Quincy Mass., June 22， 2026， — The Better Beach Carnival, hosted by the Boston Guangzhou Association, was recently held with great success at Wollaston Beach in Quincy. Themed “Protect the Blue Coast, Build a Beautiful Home Together,” the event perfectly blended recreation, environmental protection, and community interaction, attracting over a hundred enthusiastic association members, their families, and local residents, and drew rave reviews.
The carnival officially kicked off at 1:00 PM. Under the meticulous coordination and overall planning of General Director Mary Zhou, Chief Planner Julie Wang, and the association’s board of directors, the entire event was highly organized and full of highlights. Experienced hosts Joe Li and Guoquan Li were specially invited to emcee the event. They hosted fluently in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, ensuring that participants of all ages and backgrounds felt welcome. This multilingual approach fully demonstrated the inclusive and diverse community culture of the Guangzhou Association.
At the beginning of the event, David Bai (3rd from right), President of the Boston Guangzhou Association, delivered the opening remarks. President Bai stated that this event holds extraordinary significance and has received strong support and recognition from the Massachusetts state government. He noted that the association hoped to use this rare opportunity to promote a deeper understanding of the urgency and importance of environmental protection among community residents. At the same time, he hoped that through a rich variety of entertaining programs, members could deepen their friendships in a relaxed atmosphere, and more new friends could learn about the association’s mission of “serving the community, uniting, and helping one another” as well as its history.
President Bai specifically and solemnly read out the state government’s strict regulations for hosting events on the beach to all attendees. These rules included: absolutely no disturbance to the resting and activities of beach birds, a complete ban on bringing balloons and alcoholic beverages onto the beach, a strict prohibition against any harassment of wildlife, and a requirement that all participants remain within designated areas approved by the government. He strongly appealed to everyone to jointly protect the fragile ecological balance of Wollaston Beach and to be civilized tourists and responsible community citizens.
Selfless Dedication of the Volunteer Team Warms Hearts
Behind every successful large-scale community event is the silent dedication of a volunteer team. At the member service area on-site, the volunteer team led by He Muzhen became a beautiful sight. Braving the summer sun, they greeted every arriving member and guest with warm smiles.
At the service desk, volunteers methodically assisted members with registration and the payment of annual dues (a nominal fee of only $15 per year). For new friends seeking information, the volunteers patiently and carefully introduced the association’s founding mission, bylaws, and rich membership benefits. Their enthusiasm and professionalism successfully attracted many tourists who were just walking by the beach to stop and learn more, leading them to join this warm and vibrant extended family. This greatly advanced the event’s goal of “attracting more friends to understand and join the Guangzhou Association.”
Official Establishment of the Guangzhou Association Youth League
Another major historic highlight of this carnival was the official inauguration ceremony of the Boston Guangzhou Association Youth League. Under the spotlight of the entire audience, President Bai Zhigang solemnly announced the establishment of the Youth League, marking a solid and important step for the association in cultivating the younger generation and passing on the strength of the Chinese community.
Following this, President Fuquan Zhang delivered an impassioned speech. He profoundly explained the far-reaching significance of establishing the Youth League, pointing out that youth are the future and hope of the community. At a critical period when overseas Chinese communities are facing cultural inheritance and transition, it is imperative to build a platform for the younger generation to showcase their talents, serve society, and exchange mutual support. This will enable them to take the baton from their predecessors and continue to contribute to Sino-US cultural exchange and community prosperity.
As the representative of the Youth League, Sun Zhenjun took the stage to detail the league’s key focuses, development goals, and future plans. He stated that the Youth League will be dedicated to uniting Chinese youth in the Boston area. By organizing various career seminars, cultural exchanges, and public welfare volunteer activities, the league aims to help young people find a sense of belonging and development opportunities in a foreign land. Sun warmly extended an invitation to the young people present: “We welcome more young friends to join the Guangzhou Association Youth League. Let’s work together to inherit Chinese culture, serve the local community, and promote mutual exchange and growth!”
Cultural Performances Showcase the Community’s Diverse Charm
To enrich the community’s cultural life and showcase the versatility of its members, the organizers carefully prepared a several-hour-long beach cultural performance. Accompanied by the sound of crashing waves and crying seagulls, exciting programs took the stage one after another, presenting an audio-visual feast for everyone.
The performance kicked off with a group dance led by Lisa Wu. The dynamic, lively rhythm and synchronized steps instantly ignited the atmosphere, prompting many in the audience to sway to the beat on the sand. The diversity of the programs not only reflected Chinese culture but also showcased the sincere emotions of the Chinese community integrating into American society. Host and singer Joe Li expressed blessings for the land where they live and strive with a magnificent tenor solo of “God Bless America.” Meanwhile, Zhenjun Sun demonstrated the younger generation’s excellent vocal skills and cross-cultural charm with a gentle and moving rendition of the classic English song “When She Loved Me.”
In addition, the male and female vocal duet “The Tracker’s Love” (Qianfu de Ai) performed by Wu Hao and Fang Liujun was loud and clear, full of rich folkloric flavor. Pan Fei, a board member of the Asian American Association, pushed the atmosphere to a climax with the classic Hokkien song “Fight to Win” (Ai Pia Cia E Yia), inspiring everyone to face hardships fearlessly and forge ahead in life. The dance programs were equally spectacular: the modern dance “Heart on the Road” displayed the persistence of dream chasers, while the sword dance “Spring Dawn” performed by Liao Fangyi combined heroic grace with classical charm, featuring breathtaking sword movements that won loud applause.
Finally, all performers, guests, and the volunteer team took the stage together for a grand chorus of “Tomorrow Will Be Better.” The hopeful singing echoed above Wollaston Beach, bringing the cultural performance to a perfect close.
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