Boston, Nov. 25, 2015, — Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito welcome members of the public and their families to attend the annual State House Christmas tree lighting ceremony and Holiday Open House on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The theme of the Open House, “Make it a Massachusetts Holiday!,” will showcase Massachusetts farmers, food producers, agricultural partners and tourism venues. Guests will also be able to enjoy holiday carols and a special visit from Santa Claus.
On Sunday, November 22, Governor Charlie Baker and First Lady Lauren Baker were in Boston to volunteer with Boston Rescue Mission. As part of the 23rd Annual “Day of Thanks,” the Governor and First Lady joined the Reverend John Samaan, President and CEO of the Boston Rescue Mission, along with dozens of volunteers and Mission staff in serving complete Thanksgiving meals to homeless families. Dozens of needy families also took home baskets filled with turkeys and all the trimmings to their own dinner tables(from mass.gov).
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Gov Baker Invites Public to State House Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House
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Commonwealth Ballet Presents Nutcracker over Thanksgiving Day Weekend
Acton, Mass., Nov. 24, 2015, — Share the merriment of the holiday season as the accomplished dancers of Commonwealth Ballet and guest artists frolic, battle and dance through Clara’s holiday dream.
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Progress Update from Asian American Coalition for Education
The Asian American Coalition for Education (“AACE”) is a non-political, non-profit, national organization devoted to promoting equal rights for Asian-Americans in education and education-related activities. In May 2015, the founders of AACE united more than 60 Asian American organizations to file a complaint with Department of Justice and Department of Education regarding Harvard University’s discriminatory practices against Asian American applicants. It was one of the largest joint actions ever taken by Asian American organizations in pursuit of equal education rights.
Wall Street Journal interviewed Mr. Yukong Zhao, one of the founders of AACE, in June 2015. The title of the interview is Harvard’s Chinese Exclusion Act.
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US State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert
Nov. 23, 2015, — The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both official and private interests. This Travel Alert expires on February 24, 2016.
Increased security in major airports around the world after the Nov. 13 Paris terror attacks(file photo).
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Rick Wong Named President of Chinatown Main Street
Boston, Nov. 23, 2015, — Boston Chinatown Main Street (CMS) announced the election of Mr Rick Wong to be its new President effective November 12, 2015.
Rick Wong(middle) led volunteers at the community street cleaning event in October 2015 in Boston Chinatown(file photo).
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CCTV America: Daniel Wu Breaks Barriers for Asian Actors
New York City, Nov. 23, 2015, — Chinese-American executive producer and actor of Daniel Wu sees his new cable television show as a groundbreaking portrayal of Asian-Americans. He was recently interviewed by CCTV America.
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Director Eng Attends My Life In China Screening in Boston
By Beatrice Lee, bostonese.com columnist
Boston Nov. 22, 2015, — I went to St. James Church in Boston Chinatown this morning, and met a lot of old friends and took a lot of pictures. Also went next door to Tuft’s Auditorium for a Chinese documentary movie. The afternoon event was very well attended.
(L to R)Connie Chan, Yau King Eng and Kenneth Eng at the event(photos by Beatrice Lee).
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The Latest US Export to China: NCAA Sports!
Hangzhou, China, Nov. 19, 2015 – The student-athletes participating in the Pac-12 China Game and their university delegations visited the headquarters of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) in Hangzhou to kick off the historic week of activities in China. The Pac-12 China Game presented by Alibaba Group was played on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai and is the latest event in the Pac-12’s Global Initiative.
Men’s Basketball team of Washington University visited Alibaba Group’s headquarters in Hangzhou, China(file photo).
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Hui Weng Performs at Asian Cultural Center as Photo Exhibit of Xinjiang, China Opens
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Cambridge, Mass., Nov. 23, 2015, — Photo exhibition Record of 24 hours in Xinjiang opened Friday evening at Asian Cultural Center Boston on 1035 Cambridge St. About 100 invited guests attended the opening ceremony. About 70 photographs of Xinjiang’s unique landscape and diverse culture were on display in the Panda Studio &b Art Gallery at the newly renovated Asian Cultural Center.
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Mylovetea Dr. Tea’s Lecture on Bohea Tea Draws Excitement at Harvard University
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com
Cambridge, Mass., Nov. 22, 2015, — Dr. Tea, founder of Mylovetea.com, was recently invited to speak at the Harvard Chinese Culture Workshop at Harvard Yenching Library by moderator Ms. Phong Chang. The topic of Dr. Tea`s lecture was Bohea Tea: The Bridge of World History. One of the most interesting facts from this lecture was that the Bohea Tea was the tea that historical Boston Tea Party Tea dumped into Boston Harbor and the tea was greatly favored by Presidents like Jefferson and Nixon. Dr. Team also listed other interesting facts that reveal the extraordinary role Bohea Tea has played in world history, including the American Revolution.
(middle)Ms. Phong Chang and Dr. Tea at the lecture(photos provided to bostonese.com).
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