Exploring the Chinese New Year Celebrations in Chinatown And Throughout Philadelphia!

 'Gung Hay Fat Choy! ~ Best Wishes and Congratulations!' . The Chinese New Year is an important traditional Chinese Holiday that is celebrated on the first day of the year of the Chinese calendar. In China, the New Year is also known as the Spring Festival and traditionally, the festival was a time to honor deities as well as ancestors. The Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally run from Chinese New Year's Eve, the last day of the last month of the Chinese … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival Meets Franklin Square Again!

‘A Celebration of Light & Culture’  The Chinese Lantern Festival has been extended until July 14! The Chinese Lantern Festival is back for a 4th year in 2019! Be visually inspired as visitors will get to experience the Chinese Lantern Festival again at Franklin Square in Historic Philadelphia May 1 to June 30. The Festival is a celebration of light and culture that features artisans from China creating magnificent steel-framed and silk-wrapped giant lighted … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival In Franklin Square

‘A Celebration of Light & Culture’  Great news! The Chinese Lantern Festival has been extended until July 8, 2018! Be visually inspired as visitors will get to experience the Chinese Lantern Festival again at Franklin Square in Historic Philadelphia May 1 to June 30. The Festival is a celebration of light and culture that features artisans from China and the Philadelphia region. The square will come alive and glow with 28 new culturally-inspired lantern sculptures, featuring new lighting … [Read more...]

Dim Sum House In University City

'A Hidden Gem In University City' Dim Sum House might not look like much when you first approach the building or even when walking up to the second floor, but once upstairs, the inside decor of this place has a modern look and its very nice and clean. It even gets better once you have tried the food. Located at 40th and Chestnut in University City, this establishment opened on January 11, 2017 by Jane Guo and Jackson Fu. This mother and son duo also own and operate Jane G's Restaurant … [Read more...]

The Bourse Building

"Lunch at the Historical Bourse Building" The Bourse Building is a strong architectural Victorian building adjacent to Independence Mall, which is located in the Independence National Historical Park area, blocks from many iconic symbols in the city of Philadelphia. Such symbols as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall to where the Declaration of Independence was adopted, and Carpenters’ Hall. The Bourse Building History The Philadelphia Bourse Building was the first commodities exchange in the … [Read more...]