The Lunar New Year Costume Contest was held on Feb 24 at Hing Hay Park. Winners of the contest received from $50 to $100 in cash.
To celebrate the Year of the Dragon and honor the 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee’s passing, people also wore costumes in honor of Lee.
All contestants received Asian snacks and Seattle Aquarium passes.
The winners:
Suzanne Wong (Gold),
Kyle Li and Ascher Li (Silver),
Ana Xiao (Jade)
Suzanne Wong (Gold), Kyle Li (Silver), Rory ( participant), Ascher Li (Silver), Ana Xiao (Jade) (from left to right). Photo courtesy of Assunta Ng
The contest was organized by Cindy Wong with the prizes sponsored by the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation among others. Tai Tung Restaurant and the Seattle Kung Fu Club also donated prizes for the event.
Left to right: Judges Darcie Delacruz, Connie Au-Yeung and Evan Chan stand with organizer Cindy Wong. Photo courtesy of Assunta Ng.
Finalists dragon performers leads the participants’ parade. Photo courtesy of Assunta Ng.
Father-and-son emcees, James Li and Rykin. Photo courtesy of Assunta Ng.