Did you know there’s a secret signal amongst people from Fuzhou? By curling their ring fingers and pinkies, then shaking their hands with the other fingers unfurled, Fuzhounese people emphasize a sense of disapproval. Despite its potentially negative connotations, this simple hand gesture also embodies a connection between Fuzhou, the rest of Fujian province, and their diasporic communities.
And, if you happened to be in New York’s Central Park last week, you may well have seen this gesture. Last Thursday, the Queen of…
