Veggie eggrolls (Photo by Assunta Ng)
Last week, I was hosting nine young Muslim leaders from Europe in Chinatown/International District.
However, these strangers ended up educating me instead. It was their first time in America. Boy, did I make some bad decisions.
I took these young leaders to a dim sum restaurant. No pork, they said. Muslims don’t eat pork for religious reasons. However, 90 percent of dim sum is filled with pork! Read the full story
Visitors try out tea at the New Century Tea Gallery (Photo by Assunta Ng)
I had no idea that a tour on King Street South, to Tsue Chong Fortune Cookie Company and the Wing Luke Museum, would transform into a “tea” adventure for the European Muslims. Read the full story
1: From left to right, USA’s J.R. Celski, Simon Cho, Jordan Malone, and Apolo Anton Ohno, react after winning the bronze medal for the men’s 5000m relay short track skating competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Feb. 26. (Photo by Ivan Sekretarev/AP). 2: Yu-Na Kim with her gold medal at the Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, British Columbia. 3: Mirai Nagasu during the medals ceremony at the 2008 World Junior Figure Skating Championships. She won the bronze medal at this competition. (Photo by David. W. Carmichael)
1. This year, we will remember short track speed skater Apollo Ohno earning his eighth Olympic medal, setting a new record for the United States for the Winter Olympics. Read the full story
Dancers from the Beijing Dance Academy bow during the curtain call for their performance of “The Butterfly Lovers.”
It was a rare treat to see China’s Romeo and Juliet dance concert performed by the Beijing Dance Academy Youth Dance Company at the Paramount Theater last weekend. I stayed for the 25-minute dance drama even though it was placed last on the program. Read the full story
Elsie Taniguchi (left) introduced Kayomi Wada and Sheldon Arakaki last year. This year, they became engaged! (Photo provided by Elsie Taniguchi)
What’s a good reason for you to come to the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) annual banquet at the Seattle Marriott Hotel? Read the full story
Gee How Oak Tin officials pose with special guests (from left, not wearing buttons): Lloyd Hara, Bruce Harrell, John Creighton, Conrad Lee, and Albert Shen (Photo by Assunta Ng)
Seattle’s Chinatown Gee How Oak Tin Family Association celebrated its 110th year and held its Lunar New Year banquet at the House of Hong on Feb. 20. Unbelievably, this chapter’s history is even longer than its headquarters in San Francisco. Read the full story
JACL has selected more young leaders to be their president for the past two decades than many other Asian organizations. Read the full story
Mavis Chan from Panda Express cuts the ribbon before the parade begins on Feb. 13. (Photo by George Liu/NWAW)
Organizers of the Chinatown/ID Lunar New Year Celebration, the CIDBIA, prayed that there would be no rain on Lunar New Year’s eve. Read the full story
Lloyd Hara stands in front of a wall that holds photos of all the previous King County Assessors. (Photo by George Liu/NWAW)
Hey, King County Assessor Lloyd Hara, can I lower my property taxes this year since real estate has gone down the drain? Read the full story
Local stars can be attractive, too. It’s up to us to discover them.
If you were not among the 2,376 people in the audience at Celebrate Asia!, a remarkable performance showcasing Asian American talents collaborating with mainstream musicians, you missed one of the most exciting events in Seattle.
Held at the Benaroya Hall on Jan. 22, some of the most famous international pieces were featured, including the song “Jai Ho,” from the movie “Slumdog Millionaire.” Other pieces included the Chinese Butterfly Lovers concerto, the wedding march from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and excerpts from the opera “Carmen.” These tunes would even appeal to listeners who are mildly interested in orchestral music.
The former facade of Todai Sushi Buffet and Restaurant inside the Pacific Place Mall (Photo by George Liu/NWAW)
Last Sunday, I was surprised to find Todai Sushi Buffet Restaurant inside the Pacific Place Mall closed. It was officially closed on Jan. 2. Read the full story
AAJA’s anniversary cake photo by Lori Matsukawa
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) held its lunar new year party and also celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Tea Palace Restaurant last Saturday. Read the full story
