{"id":276569,"date":"2025-05-01T12:08:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T19:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=276569"},"modified":"2025-05-21T14:22:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T21:22:57","slug":"aapi-heritage-lulus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/aapi-heritage-lulus\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring AAPI Heritage Month: Celebrating Our Lulus Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aapi.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-276710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aapi.png\" alt=\"AAPI heritage month\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aapi.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aapi-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aapi-150x151.png 150w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aapi-768x774.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aapi-125x125.png 125w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aapi-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, we\u2019re honored to spotlight some of the incredible individuals who make up our Lulus community\u2014including talented team members and passionate members of the Lulus AAPI Affinity Group. This month is all about uplifting Asian American and Pacific Islander voices, sharing meaningful stories, celebrating rich cultural traditions, and reflecting on what AAPI Heritage Month means to each of them. Join us as we shine a light on their experiences, heritage, and the powerful ways they continue to shape and inspire our world.<\/p>\n<h2>Daniel Bang, VP Finance<\/h2>\n<h3>Korean<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/daniel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-276704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/daniel.jpg\" alt=\"AAPI heritage Lulus\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/daniel.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/daniel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/daniel-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/daniel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/daniel-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/daniel-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/daniel-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/daniel-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a>\n<p><b>Lulus: What makes you proud of your culture?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Daniel Bang:<\/strong> As it relates to Korean American immigrant culture\/history, I&#8217;m so proud of the grit and entrepreneurial hard work that I would describe as patiently enduring and sacrificial to build a better life for their families &amp; community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Luus: Tell us your fave tradition from your culture.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>DB:<\/strong> In Korean social settings, the etiquette is to pour and receive drinks with both hands. And you do not pour your own drink: So in those enjoyable moments with family, friends and good company, there is this sense of unselfishness and respect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lulus: That&#8217;s lovely! Can you teach us a word in your language?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>DB<\/strong>: In Korean, &#8220;hyung&#8221; or &#8220;oh-ppa&#8221; translates into &#8220;big brother.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Henna Ali, Lulus Ambassador<\/h2>\n<h3>Southeast Asian (Indian &amp; Pakistani)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277379\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-277379\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorJaizel-copy-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-277379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorJaizel-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"Henna Ali\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorJaizel-copy-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorJaizel-copy-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorJaizel-copy-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorJaizel-copy-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorJaizel-copy-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorJaizel-copy-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorJaizel-copy-2-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorJaizel-copy-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-277379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via @thehennaali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Lulus: What makes you proud to be a part of your culture?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Henna Ali:<\/strong> I love how rich and beautiful our traditions are, especially in fashion and beauty. My culture is a big part of my identity and it\u2019s shaped who I am and how I see the world. It also helps me connect with my parents in a really meaningful way, while being a first-gen American. And because South Asian culture has so many wide influences, it\u2019s made me appreciate and connect with other cultures, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lulus: What is one of your favorite traditions from your culture?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>HA:\u00a0<\/strong>One of my favorite traditions is applying henna for special occasions. It\u2019s something I\u2019ve always loved, whether it\u2019s for weddings, Eid, or just for fun. It reminds me of growing up, sitting with my mom and sister, laughing and sharing stories while the designs dried. It\u2019s such a beautiful way to express my creativity and feel connected to my roots&#8211;yes, like my name!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lulus: Is there a word or phrase from your heritage that holds special meaning to you? Teach us!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>HA<\/strong><em><strong>:<\/strong> Khawab<\/em> is an Urdu word that means dreams, and it resonates with me. It\u2019s not just about the dreams we have when we sleep, but the ones we work toward. My parents came to the U.S. for a better life, and for me, making my khawab come true living the life I want and it feels like honoring everything they dreamed for me.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Jaizel Ramos, Social Media Marketing Manager<\/h2>\n<h3>Filipino<\/h3>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Jaizel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-276594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Jaizel.jpg\" alt=\"lulus AAPI employee\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Jaizel.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Jaizel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Jaizel-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Jaizel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Jaizel-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Jaizel-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Jaizel-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Jaizel-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Lulus: So what makes you proud of your culture?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Jaizel Ramos:<\/strong> I\u2019m proud to be Filipino\u2014our hospitality is truly one of a kind. We\u2019re known for being welcoming, generous, and always making sure no one leaves the house hungry. I also love that I can speak and understand my native language, Tagalog. Being able to pass that on to my daughter means so much to me!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lulus: And can you tell us your favorite Filipino tradition?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>JR:<\/strong> One of my favorite traditions has to be a Kamayan feast. It\u2019s a Filipino tradition where you eat with your hands, and as a foodie, I love how the food is all laid out on banana leaves. Good food and good vibes every time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lulus: That sounds so special. Teach us a word in your language?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>JR<\/strong>: <em>Magandang umaga<\/em> = good morning<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Kim Thai, Lulus Ambassador<\/h2>\n<h3>Vietnamese<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277364\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-277364\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-277364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-4.jpg\" alt=\"vietnamese creator\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-4.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-4-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-4-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-4-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-277364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via @kkimthai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Lulus: Why are you proud to be Vietnamese?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Kim Thai:<\/strong> Had you asked me this growing up, I would&#8217;ve stared at you in silence, trying to think of an answer. The truth is, I had a major identity crisis growing up because I didn&#8217;t take the time to learn more about my culture, instead, I was ashamed of it. As the years have gone by, I&#8217;ve learned to appreciate the beauty in not only my culture but my people, the food, and the history. I&#8217;m proud to be Vietnamese for many reasons&#8211;the food, the traditional upbringing, and the lifestyle\/work ethic. If you haven&#8217;t had the chance to indulge yourself in all the flavors Vietnam has to offer, you&#8217;re missing out! Food is like art to us, it&#8217;s something not everyone understands until they get to sit and dissect. The flavors are rich, the seafood is fresh, and the variety from salty to sweet is unmatched. I also appreciate the traditions that my mom taught me growing up, that I am excited to pass down to my future children. Vietnamese people are also some of the most hard working individuals I have ever met. I am proud to be surrounded by people with great work ethic but also people with unconditional love, kindness and joy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lulus: Thank you so much for sharing! Is there a Vietnamese tradition that&#8217;s your favorite?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>KT: <\/b>One of my favorite traditions has to be T\u1ebft, which is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. It&#8217;s something my family and I look forward to every year. I love being surrounded by friends and family, and I always look forward to ringing in the new year in great company!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lulus: Can you teach us something in your language?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>KT:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>&#8220;Th\u1ea5t b\u1ea1i l\u00e0 m\u1eb9 th\u00e0nh c\u00f4ng.<\/em>&#8221; means &#8220;Failure is the mother of success&#8221;. This phrase holds a special place in my heart because it proudly and accurately represents not only who I am but the obstacles that my mom took to provide a better life for my siblings and I in America.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Elizabeth Wu Williams, Lulus Ambassador<\/h2>\n<h3>Chinese<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277380\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-277380\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorEmily-copy-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-277380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorEmily-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"elizabeth wu\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorEmily-copy-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorEmily-copy-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorEmily-copy-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorEmily-copy-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorEmily-copy-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorEmily-copy-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorEmily-copy-2-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorEmily-copy-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-277380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via @elizabeth_wu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Lulus: What about being Chinese makes you feel proud?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Elizabeth Wu Williams: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I love being Chinese because my culture sets me apart from others. I love that I can tell stories to others about how my family immigrated to the United States and opened multiple restaurants in the U.S. to establish themselves in a brand-new country. I&#8217;m proud to share my family traditions with others, especially the food I ate growing up in a Chinese household. Most of my family members are at least bilingual&#8211;speaking Chinese and English at a minimum. I feel unique compared to others because my background is rich with Chinese culture, hard-working immigrants, and distinct traditions.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lulus: That&#8217;s beautiful. Do you have a favorite tradition?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>EW: <\/strong>Every year for Chinese New Year, my mom, sister, and I would make hundreds of dumplings in the kitchen from scratch. Dumplings are supposed to emulate &#8220;money bags,&#8221; which represent good fortune in Chinese culture. I love how my mom made the process a family affair, including me and my sister as soon as we could walk. I distinctly remember wondering how my mom could wrap her dumplings so perfectly because mine and my sister&#8217;s looked&#8211;well, the opposite of perfect. Every year, I longed to one day wrap dumplings like my mother and pass the tradition along to my future children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lulus: What a sweet memory! Can you teach us a word or two in Chinese?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>EW: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<em>Wo ai ni&#8221;<\/em> in Chinese means &#8220;I love you.&#8221; This phrase holds special meaning to me because it was the first one I learned when I was learning the Chinese language. I have so many memories of my parents saying it to me as they were tucking me into bed when I was little, and my 90-year-old grandparents and I repeat it to each other constantly to remind one another of how much we love each other.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Emily Tsai, Graphic Designer<\/h2>\n<h3>Taiwanese<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Emily.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-276590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Emily.jpg\" alt=\"emily tsai, lulus aapi employee\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Emily.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Emily-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Emily-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Emily-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Emily-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Emily-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Emily-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Emily-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a>\n<p><b>Lulus: What&#8217;s one thing about your culture that makes you proud?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Emily Tsai:<\/strong> I love to introduce people to the amazing cuisine that Taiwan has to offer, especially the street food!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lulus: And what is your favorite cultural tradition?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>ET:<\/strong> Decorating lanterns with our wishes and releasing them into the sky for Lunar New Year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lulus: Beautiful. We&#8217;d love for you to teach us a word in your language!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>ET:<\/strong> &#8220;<em>Hu\u0101<\/em>&#8221; for &#8220;flower&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Lily Tsan, Lulus Ambassador<\/h2>\n<h3>Chinese and Vietnamese<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277394\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-277394\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorAsia-copy-2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-277394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorAsia-copy-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"lily tsan\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorAsia-copy-2-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorAsia-copy-2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorAsia-copy-2-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorAsia-copy-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorAsia-copy-2-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorAsia-copy-2-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorAsia-copy-2-1-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorAsia-copy-2-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-277394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via @lilytsan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Lulus: What&#8217;s one thing about your heritage that makes you proud?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lily Tsan:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The emphasis placed on family makes me proud of my asian culture. In many Chinese and Vietnamese communities, different generations are often living in a single household. Growing up, I was blessed to be cared for by not only my parents but my grandparents, as well. Because of this, I will always have fond memories to look back on and cherish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lulus: Do you have a favorite cultural tradition?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>LT: <\/strong>Lunar New Year is my favorite way to share and celebrate my culture. I love seeing red lanterns and flowers adorning temples and the homes of those celebrating this joyous holiday. Families will often join together and celebrate the day by having delicious feasts, handing out red envelopes, and playing various games. Lunar New Year is a holiday to me that symbolizes community and new beginnings!<\/p>\n<p><b>Lulus: Lovely! Can you share a few words in Contonese?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>LT:<\/strong> \u4f60\u98df\u5497\u5348\u98ef\u672a (<em>Nei-sik-jo-fahn-mei)<\/em>? In Cantonese, it means &#8220;Have you eaten yet?&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In English, this question is often asked nonchalantly, but in Cantonese, it represents a common yet meaningful question. It is a way to show care for the people we love.\u00a0 This phrase holds a special place in my heart because my grandparents would always ask me even if I had just ate. Sometimes, they would even ask me twice to make sure!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Asia Xiong, Stylist<\/h2>\n<h3>Hmong<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Asia.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-276579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Asia.jpg\" alt=\"asia xiong stylist\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Asia.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Asia-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Asia-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Asia-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Asia-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Asia-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Asia-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Asia-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a>\n<p><b>Lulus: So, what makes you proud to be Hmong?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Asia Xiong:<\/strong> Throughout all of the trials and tribulations that the Hmong people have faced, each and every time, we have found a way to adapt and grow to build our community, maintain our cultural identity, and uplift our future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lulus: Beautiful. Can you tell us your fave tradition from your culture?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>AX<\/strong>: My favorite tradition from my culture is going through our suitcases and bags full of traditional clothing with my mom to wear during the Hmong New Year celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lulus: We love that! Can you teach us a word in your language?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>AX<\/strong>: <em>Ua tsaug<\/em>\u00a0means &#8216;Thank you.&#8217;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tu (Tiffany) Dinh, Lulus Ambassador<\/h2>\n<h3>Vietnamese<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277375\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-277375\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-277375 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"AAPI content creators\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-2-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-277375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via @stylewithtiffanyd_<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Lulus: What about Vietnamese culture makes you feel proud?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tu (Tiffany) Dinh: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m proud to be Vietnamese because of the deep sense of resilience, family, and tradition that runs through everything we do. Our culture has such a rich history of strength and perseverance, and growing up, I saw that reflected in my family, especially in how hard they worked to give the next generation a better life. There&#8217;s so much pride in our food, fashion, and values, and it makes me happy to share those pieces of who I am here in the U.S.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lulus: Do you have a favorite Vietnamese tradition?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TD: <\/strong>One of my favorite Vietnamese traditions is <i>T\u1ebft<\/i>, our Lunar New Year celebration. It\u2019s more than just a holiday\u2014it\u2019s a time of renewal, gratitude, and connection. I love how it brings family together, from preparing traditional foods like b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng to giving red envelopes (<i>l\u00ec x\u00ec<\/i>) to children. It\u2019s such a joyful, meaningful time that always reminds me to honor my roots.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lulus: Can you share some favorite words in Vietnamese?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TD: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One phrase I love is &#8220;<\/span><\/strong><em>c\u00f3 c\u00f4ng m\u00e0i s\u1eaft, c\u00f3 ng\u00e0y n\u00ean kim<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&#8221; <\/span><\/em><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which means &#8220;with hard work, a piece of iron can become a needle.&#8221; It\u2019s a reminder that persistence pays off, even when things feel impossible. My parents used to say it to me when I was struggling, and now I carry it with me whenever I&#8217;m working toward a goal.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Falak Siddiqui, Lulus Ambassador<\/h2>\n<h3>South Asian\/Pakistani<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277389\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-277389\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-5-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-277389 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"falak siddiqui\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-5-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-5-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-5-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-5-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-5-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-5-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-5-1-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-5-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-277389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via @simplyfalaksid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Lulus: What about your culture inspires feelings of pride?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Falak Siddiqui:<\/strong> As a self-proclaimed foodie, my love for Pakistani cuisine runs deep. Nothing beats a plate of my mom\u2019s biryani or a sizzling chicken karahi\u2014they\u2019re more than just meals; they\u2019re memories on a plate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lulus: Perfectly said! Do you have a favorite cultural tradition?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>FS<\/b>: Family is everything to me. In my culture, the strength of familial bonds is unmatched, and I\u2019m forever grateful for the love and support that surrounds me through every season of life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lulus: Are there any favorite words or phrases you like to teach us in your language?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FS:<\/strong> O<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ne phrase that anchors me is: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cJo hota hai, achey ke liye hota hai\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014\u201cWhatever happens, happens for a good reason.\u201d It\u2019s my guiding light, and the mindset I carry with me every step of the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Camille Tang, Social Media Content Manager<\/h2>\n<h3>Vietnamese<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Camille.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-276580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Camille.jpg\" alt=\"AAPI heritage month\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Camille.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Camille-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Camille-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Camille-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Camille-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Camille-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Camille-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPI-Employee-Blog-Camille-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a>\n<p><b>Lulus: What makes you proud of your culture?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Camille Tang:<\/strong> I\u2019m proud of how community-oriented my culture is. Vietnamese people look out for each other, take care of one another, and put others first. Our values remain deep-rooted and resilient despite all the hardships that our people have been through.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lulus: Tell us your favorite Vietnamese cultural tradition!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>CT<\/strong>: Tet, or Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is a festive holiday where families and friends come together and wish each other happiness, luck, good health, wealth, and longevity. We also eat lots of delicious food and exchange lucky money in red envelopes!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lulus: Yes to all of that! Can you teach us how to say something in your language?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>CT: <\/strong>B<em>\u1ea1n \u0111\u1eb9p qu\u00e1<\/em> &#8212; it means &#8216;you\u2019re so beautiful.&#8217;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Anahita, Lulus Ambassador&gt;<\/h2>\n<h3>Persian<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-277370\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-277370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-3.jpg\" alt=\"AAPI creators\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-3-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorCamille-copy-3-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-277370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via @itsanahitaa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Lulus: What makes you feel proud of your Persian heritage?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Anahita:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persian culture is rich with centuries of history known for its deep appreciation of art, poetry, literature, and nature &#8212; all reflected beautifully in our traditions!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lulus: Can you tell us about your favorite cultural tradition?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Anahita: <\/strong>The Persian New Year is on the first day of Spring which is also known as <em>Noruz<\/em>! This is symbolic in that it celebrates the renewal of the self and nature! The Wednesday before New Years, we celebrate as a family with delicious food and jump over fire to celebrate<em> Chaharshanbe Suri<\/em> (translated to &#8220;Wednesday Feast&#8221;). This tradition of jumping over the fire is to cleanse the body and spirit of any negativity and to welcome the fire&#8217;s strength and light&#8211;the literal light in darkness. This is just many of the traditions and ways that Persian culture shows its integration of poetry and art with the self.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lulus: Beautiful. Are there any words you&#8217;d like to teach us in your language?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Anahita:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our poetry and symbolism appears in our language as well. For example the phrase &#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delam barat tang shode&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> translates to &#8220;my heart has become tight for you&#8221; a beautiful way to say I miss you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Julianna Lee, Lulus Ambassador<\/h2>\n<h3>Chinese American<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277395\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-277395\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorDaniel-copy-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-277395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorDaniel-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"AAPI heritage month creators\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorDaniel-copy-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorDaniel-copy-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorDaniel-copy-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorDaniel-copy-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorDaniel-copy-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorDaniel-copy-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorDaniel-copy-2-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May2025-AAPIMonth-CreatorDaniel-copy-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-277395\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via @juliiannalee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Lulus: Tell us what about your heritage makes you proud!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Julianna Lee:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am proud of the value Chinese culture places on one\u2019s familial relationships. Personally, I am extremely close with my own family, and their support has been an invaluable area of empowerment that has shaped my own sense of identity and ability to grow as a content creator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lulus: Do you have a fave Chinese tradition?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JL: <\/strong>Although I was not raised religious, I am deeply spiritual and follow many Buddhist principles in my everyday life. One of them is the concept of karma, as I strive to take actions that bring about a positive effect on the world. The importance of offering compassion and kindness to others has given me a strong compass for my life choices. Additionally, an emphasis on personal growth and the pursuit of inner tranquility has allowed me to cultivate my own self confidence and continual desire to learn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lulus: Can you teach us a word or phrase in your language?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JL: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A word that comes to mind is \u5e78\u798f (<em>x\u00ecngf\u00fa<\/em>), which means to be in a state of contentment and joy. My path in content creation has opened up so many amazing opportunities for which I feel extremely grateful. Therefore, I find myself to predominantly resonate with feelings of joy as I continue to see growth and support towards my passion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you celebrating your AAPI heritage this month? Tell us how you honor your culture in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, we\u2019re honored to spotlight some of the incredible individuals who make up our Lulus community\u2014including talented team members and passionate members of the Lulus AAPI Affinity Group. 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