The Chinese mahjong (majiang) game has become part of Asian diaspora family tradition and personal identity beyond the Chinese societies in this globalizing age. Certainly, it is upmost a game of entertainment, but for Nicole Wong, mahjong is not only her family unifier for four generations while being outside China, but also a connector for the Asian Diaspora across the globe. In this episode, Nicole shares her stories about her Mahjong Project (https://www.themahjongproject.com/) that she has developed, and her recently published book, Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora (2025). Perhaps after listening to this conversation, you would like to put your hands on those beautiful jade-like mahjong pieces and make your own magic come true?
