By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Raldi Formantes fights poverty. He designs highly imaginative and habitable places around the world, some reflect hope to the world’s poorest people and those […]
Archives for May 2015
Demolition, but development — Hing Hay Park will expand
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Renovation is underway in the International District. The iconic Hing Hay Park, located on the corner of Maynard and King St. (423 Maynard Ave) will […]
It’s a volley! — Chinese American street volleyball documentary hits cable
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Ursula Liang’s “labor of love,” 9-Man, which documents the Chinese American sport of street volleyball has received critical acclaim. We first covered the documentary […]
Recognizing Joey Ing — A spotlight on a community leader
Vera Ing, the late community leader was known as the “glue” of the Asian community. But glue does not stick if it has nothing to attach to. Vera was able […]
EDITORIAL: Harriet Tubman on a twenty? — It should happen!
Polling reveals that abolitionist Harriet Tubman would be a favorite if we had a woman on a 20-dollar bill. The vote is unofficial, but an online campaign spearheaded by the […]
Nakajima to open Capitol Hill restaurant
Chef Shota Nakajima has acquired the former Bistrot Le Zinc restaurant space at 1449 E Pine Street in Seattle and in June will open Naka, offering a contemporary menu inspired […]
Nakano appointed Executive Director of EDI
A reception was held to honor Marci Nakano as Executive Development Institute’s (EDI) new Executive Director, April 21. Over 100 were in attendance at the Four Seas restaurant. EDI is […]
Poem commemorates US war and Vietnam anniversary
April 30th marked the 40th anniversary of the end of the U.S. war in Vietnam, when American forces abandoned the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon, leaving millions of people in […]
“Rebirth of the World”
Chiho Aoshima, “Rebirth of the World” is featured at the Seattle Asian Art Museum from May 2—October 4. The opening reception was May 1. Aoshima is a Japanese pop artist […]
Bengali new year
The Bangladeshi Community of Greater Seattle came together last weekend on Saturday, May 2nd in Bellevue to celebrate Bengali New Year in style. There were numerous Bangladeshi food and crafts […]
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