Nicole Wong

Nicole Wong, a researcher and author who founded the Mahjong Project, shares her journey of preserving family traditions through the game of Mahjong. She discusses her experiences hosting Mahjong nights and navigating feelings of imposter syndrome. Wong also highlights the variety of Mahjong styles among the Asian diaspora and clarifies misconceptions influenced by popular media. Furthermore, she emphasizes Mahjong's role in cultural preservation, likening her book to a cookbook filled with family rules and stories.