(from chinadaily.com.cn) Boston, April 22, 2013, — A day of remembrance in Massachusetts reached around the world. Hundreds of mourners crowded outside a suburban Boston church on Monday for the first of a series of funerals for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. It was followed by an evening university service for another young… Continue reading Funerals Begin for Boston Bombing Victims
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BU Today — Memorial Service for Lingzi Lu
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, April 22, 2013, — Family members of Lingzi Lu, who died from the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, arrived at Logan airport at around 12:05 a.m. on April 20. Chinese ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai was at the airport to greet the family members. Picture of Lingzi… Continue reading BU Today — Memorial Service for Lingzi Lu
President Obama Met with Members of His National Security Team on Boston Bombings Investigation
Washington, D.C., April 19, 2013 – The President continues to be briefed on the investigation by his national security team. The most recent briefing, provided in the Oval Office by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco, concluded shortly after 4 p.m. Meeting in the Situation Room of the White House.… Continue reading President Obama Met with Members of His National Security Team on Boston Bombings Investigation
“Engage the Future” — Boston Hosts 6th National Chinese Language Conference
Boston, April 10, 2013, — Featuring top-level education leaders, contemporary and traditional arts performances, school tours and more, the National Chinese Language Conference kicked off April 7 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel. (from top left clock-wise)Hao Ping, Xu Lin, Joe Wong and Paranjpe brothers at the reception dinner.
Pianist George Li of Lexington on His Admissions to Harvard, Yale and Other Top Schools
By David Li, bostonese.com George Li, sitting in front of the piano at his home in Lexington, Mass, smiled at my camera. With three acceptance letters from Harvard, Yale and Juilliard next to each other on the piano, who wouldn’t smile. Less than two years ago, George Li worried about passing through all the security… Continue reading Pianist George Li of Lexington on His Admissions to Harvard, Yale and Other Top Schools
Angel Dance Company Brings Splendid Colors to Boston’s Spring
By David Li, translated by Shuzhi Zhang, bostonese.com Weston, Mass. — Angle Dance Company presented a brand new show Colors from the East on March 24 at Regis College. “Am I at Boston Flower and Garden show or at a dance show?” I asked myself at moments. The colorful costumes combined with modern lighting equipment… Continue reading Angel Dance Company Brings Splendid Colors to Boston’s Spring
A Celebration of History and Diversity — Pictures and Video from Dance around the World at Lexington High School
Hats off to the volunteers! Lexington, Mass., March 19, 2013, (bostonese.com) — As part of the Lexington 300th Incorporation Weekend activities, the one-of-a-kind Dance around the World was held on March 16, 2013 at Lexington High School from 6:00-10:30 PM. The evening was packed with exciting segments. There were Classical/Folk dance performances where people could… Continue reading A Celebration of History and Diversity — Pictures and Video from Dance around the World at Lexington High School
Three Mayors Attended 2013 Wong Family Banquet in Boston Chinatown
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, March 11, 2013, — The 2013 Wong Family Banquet was held at Empire Garden restaurant in Boston Chinatown in the evening of March 10. Lisa Wong, mayor of Fitchburg, Mass., attended the banquet with her parents. What surprised me was that Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Menino and mayor of Malden,… Continue reading Three Mayors Attended 2013 Wong Family Banquet in Boston Chinatown
After A Little Night Dancing, Commonwealth Ballet To Present Intrigue on March 16-17
By David Li, bostonese.com When Chip Morris graduated from University of Wisconsin at Madison with a Pd.D. in mathematics, he might not have imagined that running a youth ballet school would be in his future. “I came to Boston in 1985. I taught math and computer science during weekdays and danced in a theater in… Continue reading After A Little Night Dancing, Commonwealth Ballet To Present Intrigue on March 16-17
Gansu Dance Theatre Brings Splendid Silk Road to the Hanover Theatre
Photos by John Tsou Worcester, Mass., March, 8, 2013, — In the evening of March 6, 60 dancers from Gansu Dance Theatre of Gansu province, China presented the award-winning Silk Road dance show at Hanover Theatre in Worcester, Mass. Tens of thousands miles away from home, the dancers performed with such passion and devotion that… Continue reading Gansu Dance Theatre Brings Splendid Silk Road to the Hanover Theatre