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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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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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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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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Pictures from Mezzo-soprano Ying Wu’s Graduate Recital
Photos by Mr. Yonghua Gao
Cambridge, Mass., Jan. 24, 2016, — Despite of a snowstorm going on outside, the concert hall at Longy School of Music was packed with over 200 enthusiastic music fans for Mezzo-soprano Ying Wu’s Graduate Recital. The program features classic pieces by Ms. Ying Wu and musicians from Longy School, as well as performances by dozens students of Ms. Ying Wu’s vocal classes.
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Chinese New Year Celebration at M. Steinert & Sons
By Ted Hu, M. Steinert & Sons
Join us on February 6， 2016 in our Natick showroom, for an all day performance from some of the most gifted young talent in New England! The formal invitation is attached to this email. The day will include food, drink, and a raffle so please come participate! We look forward to seeing you! Please RSVP by calling （508）655-7373, or email tedh@msteinert.com.
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Singtao Daily Honored by NACA
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Cambridge, Mass., — Awards were handed out at the new year concert of North American Chorus Association (NACA). About 700 music fans attended the concert at Harvard’s Sanders Theatre. Singtao Daily, one of the largest daily Chinese newspapers in the world, was honored at the concert for its detailed reporting of the grand Yellow River Cantata concert last year.
Conductor Wanjun Qiao at the concert(photo by Xinming Li).
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Sweet! GODIVA Launches Year of the Monkey Chocolate Collection
Bosotn, Jan, 14, 2016, — The Lunar New Year of Monkey falls on Feb. 8 this year. You can not only collection the new Year of Monkey stamp from USPS, but also special Year of Monkey chocolate from GODIVA. This is the third time GODIVA has released a Lunar New Year collection in the U.S., which has been successful every year.
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Picture from Taiwan Benevolent Association Xmas Party
Quincy, Mass., Dec. 24, 2015, — Taiwan Benevolent Association of Greater Boston’s Christmas Party was held at China Pearl restaurant in Quincy on Dec. 22. About 300 members and guests enjoyed a night of music and dance. Hung Goon, President of CCBA New England, handed out gifts in a Santa Clause custom.
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