suffrage.
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5 Culture Tips for Successful Negotiation in China

By |April 6th, 2017|

As a cross-cultural business trainer and the author of Access to Asia, consider these five culture tips for successful negotiation and building lasting business relationships in China.
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Valentine’s Day Around the World: 9 Customs & Traditions

By |January 31st, 2017|

From exchanging love spoons to kissing in the capital, lovebirds around the world express their sentiments with unique customs.
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Ask an International Etiquette Expert: Chinese New Year Legends & Traditions

By |January 23rd, 2017|

On January 28th, 2017, families worldwide will celebrate the new year with traditions rooted in ancient myth and historic practice.
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Ask an International Etiquette Expert: Chinese New Year Traditions and Taboos

By |January 22nd, 2017|

How Chinese New Year varies from Gregorian calendar New Year and how to avoid etiquette faux pas.
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National Hot Tea Month: Tea Brewing and Service Etiquette

By |January 21st, 2017|

For those preparing for their first tea or wanting to unwind in the tranquility of their local tea house, here’s your go-to guide for National Hot Tea Month.
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Aging with Grace: The 25th International Day of Older Persons

By |October 1st, 2016|

From jubilant 70th birthday celebrations to listening to stories with rapt attention, cultures have found unique ways to honor their elders.
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