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NW Asian Weekly Mouse Prize

Lunar New Year Costume Contest – The Northwest Asian Weekly

Saturday, February 8, 2020 Contestants’ attire should be culturally relevant to the Lunar New Year Celebration. Prizes: First ($75), Second ($50), Third ($25); 10 honorable mentions, each winner get a stuffed mouse.

A ‘rat race’ that makes a difference — Registration now open for ICHS Lunar New Year 5K

From The Northwest Asian Weekly – Staff. International Community Health Services (ICHS) opened registration on Dec. 4 for its annual Lunar New Year 5k Walk/Run. The fundraiser will take place along Interurban Trail in Shoreline on Feb. 23, 2020 in celebration of the Year of the Rat.

Baybayin script still alive in app

From The Northwest Asian Weekly – Jason Cruz. Growing up in the Central District of Seattle, Christopher Castillo came upon a play about the Filipino Revolution at the Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center. The play’s program included “curious characters,” which spurred Castillo’s interest. It led to a phone app that has gained a swell of popularity…