Category: Feature

A Celebration of History and Diversity — Pictures and Video from Dance around the World at Lexington High School

Hats off to the volunteers! Lexington, Mass., March 19, 2013, (bostonese.com) — As part of the Lexington 300th Incorporation Weekend activities, the one-of-a-kind Dance around the World was held on March 16, 2013 at Lexington High School from 6:00-10:30 PM. The evening was packed with exciting segments. There were Classical/Folk dance performances where people could… Continue reading A Celebration of History and Diversity — Pictures and Video from Dance around the World at Lexington High School

Lang Lang’s BSO Debut Draws Sellout Crowd

By David Li and Beatrice Lee, translated by Na Ma, bostonese.com Boston, March 8, 2013, — On the evening of March 1, we were invited to the Akiko Shirake Dynner Memorial Concert at Boston Symphony Hall. Guest pianist Lang Lang made his Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) debut by performing Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with… Continue reading Lang Lang’s BSO Debut Draws Sellout Crowd

Three Mayors Attended 2013 Wong Family Banquet in Boston Chinatown

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, March 11, 2013, — The 2013 Wong Family Banquet was held at Empire Garden restaurant in Boston Chinatown in the evening of March 10. Lisa Wong, mayor of Fitchburg, Mass., attended the banquet with her parents. What surprised me was that Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Menino and mayor of Malden,… Continue reading Three Mayors Attended 2013 Wong Family Banquet in Boston Chinatown

Gansu Dance Theatre Brings Splendid Silk Road to the Hanover Theatre

Photos by John Tsou Worcester, Mass., March, 8, 2013, — In the evening of March 6, 60 dancers from Gansu Dance Theatre of Gansu province, China presented the award-winning Silk Road dance show at Hanover Theatre in Worcester, Mass. Tens of thousands miles away from home, the dancers performed with such passion and devotion that… Continue reading Gansu Dance Theatre Brings Splendid Silk Road to the Hanover Theatre

As Lexington Turns 300, bostonese.com Celebrates First Anniversary

By David Li, bostonese.com Lexington, Mass, March 6, 2013 — Today marks the first anniversary of the official launch of bostonese.com on March 6, 2012. With over 900 news reports, feature stories and interviews published online, bostonese.com has covered a wide range of issues and events in both Chinese and English. One of the goals… Continue reading As Lexington Turns 300, bostonese.com Celebrates First Anniversary

How to Apply Chinese Visa for Children of Chinese Citizens born in the US

(from http://www.nyconsulate.prchina.org/eng/lsyw/lszjx/sbqz/cccbu/ ) If one or two of his/her parents are foreign citizens or have foreign permanent residence right (e.g. U.S. permanent resident card), the child shall apply for a Chinese visa before travelling to China. If both of his/her parents are Chinese citizens and have no foreign permanent residence right (e.g. U.S. permanent resident… Continue reading How to Apply Chinese Visa for Children of Chinese Citizens born in the US

“Voice of Boston” and “Meet Your Right One” Add Appeal to 2013 Lunar New Year Gala

By David Li, bostonese.com In the day-long New England Chinese Professionals 2013 Lunar New Year Gala & Community Enrichment Forum, two new segments attracted many new attendees. Despite of more than 30 inches of snow from Blizzard Nemo in many parts of New England, most participates of “Voice of Boston” and “Meet Your Right One”… Continue reading “Voice of Boston” and “Meet Your Right One” Add Appeal to 2013 Lunar New Year Gala

Best Documentary Winner Lost Years Takes on Diplomatic Mission

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Feb. 20, 2013, — I received the DVD of Lost Years on Feb. 16, the same day when Lost Years won the Best Feature Documentary Award at Asians on Film Festival Premiere in Los Angeles (North Hollywood). It was a wonderful Chinese New Year gift from my friend Canadian director… Continue reading Best Documentary Winner Lost Years Takes on Diplomatic Mission

Song Zuying’s Radio City Music Hall Concert — Picture Perfect

New York City, Feb. 17, 2013 –In the evening of Feb. 16, 2013, “Cultures of China, Festival of Spring” Song Zuying USA Spectacular was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Despite of a cold windy night, over 6000 fans attended the concert. Together with American Symphony Orchestra and Collegiate Chorale Singers… Continue reading Song Zuying’s Radio City Music Hall Concert — Picture Perfect