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… Continue reading Members of the NE Gee How Oak Tin Association Honor Early Chinese Immigrants at Mount Hope Cemetery
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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… Continue reading Latvian Journalists and Photographers Capture Guangdong Culture with Their Cameras
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… Continue reading Chinese Calligrapher Jiang Congratulates Wolfpack Dragon Boat Team
Chinese Restaurant Owner Raised Concerns about Racial Discrimination at Board of Health Hearing
Boston, Nov. 1, 2024, — A special hearing was held at the former city hall address in Taunton, Massachusetts on Oct. 28 at noon time. This hearing addressed the frequent retaliatory inspections faced by the “Hong Kong City” restaurant within the jurisdiction of the local health department, which was forcibly shut down on July 31… Continue reading Chinese Restaurant Owner Raised Concerns about Racial Discrimination at Board of Health Hearing
Angela He of Wellesley College Crowned as 2024 Miss Chinese Boston
Boston, Oct. 25, 2024, — The award ceremony for the fourth Miss Chinese Boston organized by the Chinese American Heritage Foundation （CAHF） was held at the China Pearl Restaurant in Quincy on Oct. 20. In the presence of nearly 200 guests, the 2023 Miss Chinese Boston, Sarah Chu, crowned Angela He, a student from the… Continue reading Angela He of Wellesley College Crowned as 2024 Miss Chinese Boston
Chinese Restaurant Owner Sues Taunton Health Department, Sparking Widespread Attention
Boston, Oct. 24, 2024, — Recently, Chinese restaurant owner in Taunton Mass. Mr. Philip Fei Pan faced retaliation after refusing a health department inspector’s request to hire her mother’s cleaning company. Determined to seek justice, Mr. Pan has decided to take legal action against the inspector and the health department, a move that has garnered… Continue reading Chinese Restaurant Owner Sues Taunton Health Department, Sparking Widespread Attention
Happening This Saturday! The 14th Asian American Day Festival Returns to Boston Common
Boston, Sept. 5, 2024, — The 14th Asian American Day Festival, sponsored by Blue Ocean Realty, will be held on September 7 in Boston Common. The festival focuses on “diversity” and “harmony,” aiming to promote integration among Asian American communities and community development. The event will feature exciting performances, delicious food, and exhibitions, creating a vibrant… Continue reading Happening This Saturday! The 14th Asian American Day Festival Returns to Boston Common
Latest updates from Cathay Pacific on A350 Engine Inspection
Hong Kong, Sept. 3, 2024, — Cathay Pacific advises that the maintenance activity on our A350 fleet is progressing well. Our engineering team have thoroughly inspected our fleet of operational A350 aircraft within 24 hours. In total, we have identified 15 aircraft with affected engine components that require replacement and three have already gone through… Continue reading Latest updates from Cathay Pacific on A350 Engine Inspection
Concert to Commemorate 65 Years of Violin Concerto Butterfly Lovers Needs Your Support
The Boston Chinese Musicians Association (BCMA) will hold a special ethnic traditional concert to Commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the Violin Concerto “Butterfly Lovers” on October 26, 2024. Thank you and appreciate for all your support.
麻州免税周末来了！MA Sales Tax Holiday FAQ
【波士顿双语网2024年8月9日讯】从明天（8月10日）开始，麻州年度免税周末又回来了！在这2天，人们在麻州境内购物无需为低于$2500的商品支付6.25%的销售税。而不少暑假期间在波士顿地区探亲旅游的中国游客早已摩拳擦掌做好准备，在这个周末展开大采购。The sales tax holiday for 2024 will be held on August 10 and August 11. Most retail items of up to $2,500, purchased in Massachusetts for personal use on these two days, will be exempt from sales tax. 上图：麻州最大的Wrentham 奥特莱斯。