Hello, Year of the Rooster!

Torn Tissue Rooster by Toni Yuly

On January 28, the world will greet the Lunar New Year of the Rooster — the Fire Rooster, to be specific. This feisty creature heralds a dynamic, high energy year wherein people will practice lessons in temperance and politeness. Folks born in the year of the Fire Rooster are known for their loyalty, trustworthiness and popularity.

The Wing Luke Asian Museum will kick things off on Saturday, January 28th from 10am to 5pm. ringing in the New Year with fun activities for the whole family. Lunar New Year games, arts and crafts, a stuffed animal petting zoo and much more! 

On Sunday, January 29th from 11am to 4pm, Seattle’s Chinatown-International District will continue the festivities in the heart of the ID. Sunday's celebration will be something to crow about with lots of cultural entertainment, including lion and dragon dancers, and drummers. And for the 7th year, check out the Adult and Children's Costume Contest and Parade, sure to be packed with creative cuties. More info available here.

For the foodies out there, there will be the famous $3 Food Walk (view menu here). Get 5 stamps from participating restaurants and enter for a chance to win prizes from Delta Airlines and Steven’s Pass Mountain Resort! 

And do visit your local shops (especially Momo!) while you’re in the neighborhood. You never know what New Year treats you might find.

Are you a Rooster? Here's a fun little chart that Momo Girl Angela found!

Bruce Lee: Boxers or Briefs?

While we at Momo aren’t entirely certain what underpants the iconic Bruce Lee wore, we are certain that he would have chosen MyPakage boxer briefs.

MyPakage is a Vancouver, BC company that is dedicated to creating “the best underwear you’ve ever owned.” Momo has stocked up on their ‘Weekday’ boxer briefs, which feature a 1" no-roll band, a seamless no-rub tag and hand-stitched expandable seams in key regions. They are made from a 95% modal (a recycled plant fiber textile that is 50% more absorbent than cotton) and 5% lycra blend for stretch and comfort.

Soft! Ergonomic! Stylish!

Available in Grey/Purple or Black/Orange. MyPakage is so convinced that you will love their undergarments that they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee!

And speaking of Bruce, while you won’t find intimate details about his tighty whiteys, there are loads of other factoids to discover about the tremendously influential Pacific Asian American. Happily, the Wing Luke Asian Museum’s brand new exhibition is all about Mr. Bruce Lee, actor and martial arts expert who once resided in Seattle. One of only two such exhibitions in the world, there are never-before-seen personal effects, interactive multi-media displays, original press kit materials for his films and a plethora of other fascinating pieces.

Bruce must be wearing comfortable MyPakage briefs in this photo.

So, Momo gentlemen, grab a pair of our MyPakage boxer briefs and explore the new Bruce Lee exhibit in supreme comfort!

Fashion at the Wing Luke

The Wing Luke Museum has long been an integral part of the International District. In fact, it is the only museum in the country that is entirely dedicated to educating visitors about the Asian Pacific American experience.

The museum is currently showing a special exhibit that spans the history of Asian Pacific Americans in fashion (with much of the informative text written by Mama Momo herself!). The exhibit runs through April 21st and is definitely worth checking out - it presents a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at early sewing schools and what a garment-worker's sewing station would have looked like, as well as an enticing collection of elegant, edgy and dramatic pieces by current Asian American designers.

As part of this fashion exhibit, the Wing is hosting a special fashion show on January 19th at 7pm (doors open at 6pm). The show will feature designers such as Luly Yang, Lady Konnyaku, Gary Tang and others. Included in this lineup is Momo! We'll have models strolling down the runway in off-the-rack clothing by Cop Copine, Deca, Mia Fioravanti, Dress To Kill, Prairie Underground and Lysle Style. Momo isn't forgetting our Momo Men - we'll showcase men's clothing by local boys Tarboo, as well as Luke and Report.

For more information, visit the Wing Luke's website:
http://www.wingluke.org/exhibitions/special.htm

Momo would like to thank Judy Vue of the Seattle Globalist, who wrote a fantastic and comprehensive article about the exhibit and upcoming show. You can read it here:
http://www.seattleglobalist.com/2013/01/14/wing-luke-honors-asian-fashion/9323

We look forward to seeing you on the 19th!