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Why is everyone playing mahjong? The global revival of a centuries-old Chinese tradition

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par Aaron Teo, Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy, University of Southern Queensland

Mahjong is having a global moment. From designer tile sets and “mahjong parties” to growing numbers of clubs and classes, the centuries-old Chinese tile game is becoming trendy once again.

But its resurgence raises questions about cultural exchange, commercialisation, and what happens when a tradition rooted in Chinese history becomes a “lifestyle…

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