Fiji Ambassador Winston Thompson (middle-right, tallest man) with local community members
On Feb. 11, The Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC), headed by Executive Director Faaluaina Pritchard, held its 14th Annual New Year Celebration, called Bula!, at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. 
Bula! performances
This year, APCC featured the island country Fiji. Fiji Ambassador Winston Thompson came from Washington, D.C., to honor the local Fiji community in Washington. The event included booths, food, activities for children, hula sessions, and cultural entertainment from Asia–Pacific countries.
More than 5,000 people participated in the event. (end)