Yongjian SiinFrom Roots to BridgesPart 1: 济南话- The Jinan Dialect: Lessons from my Yeye and Nainai- My First Role ModelsLately, I’ve been trying to spend more time writing and reflecting on my multicultural journey as a Chinese American immigrant. I decided…Apr 24Apr 24
Yongjian SiTraveling While Asian: Navigating Stereotypes“Mira, un chinito.” I heard a señora whisper. “Look, a Chinese kid.”Aug 31, 2022Aug 31, 2022
Yongjian SiChifa, the Chinese Peruvian Cuisine You Haven’t Heard AboutIt was our last night in Mexico City and we were starving and craving something different. Yes, we love tacos al pastor, birria, and mole…Aug 24, 2022Aug 24, 2022
Yongjian Si“Ойбай! I’m Kazakh!” Worlds Colliding- An Unexpected Friendship Sparked by a Simple “Thank You”How a simple “thank you” turned an ordinary interaction between a Chinese American and the Kazakh waiter into the opportunity for…Jun 22, 20221Jun 22, 20221
Yongjian SiNandin, üch alimiz! We would like three naan breads, please!October 2015. Turpan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous RegionDec 11, 2020Dec 11, 2020