General 4 — Sit Family Reunion

Seattle 2022

The Sit Family Reunion is BACK!
By clicking the “Register Now” button below, you can find the registration form for the event. Included in the form is information regarding signing up for the events and ordering customized memorabilia! ALL rooms in our room-block at the Embassy Suites Hotel are now taken. There are plenty of alternative hotels within walking distance to the Reunion hotel in the Pioneer Square area, such as the Courtyard by Marriott. Please research on the usual websites of hotel companies, Expedia, Kayak, Google.com/travel etc. The reunion will be held on the weekend of June 24 -26, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. There is still time to register!
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Our Host Family

A message from our hosts, The Durham Family:

Hi everyone! We are looking forward to you joining us in the Emerald City! My grandmother was the beloved Laura Sit. My parents, Tess and Jim Durham, moved to NW about 20 years ago now. It was coming to visit them that enticed my wife, Jessica, and me to move to Seattle. After 15 years, we are happy to call this perfect blend of mountain and water, with a twist of city out home. We are excited for you to join us in Seattle: our 2 sons (Hendrix 12yo & Parker 9yo), my sister Hannah, niece (Frankie Mei 9yo) and cousin Lori Newton, husband Ken and their 3 sons.

There are many wonderful sites to see and things to do while you are here. We recommend you stay for a few extra days, if possible.

We will be featuring the first Sit Naming Ceremony overlooking the beautiful waterfront. Bring your walking shoes and appetites! We hope you have a wonderful time exploring our beautiful city.

Itinerary

Fri, June 24

Dinner

We will have dumplings delivered to the hotel for us, Chinese street food to cook in the hospitality suite and eat together between 5pm- 7pm. Pre-order how many boxes you’d like on the registration form.
At 7pm there will be a Welcome Greeting for all in the Hospitality Suite followed by a Chinese Naming Seminar hosted by Don Sit and Patrick Chew.

Sat, June 25

Morning

After an inclusive breakfast on the 2nd floor, come with us to the Wing Luke Museum at 10am -12 noon. One of the permanent exhibition showcases the pan-Asian Pacific American immigrant and refugee experience with five themes: Home, Getting Here, Making a Living, Social Justice and Community. Connecting everyone to the dynamic history, cultures, and art of Asian Pacific Americans through vivid storytelling and inspiring experiences to advance racial and social equity.

Many of our ancestors immigrated into Seattle. Let’s experience their journey. Learn more at https://www.wingluke.org/

Lunch

Dinner

Saturday’s Chinese banquet will be at Joyale Seafood Restaurant on South Jackson Street. As is our tradition, there will be a slide show of photos from this and past reunions, a slideshow remembering those who have passed on since the last reunion thanks to our tech guru, Robert Sit. Our hosts will speak about this reunion and future reunions. Where should we go?

Sun, June 26

Morning

As is our tradition, we will end our wonderful weekend with Dim Sum from 10am - 12 noon at Ocean Star Seafood Restaurant. “Ocean Star Seafood offers meals of excellent quality, providing quality consistent food that tastes They pride themselves on serving customers delicious dishes: Chinese, Seafood and Dim Sum.”
We hope you will staying on in Seattle to experience more of the city.

Stay Busy in Seattle

In before, in between, and after the reunion, there are plenty of fun things to do and see in Seattle. Here is some information about the things we recommend checking out.

Highlights:

Argosy Cruises – Harbor cruise or Locks cruise - 1001 Alaskan Way

Seattle Mariner’s – Safeco Baseball Field 1250 First Ave S

Indoor Rock climbing – Momentum Indoor climbing, 2759 1st Ave S

Bruce Lee Memorial – Lakeview Cemetery 1554 15th Ave E

Chihuly Garden and glass gallery – 305 Harrison Street (Near Space Needle)

Asian Art Museum/ Volunteer Park – 1400 E Prospect Street

Seattle Art Museum – 1300 1st Ave

MoPop Museum of Pop Culture – 325 5th Ave North

Seattle is full of wonderful museums to educate and inspire.

The Seattle area is home to an excellent collection of art, history, maritime, and special interest museums. The Museum of Flight will take you on a thrilling adventure through aviation history with exhibits like the Great Gallery, the Personal Courage Wing and the original Boeing Headquarters, in one of the largest air and space museums in the world. At MoPOP you can learn to play an instrument, stroll through the Jimi Hendrix exhibit and explore the history of popular culture. History buffs will appreciate the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) and the Klondike Gold Rush Museum. Many of these museums are family-friendly and offer hands-on-activities for kids and adults alike!

Seattle is named after the respected Native American Chief of the Suquamish and Duwamish tribes. Shaped by many cultures, including the original Native Americans, along with immigrants from Asia and Scandinavia, we retain a strong and diverse cultural heritage that provides many opportunities to learn about Seattle from the roots up.

The research room at the National Archives at Seattle is open on a limited basis. Research visits are by appointment only and require a virtual consultation prior to the onsite visit. Please see these frequently asked questions for further information and email seattle.archives@nara.gov to request an appointment using Request for Appointment - [your name] in the subject line. Researchers should monitor our web page archives.gov/seattle for details and updates, as the situation can change quickly.

By the way…. did you know that several of our ancestors immigrated by way of Seattle, WA?

Jiu Haau-jing a.k.a. Jue Shee (wife of Sit Sun Yuen (Kimberley & kevin Wong’s great grandfather, and Jerold Sit’s grandfather) in 1915
Nora Sit Eng (mother of Joan, Vicky, Pearl, Harry, Joe & Martha) in 1938, accompanied by her father Hom Yuen Sit.
Harry Eng (Nora’s husband) in 1938.
Chan Wing Sit a.k.a Wayne (Wayne, Elaine & Eddie’s father) in 1939
Mary Wong Sit (Don Sit’s mom) in 1918
Chan Do Sit (Don’s father) in 1919 along with his uncle Hom Yuen Sit who accompanied him.

Genealogy and Historical Research, including the Chinese Exclusion Act files. Susan Sit will be there on Thursday, June 23, if anyone wants to go with her.

Getting Around in Seattle

Airport to the hotel:

There are several methods of transportation from the airport to the International District:

The least expensive way is the Light Rail. https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/popular-destinations/sea-tac-airport

The train station is at the airport - a 5 minute walk from the baggage carousels. Only $3-$4 one way per person - paid through kiosks at the light rail station, or you can download the app and purchase from your phone https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/fares-orca/transit-go-ticket.aspx . Trains run every 10 minutes throughout the day, and the ride will take about 50-60 minutes to arrive at the International District/Chinatown station. There will be a short .2 mile walk will get you to the Embassy Suites Hotel.

Uber or Lyft have variable pricing, and can cost between $40-$100 - depending on the time of day and surge pricing. Timing will be dependent on time of day.

Yellow Cabs are approximately $40 (https://seattleyellowcab.com/rates/)

All of our scheduled activities are within easy walking distance between the hotel and venues. Ivar’s, the Wing Luke Museum, Joyale Restaurant, and Ocean Star are all less than a mile away from the hotel.

General Transportation:

Light rail stops near the hotel:

International district - 402 S Jackson St (Hotel, activity and all but 1 meal)

Near Pike Market – University Station (Entrances: 2nd Ave near Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave/ Seneca, 3rd Ave and University) or Westlake station (Entrances: Macy’s, Westlake Center, 4th and 5th Ave). This would be to get to Ivar’s

Westlake is also the transfer to the Monorail – this goes directly to the Space Needle and Chihuly Glass Museum.

Bus – There are several bus lines, please ask the hotel for the correct bus to take to your destination

Uber/ Lyft – cars for 4 people and XL for 6 people