JABSOM Library: Library Updates

Lunar New Year 2023

Happy Lunar New Year!

2023 is the year of the Rabbit. If you were born in the year of the Rabbit, you are probably earnest in whatever you do and ask that you be treated the same—interested in knowing your Zodiac sign? Find out here!

Let's take a moment to talk about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a practice that goes back to roughly the 14th century BCE (think the time of Akhenaten and Ramses II). The oldest surviving work of TCM medical theory, The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon, dates from around the 1st century BCE. Today, TCM includes acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicines, massage, and practices like Tai Chi and Qi Gong. 

You can read the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine online through the library! We also have an excellent graphic adaptation in hard copy for your enjoyment:

The Yellow Monkey Emperor's Classic of Chinese Medicine by Damo Mitchell; Spencer Hill (Illustrator)

Call Number: Graphic Medicine WB 55.C4 M681y 2016

ISBN: 9781848192867

Publication Date: 2016-08-18

Harmony plays a big part both in Chinese Medicine and cartooning. Not only must the cartoonist produce amusing drawings, but each drawing also needs to clearly communicate its concept, whether serious or funny. Cartoons which are intended as aids to understanding and memory introduce one more vital requirement to the harmony - a deep knowledge and affinity with the concepts being conveyed. Spencer Hill's cartoons harmonise these ingredients beautifully and, coupled with Damo Mitchell's expertly and clearly written text, will enable any reader to balance laughter and learning with the greatest of ease.
-- John Byrne, Cartoon Tutor, The London Art College

 

Some fascinating traditions and superstitions are associated with Lunar New Year and cool customs for celebrating the Lunar New Year in Hawaii. We missed out on the food though 👀 so until next year!

Fun fact: you can still see a lion dance at Royal Hawaiian Center this Sunday, February 5, 2023