Past Lunar Year In 5 Mins | Reports

For Lunar New Year, we take a look back at the past year. From the Olympics to the Oscars, Asians prevailed across the world. We also experienced government neglect, regressions in policy, and violent protests. From Iran to Taiwan, we witnessed disasters and grief, but also saw resistance, inspiration, and coming together.

This past year was polarizing. While Anna May Wong became the first Asian American face featured on the US quarter, South Korea elected a president whose campaign was rooted in anti-feminism. We stepped forward, we stepped backwards. Villages were wiped out, stampedes killed thousands. We experienced solidarity, we felt angry, and we demanded accountability.

We learned how the COVID lockdown affected Shanghai and why the Sri Lankan president ran away. We learned a lot about what’s happening in Asia, in the diaspora, and most importantly – to Asians across the world. Here’s a recap of the year’s most notable stories.


Hosts & Voiceovers
Keshia Hannam
Stephanie Tangkilisan
Joy Jihyun Jeong
Brenda Hua
Sanjna Selva
Manal Ahmed
Sahar Delijani
Alison Boya Sun
Leah Kim Thompson

Producer
Joy Jihyun Jeong
Stephanie Tangkilisan

Associate Producer
Ella Chi
Manal Ahmed

Editor
Ruolin Luyo

Additional Archival Material
Global News
Hyundai Worldwide
NBC Sports
Oscars
Getty Images
tiktok @roses_are_rosie
The Washington Post
CNA
KOREA NOW
Reuters
South China Morning Post
Guardian News
Twitter @JackPosobiec
Twitter @Muhamma64920536
Rappler
@viralhog
MBCNEWS
New York Times
BBC News
The Guardian
ABC News
SBS News
Coke Studio
tiktok @shusmanshahid
FOX Soccer
SommitSports
A24
GQ
ABC
MIFF
BANGTANTV

Additional Music
Joca Perpignan - Comparsa Atomica
Nobou - A Journey in Time
Curtis Cole - Odd Numbers
Nobou - Sophisticated Nostalgia