Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Chinese Birthday

Today is Throwback Thursday.  If you participated, please leave your link below in a comment.

Have you ever wondered about events that may have helped shape you into the person you are today?

I remember once when I was about 10 years old, I begged my mom to throw me a "chinese" themed birthday party.  She agreed.
My mom and I set out to find all of the accessories.  Keep in mind this was over 25 years ago and you couldn't just go into any store and find chopsticks or paper lanterns.  We drove to the city where more "cultural" stores were abundant.

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 We came home with chopsticks, bowls, paper lanterns and fortune cookies.  We set up a table low to the ground and my birthday guests and I sat on pillows.  My mother made us chicken chow mein to eat. We finished up with fortune cookies and of course, cake!



It wasn't "authentic" but my mom did her best with the resources we had available.  I think my little friends might have been in a slight state of shock, thinking, "what kind of birthday party was this!"  I on the other hand was on cloud nine and the only thing that could have made it more perfect was, having a "kimono" to wear.

Today, with everything so accessible via the internet;  possibilities are endless when it come to celebrating other cultures or feeding your curiosity!

Look at these cute fortune cookies you can now find online....

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I'm so glad my parents never discouraged my curiosity of other cultures.  It is still alive and kickin' to this day.
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17 comments:

  1. I'm the MamiMay 17, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    This is so sweet. What a great mama you have!

    I would haVe LOVED to be at your birthday party, what a cool idea :)

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    1. TaraMay 24, 2012 at 4:59 PM

      Yes, she is a great mama! Wish I would have known you then, because you have definitely been invited!

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  2. TejanaMadeMay 17, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    That is such a good memory and the fact that your mom went to all that trouble just to make your birthday special is awesome! I actually, finally participated in Throwback Thursday.

    http://tejanamade.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/throwback-thursday-all-the-way-to-the-ranchito/

    Here, Tara, is where you see how Texan I really am ;D

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    1. TaraMay 24, 2012 at 5:00 PM

      Thanks for participating amiga! Woo hoO! I had no idea... you really are Texan!!! Love it!

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  3. Day - NyLA LoveMay 17, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    What was the following year's theme? :)

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    1. TaraMay 24, 2012 at 5:01 PM

      LOL! I can't remember! This one really stuck in my memory though.... probably because I wanted it so bad.

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  4. SusanMay 17, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    What a cool birthday! I remember those old LaChoy commercials - LaChoy makes Chinese food swing American! Your mom sounds really cool!

    I did participate in Throwback Thursday, too.

    http://www.borderlinesavage.com/2012/05/dim-all-the-lights.html

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    1. TaraMay 24, 2012 at 5:01 PM

      Thanks for participating! What an awesome tribute to one of my favorite singers of all time!

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  5. UnknownMay 17, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    I love Chinese anything and would have loved your party!!!

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    1. TaraMay 24, 2012 at 5:02 PM

      Stephanie...
      I'm a big Chinese fan (as you see)... Next time your in GA, will have to go eat some! yum yum!

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  6. Vidya SuryMay 17, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    So lovely! Kimonos are so beautiful and i wish you'd had one to wear! I love your throwback Thursdays!

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    1. TaraMay 24, 2012 at 5:03 PM

      Thankyou Vidya! You are so sweet. If we could have found a kimono back then, I'm sure I would have worn won. =)

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  7. mzzbevMay 21, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Precious!! We did a "Beauty and the Beast" party for our daughter. It wasn't a birthday party, it was just a sleep over. We watched the movie and while we were watching it, my hubby was outside the living room window and started to scratch on the screen as it if to be a "beast". The girls screamed and then he showed himself and it was so much fun. Something our daughter (not 27) will never forget. I regret not taking pictures, I don't know what I was thinking!! :\

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    1. TaraMay 24, 2012 at 5:05 PM

      That sounds like a blast! I bet the girls had so much fun. I probably would have screamed too. LOL OK, all fellow bloggers know to keep cameras and cellphone cameras ready....what were you thinking? Just kidding. I've missed some unforgetable moments as well.
      Thanks for commenting.

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  8. UnknownMay 25, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I love your curiosity, Amiga. Don't ever lose the wonder. Hey, now with Pinterest you could have a Swahili party if you wanted! Great post. :-)

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    1. TaraJune 3, 2012 at 5:36 PM

      One day I'll get this whole reply thing down pat. ;) Left your comment below.

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  9. TaraJune 3, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Ezzy,
    Don't tempt me.... (you never know, I may surprise everone with a Swahili party! ;) I'd love that)
    Thanks for commenting amiga!

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