Chinese-English Dictionary

The podcast explores themes of cultural identity, familial relationships, and grief through the lens of Chinese-American experiences. It centers on Byron Au Yong, a composer, and his reflections on his relationship with his father after his death. Byron connects with his cultural heritage through paper folding, a tradition he learned from his grandmother, and uses this practice to process his grief, folding his father's belongings into art. The act of folding becomes a meditative way for Byron to engage with memories of his father, who wasn't always emotionally expressive. The podcast also touches on the complexities of assimilation and the loss of language within immigrant families, highlighting the significance of physical objects and touch in expressing love and preserving cultural connections.