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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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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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  • Giant Dragon Shines at the 127th Rose Parade

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    Log Angels, Jan. 1, 2016, — A giant purple dragon drew a lot of attention at today’s Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. This magnificent design(pictured above) draws inspiration from Marco Polo’s travels from Venice, Italy to China. A costumed rider portrays Marco Polo riding on the moon bridge at the front of the float. The Venetian flag, featuring St. Mark’s winged lion waves overhead.
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  • Mezzo-soprano Ying Wu to Hold The Night of Opera Concert on Jan. 23

    Boston, Dec. 31, 2015, — The Night of Opera, Ms. Ying Wu’s graduate recital concert, will be held on Jan.23 (Saturday 7:00 PM) at Longy School of Music of Bard College (27 Garden St. Cambridge Pick Man Hall). The concert will be directed by Robert Honeysucker.
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