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You are here: Home / Archives for vol 28 no 29 | July 11 – July 17

The Wedding Issue

July 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Explanations of some images on the front page: Ducks: In Korean culture, a pair of wooden ducks is meant to symbolize the partners in the marriage. Wrapped leaves: In a Vietnamese wedding ceremony, there is often a dish of betel and areca nut. Cloth-covered trays: Before a Vietnamese wedding, the groom’s family visits the bride’s […]

Filed Under: News, Lifestyle, Cultures Tagged With: Vietnamese, vol 28 no 29 | July 11 - July 17

Vying for venues to tie the knot: A guide to finding the perfect place for a wedding

July 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

One of the most important and toughest parts of planning a wedding is finding a venue. Seattle is home to some amazing views and landscapes, but finding a place that can accommodate a traditional Asian wedding can be tricky. How is a bride to find a venue to hold hundreds of guests? And what if she wants to serve traditional Asian food?

Filed Under: News, Lifestyle, Features, Community News, Cultures Tagged With: China, LLC, Matt Shea, Nash Fung, Ninette Cheng, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pike Place Market, Seattle Center, Seattle Room, Sky Bridge, South Lobby, Space Needle, Washington State Convention Trade Center, Westin Hotel, attention, vol 28 no 29 | July 11 - July 17

His and hers: Couples face challenges in including cultural elements in their dream wedding

July 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

As the wedding season approaches, many couples are faced with the challenge of planning a wedding with multiple cultural customs. As individuals increasingly date outside of their race and ethnicity, many couples choose to blend cultures together on their wedding day with multiple ceremonies, outfits, and customs.

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Cultures Tagged With: Chinese American, Chris Dannemann, Japanese American Ann Fukazawa, Judy Tran, Lizz Eng, Monica Lo, Ninette Cheng, Northwest Asian Weekly, Vietnamese, culture, vol 28 no 29 | July 11 - July 17

Interracial Marriages: taking the good with the bad

July 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Interracial marriage is a subject that most people have an opinion about. Regardless of whether they think it is a good or a bad trend, the fact is that within the last few decades, interracial romance and nuptials have become more common.

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Cultures Tagged With: API, Arnold Cornejo, Asian American, Census Bureau, Filipino, Interracial Marriages, Korean, Northwest Asian Weekly, Ryan Pangilinan, Seattle, Washington Post, communication, culture, vol 28 no 29 | July 11 - July 17

Do traditional weddings have a place in the 21st century?

July 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Weddings: They can be a dream, but they can also turn into a nightmare.

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Cultures Tagged With: Anna Dumo Navarro, Bastyr University, Charmi Wijesekera, Chinese, Evangelical Christianity, Filipino, Korean, Lizzie Oberlander, Northwest Asian Weekly, Ryan Pangilinan, Sri Lankan, Though Navarro, Vietnamese, blog, culture, vol 28 no 29 | July 11 - July 17

Girl NOT gone wild: Bachelorette parties get a dose of culture

July 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Bachelor and bachelorette parties are becoming a common part of American weddings. They are meant to celebrate the last day of singlehood. Some people spend this day with family and friends. Others throw big parties that have scandalous elements.

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Cultures Tagged With: Buddhist Thai, China, Chinese, Cock Loft, Elaine Kim, Filipino, India, Middle Eastern, Morocco, Nile River, Northwest Asian Weekly, Philippines Despedida, Thailand, culture, vol 28 no 29 | July 11 - July 17

Fraudulent marriages: the crime, the victims, the outcomes

July 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Many Asian people are able to live in the United States because they married U.S. citizens. It is one of the ways to become an American citizen.

Filed Under: News, Features, Community News Tagged With: Immigration Services, Northwest Asian Weekly, USCIS, United States, Vietnamese, Vuthy Sim, Yuki Nakajima, language, vol 28 no 29 | July 11 - July 17

LIHI makes people rethink definition of low-income housing

July 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

This year, Secou Diate purchased his first home, a brand new four-bedroom townhouse that his wife, daughter, and unborn baby will enjoy. For Diate, it was the perfect time to purchase. Interest rates were low. The unit was in a brand-new development and it was in his price range.

Filed Under: News, Business, Community News Tagged With: Caroline Li, Copper Lantern, HDC, International District, King County, LIHI, Lake Washington, Mark Wang, Mike Woo, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, Secou Diate, Sharon Lee, United States, West African, vol 28 no 29 | July 11 - July 17

Outstanding Graduates

July 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Are you an Asian American student graduating from high school or college? You may be eligible for the Northwest Asian Weekly’s Outstanding Graduates column.

Filed Under: News, Education, Community News Tagged With: Asian American, Ballard High School, China, Edmonds School District Food Service Advisory Council, Emiko Kobayashi, GPA, Hope Christian Church, Michelle Liu, Mountlake Terrace Library, Northwest Asian Weekly, Northwest District, Outstanding Graduates, Peace Corp, Teen Advisory Board, Thang Nguyen, White Center Food Bank, vol 28 no 29 | July 11 - July 17

May 16: Little Saigon gets cleaned up

July 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington gathered a team of volunteers to clean and paint over graffiti on light posts and walls in the International District. ♦

Filed Under: News, Names in the News, Community News Tagged With: International District, Little Saigon, vol 28 no 29 | July 11 - July 17

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