For one week in July, a big blue bus rolled east, west, north, and south in search of places that Chinese pioneers touched, lived, and left during the 19th century in the western U.S.
Archive | Cultures
One writer’s journey on the Chinese Heritage Tour
Posted on 22 September 2010.
Posted in Cultures, Vol 29 No 39 | 9/25-10/12 Comments
Asian, Jewish communities unite to stop use of ethnic slur
Posted on 02 September 2010.
To many U.S. citizens of Japanese ancestry, the use of the term “Jap” is considered a racial slur with a hate-filled history going all the way back to World War II.
Posted in Community News, Cultures, Features, Vol 29 No 36 | 9/4-9/106 Comments
Korean women married to non-Koreans find kindred spirits at local conference
Posted on 26 August 2010.
As a first generation Korean American married to a non-Korean man, Lea Armstrong had to overcome challenges uncommon in other marriages, including cultural
Posted in Community News, Cultures, Features, Vol 29 No 35 | 8/28 - 9/32 Comments
Around the world, how do fireworks differ? (And how are they the same?)
Posted on 01 July 2010.
It’s said that fireworks were invented more than 2,000 years ago in China. But the fireworks in those days were quite different from the fireworks of today.
Posted in Cultures, Vol 29 No 27 | 7/3-7/9, World News1 Comment
On the eve of Independence Day, immigrants reflect on an uncertain future … but many are still optimistic
Posted on 01 July 2010.
For our Fourth of July issue, we want to look beyond the fireworks and picnics to offer a more poignant look at the thoughts and worries that international students and immigrants
Posted in Community News, Cultures, Vol 29 No 27 | 7/3-7/90 Comments
Father and kid bonding
Posted on 17 June 2010.
The weekend before Father’s Day, kids and their dads made the most of the good weather and hit the great outdoors. Some went running, some rode bikes,
Posted in Community News, Cultures, Vol 29 No 25 | 6/19-6/250 Comments
After turbulent past, Seike garden debuts on the big screen
Posted on 10 June 2010.
A new wrought iron fence and security camera at the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden are being installed to protect it from vandalism. Many of its stone
Posted in Community News, Cultures, Vol 29 No 24 | 6/12-6/180 Comments
Critics: ‘Airbender’ & ‘Prince’ were whitewashed
Posted on 03 June 2010.
Ever since he first came out of a block of ice in the Nickelodeon cartoon series “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” the other tribes in his fictional, Asian-inspired
Posted in Cultures, Lifestyle, Vol 29 No 23 | 6/5-6/110 Comments
Is spanking ever OK?
Posted on 27 May 2010.
It’s been many years since Wendy Leung’s parents last struck her with a bamboo stick, but the memories remain with her today.
Posted in Community News, Cultures, Features, Vol 29 No 22 | 5/29-6/43 Comments
Asian Pacific American heritage at the Center
Posted on 13 May 2010.
On May 2, thousands of people congregated at the Seattle Center House to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month through song, dance, music, art, and displays. There were lion dances, youth drill teams, taiko drummers, and artists from all over the state. The event was presented by the Asian-Pacific Directors Coalition.
Posted in Community News, Cultures, Vol 29 No 20 | 5/15-5/210 Comments
Mom impossible to shop for? The answer lies in her zodiac sign
Posted on 06 May 2010.
Rat mom (1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972) – Rat mom is quick-witted, inquisitive, and hardworking. She is an opportunist and always pays attention to small details.
Posted in Community News, Cultures, Features, Vol 29 No 19 | 5/8-5/142 Comments
Lessons from Mom
Posted on 06 May 2010.
“The most important thing my mom taught me was to study hard.” — Grace Tong (mom) …
“The best thing my mom taught me was how to lead a healthy life.” — Michelle Zhou (daughter)
Posted in Community News, Cultures, Features, Vol 29 No 19 | 5/8-5/140 Comments
A tale of two generations — chic wedding a sign of how far we’ve come
Posted on 22 April 2010.
Recently, my niece, whose married name is Kelly Kwon, held a sparkling Cinderella wedding in Austin. The venue had a smashing view of a lake and golf course. It was a well-organized event, with the help of meticulously detailed pages recorded on a spreadsheet. What a contrast to the wedding of my brother (her father) decades ago.
Posted in Cultures, Lifestyle, Vol 29 No 17 | 4/24-4/301 Comment
Cross-Pacific neighbors touch hands for first time
Posted on 24 March 2010.
On March 12, a delegation of American Indians and representatives of the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture traveled to Hokkaido, Japan, visiting four different regions, in an effort to support the revitalization of cultural heritage of the Ainu, who were formally recognized by Japan’s government in 2008 as Japan’s indigenous people.
Posted in Cultures, Vol 29 No 13 | 3/27-4/23 Comments
Cuteness alert: Lunar New Year Children’s Parade Contest draws nearly 80 kids
Posted on 18 February 2010.
On Feb. 13, children and their parents braved the rain to come out and participate in the inaugural Children’s Parade and Contest, organized by the Northwest Asian Weekly and sponsored by Panda Express. Of the nearly 80 participants, there were 20 finalists who received tickets from the Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium, and Woodland Park Zoo. The three winners got tickets and $50, $30, and $20, respectively, from the parade sponsors.
Posted in Community News, Cultures, Features, Vol 29 No 8 | 2/20-2/260 Comments
A tiger’s stripes
Posted on 18 February 2010.
The year of 2010 yields a promising 365 days for the metal tiger. A vigorous, hardworking, and roller-coaster kind of year, the forecast is anything but boring. Individuals born in the year of the tiger are known for their love of competition and fierce protection of loved ones. Though they are natural born leaders, they can also become stubborn if they realize they’re not in charge.
Posted in Cultures, Vol 29 No 8 | 2/20-2/261 Comment
