The historic Canton Alley was recently repaved, and the Chinatown-International District held a reopening ceremony and celebration on June 15. In addition to a ribbon-cutting ceremony, food, and music, Chinese American author Dale Hom autographed copies of his book, “Walk Don’t Run: Growing Up Asian in Seattle,” in the alley. The Chinatown International District Preservation […]
Chinatown JamFest 2015
The annual Chinatown Jam Fest was held July 16 and Aug. 20. It featured live music by Jim Wulff, Tess Guerzon, and Soul Food. There were also cabaret performances, art, food and more. A single cover charge gains entry to all music venues and free admission to The Wing Luke Museum. The Sun May Gift […]
COMMENTARY: Donnie Chin: A man of his people
By OCA-Greater Seattle For Northwest Asian Weekly We at OCA-Greater Seattle are stunned, shocked, and saddened by the loss of our friend, Donnie Chin. Our condolences go out to his family. Donnie embodied what is best about our community. He was selfless, caring, hard-working, and modest; a true hero for all of us in the […]
How do we honor Donnie Chin?
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly The community is still grieving Donnie Chin’s death. There are several ways which we can help the community to heal. One is to help the police to find the killer(s). Meantime, here is what the community can do to honor Chin. 1. Continue IDEC’s mission Teresita Batayola, International Community Health […]
Dean Wong: The legacy of Donald Gregory Chin — A speech commemorating a friend and hero’s life
By Dean Wong Heaven has a new angel. Donnie must be pleased to rejoin his parents in heaven, along with Uncle Jimmy whose wartime experience inspired him to become a medic. Donnie is looking down at us right at this very moment. He’s probably speechless, seeing all the love that is being poured his way. […]
BLOG: Seattle’s Chinatown loses its dragon — Donnie Chin’s tragic death unites the community
By Assunta Ng “Donnie Chin is our dragon,” said Dean Wong at Chin’s candlelight vigil at the Hing Hay Park this past weekend. In Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes excellence, boldness, perseverance, power, heroism, and nobility. Chin’s death has transformed the Chinatown International District ID overnight–bringing a protest, two community meetings demanding answers and justice from city officials, […]
Donnie Chin shot — Community stunned
Donnie Chin, executive director of the International District Emergency Center (IDEC), passed away July 23, after being shot before 3 a.m. at 8th Ave. S. between S. Lane St. and Weller St. in the Chinatown International District. Chin’s service in the I.D. was usually a one-man show, patrolling in the ID. For the past decade, […]
Canton Alley will get a makeover — Paved streets, lanterns, and pedestrians welcome
Let’s use our alleys. This is the message Seattle residents and businesses are emoting, and on top of the list for a makeover is the Canton Alley in the Chinatown International District. And why not? A makeover will allow residents in the ID and tourists easier accessibility to Canton Alley’s illustrious history, will promote tourism, […]
BLOG: Lights, camera, action in Chinatown
By Assunta Ng Chinatown was transformed into World War II scenes in Chinatown recently. On the 600 block of S. King St., you would find Chinese dressing in Japanese kimonos, street closed down, Massive Monkees studio turned into the filming sight, Canton Alley filled with drama. What’s going on? You wondered.
COMMENTARY: Add a touch of history and heritage to Thanksgiving
By Curtis S. Chin For Northwest Asian Weekly As families plan reunions and gather in homes across the Pacific Northwest this month to celebrate the most American of holidays — Thanksgiving — the Seattle area offers up one more reason and special means to celebrate the richness and diversity of people who have built this […]