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A.C.E. Page 12 n THE ASIAN REPORTER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Developmental bv-0bѴbঞ;v Advisory Board ";;hbm]l;l0;uvb|_;r;uࢼv;bmou ;r;ub;m1;b|_r;orѲ;b|_bm|;ѲѲ;1|-Ѳń 7;;Ѳorl;m|-Ѳ7bv-0bѲbࢼ;vĸ FOR M ORE INFORM ATION VISIT: www.clark.wa.gov/community-services/ 7;;Ѵorl;m|-ѴŊ7bv-0bѴbঞ;vŊ-7bvouŊ0o-u7 GRASS-FED BEEF FOR SALE Call (503) 980-5900 for details GRASS-FED & GRASS-FINISHED BEEF Farm-raised in Newberg, Oregon Beef available as: q Quarter cow q Half cow q Whole cow Beef is processed by a Portland butcher. Pickup available in March at N.E. Sandy Blvd. location. March 1, 2021 Raya and the Last Dragon features vocal talents of Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina Walt Disney Animation Studios is premiering its latest movie. Raya and the Last Dragon, on Friday, March 5 in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access. The film tells the story of Raya, a lone warrior who must track down the last dragon to help save her homeland of Kumandra from the sinister Druun. Along the way, Raya must learn that it takes more than a dragon to save her homeland — traits such trust and teamwork. Raya and the Last Dragon features the vocal talents of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya; Awkwafina as Sisu, the last dragon; Daniel Dae Kim as Chief Benja, Raya’s father; Gemma Chan as Namaari, Raya’s nemesis; Sandra Oh as Virana (Namaari’s mother); and others. Years ago when research for the movie was done, a group of filmmakers and artists travelled to Southeast Asia for inspiration. They visited Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore to learn about the culture, architecture, food, and atmosphere. Once the group was back home, they worked with cultural experts — choreographers, musicians, lin- guists, architects, cultural experts, martial artists, and anthropologists — to be sure the film included THE ONE WHO LEADS. Raya and the Last Dragon, which premieres March 5, draws inspi- ration from multiple Southeast Asian cultures. (Images courtesy of Walt Disney Animation Studios) authentic details. (Although Kumandra is a fictional world, it is inspired by the connected cultures of Southeast Asia.) Drawing from multiple Southeast Asian cultures was important to the film creators, including the name of the main character, Raya, which in Malay means “celebration” and in Thai means “the one who leads.” To learn more, visit <www. movies.disney.com>. Experience the 44th edition of the Portland International Film Festival at the drive-in or virtually The 44th edition of the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) is, like many events nowadays, held virtually or at the drive-in. The festival begins March 5 and ends March 14. PIFF 44 features films from many countries, offering viewers a broad multicultural medley of documentaries, feature-length films, and shorts to satisfy nearly any cinematic taste. Some of the movies were created in India, Iran, Mongolia, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea, Vietnam, and elsewhere. Some of the feature films include Death of Nintendo, Driveways, Faasla, The Shepherdess and the Seven Songs, Who is Lun*na Menoh?, and Who’s On Top? LGBTQs Summit Mt. Hood. A few of the shorts are A Trip To Heaven, Anita, Bittu, Kin, Misery Loves Company, Mountain Cat, Stray Dogs Come Out At Night, and Trumpet. Minari, Snowpiercer, and others are planned as part of the drive-in program at Zidell Yards. For more information, or to obtain a complete schedule and film details, call (503) 221-1156 or visit <www. nwfilm.org>. Works by Yamamoto Masao on view beginning March 3 COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION To learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations, reach out to: https://vaccinefinder.org Oregon Call 211 or 1-866-698-6155 Visit: covidvaccine.oregon.gov Washington Call (360) 236-4501 or 1-800-525-0127 Visit: covidvaccinewa.org or doh.wa.gov/coronavirus During the month of March, PDX Contemporary Art is presenting photographs by Japanese artist Yamamoto Masao’s recent “Bonsai” and “Shizuka” series. The display begins March 3 and ends March 27, 2021. Traditionally found in a Japanese tatami room on a tokonoma alcove, bonsai is an art form typically appreciated as a way of bringing the natural beauty of the outdoors into the home. Developed through thinking about this long-standing Japanese tradition, Yamamoto brought the bonsai out into the landscape to photograph. Each bonsai, powerful in stance, is placed in a charged and dynamic landscape, mixing the grandiose and the miniature. In addition to the artist’s “Bonsai” and “Shizuka” images, the gallery is also showing works from Masao’s previously exhibitions — “A Box of Ku,” “Nakazora,” and “KAWA=FLOW.” PDX Contemporary Art is located at 925 N.W. Flanders Street in Portland. To learn more, call (503) 222-0063 or visit <www.pdxcontemporaryart.com>. Virtual Seattle Asian American Film Festival begins March 4 The ninth annual Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF) kicks off virtually on March 4, 2021. Through March 14, SAAFF is showcasing works by Pacific Northwest Asian-American filmmakers, as well as films from across North America that deal with Asian-American and Pacific Islander people, issues, and themes. Feature films planned for the 2021 event include From Here, The Girl Who Left Home, Goodbye Mother, The World is Bright, Tokyo Hula, Curtain Up!, and Definition Please. Some shorts scheduled are Family Portraits, Queer AF, Trace Your Roots, and Thrills, Chills, and Things Gone Wrong. To learn more about the festival schedule and live events, or to buy tickets, visit <www.seattleaaff.org>. Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo Olympic president Continued from page 16 For timely information about upcoming events, visit <www.facebook.com/ TheAsianReporter>. later apologized, and Takahashi said he did not feel harassed. “About my reckless actions, I feel regret for an action I took seven years ago,” she said when asked about it. “Back then as well as today, I am still reflecting on myself and what I have done — and what it has evolved into.” Two other former Olympians were also reported to have been in the running for Mori’s job: Yasuhiro Yamashita, the president of the Japanese Olympic Committee who won gold in judo in 1984, and Mikako Kotani, who won two bronze medals in synchronized swimming at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Kotani is the sports director for the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee. That committee’s leadership is dominated by men, who make up 80% of the executive board. Japan began to roll out vaccines late last month, a critical move that might boost the Olympics. It is several months behind Britain, the United States, and other countries. Widespread vaccination is unlikely in Japan when the Olympics open on July 23 with 11,000 athletes, followed by the Paralympics on August 24 with 4,400 athletes. The plan is to keep the athletes in a “bubble” at the Athletes Village, at venues, and at training areas. The IOC has said it will not require “participants” to be vaccinated, but is encouraging it. In addition to the athletes, tens of thousands of officials, media, sponsors, and broadcasters will also have to enter Japan. Many of them will operate outside the “bubble” in an Olympics that is driven by television and the billions the IOC receives from selling broadcast rights. The first challenge for Hashimoto could be pulling off the torch relay that begins March 25 in northeastern Japan. It will crisscross the country with about 10,000 runners, and end at the opening ceremony in Tokyo.