Dear members and friends of Boston Forward, As we celebrate the Lantern Festival and Valentine’s Day this Friday, I would like to wish you and your family good health and happiness in the Chinese New Year of the Horse. Hopefully, Boston Forward will achieve more in promoting equality and defending civil rights among underrepresented minorities… Continue reading Holiday Greetings from Boston Forward
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Year of the Horse Letter by Principal of Century Chinese Language School
Dear Century Chinese Language School (CCLS) Families: Last Sunday, we all gathered at Algonquin High to celebrate the Chinese New Year, to recognize those who have made a notable contribution to CCLS, and, most importantly, to watch our children on stage demonstrating the proficiency of their Chinese language. That moment of time seemed to pass… Continue reading Year of the Horse Letter by Principal of Century Chinese Language School
Camilla for the Holidays and Fish for the Year of Horse
By Beatrice Lee, bostonese.com columnist Camilla is a symbol of rich and noble. A Chinese plant to keep during holidays. The full bloom flower of this kind: two inches diameter multiple petals in Chinese “red”, started out like a tiny seed on the branch, then gradually the little bud gets bigger and bigger.
Hope, Home & Harmony — Happy Lunar New Year Videos
BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2014, — Today is the Lunar New Year of the Horse, also known as Chinese New Year. For Chinese people all over the world, Chinese New Year is the most important festival of the year. Please find three videos about hope, home and harmony below.
Dangerous Tribute by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
By Cui Tiankai, China’s Ambassador to the USA (from china-embassy.org)Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s recent homage at the Yasukuni war shrine deeply disturbed people in China and much of Asia. The dispute surrounding his actions is about more than symbolism; it goes to the heart of his intentions for Japan’s future and his willingness to… Continue reading Dangerous Tribute by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Not to Be Missed – The Color Purple, A Broadway Musical by SpeakEasy
By Beatrice Lee, bostonese.com columnist The Color Purple is a Boston theater premiere (Jan10—Feb 8, 2014) of the acclaimed Broadway musical based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel written by Alice Walker. Since its publication in 1982, this novel has sold more than 5 million copies in 22 languages. The Warner Bros/Amblin Entertainment motion picture “The… Continue reading Not to Be Missed – The Color Purple, A Broadway Musical by SpeakEasy
Celebrating Lives of Fallen Trojans: Haijiao Sun
By Emily Jackson, Troy University Recent graduate Haijiao Sun planned to make the trip back to China after studying at Troy University for six years.
Michelle Wu Urges Support for Birthday Wishes on Her 29th Birthday
Jan, 14, 2014 Today I’m celebrating my 29th birthday with family and friends. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to spend this year focusing on Boston, talking with residents, and working to make our city better for families in every neighborhood.
Farewell and Moving On after 15 Years
January 13, 2014 Dear Friends and Colleagues, As you may have heard, Mayor Walsh has appointed Alejandra St. Guillen as the new Director of the Office of New Bostonians. Alejandra is a great leader with energy, commitment and a big vision. I know that the work of making sure that all New Bostonians have a… Continue reading Farewell and Moving On after 15 Years
Thirty Advices from Alibaba’s Jack Ma
Jack Ma (马云) is Executive Chairman of Alibaba Group, a family of highly successful Internet-based businesses. He is the first mainland Chinese entrepreneur to appear on the cover of Forbes Magazine and ranks as one of the world’s billionaires. His last name Ma means horse in Chineae. In a recent speech, Jack Ma gave 30… Continue reading Thirty Advices from Alibaba’s Jack Ma