The Moore Theater in Seattle showcased Seattle area youth with DANCE THIS, hosted by the Seattle Theater Group (STG) July 10-11. STG brought the DANCE THIS 17th production with an intersection of different styles, performed by students. Performances included numbers from Harlem Renaissance, Afro-Brazilian, Chinese, Indian, Tongan, Samoan, Breaking, and Hip Hop. (end)
‘Journey through Asia’ at Folklife
By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Northwest Folklife Festival, Seattle’s cultural festival that takes place over Memorial Day weekend at Seattle Center, will feature talented performances and activities from all cultures. Folklife Festival is one of Seattle’s biggest public events and draws in diverse spectators and performers annually.<!–more–> For Melody Xie, a Chinese dance, culture, […]
Asian traditional arts flourish locally
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 and cultural practices and have preserved them for future generations. Seattle alone has the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience and the […]