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Asian in Africa

June 12, 2014 By Vivian Nguyen

By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly As an Asian American, I did not expect my presence in Ghana to go without attention. This sounds self-centered. And it is.<!–more–> In the winter of 2012, an invitation from a school friend led me to the southern coastal city of Cape Coast, Ghana for vacation. This laid-back beach […]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: 2012, 2014, Africa, Asian American, Cape Coast Castle, China, Ghana, North America, Northwest Asian Weekly, South America, United States, Vietnam, Vivian Nguyen, Vol 33 No 25 | June 14 - June 20, attention

Sur brings ‘ohana’ to Carnation festival

May 30, 2014 By Vivian Nguyen

By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly In Hawaii, the concept of family emphasizes the importance of community, cultural ties, and remembering one another. Known as the word “ohana” in the Hawaiian language, it also speaks to a larger sense of community that includes one’s immediate family, as well as extended relatives, friends, and neighbors. <!–more–> […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2014, Chinese, His Hawaiian, Kevin Sur, Korean, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pacific Northwest, Seattle, Timber Music Festival, Timber Outdoor Music Festival, Vivian Nguyen, Vol 33 No 23 | May 31 - June 6, culture

Art of origami on display

May 29, 2014 By Vivian Nguyen

By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Elegantly folded animals, pentagonal prisms, and architectural creations line the halls at “Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami,” the latest exhibition to debut at the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) in Bellevue.<!–more–> The show explores the history and evolution of paper folding and features 140 creations from 45 master […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2014, BAM, Bellevue Art Museum, Europe, Folding Paper, Friedrich Fr, International Arts Artists, Israel, Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, Miri Golan, Northwest Asian Weekly, Russia, Sadako Sasaki, Vivian Nguyen, Vol 33 No 23 | May 31 - June 6

‘Journey through Asia’ at Folklife

May 23, 2014 By Vivian Nguyen

By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Northwest Folklife Festival, Seattle’s cultural festival that takes place over Memorial Day weekend at Seattle Center, will feature talented performances and activities from all cultures. Folklife Festival is one of Seattle’s biggest public events and draws in diverse spectators and performers annually.<!–more–> For Melody Xie, a Chinese dance, culture, […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Reviews Tagged With: 2014, Asia Show, China, Chinese New Year, Chinese language, FCC, Huong Viet Performing Arts Group, Lakeside School, Melody Institute, Memorial Day, Minyou Japanese Folk Dance, Northwest Asian Weekly, Northwest Folklife Festival, Seattle Center, Siam Smile Dance, Vivian Nguyen, Vol 33 No 22 | May 24 - May 30, culture

A-pop! April’s pop notes — Prom, TV, and the passing of a musical legend

May 23, 2014 By Vivian Nguyen

By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Can you believe that it’s May already? April zipped by so quickly, and with it, a few notable stories that include prom and a significant addition to American primetime television. Read on to find out more!<!–more–> Fight for your right to prom It’s prom season! High school ended years […]

Filed Under: Column: Pop Culture Tagged With: 2014, 2015, Asian Americans, Brian Cole, Constance Wu, Eddie Huang, Hudson Yang, INQUIRER, Jim Yester, Larry Ramos, Lynn Shelton, Nina Davuluri, Patrick Farves, Prom King, Russ Giguere, Ted Bluechel, Terry Kirkman, Vol 33 No 22 | May 24 - May 30

For young Kate Lee, the design is in the details

May 8, 2014 By Vivian Nguyen

By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly For Kate Kyung-ha Lee, an associate retail designer, design has long played a focal point in her life. Lee was recently named to retail magazine Visual Merchandising and Store Design’s Designer Dozen for 2014, an annual awards program which recognizes 12 up-and-coming designers nationwide under 35 for their creativity […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2014, Anya Hindmarch, China, Christian Jochman, Designer Dozen, Kate Lee, Macau, New Yaohan, New York City, Seattle, South Korea, United States, Vivian Nguyen, Vol 33 No 20 | May 10 - May 16, WSU, attention, language

Joby Shimomura shares her path to the Governor’s office

April 18, 2014 By Vivian Nguyen

By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Joby Shimomura is a fourth-generation Japanese American, recently appointed as Gov. Jay Inslee’s chief of staff. On April 13, she took time to talk about her professional background and how she found her way to the Governor’s office. The event was hosted by the Hokubei Hochi Foundation, a non-profit […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2012, 2013, 2014, Congressional District, Hokubei Hochi Foundation, Jay Inslee, Joby Shimomura, John Miller, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, Vivian Nguyen, Vol 33 No 17 | April 19 - April 25, culture

Black Friday horror stories

November 23, 2010 By Vivian Nguyen

After a coma-inducing Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, traditional side dishes, and pumpkin pie, some feasters opt to plant themselves on the couch.

Filed Under: Cultures Tagged With: 2010, Best Buy, Black Friday, Chinese Taiwanese American, Ed Ho, Filipino American, Julieana Gallub, Korean American, Northwest Asian Weekly, One Thanksgiving, Rosa Le, Thanksgiving 2010, Tulalip Casino, Vietnamese American, Vol 29 No 48 | November 27 - December 3, parking, technology, turkey

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