
吃飯 New York
吃飯 (HEK-FAN) New York is a series of video essays that follows the format of an abecedary, documenting personal stories of food and culture between a pair of friends.
Growing up as a first-generation Asian American, I often struggled to understand and connect with my different identities. It’s easy for me to check a box and say I am Chinese American. However, in a society that defines this label for me, I find it difficult to fit into this mold. With the help of Girls Write Now and my mentor, Claudia, I have learned how to rewrite the definition of Asian American and accept myself for who I am.
吃飯 (HEK-FAN) New York is a series of video essays that follows the format of an abecedary, documenting personal stories of food and culture between a pair of friends.
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