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USPS issues new stamp celebrating Lunar New Year NEW YORK CITY — The U.S. Postal Service held a special event to commemorate the Year of the Tiger on Jan. 20 in New York. The event commemorates the third of 12 postage stamps in the Lunar New Year series. Special guests included Global Artistic Programs Vice President and Director of the Asia Society Museum in New York Michelle Yun, Lion Dance Performers from the New York Chinese Cultural Center, New York Chinese Cultural Center Executive Director Ying H. Yen, and the NYPD Ceremonial Unit Honor Guard. Art director Antonio Alcala designed the stamp with original art by Camille Chew. Utilizing orange as the predominant color— characteristic of the markings of Bengal tigers and said to be one of the lucky colors for individuals born during the Year of the Tiger—the tiger mask in the stamp design incorporates elements with symbolic meaning. Several of the patterns and details were created with the style of Asian textiles in mind, as well as green flowers that represent the arrival of spring, which Lunar New Year also signals in Chinese culture. The motif atop the tiger’s head—printed with purple foil—references the celestial themes of the Chinese zodiac. Customers may purchase these stamps onsite and at the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic, or at Post Office locations nationwide. 

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By Nina Huang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Taiwanese American Andrew Hsieh and his four co-owners opened a “Disneyland for cats.” Located in Wallingford, Seattle Meowtropolitan Cafe, the first cat cafe in the state of Washington, was opened in December 2015. Hsieh wanted to open a cat cafe in Seattle because it was a good idea to him as there was a wave of cat cafes opening in other cities like San Francisco and Washington, D.C. at the time. His co-owners, who are his classmates from the University of Washington (UW), are all of Asian descent. They knew that it was popular in Asian countries, including Japan and Taiwan, but never thought it would work in the United States. He mentioned that the world’s first cat cafe opened in Taipei in 1998. The concept then spread to Japan and other countries in the world.

MAKING AN IMPACT Seattle Meowtropolitan Cafe’s mission is to create experiences between humans and cats. They further their mission by placing cats in need into nurturing homes, working with cat rescues and shelters, and providing resources to organizations dedicated to improving the lives of cats. They work with their shelter partner, Regional Animal Services of King County, to house cats in the cat lounge. All the cats living at the cafe are from the shelter, and they stay there until they’re adopted. At any given time, Hsieh said there are up to 25 cats hanging out at the cafe, including nine resident cats. “Throughout my life, I’ve always loved animals, but I never had a cat or dog, nothing bigger than a hamster because my mom is a clean freak. Anything that couldn’t be contained in an aquarium or container was not allowed. I never had a cat before opening the cafe, but now I have three cats, Squid, Batsy, and

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Tommy,” Hsieh said. The cafe strives to educate visitors about cats’ needs for loving homes. They’ve created an entry point for people to create precious interactions and memories with the cats with the hope to inspire them to adopt or donate to benefit cats in need. Hsieh said they lost count

WA launches website to get athome COVID tests Washington residents can now order free, rapid COVID-19 tests delivered to their homes. The “Say Yes! COVID Test” website launched on Jan. 21. But the Seattle Times reported that the state’s inventory of about 650,000 testing kits ran out by about 6 p.m. that day. Only one order can be made per residential address. Each order comes with four rapid tests. Even if more people live in the home, only four tests are available per household. If you get a message stating, “Thank you for your interest in Say Yes! COVID Test. We have had an overwhelming response to the initiative and have already exhausted the limited supply available for home delivery,” you can still submit your name, address, and phone number, and you will be put in the queue to get the kits when the stock replenishes. The Washington Department of Health said to keep an eye on its social media

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after the pandemic, but close to 400 cats have been adopted since the cafe’s opening. People can regularly check their website to see which cats are available for adoption, and visit them at the cafe. Reservations are recommended because spots are limited for the timed sessions to

hang out with the cats. People can also walk in, but it’s first come, first serve. Thirty minute sessions are $9.99 each and the session allows for 12 people. There are also cat yoga and meditation classes available for purchase as well. see CATS on 15

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By Ashley Chen NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Lunar New Year 2022 might be another virtual celebration for most people, but don’t worry, The Bellevue Collection has got you covered. From Jan. 26 to Feb. 6, The Bellevue Collection is hosting an array of festivities, from online performances to in-person decorations and activities for all ages. Fill up your New Year spirit with red paper dragons flying in the sky and incredible pieces of ancient fashion at The Bellevue Collection. TRADITIONAL DISPLAYS Scattered all across Bellevue Square are displays of beautiful traditional art, such as calligraphy, dresses, and paintings. The Overseas Community Affairs Council,

Republic of China (Taiwan), and Wing Luke Museum have provided a wide collection of artwork along with descriptions of their history. Some historical pieces include an old mahjong set, a widespread game that’s still played today, and a modern Qipao, or cheongsam, a style of Chinese dress from the Manchu era. DINING AND LUCKY LUNAR SCRATCH CARDS Lunar New Year is all about the food, and The Bellevue Collection’s restaurants know this. There’s a flavor for everyone—from sweet Chamei Matcha lattes to must-have Din Tai Fung soup dumplings. If these aren’t what your appetite is looking for right now, there are more eats, including sushi from Japonessa and fluffy tea from Mi Tea. For a sweet deal, pick up a Lucky Lunar Card from guest services for a special offer at one of your favorite

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Asian restaurants, and you might win an $80 Bellevue Collection Gift Card. (Must be 18 or older to receive a ticket, and tickets must be redeemed before Feb. 28, 2022.) LANTERN CRAFT AND COLORING SHEETS Fun, easy, and creative, the lantern craft checks all the boxes for kids. As we’re celebrating the Year of the Tiger, the paper lanterns are folded into two cute, little tigers dangled by a tree branch. Be sure to pick up a craft kit from Guest Services to build a lantern at home. Another relaxing activity for the kids is coloring sheets. The Wing Luke Museum has created a coloring sheet with a pair of tigers covered in small flowers. In addition, the Wing Luke Museum has listed an see BELLEVUE on 13

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■ WORLD NEWS Omicron spreads in New Zealand, spoiling PM’s wedding plans WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is postponing her wedding after announcing new COVID-19 restrictions on Jan. 23 following the discovery of nine cases of the omicron variant in a single family that flew to Auckland to attend a wedding. The so-called “red New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern setting” of the country’s pandemic response includes heightened measures such as required mask wearing and limits on gatherings. The restrictions went into effect on Jan. 24. Ardern stressed that “red is not lockdown,” noting that businesses can remain open and people can still visit family and friends and move freely around the country.

“Our plan for managing omicron cases in the early stage remains the same as delta, where we will rapidly test, contact trace and isolate cases and contacts in order to slow the spread,” Ardern told reporters. But her own wedding plans are on hold. The 41-year-old prime minister was planning to tie the knot at the end of January. “I just join many other New Zealanders who have had an experience like that as a result of the pandemic and to anyone who’s caught up in that scenario, I am so sorry,” she said. New Zealand had been among the few remaining countries to have avoided any outbreaks of the omicron variant, but Ardern acknowledged last week that an outbreak was inevitable given the high transmissibility of the variant. The country has managed to contain the spread of the delta variant, with an average of about 20 new cases each day. It has seen an increasing number of people arriving into the country and going into mandatory quarantine who are infected with omicron. That has put strain on the quarantine system and

prompted the government to limit access for returning citizens while it decides what to do about reopening its borders, angering many people who want to return to New Zealand. About 93% of New Zealanders aged 12 and over are fully vaccinated, and 52% have had a booster shot. The country has just begun vaccinating children aged between 5 and 11. The family from the Nelson-Marlborough region attended a wedding and other events while in Auckland earlier in January, with estimates suggesting they came into contact with “well over 100 people at these events,” Ardern said. “That means that omicron is now circulating in Auckland and possibly the Nelson-Marlborough region if not elsewhere,” she added. Ardern plans to marry her longtime partner, Clarke Gayford. They have a 2-year-old daughter, Neve. Ardern in 2018 became just the second elected world leader in modern history to give birth while holding office. 

Thich Nhat Hanh, Map helps Chinese man reunite with his influential Zen Buddhist monk, family after decades dies at 95 By EMILY WANG FUJIYAMA ASSOCIATED PRESS

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HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Thich Nhat Hanh, the revered Zen Buddhist monk who helped spread the practice of mindfulness in the West and socially engaged Buddhism in the East, has died. He was 95. The death was confirmed by a monk at Tu Hieu Pagoda in Hue, Vietnam who said that Nhat Hanh, known as Thay to his followers, died at midnight on Jan. 22. The monk declined to be named because he is not authorized to speak to media. A post on Nhat Hanh’s verified Twitter page attributed to The International Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism also confirmed the news, saying, “We invite our beloved global spiritual family to take a few moments to be still, to come back to our mindful breathing, as we together hold Thay in

our hearts.“ Born as Nguyen Xuan Bao in 1926 in Hue and ordained at age 16, Nhat Hanh distilled Buddhist teachings on compassion and suffering into easily grasped guidance over a lifetime dedicated to working for peace. In 1961 he went to the United States to study, teaching comparative religion for a time at Princeton and Columbia universities. For most of the remainder of his life, he lived in exile at Plum Village, a retreat center he founded in southern France. There and in talks and retreats around the world, he introduced Zen Buddhism, at its essence, as peace through compassionate listening. Still and steadfast in his brown robes, he exuded an air of watchful, amused calm, sometimes sharing a stage with the somewhat livelier Tibetan Buddhist leader Dalai Lama. “The peace we seek cannot be our personal possession. We need to find an inner peace which makes it possible for us to become one with those who suffer, and to do something to help our brothers and sisters, which is to say, ourselves,” Nhat Hanh wrote in one of his dozens of books, “The Sun My Heart.” The Dalai Lama said he was saddened by the death of “his friend and spiritual brother.” “In his peaceful opposition to the Vietnam War, his support for Martin see THICH NHAT HANH on 14

BEIJING (AP) — Since he was a child, Li Jingwei did not know his real name. He did not know where he was born, or for certain how old he was—until he found his biological family in December with the help of a long-remembered map. Li was a victim of child trafficking. In 1989 when he was 4 years old, a bald neighbor lured him away by saying they

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It’s called “Center for COVID Control”—and one such testing site popped in Seattle’s Chinatown International District (CID) earlier this month at 417 7th Avenue South. It’s just one of nearly a dozen testing sites in Washington state and 300 in the country operated by the Illinois-based company. The company is not affiliated with the King County Department of Health or the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). In the CID, the words “FAKE TESTS” were spraypainted on the outside of the 7th Avenue site. People complained that the site was giving fake

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Year of the Tiger By Sun Lee Chang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The Year of the Tiger is about to pounce with a loud roar! No mere meek animal, it is a sign to be reckoned with. The Tiger is the third animal in the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac. The Tiger knows what it wants and no substitutions will do. Ever the ambitious creature, the Tiger will go after its target and may actually get it—at least some of the time. Of the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water associated with the Chinese Zodiac, the upcoming year will be the Year of the Water Tiger. The Water Tiger will, on occasion, show its softer side. However, watch out as that can change in an instant. Fun in one moment and then stopping you in your tracks the next, there promises to be many surprises in store in the upcoming year. The Tiger demands respect and taking the lead comes naturally to those born in the Year of the Tiger. Like the old Sinatra song, the Tiger is all about doing it his or her way. The Tiger will sometimes take an unexpected detour just because they can. Don’t expect the Tiger to conform to your rules, as they have a few of their

own they would like to impose instead. Those celebrities and famous people who were born in past years of the Tiger stand out in a way that is unique to each of them. They include Tom Cruise, Marilyn Monroe, Queen Elizabeth II, Fidel Castro, Joe DiMaggio, Lady Gaga, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jodie Foster, and Eva Mendes, just to name a few. Driven to make the most of what they’ve got, it is not surprising that these folks were born in the Year of the Tiger. While their egos and stubbornness can be exasperating, by contrast, the strength of the Tiger can also be quite inspiring as is their zest for life. They would be the first to tell you to stop saving the fine china for a special occasion and to go ahead and enjoy it now. That said, the Tiger also respects hard work. At the end of the day, the Tiger loves to play as hard as it works. Whether it be for work or love, here is what lies in store for you in the Year of the Water Tiger. RAT No one doubts that you have a strong work ethic, but do seek out ways to get some rest and relaxation.

Work: As a general rule too, much of one thing isn’t good. Strive for balance between your business and personal pursuits. Love: It’s not just about you. Remember to check in with your partner so that you stay in step with each other. OX You preferred to go it alone in the past, but are slowly realizing it is worth building a strong team. Work: Rather than just wishing and hoping, advance your cause by being vocal about your expectations. Love: A meaningful conversation requires you to listen and not just wait for your turn to speak. TIGER You are not about holding things back, but do be careful that you do not reveal something you will regret. Work: In an effort to set the record straight, rather than minimizing what you have done highlight it instead. Love: Although an opposite might be exciting, there is nothing like sharing the bond of a like-minded soul.

RABBIT You’ve got all the right ingredients and are quite close to the next step of putting it all together. Work: Having switched tracks recently, things are finally clicking into place and picking up speed. Love: Someone who you once viewed as a known quantity will soon surprise you with their hidden potential. see TIGER on 13

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By Stacy Nguyen NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Do you have a tiger in your life? If you do, chances are that they are bold (some may say brash), courageous, energetic, competitive, and impulsive. Tiger people are also very charismatic and exciting to be around—but take heed, the tiger’s dark side is sometimes tempestuous, hungry, and full of sharp teeth and dangerous claws. Here are some famous tigers. Let’s see if they exemplify classic tiger traits or if they are mere kittens!

1998 Jaden Smith Known for: Being Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s son and also for being a cultural and fashion icon. Traits: Tigers are known for being fiercely independent, and notably, Smith asked his parents to be emancipated at age 15 and to move out of their family home. The reason cited was that he wanted to live his life outside of the Hollywood bubble. His mom, Jada, was reportedly heartbroken over it, but she let him go because she knew he was too independent and couldn’t be caged. Tiger scale: 9 out of 10

1986 Drake Known for: Emotional and arresting rap, Toronto pride. Traits: While tigers are known for having a hard exterior that masks a gushy and sentimental center, Drake doesn’t come across as

a person who has a hard outer shell. Rather, he’s built a career out of being appealingly soft (vulnerable). He seems too sweet to be a fully fledged tiger, perhaps. Tiger scale: 6 out of 10 Lady Gaga Known for: Being a multi-hyphenate, bold fashion choices. Traits: This is a woman who wore an entire dress made out of meat. Not only is that bold, it’s literally meat! Tiger food! That’s pretty on the nose, and thus it’s with confidence that I say that they don’t get more tiger-y than Gaga. Tiger scale: 10 out of 10

1974 Mark Paul Gosselaar Known for: Saved by the Bell, being a bottled blond. Traits: Okay, first, I need to remind you that Mark Paul Gosselaar identifies as API.

His mom is Indonesian! And other than that, this dude seems like a pretty humble and chill actor who has had a string of lowkey TV roles, often playing again the Zack Morris-type that he was associated with early in his career, which makes me think that he is secretly tortured by how terrible (and tiger-y) that character was! I bet IRL, Gosselaar is not tiger-y at all. Tiger scale: 2 out of 10 Victoria Beckham Known for: Spice Girls, being posh, being reluctant about smiling and showing her teeth. Traits: Okay, we’re all thinking it. Of all the Spice Girls, Scary Spice is the one that comes across most like a tiger. In contrast, Posh Spice comes across rather distant, quiet, and subdued. Beckham does seem a bit willful though (she keeps turning down a Spice Girls reunion), so there may be a little bit of tiger in her after all! Tiger scale: 4 out of 10

Tom Cruise Known for: Top Gun, jumping on Oprah’s couch, Scientology. Traits: I mean, come on. It’s Tom Cruise! It’s the man who screamed, “Show me the money!” and insists on hanging off cliffs and not letting his stunt doubles do their job. This is the man who told Brooke Shields that she was a dummy for taking meds for her postpartum depression. You might say that Tom Cruise exemplifies all of the tigers’ most positive and negative traits! Tiger scale: 10 out of 10

1962 Jim Carrey Known for: Having an amazing early career, making Robin Williams feel insecure, getting problematic as he ages. see CELEBS on 15

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Have yourself a #VeryAsian Lunar New Year A TV viewer told anchor Michelle Li to “keep her Korean to herself.” The Emmy-winning broadcast journalist who once worked at KING 5 in Seattle did a short segment in early January on KSDK-TV in St. Louis, Missouri—about things people eat for New Year's Day. She mentioned that she, and others who are of Korean descent, often eat tteokguk, or soup with sliced rice cakes, on New Year’s. Li said that she adds dumplings to hers. Li's story prompted a woman to call in to the station and leave a message saying that Li was “being very Asian'” and that she should “keep her Korean to herself.” The woman also said that a white broadcaster would be fired for saying what they ate on New Year's, which was ironic since most of Li's short segment

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A simple email or text message could open you up to fraud. The pandemic has accelerated identity theft—and the impact on regular people is significant. In fact, Americans have lost more than $382 million to scams related to stimulus checks and unemployment benefits, fake treatments for COVID-19, and more, according to the Federal Trade Commission. That’s why it’s crucial to recognize activity designed to steal your hard-earned money. JPMorgan Chase is available to help consumers learn to spot suspicious activity—from fake emails and texts to bogus claims about ways to stay healthy. We sat down with Viet Pham, relationship banker from the Chase branch on Martin Luther King Jr Way to discuss tips and best practices for securing a better financial future.

[NWAW]: WHAT SHOULD CONSUMERS BE LOOKING FOR WHEN IT COMES TO SCAMMERS? [Viet Pham]: Let’s start with emails and texts. Phishing is the fancy name for emails pretending to be from reputable companies—including banks. They’re really from criminals who are trying to get your personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. The email could ask you to reply or click on a link that takes you to a website that looks like your bank’s site. Then they’ll ask you to give your username, password, account number, personal identification number (PIN), Social Security number, or other personal information. Also, if you click on an attachment to that email, it could download software called malware that tracks or steals your information. So, be very careful about clicking on a link in an email. Instead, go directly to the company’s website. And don’t click on attachments unless you’re sure it’s from someone you know and trust. Scammers are increasingly starting to contact victims by text message or phone, most often from a number you don’t recognize, and telling you there’s a problem with your bank account, including that it’s closed, frozen, or will be terminated unless you call a phone number or go to a website listed in the message and give your personal and/or account information. [NWAW]: ARE THERE SPECIFIC SIGNS TO LOOK FOR? [Viet Pham]: Yes, here are a couple of surefire ones: Scammers will often tell you there is a problem or a prize. They might say you are in trouble with the government, you owe money, someone in your family has an emergency, there is a problem with an account of yours, or that you won lottery money. Remember—if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. After setting up the problem or prize, scammers will

pressure you to act immediately. They want you to hand over your sensitive information before you have time to think. They might threaten you, stress a sense of urgency, or say time is running out. However, no legitimate business or government agency will pressure you in this way or ask for your personal information, like your Social Security number, bank account, or credit card numbers over the phone or email. [NWAW]: HOW CAN CONSUMERS PROTECT THEIR MONEY AND THEIR INFORMATION? [Viet Pham]: Here are a few best practices: • Guard your online information. Download and update antivirus software for your computer, and don’t enter sensitive information into public computers or on unsecured networks. Also, be careful about giving out your financial username and passwords on the internet—this includes financial websites and apps that offer tools to help you manage your accounts, invest, or prepare your taxes. • Make purchases only on secure websites. Look for the symbol of a lock in the address of an internet site. That will help protect your credit card number, expiration date, and three-digit CVV. • Change your passwords often. Change your passwords frequently and use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. Don’t use your pet’s name, your child’s name, or anything else that could be easily figured out. • Create a separate password for each financial institution. This provides an additional level of protection in case there is an issue at one institution. • Monitor your accounts. Log into your accounts frequently—even daily— through online banking or on your mobile banking app to monitor transactions and your account balance. Look for transactions you don’t recognize. Also, check out your monthly statements and if

there’s an issue, contact your bank right away. • Set up extra confirmation. The proper name is two-factor or multi-factor authentication. It just means you’ll need to take an extra step or two to access your information. For example, it could be requesting a text with a code to be sent to the mobile phone number you gave the company before. At Chase, when you sign into your Chase account electronically for the first time or with a device we don’t recognize, we’ll ask you for your username, password, and a temporary identification code. And we’ll send it to you by phone, email, or text message. Shred sensitive documents. Shred banking records, checks that you deposited through mobile banking, and other documents that have your account information. Keep monthly checking and savings account statements in a secure location until you file your taxes and then shred these as well. Chase and other banks offer paperless statements, letting you see the information online without having to worry about paper. Check your credit report. At least once a year, read through your credit reports carefully. You can request a free annual credit report from each of the three national credit reporting agencies, even if you don’t suspect any unauthorized activity on your account. Visit annualcreditreport.com.

[NWAW]: HOW DOES CHASE PROTECT CUSTOMERS FROM FRAUD? [Viet Pham]: We see it as a partnership. We help protect your accounts and information, and so do you. We monitor all of our accounts around the clock, including using security measures you can’t see. Also, if we find or you flag a transaction that you didn’t authorize, we offer Zero Liability Protection, meaning you won’t be held responsible for it. 

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YOUR VOICE TIGER from 8 DRAGON Compromises are necessary at times, but draw the line when you are asked to give up too much. Work: Waiting for someone to bring out the best in you? Put yourself in a setting where you can realize your potential. Love: Constantly on the go? If so, it is important to find ways to stay connected to your significant other. SNAKE Tired of following a set formula? A little experimentation could yield some rather delightful results. Work: An intriguing offer is on the table that should be properly vetted before you even think about accepting it. Love: Cut through the petty disagreements and focus on what brought you together in the first place.

HORSE In the midst of a wave, it can be hard to see the shore. Be mindful of where you are trying to go. Work: Your star is rising quickly at the start of the year, keep distractions to a minimum during this period. Love: You value honesty in your relationship, but also exercise tact in how and what you choose to convey.

MONKEY It can be difficult to let go of the past. Doing so will create room for the gifts of the present. Work: Rather than focusing on a lateral move, it might be more beneficial to build on what you have already established. Love: You do not need to do everything together to be in sync. In fact, some breathing room would be beneficial.

GOAT If the usual route simply isn’t working, then consider a detour which will get you to the same place. Work: Does it seem like feast or famine in terms of workflow? If possible, spread the load by scheduling enough time. Love: Are your answers met with more questions? Continue the dialogue until you get to the heart of the matter.

ROOSTER Cast your net wide and see what is actually available to you before culling through and narrowing your options. Work: Don’t let a little difficulty put you off. The rewards of pushing through will be more than worth it. Love: Although you might be in a hurry, try to slow down and take things at a natural pace.

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DOG Let the excuses fall by the wayside and follow through with the plan that you have carefully laid out. Work: Do you tell yourself that you will make it up later? Get it out of the way now. Love: Are you going around in circles? Stop wasting time and energy and figure out a better approach. PIG The insights you have gained recently should shed significant light on an area you have long ignored. Work: Despite your busy schedule, take a step back to get a better perspective on where your focus should be. Love: Are you trying to attain perfection? Don’t get so stuck on the ideal that you lose sight of what’s real.  Sun can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

WHAT’S YOUR ANIMAL SIGN? RAT 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 OX 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021 TIGER 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 RABBIT 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 DRAGON 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 SNAKE 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 HORSE 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 GOAT 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 MONKEY 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 ROOSTER 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 DOG 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 PIG 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

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REUNITED from 5 knew I wouldn’t be going back home and I must have met bad people.” He remembers being taken on a train. Eventually he was sold to a family in another province, Henan. “Because I was too young, only 4, and I hadn’t gone to school yet, I couldn’t remember anything, including the names” of his parents and hometown, he said. Etched in his memory, however, was the landscape of his village in the southwestern city of Zhaotong, Yunnan province. He remembered the mountains, bamboo forest, a pond next to his home—all the places he used to play. After his abduction, Li said he drew maps of his village every day until he was 13 so he wouldn’t forget. Before he reached school age, he would draw them on the ground, and after entering school he drew them in notebooks. It became an obsession, he said. More than 30 years after his abduction, a meticulous drawing of his village landscape helped police locate it and track down his biological mother and siblings.

He was inspired to look for his biological family after two reunions made headlines last year. In July, a Chinese father, Guo Gangtang, was united with his son after searching for 24 years, and in December, Sun Haiyang was reunited with his kidnapped son after 14 years. Reports of child abductions occur regularly in China, though how often they happen is unclear. The problem is aggravated by restrictions that until 2015 allowed most urban couples only one child. Li decided to speak with his adoptive parents for clues and consulted DNA databases, but nothing turned up. Then he found volunteers who suggested he post a video of himself on Douyin, a social media platform, along with the map he drew from memory. It took him only 10 minutes to redraw what he had drawn hundreds, perhaps thousands of times as a child, he said. That post received tens of thousands of views. By then, Li said police had already narrowed down locations based on his DNA sample, and his hand-drawn map helped villagers identify a family.

Li finally connected with his mother over the telephone. She asked about a scar on his chin which she said was caused by a fall from a ladder. “When she mentioned the scar, I knew it was her,” Li said. Other details and recollections fell into place, and a DNA test confirmed his heritage. In an emotional reunion on New Year’s Day, he saw his mother for the first time since he was 4. As Li walked toward her, he collapsed on the ground in emotion. Lifted up by his younger brother and sister, he finally hugged his mother. Li choked up when speaking about his father, who has passed away. Now the father of two teenage children, Li said he will take his family to visit his father’s grave with all his aunts and uncles during Lunar New Year celebrations. “It’s going to be a real big reunion,” he said. “I want to tell him that his son is back.” 

BELLEVUE from 4 upcoming Online Story Time telling the Vietnamese folktale of how the tiger got its stripes. RED ENVELOPES Perhaps every kid’s favorite part of celebrating Lunar New Year, red envelopes are the symbol of good luck and wishes for the year. These red envelopes are engraved with the Chinese character “福” which translates to “blessing.” They also come with famous Lucky Candy, small creamy hard candies which can be picked up at Guest Services. POP SPOT AND PHOTO SCREEN Located in the Center Court of Bellevue Square is a large, decorative red rectangle framed by an abundance of golden flowers. On each side is a cherry tree with luscious pink blossoms. The sheer size of this display fills up the entire center of Bellevue Square. Gather family and friends at this Pop Spot to fill up the entire backdrop for a large group photo. Across from Michael Kors on the first level of Bellevue Square is another photo op location. Place yourself in front of the photo screen to be surrounded by multi-toned red flowers against a golden pagoda, and a bright lantern hanging on a tree to light up your photo and celebration. Then, take a quick snap of the screen. These photos are simple and quick digital souvenirs to collect.  For more information, go to bellevuecollection.com/lunarnewyear. Ashley can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

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situation like Vietnam, to make your voice heard is difficult. So sometimes we have to burn ourselves alive in order for our voice to be heard so that is an act of compassion that you do that, the act of love and not of despair,” he said in an interview with U.S. talk show host Oprah Winfrey. “Jesus Christ died in the same spirit.” Sulak Sivaraksa, a Thai academic who embraced Nhat Hanh’s idea of socially engaged Buddhism, said the Zen master had “suffered more than most monks and had been involved more for social justice.” “In Vietnam in the 1950s and 1960s, he was very exposed to young people, and his society was in turmoil, in crisis. He was really in a difficult position, between the devil and the deep blue sea—the Communists on the one hand, the CIA on the other hand. In such a situation, he has been very honest—as an activist, as a contemplative monk, as a poet, and as a clear writer,” Sivaraksa was quoted as saying. According to Nhat Hanh, “Buddhism means to be awake—mindful of what is happening in one’s body, feelings, mind and in the world. If you are awake, you cannot do otherwise than act compassionately to help relieve suffering you see around you. So Buddhism must be engaged in the world. If it is not engaged, it is not Buddhism.” Both North and South Vietnam barred Nhat Hanh from returning home after he went abroad in 1966 to campaign against the war, leaving him, he said, “like a bee without a beehive.” He was only allowed back into the country in 2005, when the communist-ruled government welcomed him back in the first of several visits. Nhat Hanh remained

based in southern France. The dramatic homecoming seemed to signal an easing of controls on religion. Nhat Hanh’s followers were invited by the abbot of Bat Nha to settle at his mountain monastery, where they remained for several years until relations with the authorities began to sour over Nhat Hanh’s calls for an end to government control over religion. By late 2009 to early 2010, Nhat Hanh’s followers were evicted from the monastery and from another temple where they had taken refuge. Over nearly eight decades, Nhat Hanh’s teachings were refined into concepts accessible to all. To weather the storms of life and realize happiness, he counseled always a mindful “return to the breath,” even while doing routine chores like sweeping and washing dishes. “I try to live every moment like that, relaxed, dwelling peacefully in the present moment and respond to events with compassion,” he told Winfrey. Nhat Hanh moved to Thailand in late 2016 and then returned to Vietnam in late 2018, where he was receiving traditional medicine treatments for the after-effects of his stroke and enjoyed “strolls” around the temple grounds in his wheelchair, according to the Buddhist online newsletter LionsRoar.com. It was a quiet, simple end to an extraordinary life, one entirely in keeping with his love for taking joy from the humblest aspects of life. “No mud, no lotus,” says one of his many brief sayings. 

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Traits: Jim Carrey seems like a performer who really gives his all, one that is energetic, adventurous, and risk-taking, so in these ways, he seems very tiger-y. However, he also doesn’t come across as a strong leader particularly. Compared to his peers, he’s not producing his own movies. His upcoming credit is the sequel to “Sonic the Hedgehog.” He seems more of a lone wolf type, don’t you think? Tiger scale: 5 out of 10

PERSEVERING THROUGH TOUGH TIMES During the pandemic, they had to shut down the whole business, but luckily the landlord was lenient on their rent. Hsieh and his co-owners had to keep the space rolling so he and his friend turned the cafe into a temporary workshop for a mask making business. They sold the masks on Etsy and also started to sell cat-related merchandise. During the pandemic, the team had to run very bare. In addition to paying for expenses of running the cafe, they plan on using a grant from Comcast RISE to improve the cat cafe, as well as add more ideas and activities to enhance the experience between the cats and visitors. Hsieh explained that it was complicated to have both the cat area open with the cafe due to people wearing masks, so they just opened the cat area. They also recently resumed the cafe offerings with food and drink service in the summer of 2021. 

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Rosie O’Donnell Known for: Hosting her own talk show, being brash and loud, being an LGBTQ activist. Traits: Oh man, do you remember when Tom Selleck went on “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” in 1999, and instead of talking about his movie, which he was there to promote, O’Donnell instead made it super awkward by grilling him about his support for the NRA? Iconic. Rosie’s a tiger, y’all. Tiger scale: 9 out of 10

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Bobby McFerrin Known for: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” jazz, bananas musical ability. Traits: I went down a rabbit hole watching Bobby McFerrin YouTube videos just now, and it’s clear this man is the human embodiment of like, rain dropping on leaves in the rainforest as birds of paradise fly overhead. I suppose McFerrin’s modest tiger traits include philanthropy, trailblazing, and optimism though! Tiger scale: 4 out of 10 Debbie Allen Known for: Playing intimidating women, being a dope choreographer. Traits: Debbie Allen is fancy and sophisticated, guys. She’s also tough as nails and ferocious, having grown her successful career during a time of a lot of racism. Her career has not slowed down one bit since it started. This lady is relentless! The one ding I can think of with Allen is that she’s not as flashy as the other tigers on this list. That’s it. Tiger scale: 8 out of 10

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Tommy Chong Known for: Being one half of “Cheech & Chong,” being okay with marijuana. Traits: FYI, Chong has Chinese ancestry! And he’s also built an entire career around being super duper chill. Outside of his public persona though, Chong is one of the most famous cannabis activists there is. I think that is rather tiger-y of him. Tiger scale: 5 out of 10

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