Boston, January 19, 2026 (Bostonese.com) — Just days before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Quincy Mayor Tom Koch celebrated 99th birthday of Brigadier General Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse—veteran of World War II, member of the Tuskegee Airmen, and classmate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Boston University.
“Last week, it was a true privilege to represent the City of Quincy and honor a great American hero, Brigadier General Enoch Woody Woodhouse, as he celebrated his 99th birthday. General Woodhouse served our nation with distinction in World War II as part of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. This morning, the City of Quincy invites everyone to join us in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at our MLK Day gathering at the Tirrell Room, and we are proud to welcome General Woodhouse as our keynote speaker. He exemplifies extraordinary dedication, courage, and service to the United States of America.” said Mayor Koch.
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Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse — A Living Link Between Boston’s History and the Legacy of Dr. MLK Jr.
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CCBA 2026/2027 Officer Installation to Be Held on Jan. 3
Boston, Dec. 27, 2025, The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England (CCBA) had their 2026/2027 officer election on Dec 9, 2025. A total of 40 valid votes were cast from representatives of CCBA board organizations. Incumbent President Felix Lei was successfully re-elected with 27 votes.
Felix Lei(middle) and elected officers pose for a picture.
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Pianist George Li returns to NEC’s Jordan Hall on Jan. 10, 2026
Boston, Dec. 24, 2025, — The second concert of the 37th Annual Music Season of the Fundation for Chinese Performing Arts will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 8:00 PM, featuring pianist George Li returning to Jordan Hall at the New England Conservatory of Music to perform works by Liszt and Chopin. This is a concert not to be missed. Pianist George Li, described by The New York Times as “A bracing, fearless account…Mr. Li’s playing combined youthful abandon with utter command,” won a silver medal at the 2015 Moscow International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition.
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Chinatown Leaders Raise Concerns Over Proposed Adult Club Relocation
Boston, Nov. 19, 2025, — City Councilor Ed Flynn, who represents Boston’s Chinatown and South Boston, was re-elected with a high vote total in the City Council election held in early November. On November 18, more than 20 community leaders, including current Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England (CCBA) President Felix Lei, former presidents Paul Chan and Hung Goon, and Chinese Golden Age Center Executive Director Ruth Moy, gathered with Councilor Flynn for a dinner at the well-known Empire Garden Restaurant in Chinatown to warmly congratulate him on his re-election.
President Felix Lei said that Councilor Flynn is very approachable and often appears at events large and small in Chinatown, and that he places great importance on public safety and commercial development in the neighborhood. Councilor Flynn thanked the community leaders for their strong support and said he hopes to continue working together to further improve Chinatown.
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Massachusetts Celebrates Asian American Day Today at the 15th AA Day Festival in Boston Common
Boston, September 6, 2025, — As summer draws to a close and autumn begins to arrive, Massachusetts welcomes a historic moment. The 15th annual Asian American Day Festival, hosted by the Boston Asian American Association and title sponsored by Blue Ocean Realty, starts today from 10:30 AM in Boston Common. This year’s Asian American Day Festival is a significant occasion for cultural exchange and community cohesion.
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Pianist Yangrui Cai: Perseverance and Brilliance on the Path of Music and Life
Boston, June 26, 2025, — At the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2025, Chinese pianist Yangrui Cai from Shunde, Guangdong, impressed audiences and judges alike with a deeply expressive performance centered on the theme of “Death, Darkness, and the Devil.” Advancing to the semi-finals and winning the Best Performance of a New Work award, Cai once again proved himself not only a pianist of outstanding technical command but also an artist of profound thought and individual vision.
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Guangzhou Association Hosts Better Beach Event: A Celebration of Culture and Environmental Awareness
Quincy, MA, June 8, 2025, — Under clear skies and a gentle sea breeze, the Boston Guangzhou Association held its “Better Beach” community event at Wollaston Beach in Quincy today, drawing a large crowd of members and local residents. The event combined entertainment, environmental advocacy, and community engagement, showcasing both cultural pride and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. This event was sponsored by non-profit organization Save The Harbor/Save The Bay and Massachusetts DCR department.
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Members of the NE Gee How Oak Tin Association Honor Early Chinese Immigrants at Mount Hope Cemetery
Boston, April 4, 2025, — Today is Qingming Festival 2025, and many Chinese people in the Greater Boston area are visiting cemeteries to pay respects to their ancestors. Recently, more than ten members of the New England Gee How Oak Tin Association, led by elder Peter Chan and Presidents Jenny Lei and Jimmy Chan, went to Mount Hope Cemetery to honor early Chinese immigrants.
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Latvian Journalists and Photographers Capture Guangdong Culture with Their Cameras
By Latvian Guangdong Chamber of Commerce
Jie Long, President of the Latvian Guangdong Chamber of Commerce, five journalists with the team leader Aiga Baikova from Latvia were recently invited to Guangdong to shoot a documentary. They were moved by the profound charm of Cantonese culture , the strength of sports, and the hospitality of Guangzhou citizens.
The first stop was the Guangzhou Overseas Chinese Museum. Mr. Jie Long, the current coach of the Latvian National Wheelchair Fencing Team and the coach of the Guangdong Province Wheelchair Fencing Team, introduced to the journalists that he donated a World Cup gold medal won by the Latvian National Wheelchair Fencing Team in Italy to the Guangzhou Overseas Chinese Museum and stored it in Mr. Long’s personal sports column in the museum. He said that this gold medal carries the wish of the people of China and Latvia for strong cooperation, shared with the Latvian journalists, and will continue to flourish.
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Chinese Calligrapher Jiang Congratulates Wolfpack Dragon Boat Team
Boston, Dec, 8, 2024, — With six months left before the 2025 Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, Mr. Tianyuan Jiang, a well-known Chinese calligrapher and painter, presented calligraphy works to the members of the Wolfpack dragon boat team at the Empire Garden Restaurant in Chinatown today to congratulate them on winning the championship this year. Guests such as Gail Wang, chairman of the Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Organizing Committee, board directors Kathy Lobo, Yihan Yin and other guests attended the event.
Members of WRC pose for a picture with Mr. Jiang’s Chinese calligrapher work and books.
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