Vy Nugyen believed there was something missing in the city’s coffee scene. With Phinesso Coffee, she’s bringing a piece of home to Tulsa and Broken Arrow.
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Tulsa Asia Fest organizers opt to pause popular event in 2027, citing workload
Tulsa’s Asian Affairs Commission says the event, which drew thousands, was not sustainable to produce with volunteer labor.
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She brings the quiet magic of traditional Japanese matcha tea ceremony to Tulsans. Here’s how it works.
Through the traditional performance, Japanese Tulsans connect culture with community. Leaders are exploring ways to bring younger people into the fold.
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Mahjong is on the rise in Tulsa. It’s not what you’d expect.
As American mahjong creates a new community, Chinese mahjong reconnects an old one.
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Inside Tulsa’s growing Hmong community 50 years after its arrival
Tulsa’s Hmong population has grown into the thousands. As a younger generation comes of age, these women are planting roots in faith and culture.
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Tulsans prepare to ring in Lunar New Year with line dancing, sticky rice cakes and more
Tam Bao Buddhist Temple’s evening celebration blends custom and tradition. Here’s what it takes to make the annual event a reality.