Why Some Asian Traditions Need a Modern Makeover

<h1><strong>Chugging Along on the Culture Train</strong></h1> <p>First off, Asian traditions are a <em>buffet</em> of diversity. You’ve got everything from the <em>loud, boisterous lion dances</em> during Lunar New Year to the <em>serene, ritualistic tea ceremonies</em> in Japan. They’re beautiful, they’re meaningful, and let’s be honest, they often make for great Instagram posts. But beneath the Instagram-worthy facade, some of these practices are, well, a bit outdated.</p> <h1><strong>Matchmaking Madness: Swipe Left or Right?</strong></h1> <p>Take, for example, the traditional matchmaking practices still common in many Asian cultures. Aunties and uncles turn into Cupids, minus the diapers and arrows, setting up their nieces and nephews with “suitable” matches. It’s like Tinder, but with more judgment and less choice. In a world where love knows no boundaries, sticking to the same community, caste, or economic background seems, well, a tad archaic. Love is love, people! Let’s not box it in.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/asian-mosaic/why-some-asian-traditions-need-a-modern-makeover-fbedc4110ee2"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>