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America Ruined My Name For Me

From The New Yorker – Author Beth Nguyen explores the complicated and layered reasons behind why she chose to change her name.

Why This Lunar New Year Tradition Is My Family’s Most Important Ritual

From ABC Everyday – Thanh-Thy Tiffany Tran reflects on a special Lunar New Year ritual of sharing wishes that has shifted in meaning throughout her life..

Perspective: Reclaiming My Other New Year

From South Seattle Emerald – Writer Julie Pham reflects on how, over decades and continents, she has created her own community and traditions for Tet, the Vietnamese new year.
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Lunar New Year 2021: Year of the Ox

From EchoX – Its Lunar New Year! Celebrated by many Asian communities around the world, this important celebration has a wealth of unique lived traditions. Explore the resources we’ve collected to start learning more about Lunar New Year and stay tuned for more content throughout February.

Chuminh Tofu’s Free Sunday Meals Offer a Model for Community Aid

From International Examiner – Even through the pandemic, Chuminh Tofu owner Tanya Nguyen and dedicated volunteers have continued to provide for the city’s unhoused neighbors.

More To Come With Little Saigon’s Creative Community Space

From International Examiner – A new creative community space in Little Saigon creates opportunities for gathering and programming to serve Seattle’s Vietnamese community.

Capitol Hill Restaurant Pairs With Overseas Author to Feed Seattle’s Frontline Workers

From Northwest Asian Weekly – Vietnamese author Quế Mai Phan Nguyễn and Seattle restaurant owner Uyên Nguyễn team up in an effort to nourish Seattle healthcare workers.