Cleaning the house, participating in a festive feast, and playing dice games are just a few of the common traditions that Asian families take part in to welcome the Lunar New Year.
Seattle Symphony bids farewell to CEO Thiagarajan, welcomes acting CEO Yang
A week before the Seattle Symphony’s first-ever Lunar New Year gala, the Symphony’s CEO, Dr. Krishna Thiagarajan, announced he would be stepping down.
China detains suspect in human trafficking cases linked to online scam networks in Myanmar
Chinese authorities have detained a key suspect in human trafficking cases linked to online scam networks near the borders of Myanmar and Thailand, China’s Ministry of Public Security said, weeks after the high-profile disappearance of an actor sparked safety concerns.
Chinese and Indian diplomats call for warmer relations but make no public mention of border dispute
The top diplomats of China and India called for their nations to provide further mutual support, but avoided publicly mentioning a long-standing border dispute in the Himalayas when they met Monday in Beijing.
Republic Day of India greets hundreds
Consul General of India Prakash Gupta hosted this year’s Republic Day of India this past weekend at the Bell Harbor Conference Center.
City Council passes over AAPI candidates for open D2 seat
Despite Seattle’s high concentration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) residents, the Seattle City Council (SCC) on Monday passed over the two AAPI finalists in the running for appointment to the at-large District 2 seat, which encompasses the Chinatown-International District (CID).
Hong Kong’s snake soup is slithering away but still simmers in a decades-old kitchen
As Hong Kong prepares to welcome the Year of the Snake on Wednesday, Chau Ka-ling displays a moving serpent with practiced ease, holding it like a pet in her decades-old restaurant in the city.
Snakes, sacrament, and scintillation: aespa to play the ShoWare
Lumpy, galumphing brass notes lay down the bassline. Faint trumpet-y overtones join in.
Dietary traditions for the New Year: Healthy Asian food choices for 2025
As we step into the new year, it’s a time not only to celebrate with family and friends, but also to reflect on the year ahead and set our sights on our health, happiness, and prosperity.
Golden Circle 2025 award recipients announced
Next week, the Northwest Asian Weekly will release a series of profiles highlighting Seattle recipients of the 2025 Golden Circle awards.