By David Li, bostonese.com Lexington, Mass, March 6, 2013 — Today marks the first anniversary of the official launch of bostonese.com on March 6, 2012. With over 900 news reports, feature stories and interviews published online, bostonese.com has covered a wide range of issues and events in both Chinese and English. One of the goals… Continue reading As Lexington Turns 300, bostonese.com Celebrates First Anniversary
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Seven Days of Chinese New Year in Beautiful Pictures
By David Li, bostonese.com When Blizzard Nemo dumped over 30 inches of snow in many parts of New England, it was only one day away from the Chinese New Year Day of 2013. From February 10 to 16, many celebrations of Chinese New Year were canceled due to poor traffic conditions caused by the heavy… Continue reading Seven Days of Chinese New Year in Beautiful Pictures
ACLS Marks Ten Year Anniversary with Day-long Celebrations
By David Li, bostonese.com, photos by Chun Sun Acton, Mass., Feb. 20, 2013, — With memories of the extraordinary 2012 Acton Chinese Music Night still fresh in people’s mind, Acton residents were treated with another wonderful show put together by Acton Chinese Language School (ACLS) on Feb. 16. This time, the occasion is celebrating 10th… Continue reading ACLS Marks Ten Year Anniversary with Day-long Celebrations
New England Chinese Professionals Coming Together for the Lunar New Year Gala as Blizzard Nemo Leaves Town
By David Li and Na Ma, bostonese.com February 10, 2013 is the New Year Day for the Lunar New Year of the snake, when Boston just began to clean up the piles of snow brought by blizzard Nemo. More than 500 Chinese professionals and guests in the New England region still converged on Newtow Marriotte… Continue reading New England Chinese Professionals Coming Together for the Lunar New Year Gala as Blizzard Nemo Leaves Town
Best Documentary Winner Lost Years Takes on Diplomatic Mission
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Feb. 20, 2013, — I received the DVD of Lost Years on Feb. 16, the same day when Lost Years won the Best Feature Documentary Award at Asians on Film Festival Premiere in Los Angeles (North Hollywood). It was a wonderful Chinese New Year gift from my friend Canadian director… Continue reading Best Documentary Winner Lost Years Takes on Diplomatic Mission
“Ready to Begin Our Campaign for Stamford’s Future” — William Tong
By William Tong, Candidate for Mayor of Stamford Stamford, Conn., Feb. 7, 2013, — Today, the Stamford Advocate published a column I wrote about Stamford’s readiness to move forward, united by a shared vision and plan, to make our city the finest city for families in the country. This is a goal I know we… Continue reading “Ready to Begin Our Campaign for Stamford’s Future” — William Tong
2013 Egypt Dossier: An Essential Primer for Correspondents Covering Egypt
By Na Ma, Indiana University Introduction Majestic pyramids, sacred mummies, noble Cleopatra… with these glowing millennium culture inheritances from one of the four ancient civilizations, Egypt is always a mystery untouchable land to international correspondents.
Peace, Health and Prosperity — Year of Snake Wishes
By David Li, bostonese.com This year, the Chinese New Year Day is on February 10, 2013. So, you have got a second chance to make some new year resolutions. Let’s listen to the Year of Snake wishes from Asian folks in the greater Boston area. Leland Cheung, Cambridge City Councillor Leland Cheung (middle) with supporters… Continue reading Peace, Health and Prosperity — Year of Snake Wishes
Heng Nikita Guo, We Will Always Remember Your Beautiful Smile
By David Li, bostonese.com Just when Hurricane Sandy was making all the headlines, 28-year-old Chinese student Heng Nikita Guo was found dead in her apartment in Cambridge, Mass. on Oct. 26, 2012. Ms. Guo’s death was later ruled a suicide by medical examiner. A second year MBA student at MIT Sloan School of Management, Heng… Continue reading Heng Nikita Guo, We Will Always Remember Your Beautiful Smile
Top Natural Disasters of 2012 and Most Beautiful Places Around the World
2012 is the hottest year on record since such record has been kept. As a result, we see quite a few powerful storms and flash floods on the list. Here’s a look at the major natural disasters that rocked humanity in 2012. Hurricane sandy might have had a direct impact on US presidential election in… Continue reading Top Natural Disasters of 2012 and Most Beautiful Places Around the World