Boston, Nov. 19, 2015, — On Friday, the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center’s newest exhibition, We Are One: Mapping America’s Road from Revolution to Independence welcomed its 100,000th visitor since opening in May at the Boston Public Library. The exhibition is the most successful in the Map Center’s history, and has been visited by individuals… Continue reading BPL’s American Revolution Exhibition Crosses the 100,000 Visitor Mark
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Boston Chinese Community Marks 149th Birthday of Sun Yat-sen
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Nov. 12, 2015, — Today is the birthday of Sun Yat-sen (Nov. 12, 1866 – March 12, 1925), first president and founding father of the Republic of China. The painting below was created by artist Minghuang Zhang to honor Mr. Sun’s birthday. The photo was taken recently at Empire Auction… Continue reading Boston Chinese Community Marks 149th Birthday of Sun Yat-sen
Arthur Wong and Gary Libby to be Honored by CHSNE
Boston, Nov. 5, 2015, — The annual meeting and dinner banquet of Chinese History Society of New England (CHSNE) will be held Friday (Nov. 6) evening at Empire Garden restaurant in Chinatown. The theme of this year’s annual meeting is Impact of 1965: Immigration Law and Chinese in Boston. Well-known Chinatown leader and WWII veteran… Continue reading Arthur Wong and Gary Libby to be Honored by CHSNE
Nina Liang Elected Quincy City Councilor-At-Large
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Quincy, Mass., Nov. 3, 2015, — Mayor Koch was reelected to fifth term defeating William Phelan as expected. One unexpected result in today’s Quincy elections was that Nina Liang’s victory in her campaign for Quincy City Council.
Sky View — Pictures of Colorful Foliage from Vermont
Boston, Nov. 2, 2015, — Have you taken a road trip north to the green mountain state of Vermont? Do you dream of flying above the colorful landscape? You can find pictures of the beautiful foliage from 10,000 feet above ground by a reader of bostonese.com here.
Pianist George Li Returns to NPR’s From The Top
By Beatrice Lee, bostonese.com columnist Boston, Oct. 23, 2015, — Harmony Zhu, 9-year-old piano prodigy from New Jersey, recently visited Jordan Hall of New England Conservatory (NEC). She participated in the From The Top recording of National Public Radio (NPR) and shared the stage with George Li, who won the silver medal at the 15th… Continue reading Pianist George Li Returns to NPR’s From The Top
First Mandarin-Speaking MP Elected as Liberal Party Wins Landslide Victory in Canada
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Toronto, Canada, Oct. 22, 2015, — History was made during elections on Oct. 19 in Canada. For the first time in Canada’s electoral history a Mandarin-speaking member of Parliament was elected as Liberal Party won a Landslide victory nationwide.
Joyce Xi to Speak at Stanford on Her Father Prof. Xi’s Arrest
San Jose, Oct. 18, 2015, — What would you do if your family was awakened at dawn by FBI Agents, some with guns drawn, who entered your home and arrested you without telling you why? In this Post-Patriot Act America, do ordinary citizens have constitutional rights that protect against reckless investigations and prosecutions? What are… Continue reading Joyce Xi to Speak at Stanford on Her Father Prof. Xi’s Arrest
Lindy Li: The Graduation Speech That Almost Didn’t Happen
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 15, 2015, — In her Facebook update today, Lindy Li wrote “I had the honor of speaking with President Clinton today — it was such an unforgettable moment for me” while sharing the picture below.
History Making — Yellow River Grand Concert at BU
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 12, 2015, — The Yellow River Cantata grand concert was held at the Agganis Arena at Boston University last night to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese Peoples War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. Over 1,000 singers… Continue reading History Making — Yellow River Grand Concert at BU