Even in the middle of Hurricane Sandy’s strong wind and heavy rain, classic music fans still have something to look forward to. In the evening of Nov. 3, The Long Piano Duo concert will be held at NEC’s Jordan Hall, presented by Foundation For Chinese Performing Arts.
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Gov. Patrick Urges Residents to Stay Home on Monday As Hurricane Sandy Moves North
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston – In the afternoon of Sunday, October 28, Governor Patrick held a news conference wearing a Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) uniform. He urged Massachusetts workers, including non-essential state employees to stay home on Monday. Hurricane Sandy has killed 65 people in the Caribbean islands, and is threatening lives and… Continue reading Gov. Patrick Urges Residents to Stay Home on Monday As Hurricane Sandy Moves North
Caught In the Web Reviewed by a Chinese Language Teacher
By Serena Li, teacher at Kwong Kow Chinese School Caught in the Web is a Chinese movie directed by Chen Kaige, a leading figure of the fifth generation of Chinese cinema. In this July 2012 movie, director Chen tried to combine the passion for Internet among modern Chinese people with his unique storytelling skills. Caught… Continue reading Caught In the Web Reviewed by a Chinese Language Teacher
Northeast Tigers: Soccer is Our Religion
By Bo Yang, soccer player & photographer “Northeast Tigers” soccer club was established on year 2000. We are all soccer lovers in “Borogh” area: Marlborogh, Westborogh, Northborogh, Southborogh and Worcester, and play every Sunday since then. We have average 30 people in our club. Most of us are Chinese. Some Brazilian friends joined us as… Continue reading Northeast Tigers: Soccer is Our Religion
New Bostonians Summit: Immigrant Families’ Educational and Economic Success is Boston’s Future
By David Li, bostonese.com The New Bostonioan Summit was held on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 8:00 AM at City Year’s Lavine Civic Forum. The half-day summit focused on top issues facing Boston’s immigrants. About 250 Boston’s immigrants and representatives from several sectors attended the Summit The half-day summit provided an update on the New… Continue reading New Bostonians Summit: Immigrant Families’ Educational and Economic Success is Boston’s Future
Inaugural Cornell China Conference To Start on October 27
By David Li, bostonese.com, translated by Lang Gao On the weekend of October 27 – 28, the Cornell China Conference will be held in Cornell University, a member of the prestigious Ivy League located in Ithaca, New York. Cornell Chinese Students Association (CCSA), the organizer of this conference states that the theme of the conference… Continue reading Inaugural Cornell China Conference To Start on October 27
Over Half a Billion Views, Gangnam Style Inspires Boston’s International Students
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston – As of October 22, the Youtube video titled “PSY – GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) M/V” has had over 528 million views, over 2 million comments, 2.3 million comments, 4.3 millions likes and 223,000 dislikes. The video was uploaded on July 15, 2012. So, in about 100 days, the daily average… Continue reading Over Half a Billion Views, Gangnam Style Inspires Boston’s International Students
Boston’s Chinese Community Thanks Senator Brown for Senate’s Apology for Chinese Exclusion Act
By David Li, bostonese.com In the evening of October 20, 2012, about 300 Chinese People of Greater Boston and New England held an appreciation party for Senator Scott Brown at Empire Garden restaurant. They thanked Senator Brown’s contribution in passing resolution S.Res.201 – A resolution expressing the regret of the Senate for the passage of… Continue reading Boston’s Chinese Community Thanks Senator Brown for Senate’s Apology for Chinese Exclusion Act
Malden Beats: Firebrand Concert Series Kicked Off, Teen Enrichment Center Coordinator Hired
2012-2013 Firebrand Concert Series Season Kicked Off On October 12, Mayor Christenson attended “Dream With Us” which kicked off the 2012-2013 Firebrand Concert Series Season at St. Paul’s Episcopal Parish. Many Malden residents filled the church to hear the Soprano and Spring Trio’s version of works by Purcell, Mozart, De Falla, Villa-Lobos, Bernstein, and Schoenfield.… Continue reading Malden Beats: Firebrand Concert Series Kicked Off, Teen Enrichment Center Coordinator Hired
Hong Kong Electronics Fair & electronicAsia Draw Over 97,000 Buyers
Hong Kong, October 18, 2012 – The four-day Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), the largest trade fair of its kind in the world, and the concurrent electronicAsia concluded on Tuesday, October 16 after attracting more than 97,000 buyers from 140 countries and regions. The twin fairs welcomed 3,900 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions.