This opinion piece is written by WAMN News Sydney Correspondent Darren McErlain. You just never know with Crystal ball politics. Election Day– March 28 in NSW has been and gone. The whirlwind of paper, polls and promises have swept some candidates to power and shattered the dreams of others. As the fight to win state…
If you’ve ever dined with Chinese friends and wondered what strange customs they are following, you’re not alone. Hopefully this week I can shed some light on a few! Firstly, at some Chinese wedding banquets and birthday dinners, it’s not uncommon to observe group shouting matches. This is a custom started by Malaysian and Singaporean…
This article is written by WAMN Sunday Opinion Contributor Helene Fung. For many of my Caucasian friends, their interest in broader Chinese culture actually originated from an interest in Chinese movies to start off. There’s definitely more to Chinese cinema than just kung fu movies too. This week I’m going to tell you more about…
Okay, it’s pretty common knowledge that the Chinese think red is a lucky colour. But do you know what flowers and decorations are auspicious for Chinese New Year, and what meaning they hold? Flowers and plants – Peach blossoms bring luck in romance and social networking. There’s even a superstition that walking laps around the…