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  • 2014 NECP’s Lunar New Year Gala Shows Unity

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Feb. 11, 2014, — About 500 people attended 2014 New England Chinese Professionals 2014 Lunar New Year Gala on Feb. 1 at Marriott Boston-Newton hotel. Comparing to last year’s gala just after Blizzard Nemo, this year’s weather was much better with high temps in the 50s. Gov. Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh sent congratulatory letters for this year’s gala.
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    Organizers and guests of the Gala pose for a group picture (photo by Don Mo, Boston Chinese Photographers’ Association).
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  • Mayor Christenson Attends “Cultures of China, Festival of spring”

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Feb. 19, 2014, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson was among 1000 people who packed John Hancock Hall in Boston Back Bay Sunday, Feb. 16, evening. They enjoyed the performances by top singers and dancers from China at the “Cultures of China, Festival of Spring” show, presented by Asian Cultural Center. Mayor Christenson watched the performance together with Council General Sun Guoxiang of Chinese Consulate in New York City.
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    Mayor Christenson (right) and Mr. Yunzhao Hu (left) pose for a picture (photo by David Li).
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  • Emirates to Start Nonstop Service between Boston and Dubai on March 10

    Boston, Feb. 18, 2014, -– The Massachusetts economy will be better connected with the world on March 10 when Emirates – named the “World’s Best Airline” at the 2013 Paris Air Show — begins flying daily nonstop service between Boston and the United Arab Emirates. From its Dubai hub, Emirates flies to 134 destinations worldwide, including 10 in India.
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    Lobsters from Boston can be in Dubai in 12 hours with the nonstop service by Emirates (photo from emirates.com).
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  • Videos of Top Singers from China at John Hancock Hall

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Feb. 18, 2014, — Over 1000 people packed John Hancock Hall in Boston Back Bay Sunday evening. They enjoyed the performances by top singers and dancers from China at the “Cultures of China, Festival of Spring” show, presented by Asian Cultural Center.
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    (From left)Hou Yong, Cai Guoqing, Li Shengsu, Yu Kuizhi, Dong Wenhua and Yang Hongji say goodbye to the audience at end of the performance (photo by David Li).
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  • CHSNE and Chinatown Main Street Host Lunar New Year Celebrations

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Feb. 17, 2014, — Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE) hosted an open house in the afternoon of Feb. 9 at the China Trade Building in Chinatown. At the same time, Chinatown Main Street(CMS) also hosted Lunar New Year of the Horse cultural activities.
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    Artists and Chinatown Main Street staff pose for a picture. The Chinese Letters mean “success comes with year of the Horse” (photo by David Li).
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  • Chinatown Crime Watch Then and Now

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Feb, 17, 2014, — At Wong Family Association’s Chinese New Year banquet at Empire Garden in Boston Chinatown on Feb. 16, 2014, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh stoped by the table of distinguished guests, and greeted 89-year-old WWII veteran Arthur Wong. About 900 members and guests attended this annual banquet, and enjoyed fine Chinese food, performances and prizes.
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    Mayor Walsh thanks Arthur Wong for his services (photo by David Li).
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  • Kerry’s Speech Highlights the Threat of Climate Change

    February 16, 2014
    Jakarta, Indonesia

    SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you, Robert. Thank you very, very much. I don’t know. I think some of you were cheering twice for the same university. I don’t know. (Laughter.) It seemed to come from the same place anyway.

    What a pleasure to be here at America, where we are looking at all of the air conditioning pipes running right through here. I love it. The spirit and feel of this place is very special and it’s wonderful to see our friends up here from Kalimantan and also everybody from Sumatra. Thank you very much for being with us. Can you hear me? Yeah! Wave! (Laughter.) Do a few selfies, everybody will – (laughter.) Anyway, it’s really a pleasure to be here. I see a lot of iPads up in the air sort of flashing away.
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    Secretory of the State John Kerry served as US Senator from Mass.(file photo).
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  • Gov. Patrick Joins MassChallenge to Launch 2014 Global Startup Programs

    Boston, February 12, 2014 -– Governor Deval Patrick today joined Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and MassChallenge founder Akhil Nigam to announce the 2014 startup accelerator competition. MassChallenge also announced the anticipated launch of MassChallenge UK in London in December 2014. MassChallenge CEO John Harthorne joined the event via video conference from Tel Aviv to simultaneously kick off the MassChallenge Israel 2014 program.

    “The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is well positioned to continue its leadership among the global innovation economy because of our strategic investments in innovation, education and infrastructure,” said Governor Patrick. “MassChallenge’s new program in the UK and its programs in Boston and Israel do important work to connect these hubs of entrepreneurship.”
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    Governor Patrick and Boston Mayor Walsh celebrate the Commonwealth’s globally recognized Life Sciences supercluster at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ global headquarters in Boston Innovation District (Photo: Taylor Nealand / Governor’s Office).
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  • Justin Chung Wins Two Gold Medals at City League Swimming Championships

    Boston, Feb, 11, 2014, — 2014 City of Boston League Swimming Championships was held on February 5 at Madison Park Swimming Pool in Roxbury. The top summers from O’Bryant, East Boston and Latin Academy competed against each other for a fun-filled afternoon.
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    Justin Chung (left) holds the trophy with a teammate (provided by Jason Chung).
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  • Pictures and Videos from BMWBC Lantern Festival Celebration

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Acton, Mass., Feb. 14, 2014, — Today is the Chinese Lantern Festival and also Valentine’s Day. There were a number of celebrations of the Lantern Festival in the greater Boston ares. The Lantern Festival marks the last day of the lunar New Year celebration.
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    Xiangsheng performance by Alex Ying and Randy Huang (photos by Chun Sun, videos by David Li).
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