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PICTORIAL: Fund the Journey — API Chaya Annual Dinner and Gala

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API Chaya held its annual gala at the Seattle Westin on March 31. Amita Swadhin — who testified in front of Congress on behalf of child sexual abuse survivors last year — was the keynote speaker. All proceeds from the sold-out event go towards API Chaya’s work in supporting to end violence and exploitation in […]

Dog Photo Contest

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Thank you to all who sent in their photos. Many posted on here were disqualified because the photos did not include holding a sign that read “NWAW.” Photos of stuffed toy dogs were also disqualified. The winning entry is from the University of Washington School of Social Work (UW SSW) API group called SWAPI — […]

PICTORIAL: Seattle Chinese Culture and Arts Association and the Overseas Community Affairs Council celebrates Lunar New Year

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The Bellevue Collection, along with Seattle Chinese Culture and Arts Association and the Overseas Community Affairs Council – Republic of China (Taiwan), held a Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 24 in Bellevue Square’s Center Court. Marking the 7th year of bringing this celebration on the Eastside, this daylong celebration included a martial arts demonstration, […]

20th Asia Pacific New Year Celebration

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It has been 20 years of Asia Pacific New Year Celebrations, and this year, the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) featured the Korean culture to kick off the festivities. This day-long event on Feb. 10 honored and celebrated the vibrant cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands. More than 8,100 people attended. The celebration opened […]

PICTORIAL: Grandmaster turns 80

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Over 500 people attended an 80th birthday celebration for Grandmaster John S.S. Leong on Nov. 11 at China Harbor Restaurant. Leong opened Seattle Kung Fu Club, which is the oldest kung fu school in Seattle. It has been a fixture in Chinatown for the past 50 years. Kung fu masters from around the world attended […]