If you’ve noticed more Asian faces lately, it’s because Asian-Americans are the fastest growing ethnic group in North Carolina and much of that growth has been concentrated in the Raleigh-Durham area. As of 2010, there were 255,000 people in the … Continued
by Anvitha I am standing in the middle of a beautiful pathway lined with palm trees and dozens of white flowers. Here in the village, I saw many familiar faces. I even saw Pedanana, my father’s cousin, fly past on … Continued
Looking for a new a show to watch when you’re bored? Well, I think you should watch Naruto. Naruto is an Anime about an idiotic but lovable Ninja who strives to become the Hokage, the leader of his village, and … Continued
Located in the Davis Drive corridor in RTPon a sprawling campus fronted by a lake, BASF announces its slogan with a sign, “We create chemistry.” This global company will be reaching out to the RTP community at the … Continued
If you work in the RTP Triangle, you probably know Akashi, a Japanese restaurant on 54 near 55, a two square mile area that’s home to more than twenty restaurants competing for the RTP lunch trade. Andy and Adeline Chen are … Continued
Jenny Chen is the chairman of the board of Grand Asia Markets, the first and largest ethnic supermarkets in North Carolina. Corner groceries and general stores have a long tradition as immigrant businesses in America. Many of the earliest Chinese … Continued
For generations, businesses like Grand Asia have played a major role in their communities, not just as a source of employment, but as social and informational centers for new immigrants: a cross between a bridge and a second home. Yun … Continued
The 2017 Dragon Boat Festival is pleased to announce the expansion of our children’s activities and games to include a variety of authentic Asian children’s games. Learning the games of other cultures is both educational and fun. They also give … Continued
“You can make yourself belong or you can push yourself out… Not that hard to make yourself at home… You just need common sense.” (Toubee Lee) Background: At the end of the Vietnam war, the United States Congress passed … Continued
