By the time local Blaine officials stepped outside the front doors of Asia Village to cut the ribbon and officially inaugurate the space, sisters Rose and Duo Yang had been waiting in line outside the mall for almost three hours.
“We feel so dumb,” Rose said, laughing. The two had been the first to arrive, at 8 a.m. sharp. When they made it to Asia Village, the mall was deserted, save for employees setting up for the grand opening.
For the sisters, the wait Saturday morning was worth it…