（from cntv.cn）Celebrations marking the Spring Festival around the world are testament to how much of an influence Chinese culture is having globally. From London to Vienna, to Chicago, people are being dazzled by colourful performances and celebrations. Traditional new year events and Peking Opera shows are some highlights that we find out more about next.… Continue reading Chinese New Year Celebrations Dazzle around the World
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Mayors Walsh, Christensen and Wong Attend Year of the Horse Lion Dance Parade in Chinatown
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Feb. 9, 2014, — It was a cold day this morning in Boston. Thousands of residents and tourists still showed up for today’s Lion Dance Parade in Boston Chinatown. They were delighted with lion dances by dozens of dancers from various teams to the loud drum beats and firecrackers. Organizers… Continue reading Mayors Walsh, Christensen and Wong Attend Year of the Horse Lion Dance Parade in Chinatown
Chinatown Activists Rally for Affordable Housing and Luxury Developer to Pay Their Fair Share
Boston, Feb. 9, 2014, -– On Saturday, more than 50 activists gathered at the Chinatown Gate to assert the right of Chinatown residents to remain, reclaim, and rebuild their community. “Chinatown has been here for 150 years and the residents helped build this into a vibrant neighborhood. Now residents are being pushed out, because they… Continue reading Chinatown Activists Rally for Affordable Housing and Luxury Developer to Pay Their Fair Share
Tao Dance Theatre Debuts in Boston at End of February
By Beatrice Lee, bostonese.com columnist We don’t get to see too many performances here in American stages from China due to passport and visa issues. Chinese Performing Art ‘s CEO and president Catherine Chan can verify that. Last week her pianist couldn’t get visa at the last minute ,had to be substituted by a local… Continue reading Tao Dance Theatre Debuts in Boston at End of February
The XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi Has Opened with a Grand Show
Sochi, Russia, Feb. 8, 2014, — The XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi in 2014 has opened with a grand show thrilling spectators at the Fisht Olympic Stadium and billions of viewers around the world. The Ceremony started at exactly 20:14 Moscow Time, which symbolizes the year of the first Winter Games in Russia’s history,… Continue reading The XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi Has Opened with a Grand Show
Salt Lake City Public Library Holds Year of Horse Celebrations
Salt Lake City, Feb. 6, 2014, — In the afternoon of Feb. 1, 2014, hundreds of people showed up for the Chinese New Year cultural celebration. Colorful banners and paper lanterns were hung in the Urban Room. A traditional Chinese lion dance, music, children’s activities, and other cultural events brought smiles to the faces of… Continue reading Salt Lake City Public Library Holds Year of Horse Celebrations
Angle Dance Company to Present Dunhuang My Dreamland
Boston, Feb. 6, 2014, — With its new year dance show and Chinese New Year performances in the rear view mirror, Angel Dance Company is preparing a grand dance show Dunhuang My Dreamland – Tales of the Silk Road. It will be staged in early March at Casey Theater of Regis College, and bring the… Continue reading Angle Dance Company to Present Dunhuang My Dreamland
Chinatown Cracks down on Illegal Dumping and Excessive Trash
Boston, Feb. 1, 2014, -– Chinatown community organizations and the City of Boston have partnered to tackle the issue of illegal dumping and excessive trash in Chinatown over the past several months. Lion dance in Boston Chinatown (file photo).
Top Ten Natural Disasters of 2013 and Most Beautiful Places Around the World
Feb. 4, 2013, — Comparing with the previous year, 2013 was a mild year in natural disasters until Typhoon Haiyan touched down in the Philippines on November 8, 2013. Drought in Africa, earthquakes and floods in Asian made up a large portion of the top ten natual disaster list of 2013. Seatlite image of Haiyan… Continue reading Top Ten Natural Disasters of 2013 and Most Beautiful Places Around the World
Boston Public Schools Closed on Wednesday with Snowstorm in the Forecast
Boston, Feb. 4, 2014, — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced City response plans for the winter storm expected to begin early tomorrow morning. The Mayor has declared a Snow Emergency and Parking Ban for the City of Boston, in effect tonight, Tuesday, February 4, at 11:00 p.m. Boston Public Schools will be closed tomorrow,… Continue reading Boston Public Schools Closed on Wednesday with Snowstorm in the Forecast