by Sophie Mei Lan | Feb 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Chinese New Year or “spring festival” is part of the Lunar Calendar and this year is the Year of the Pig (or Wild Boar) which is the 12th in the 12-year cycle of Chinese Zodiac signs. Being from a dual heritage/mixed race family (English and Chinese) and living in...
by Sophie Mei Lan | Jan 27, 2017 | Family, Life, Popular posts, Society
Lion dancing, red packets (Ang Paos), lanterns, acrobatics, Kung Fu and exquisite food are all synonymous with celebrating Chinese New Year. But how can you celebrate it in the UK? YES. 2017 marks the Year of the Rooster which signifies fidelity and punctuality....
by Sophie Mei Lan | Feb 9, 2016 | Family, Popular posts, Society
I love being mixed race. I always have done. But I have also always felt mixed up to be mixed race. There’s a part of me that struggles with being mixed race or ‘dual heritage.’ Especially at times like Chinese New Year. I so love celebrating the...
by Sophie Mei Lan | Jan 23, 2016 | Popular posts
Red was the colour at this week’s craft session as it ties in nicely with the imminent Chinese New Year celebrations. My baby Arianna and I went along to our local Creation Station to sing, play and make something special. When we arrived the children were...
