Acton, Mass., August 24, 2015, — A couple weeks after Essence of India was held successfully at Nara Park, the same stage will be filled with beautiful performances of traditional Chinese instruments and dances this Thursday evening. Performers from Acton Chinese Language School, Angle Dance Company and local art groups will celebrate the end of summer with hundreds residents like they did last year.
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2015 Chinese Music & Dance Night Returns on August 27
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Beijing Association USA Donates $24,900 to Families of Tianjin Firefighters
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Los Angles, August 22, 2015, — Chants of “Go Tianjin” erupted at Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles yesterday morning. Dozens of Beijing Association USA members donated $24,900 to families of Tianjin firefighters who passed away in the August 12 explosions.
Members of Beijing Association USA pose for a picture at the donation ceremony(provided by Julia Liu).
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Shocking Pictures from 2015 Tianjin Explosions
Photos by He Xiaoxin
Tianjin, August 17, 2015, — The 2015 Tianjin explosions were a series of explosions that occurred at a container storage station at the Port of Tianjin starting on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. At lease 112 people, including 39 firefighters, were killed and 721 of others were injured. There are still dozens of people missing as of today.
Hundred of new cars were burned near the explosions(Photos by He Xiaoxin).
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The Fifth AA Day Meets ATV Miss Asia at August Moon Festival
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Boston, August 10, 2015, — Boston Chinatown was filled with food vendors, exhibition booths, lovely souvenirs, and exciting performances at yesterday’s annual August Moon Festival. Ten of thousands visitors and residents showed up for the festivities, organized by CCBA New England, on a perfect summer day. Besides the traditional lion dances and Cantonese opera, the Chinese calligraphy and music performances by ATV Miss Asia contestants at the Asian American Association of Boston (AAAB) booth drew cheers and applause from the audience.
Mr. Hung Gong(first from right) poses with three contestants of ATV Miss Asia for a picture as Hongwei Gao plays saxphone(photos by Xinming Li).
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Biography of WWII Hero Arthur Wong Donated to Firefighters in Hangzhou, China
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Hangzhou, China, August 6, 2015, — To commemorate 70th anniversary of the victory of Chinese People’s Anti-Japanese War and the World Anti-Fascist War, remember history, cherish the memory of martyrs and peace, a book donation ceremony was held at the Gongshu District Fire Department meeting room in the afternoon of of July 30. One hundred books of Chinese American WWII hero Arthur Wong’s biography were donated to firefighters of the department.
Firefighters receive the book donation(file photo).
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Fox News Fires Bob Beckel, Co-host of The Five
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
San Jose, August 5, 2015, — As Fox News Channel hosts the first major debate of 10 Republican candidates of the 2016 Presidential election this week, Bob Beckel, the controversial co-host of The Five, will not be on air to share the spotlight. Fox News channel fired Bob Beckel back in late June 2015 after repeated protests by Chinese American groups for the “Chinaman” racial slur Beckel unleashed on air in July last year. Beckel hasn’t been on air since February 2015 due to health reasons.
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NY Consulate General of Italy Holds Milan Expo Promotion Night
By Shixin Li, bostonese.com
New York City, July 31, 2015, Consulate General of Italy held 2015 Milan Expo Special Promotion Night for Chinese in New York on July 27. This event was organized by Expo Milano 2015 Event Management Division，Alessandro Rosso Group and North America Chinese Association of Science, Technology & Commerce(NACASTC).
Consul General Quintavalle introduces Milan Expo(photos by Shixin Li).
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Salt Lake City Public Library Hosts China During WWII Film Exhibition
Salt Lake City, July 25, 2015, — This coming September marks 70 years since the end of World War II. In commemoration of this anniversary, Salt Lake City Public Library will host China During WWII film exhibition at the main library auditorium. China is a key alley of the US during WWII in the Pacific arena.
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Lindy Li’s Campaign for US Congress Enjoys Early Fundraising Success
By Eric Wu, bostonese.com
Philadelphia, July 24, 2015, — Lindy Li updated her Lindy Li for U.S. Congress Facebook page to thank her supporter for their contributions on July 17. “Starting in late May, together we raised $128,235 in about just 5 weeks. A total of 488 donors contributed to our campaign, with some giving just a few dollars, though these generous souls gave all they could. We raised this amount without the help of any consultants or political operatives — indeed, all of this was because of you, a grassroots effort through and through. And this was just the warm-up round,” wrote Ms. Li.
Lindy Li (2nd from left, back row) with her supports at a campaign event in July 2015 (from Facebook).
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The 5th Asian American Day Prep Meeting Held at CCBA in Boston Chinatown
By Menglei Han, bostonese.com
On July 13, the 5th Asian American Day Preparatory Meeting was held at Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) in Boston Chinatown. Klysler Yen, vice president of AAAB (Asian American Association of Boston) board attended the meeting, and his son Donnie Yen, the famous Hong Kong Kung Fu movie star, delivered his congrats and wishes to the successful hosting of the 5th Asian American Day event via his father. Director David Bai hosted the meeting. The Asian American Day aims to create a platform in order to unify Asian Americans in Boston, and to beautify Asian American communities.
Mr. Klysler Yen shows his son Donnie Yen’s Congrats to the Asian American Day (Photos by Menglei Han).
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