Newton, Feb. 5, 2016, — With the leadership of Newton Chinese Language School (NCLS) event committee, NCLS 2016 Chinese Spring Gala was successfully held at Regis college. Thanks a lot for all performers, PCC, admin staff, teachers, board members and volunteers who have been involved in and supported this event, makes this gala successful and an unforgettable night.
Dance performance at the gala (photos by Fenfang Mei).
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Pictures from NCLS Chinese New Year Gala
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Gov. Baker, Mayor Walsh Announce Joint Community Redevelopment Venture in Downtown Boston
BOSTON – Today as part of the Baker-Polito Administration’s “Open for Business” Real Estate Asset Leveraging (REAL) Strategy, Governor Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a joint state and city venture with Veolia North America to explore the strategic redevelopment of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) District 6 Headquarters and Veolia facility in downtown Boston. A broad set of goals will be developed for the site with the engagement of community leaders and residents, which could include economic growth and development, job creation and the addition of more open space and affordable, workforce and transit-oriented housing.
Gov. Baker and Mayor Walsh at groundbreaking ceremony of parcel 1B in Boston(file photo).
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Google Marks Lunar New Year with Illustration of Playful Monkeys
Happy Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year is celebrated in many countries such as China, Korea, Mongolia, and Vietnam. Though not officially used in the United States, the lunar calendar plays an important role in global timekeeping.
Screen shot of google.com home page on Feb. 8, 2016 on a PC.
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Hong Kong Ranked World’s Freest Economy for 22 Years
The 2016 Index of Economic Freedom Report, released by the US-based Heritage Foundation in Washington DC on February 1, ranked Hong Kong the world’s freest economy – for the 22nd consecutive year.
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Wet Snow Causes Widespread Power Outage
BOSTON – Feb. 5, 2016 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that due to weather forecasts, with expected accumulations of up to eight inches, Boston Public Schools will be closed today. The Public Works Department (PWD) will have 500 trucks pre-treating roads in Boston by 6:00 a.m. and two city-owned truck-mounted snow blowers to prepare for this storm, with 40,000 tons of salt available.
Heavy wet snow has caused power outage to over 30,000 customers in the state.
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A Fresh Look at Gender, Feminism and Sexuality in the Heritage Film
By Na Ma, Ohio University
Pride and Prejudice (2005), as one of the famous Heritage films, tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet’s five unmarried daughters after Mr. Bingley and his friend, Mr. Darcy have moved into their neighborhood. Bingley soon falls in love with the eldest daughter, Jane Bennet, while Darcy and the second-eldest daughter Elizabeth Bennet painstakingly get together after several dramas and clashes. The film, set in early 19th century, was shot in England over a fifteen-week period. It shows England’s most imposing mansions and landscapes, such as the Peak District National Park.
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Feb. 10 — Deadline for Boston Voters to Register for March 1 Presidential Primary
Boston, Feb. 3, 2016, – In preparation for the March 1st Presidential Primary Election, the City of Boston Election Department is reminding residents that February 10, 2016 is the last day to register to vote and update voting addresses or party affiliations.
Mayor Walsh and City Council President Michelle Wu meet with Asian professionals at Liquid Art House.
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Malden Celebrates Lunar New Year
Malden, Mass., Feb. 2, 2016, — Mayor Gary Christenson recently joined Congresswoman Katherine Clark, State Senator Jason Lewis, State Representative Steve Ultrino and City Councillor Ryan O’Malley for a Lunar New Year Celebration. More than 400 attendees celebrated the event as Mayor Christenson wished the Malden Asian Community a prosperous and healthy “Year of the Monkey” in Chinese!
Mayor Gary Christenson gives welcoming remarks to attendees
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Dr. Tea Joins BTP Reenactment / 波士顿茶党之中国人
By Changhong Zhang, bostonese.com
Feb. 1, 2016, — With the Chinese New Year is just around the corner, “Dr. Tea,” Xingcai Zhang, the founder of Mylovetea.com, recalled his participation in the the 242nd Anniversary & Annual Boston Tea Party (BTP) Reenactment presented by Old South Meeting House and the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Dr. Tea wishes readers of bostonese.com a healthy and happy Year of Monkey.
Dr. Tea (2nd from right) joins the reenactment (provided to bostonese.com).
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Pictures and Video from 2016 Ivy League Spring Festival Gala
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Cambridge, Mass., Jan. 31, 2016, — The 2016 Ivy League Spring Festival Gala put on an amazing show last night at Harvard Sanders Theatre. It’s a grand celebration of the coming of the Lunar Year of Monkey. The packed audience enjoyed a night of fantastic music, dance and even magic.
Traditional folk dance by U Penn Chinese dance team (photos by Xinming Li)
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