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Deep Dive: Tết Nguyên Đán
Commonly called Tết, Tết Nguyên Đán is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. It’s the most important Vietnamese holiday and is celebrated between late January and mid February, marking the beginning of the lunar new year. As a time to celebrate with family and honor ancestors, Tết is a festive affair filled with wishes for health…
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Deep Dive: Lunar New Year
Families all over the world in countries such as China, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and more celebrate the Lunar New Year. To prepare for an auspicious year, families clean the house, feast, hang lanterns, and more! Read on to learn more about this very important tradition – specifically, the Year of…
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Family Media Online Posting Safety Discussion
Parents infographic from UNESCO, and a conversation about posting infomation online, including cyberbullying.
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2026-2027 AANHPI Cultural Celebrations Calendar
The goal of the AANHPI Cultural Celebrations is to serve as a reference point for schools and educators. This calendar does not include every holiday, but attempts to cover significant dates in the AANHPI diaspora. This tool can be printed and shared in teacher classrooms and in school hallways. We also encourage teachers to use…
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Deep Dive: Diwali
Originating in India, Diwali is celebrated in Hindu, Jain and Sikh cultures. Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali entails five days of celebration. Though Diwali is celebrated differently across cultures, a common theme of good and light prevailing over evil and darkness connects the three religions. Dive deeper with us here!
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Deep Dive: Tanabata (Star Festival)
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Deep Dive: Holi
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Deep Dive: Songkran
Songkran, Thailand’s traditional New Year festival, takes place each year from April 13–15. Rooted in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, it marks a time of cleansing, renewal, and fresh beginnings. This deep dive document will share more about the meaning and celebrations of the holiday.
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Deep Dive: Mid-Autumn Festival
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Family Media Fact Checking Discussion
Media Literacy is an important skill for families to develop in our media saturated culture. Explore two fact checking sites using various resources including Asian News sources to discover useful skills for checking media sources for bias and credibility.
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Cultural Celebrations Calendar 2025-2026
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Deep Dive: Tanabata Star Festival