Project Title: Helping Chinese-heritage people feel more connected to their cultural identity through festivals and what ways of celebration are best for them.

Research Questions

How are rituals celebrated in Chinese festivals are passed down?
What are some obstacles younger Chinese diaspora (YCD) members face that may be preventing them from celebrating festivals?
How might tools & illustrations make it easier to celebrate festivals?
Why are some festivals celebrated by YCD & other festivals not?
How are festivals currently celebrated in YCD communities?
Does YCD find celebrating these festivals important?
How crucial are the roles of childhood memories contributed to the continual celebration of festivals?
What preparations does celebrating Chinese New Year entail? Is this realistic for YCD?
How do Chinese New Year celebrations differ by diaspora?
What part of Chinese New Year does YCD have the fondest memories of?
What part of Chinese New Year does YCD like the most?
What parts of Chinese New Year does YCD want to continue to celebrate and what will they let go? - how will the festival evolve in the coming years?