May is Asian-Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. In celebration, Magnetic North and Taiyo Na have released a new music video for “I Got My,” a collaboration with Jin (yes, THE Jin) and quite possibly every notable Asian American there is in this new wave of up-and-coming artists and entertainers. Derek Kan posted on their blog: In celebration of APIA Heritage Month we … [Read more...] about Magnetic North & Taiyo Na release new video for “I Got My” ft. Jin
Art & Alcohol: Vietnamese-Japanese Fiber Artist, Recycled Art, and more
What does the world look like through the eyes of a Vietnamese-Japanese fiber artist? Can recycled material really be art, or just junk? In celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, Toast of the Town on May 27 is featuring DVAN and some of the most talented Vietnamese and Asian American artists in the Bay Area. Join us at the ever-so-hip Eve Lounge to celebrate this special … [Read more...] about Art & Alcohol: Vietnamese-Japanese Fiber Artist, Recycled Art, and more
Wuxia, Anime, K-dramas, and…
Phi tuyet lien thien xa bach loc Tieu thu than hiep y bich uyen Shooting a white deer, snow flutters around the skies Smiling, one writes about the divine chivalrous one, leaning against bluish lovebirds For those who have not already recognized the previous lines, the couplet is a clever mnemonic to recall Jin Yong’s (Kim Dung’s) works. One can argue that Jin … [Read more...] about Wuxia, Anime, K-dramas, and…
“Holla for Japan” Benefit Concert Raised Thousands for Disaster Relief
While Vietnamese people all over joined their communities on April 30th to commemorate the events that took place in 1975, at least two Vietnamese Americans opened their hearts in New York, participating in a different type of cause: a concert raising funds toward relief efforts in Japan. “Holla for Japan: A Benefit Concert” took place from 8-11 p.m. that Saturday night at … [Read more...] about “Holla for Japan” Benefit Concert Raised Thousands for Disaster Relief
Garden Grove Ends Nude Vietnamese Coffee Houses
This week, Garden Grove City Council voted unanimously to ban smoking, arcade games, and nudity in coffeehouses. In a city of 166,332, of which 40-45% are Vietnamese, the ordinance is aimed primarily at Vietnamese coffeehouses. For those not familiar with Vietnamese coffeehouses, or “cafe om,” they are as close as they come to strip clubs in the conservative Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Garden Grove Ends Nude Vietnamese Coffee Houses