U-N-I-T-Y In the Year of the Ox Together with Wells Fargo
The Lunar New Year is filled with happy greetings, giving blessings, and celebrating the auspicious times. It is a time to reconnect with family and friends while welcoming new and exciting opportunities. As we bid the year of the Rat farewell, we are hopeful for the possibilities in the future. This year, Lunar New YearContinue reading “U-N-I-T-Y In the Year of the Ox Together with Wells Fargo”
Grateful for the 20 years of Experiences
Grateful for the 20 years of Experiences by Mari Ueda-Tao Over 20 years ago, I met and became “framily” with the Hu’s. While there are plenty of shared memories throughout the past two decades, one of the most memorable are ones at the annual Chinese New Year’s Parade. Initially, it was just me as anContinue reading “Grateful for the 20 years of Experiences”
Southwest is serving more than Heart
Tea has been a part of the Chinese culture for thousands of years. Whether consumed with daily meals or prepared for a special occasion, tea has an important facet of Chinese culture and life. At a young age, many were taught to offer and pour tea for their elders as a sign of respect. DuringContinue reading “Southwest is serving more than Heart”
Artist Spotlight: Lacey Bryant
Artist Spotlight – Lacey Bryant, Carver Year of the Ox is Lacey Bryant’s 6th zodiac season working as the lead carver for the Chinese New Year Parade. During a typical CNY season, the parade shop is a bustling energetic place full of builders and artists glittering to-and-fro. It’s a very fun environment to work inContinue reading “Artist Spotlight: Lacey Bryant”
My First Chinese New Year
My First Chinese New Year by Emily Tabor As the current Southwest Airlines® partnership director for the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade and Festival, I can’t help but feel sad that this event, like many over the past year, will look different. However, one of the biggest joys in this experience is working throughContinue reading “My First Chinese New Year”
CNY Parade Memories
CNY Parade Memories by Trent Hu I can’t remember when the Chinese New Year Parade was not a part of my life. My first experience as a participant was with my sister, Adriene. We rode in a Ford Thunderbird convertible for some politician and had to smile and wave to the crowd. As I grewContinue reading “CNY Parade Memories”
Rain on My Parade
Rain on My Parade by Karin Hu We all hope to have good weather on the night of the parade. Don’t rain on my parade, right? But what are the chances when you hold a parade in the middle of the winter? To increase the chance for good weather, my Dad, Parade Director Jackson Hu,Continue reading “Rain on My Parade”
The Three Amigos
The Three Amigos by Karen Eng I grew up in the 50s in San Francisco’s North Beach District, which is about a 15-minute walk to Chinatown. I remember the Chinese New Year Parade used to be on Grant Avenue and we watched it sitting on the sidewalk curb covered with a piece of newspaper. TheContinue reading “The Three Amigos”
Parade Heroes
Parade Heroes by Beverly Lee The Chinese New Year Parade, exhilarating live entertainment for a combined viewership of over one million street spectators and television audiences annually, is realistically organized by a group of about 200 people. These folks, most of whom are volunteers, attend weekly or monthly meetings during the period September-March. The coreContinue reading “Parade Heroes”
A Call for Community Stories
“I thought 2020 would be the year I get everything I want, now I know 2020 is a year I appreciate everything I have.” Melody Godfrey So much has happened over the past year. Most of which we would never have thought we’d experience in our lifetime; a global pandemic, two shelter-in-place orders, and theContinue reading “A Call for Community Stories”