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Hu plig: Calling of the soul to celebrate Hmong New Year — Hmong welcome the New Year

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By Elizabeth Wang Northwest Asian Weekly “Nyob zoo xyoo tshiab!,” Hmong for “Happy New Year,” echoed through the halls of  the Seattle Center Armory as hundreds of people gathered to […]

Beyond the Plate: The Asian lowdown on Seattle’s farmers markets

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While I was enjoying a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Broadway Farmers Market, it occurred to me to follow up on NWAW’s first installment of “Beyond the Plate” with one on farmers markets. Many Asians I’ve spoken with have admitted to feeling removed or uninterested in farmers markets …

Creativity abound at NWAW’s newspaper fashion contest

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For the last few weeks, our newsroom turned catwalk housed the many creative entries that came pouring in for

Locals embrace fashion recycling

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By Jocelyn Chui Northwest Asian Weekly When local fashion blogger Jess Estrada cleans her closet, she goes

Ed Wong notes disparity in Asian blood donation

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By Katelin Chow Northwest Asian Weekly For Ed Wong, 81, fighting the odds seems bleak, but he’s not fighting for himself. Ever since his son Kirby died in 2000 from […]

Beyond the Plate: Rainy day noshing from food blogs and beyond

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By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly Last week, I went on a picnic — a “summer picnic” to be specific — and it rained. Weather aside, the food was great, […]

Asian traditional arts flourish locally

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By Jeffrey Osborn Northwest Asian Weekly The transition to America is difficult for many immigrants and their family members. Many immigrants in the Northwest have brought over treasured traditional arts […]