Mahjong is finding favour with a new generation

Sessions of the tile-based strategy game are a way for Kawai Yeung to connect with her heritage and fellow architects and designers. She answers our Time Out Q&A.

Kawai Yeung (facing in green dress), Fiona Young, Lena Teo, Qianyi Lim and her daughter Linya.

Life & Leisure

Oct 31, 2024 – 5.00am

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Kawai Yeung is co-founder of Kaunitz Yeung Architecture, alongside her husband, David Kaunitz. She lives in Sydney.

When did you start playing mahjong?
Last Chinese New Year, my great friend [architect] Fiona Young organised a game of mahjong for people in the architecture and design community. It was incredibly fun, and since then it has become a regular event with nine or 10 people. Many of us have Asian heritage, so it’s wonderful to feel connected with our parents, aunties and grandparents through this ancient, loud game.