By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Nov. 12, 2015, — Today is the birthday of Sun Yat-sen (Nov. 12, 1866 – March 12, 1925), first president and founding father of the Republic of China. The painting below was created by artist Minghuang Zhang to honor Mr. Sun’s birthday. The photo was taken recently at Empire Auction… Continue reading Boston Chinese Community Marks 149th Birthday of Sun Yat-sen
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TV Documentary Survival in Shanghai to Premiere in NYC
New York City, Nov. 11, 2015, — On November 16, the Premiere of TV documentary Survival in Shanghai will be held in Park East Synagogue in New York. This event is also part of the Exhibition on Jewish Refugees and Shanghai Global Tour.
Sky View — Pictures of Colorful Foliage from Vermont
Boston, Nov. 2, 2015, — Have you taken a road trip north to the green mountain state of Vermont? Do you dream of flying above the colorful landscape? You can find pictures of the beautiful foliage from 10,000 feet above ground by a reader of bostonese.com here.
Pianist George Li Returns to NPR’s From The Top
By Beatrice Lee, bostonese.com columnist Boston, Oct. 23, 2015, — Harmony Zhu, 9-year-old piano prodigy from New Jersey, recently visited Jordan Hall of New England Conservatory (NEC). She participated in the From The Top recording of National Public Radio (NPR) and shared the stage with George Li, who won the silver medal at the 15th… Continue reading Pianist George Li Returns to NPR’s From The Top
International Seminar on WWII Documentary Under Bayonets and Barbed Wire Held in Beijing
By Chen Rui, Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing, China In the afternoon of September 28, 2015, studio No.2 of China Film Group (CFG) was crowded with people from diverse background. Professionals from the Propaganda Department of the Central Committee of the CPC, Chinese Federation of Literacy and Art Circles (CFLAC), China Literary Criticism… Continue reading International Seminar on WWII Documentary Under Bayonets and Barbed Wire Held in Beijing
History Making — Yellow River Grand Concert at BU
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 12, 2015, — The Yellow River Cantata grand concert was held at the Agganis Arena at Boston University last night to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese Peoples War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. Over 1,000 singers… Continue reading History Making — Yellow River Grand Concert at BU
Amazing Pictures from 2015 Harvard China Day
Photos by John Tsou, bostonese.com Harvard Chinese Student & Scholar Association (HCSSA)presented the 2015 Harvard China Day in the afternoon of Oct. 4 outside the Science Center in Harvard campus. Art groups from Harvard, and renowned artists in great Boston area, such as one of the top suona musicians of China Yazhi Guo, erhu artist… Continue reading Amazing Pictures from 2015 Harvard China Day
Taiwan Goodwill Mission — A Good Show Lost in Translation
By Beatrice Lee, bostonese.com, photos by John Tsou All new programs started in September and we reviewers have been very busy in the theatrical world. Being an independent IRNE reviewer, I could go to see a new show every single night this month but still won’t be able to cover all. By the end of… Continue reading Taiwan Goodwill Mission — A Good Show Lost in Translation
Over 1,000 Singers to Perform at Yellow River Cantata Grand Concert on Oct. 11
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 2, 2015, — The Yellow River Cantata grand concert will be held at the Agganis Arena at Boston University on October 11, 2015 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese Peoples War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War.… Continue reading Over 1,000 Singers to Perform at Yellow River Cantata Grand Concert on Oct. 11
Boston Public Library’s October Author Talks & Lectures
Boston, October 2, 2015 – Author talks and lectures continue this October at the Boston Public Library’s Central Library and branches, with topics ranging from colonial America to the art of illustrated maps and teen reads. Lecture topics as part of the Local & Family History Series include Beacon Hill séances and tips and guides… Continue reading Boston Public Library’s October Author Talks & Lectures