By David Li, bostonese.com
Boston, April 2, 2013 — The 2013 National High School Student Chinese Bridge Chinese Speech Contest will take place this coming Sunday at UMass Boston from 11:30am-5:00pm. Twenty-four talented high school students from across US will compete in this year’s contest.
Photo slideshow from Chinese Bridge Chinese Speech Contest in 2012 at UMass Boston.
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LEXINGTON, MA. (I-Newswire) April 1, 2013 – Chyten Premier Tutoring and Test Preparation, headquartered in Lexington, MA, today announced that it has formed a partnership with the Cambridge Center for Chinese Culture (CCCC), located in Waltham, MA. Through this partnership, Chyten will provide academic and counseling services to the CCCC’s highly motivated membership, consisting primarily of Asian Americans. Company founder Neil Chyten said he is very pleased and appreciative of the fact that that his company was selected by the CCCC’s Board of Directors.
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March 29, 2013 Announcements
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Enclosed are this week announcements for your sharing with your networks. Please forward any of your announcements to mayra.canetti@cityofboston.gov
All the best,
Reverend Cheng Imm Tan
(Text of Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s speech as handed out at at Faneuil Hall March 28, 2013)
I never dreamed I would end up here: Mayor of Boston during its best days.
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Governor Deval Patrick: “It’s hard to imagine Boston without Tom Menino as mayor. No one loves this City and her people more, or is more excited about her future. Mayor Menino has become a valued partner to me on policy and politics, and a trusted and beloved friend. I thank him for his extraordinary and tireless service to the people of Boston, and look forward to leaning on his wisdom for many more years to come.”
CACA (Chinese American Citizens Alliance) Grand President Carolyn H. Chan and Washington, D.C. Lodge President Ted Gong urge your consideration to take action and sign the petition created on the White House website requesting a Presidential statement or proclamation to recognize the harm of the Chinese Exclusion Laws and their impact and significance to Chinese Americans today. Please take action by April 20 to meet the goal of 100,000 signatures.
A political cartoon from 1882, showing a Chinese man being barred entry to the “Golden Gate of Liberty”. The caption reads, “We must draw the line somewhere, you know.” (from wikipedia.com)
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This camp is jointly organized by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council of China and the College of Chinese Language and Culture of Jinan University in Guangzhou to promote Chinese culture, to help overseas Chinese teenagers better understand China, and to enhance their interests and enthusiasm of learning Chinese.
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Girls and Boys Are Welcome to Join Angel Camp!
Angel Performing Arts will have dance & Music workshops at Wlatham, Framingham, Acton and Sharon in this Summer break! The students will learn Chinese dances, Ballet, Jazz, Vocal Class, and Stage Performing Arts. The student has to be older than 4 years old.
Instructors: Ke ke, Ke Lin , Yifeng Liu, Shan Guan,
Ballet Teachers: Nancy Lou, Janelle Gilchrist, Olga Marchenxo,
Address: Waltham Athletic Club, 249 Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452.
Acton: Address: Church of the Good Shepherd, 164 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 01720
Framingham: 1247 Worcester Rd ( Rd 9), Framingham, MA 01701
Sharon: 275 S main St, Sharon.
Monday – Friday, Include Lunch and Snack.
Time: 9:00AM – 5:00PM (8:30am drop off, pick up before 6:00PM)
Sessions: 6/24-28, 7/1-5, 7/8-12, 7/15-19, 7/22-26, 7/29-8/2, 8/5-9, 8/12-16, 8/19-23, 8/26-30
Tuition : $400 Registration before June 1.
Tuition Discounts: $350 for registering 2 sessions or above. (Make check payable to Angel Performing Arts).
Contact: Ke Ke;
Email: angeldance.keke@gmail.com
Phone: 617-230-3854;
Address: 348 North Ave, Weston, MA 02493.
Please email a filled-out registration form below.
Name ___________________________ Age __________ Gender______
Street___________________________ City_____________ State_____ Zip Code___________
EMAIL_________________________________ Phone ________________________________
Emergency Contact Person _________________________ Phone ________________________
Mother’s Full Name _____________________ Father’s Full Name _______________________
RELEASE FORM: I hereby absolve Angel Performance Art staff and all related agents of all responsibilities for injury or illness to the above student and hold the above parties and their agents harmless from all claims. All students participate at their own risk.
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Signature (parent if student is under 18 years)
March 26, 2013 – The largest Hong Kong promotion ever to take place in the United States will be held this summer to showcase Hong Kong’s advantages for American companies looking to tap new business opportunities in Asia, particularly on the Chinese mainland.
Ms. Anita Chan (right), Johnny Ip(third from the right) paint the eyes of the lion at BIO International Convention in Boston in June 2012. (Photo by Dan Liu)
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By David Li, bostonese.com
The first ever Chinese calligraphy and photography exhibition by North America Artist Association (NAAA) was held from March 9 to 12 at East West Bank in Boston Chinatown. The four-day exhibition drew thousands of spectators and rave reviews from professional artists and art enthusiasts alike.
(from left)Tian Han Guo, Jing Ming Huang, Da Wen Guo, Jun Ming Chen, Wen Xi Zhou, Gary Christenson, Donald Wong, Hung Goon, Eadwn Huang and Ling Cheng at the open ceremony.
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