On a recent Sunday morning, people from around the world gather around two tables in a hutong. Chi, peng and hu - the Chinese words to call out mahjong deals - are frequently shouted. The players ...
Every Monday night, a small group of IU students gather at the Asian Culture Center to participate in the classic Chinese tile game of mahjong. Players of all backgrounds come together to celebrate ...
I have always loved to play games, and when an opportunity arises to learn a new one, I am in. I wanted to learn Mah Jongg, so I got the chance to do so last week. Carol plays often and decided to try ...
First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide. From sharing meals at birthdays or exchanging red envelopes at Lunar New ...
The climax of last summer’s hit movie Crazy Rich Asians featured a tense exchange between two characters over a round of the Chinese tile game of mahjong. Mahjong games here in Chicago, though—at ...
The Amherst Historical Society offers a weekly mahjong activity every Monday. For $1 per person, participants have the opportunity to learn about the game in a low-stakes setting, the Amherst ...
His parents, both older than 60, were able to learn the game quickly and even won a round. Alsemgeest, who has lived in China for more than three years, first played mahjong last summer, when he was ...