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Sarah TangDec 26, 20204 min readThe Model Minority MythAsian-Americans are often portrayed as geniuses -- hard-working, self-reliant, docile, successful and talented people who have reached...
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Lindsay WongNov 3, 20202 min readJapanese Culture Day: A Day to Fully Appreciate the ArtsBy Lindsay Wong November 3rd is Japanese Culture Day and is celebrated across the country. It is a national holiday to promote the rich...
Lindsay WongOct 31, 20202 min readThe Japanese Obon Festival: A Brief History and ReflectionBy Lindsay Wong As depicted in popular culture and its tourism, Japan is known for its Obon festival, in which people dress up in...
Lindsay WongOct 31, 20202 min readBatak CannibalismBy Lindsay Wong The Bataks are a group of sub-societies that reside in the highlands and plains around Lake Toba in northern Sumatra....
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