The Seattle City Council adopted a resolution Dec. 14 in support of Seattle’s Muslim community and speaking out against the rise in hateful rhetoric and violence targeting Muslims. “We must never allow a religious test for families seeking refuge in the United States or in Seattle,” said Mayor Ed Murray. “Since our nation was founded, […]
Celebrating in Bellevue Square — The Bellevue Collection Third Annual Lunar New Year Festival
By Laura Ohata Northwest Asian Weekly Drums beat and cymbals crash. Lion dancers move in sinuous steps, leap and kick to a rapt audience. Last weekend, The Bellevue Collection celebrated the Year of the Ram with its third annual Lunar New Year festival. The event started with a performance by the South Puget Sound Chinese […]
Bellevue will be celebrating the new year! — The Bellevue Collection’s Third Annual Lunar New Year Festival
Celebrate the Year of the Ram at the Bellevue Collection’s Third Annual Lunar New Year festival. This year, the family-friendly excitement includes nearly forty different performances including lion dancing, tai chi, traditional Chinese music, wushu (or kung fu), mask dancing, peacock dancing, and Chinese opera, and many others. For good luck, dim sum purveyor, Din […]