Mahjong Rules! Book Talk and Game Play with Nicole Wong

Dive into the world of mahjong, from terminology and gameplay to its Chinese American history, in conversation with author Nicole Wong (Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora). This new book provides a comprehensive overview of mahjong for beginners through intimate storytelling of family house rules, oral traditions, and the ways mahjong thrives today.Join CHSA for an in-depth discussion centered around mahjong, particularly as a historical centerpiece throughout Chinese America.

This program includes:

• Presentation by and Q&A with Nicole Wong
• Mahjong gameplay (all player levels welcome)
• Food and drinks
• Exclusive book signing

Admission:

• $20 for general admission (includes book talk + gameplay + refreshments)
• $40 for general admission + copy of the book
• Members receive $5 discount off either of the above

About Nicole Wong

Nicole Wong is a writer and producer based in Oakland, California. She has over a decade of experience working with companies and community organizations that tell stories about the Asian American experience, such as Hyphen magazine and the Center for Asian American Media. The Mahjong Project is her effort to preserve a small piece of her family history and bring more people into the joy of playing the game while also encouraging others to contemplate unique family traditions in their own lives.The Mahjong Project hosts pop-up mahjong nights around San Francisco and Oakland and collects stories and anecdotes about mahjong at www.themahjongproject.com (Instagram: @themahjongproject).

Host or Publisher Chinese Historical Society of America