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Fr. Manula Ocana, the first Filipino Catholic priest to serve in the Seattle community, is shown baptizing infant Alejandro Llanto Jr. at the Immaculate Conception Church parish.

The Korean American church provides an informal support system which helps immigrants sustain themselves during times of isolation and hardship. Pictured is the Seattle First Korean Church during its 1991 Christmas celebration.

The Korean American Church provides an informal support system which helps immigrants sustain themselves during times of isolation and hardship. Pictured is Seattle First Korean Church during 1991 Chritmas celebration.

The Kmhmu, a Laotian hill tribe, are said to be the indigenous people of Laos. The Kmhmu community in Seattle usher in the New Year with the custom of sharing rice wine. From left, Keo Phommavong, Lot Sengdara, Noykham Anonthisen and Priekert…

Pictured are members of the Philippine War brides Association in Seattle, organized in 1949. Top row, from left: Matilda Eslava, Coring Zapata, Emma Lawsin, Naty Reese, Naty Ruby, Bianing Pimental, Carmen Obien, Charing Mendoza Caneda and Ying…

Recent immigrants have continued the tradition of forming their own sports teams and leagues. Pictured is a Hmong soccer team in Sokane in 1985.

Mrs. Lily Chin Gum coached this Chinese girls' basketball team in Seattle in 1938.

Under the leadership of Gene Boyd, the Collins Field House served as the site of many athletic competitions for young boys in Seattle. These Japanese American youths played in the basketball leagues, circa 1938.

Frank Talga, one of the first Samoans in this state, enlisted in the U.S. Army so he could come to America and provide a better future for his family. A reowned boxer, he fought professioanlly from 1960 to 1966.

Samoan cricket matches, help nearly every weekedn in Seattle, are community events, complete with singin and cheering. Pictured are memebrs of the Mauia family.