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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 citizens.

    The first stop was the Guangzhou Overseas Chinese Museum. Mr. Jie Long, the current coach of the Latvian National Wheelchair Fencing Team and the coach of the Guangdong Province Wheelchair Fencing Team, introduced to the journalists that he donated a World Cup gold medal won by the Latvian National Wheelchair Fencing Team in Italy to the Guangzhou Overseas Chinese Museum and stored it in Mr. Long’s personal sports column in the museum. He said that this gold medal carries the wish of the people of China and Latvia for strong cooperation, shared with the Latvian journalists, and will continue to flourish.
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  • 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 year. Guests such as Gail Wang, chairman of the Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Organizing Committee, board directors Kathy Lobo, Yihan Yin and other guests attended the event.

    Members of WRC pose for a picture with Mr. Jiang’s Chinese calligrapher work and books.
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  • 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 of this year. The hearing involved a presentation of evidence and debates from both sides.

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  • 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 renowned Wellesley College, as the 2024 Miss Chinese Boston.

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  • 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 significant attention in the annals of American legal history.

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  • 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 celebration for the Asian American community.

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  • 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 successful repairs. The remaining aircraft will continue to be out of service until they have been repaired and cleared for operation. We expect that all affected aircraft will resume operations by Saturday (7 September).

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  • 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.

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  • 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。
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  • Senator Markey and Aquarium staff release five rehabilitated turtles into ocean waters off Cape Cod

    BOSTON, MASS. (August 6, 2024) – With the help of New England Aquarium sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation staff and Senator Edward J. Markey, five endangered and threatened sea turtles are back in ocean waters off Cape Cod after fully recovering from their life-threatening injuries.

    These turtles spent several months at the Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy, MA, undergoing treatment for hypothermia-related conditions including pneumonia, dehydration, and emaciation, all results of being unable to regulate their body temperature in the cold waters of Cape Cod Bay last fall and winter. After physical examinations, staff veterinarians cleared the sea turtles to return to Nantucket Sound off West Dennis Beach.

    (photo credit: The New England-Aquarium)
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