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  • 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 from cities across North America and the 200-member band created the largest musical performance in history by Chinese art groups in North America. Over 5,000 in the audience were immersed in echoes of the heavy gales and torrential waves of the Yellow River at the time of war and fresh interpretations of the masterpiece by the Chinese composer Xian Xinghai.
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    Mr. Wanjun Qiao thanks the audience（Photos by BCPA）.
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  • 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 Tao He, the first musician majoring in guzheng at NEC Ms. Weng Hui and models from Boston Qipao Association. Hundreds of Harvard students and spectators cheered the wonderful performances and visited the art exhibitions at the Science Center plaza.
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  • 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 the month that I still won’t be able to finish …..
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    A scene from the Chinese opera during the Goodwill Mission show, photo credit: John Tsou.
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  • 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. Over 1,000 singers from cities across North America will gather in Boston, and the Agganis Arena near the bank of Charles River is expected to be packed with an audience of 6,500.
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    Singers practicing in Newton, Mass. (all photos by Daryl Luk)
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  • 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 for genealogical research.
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    Boston Public Library in late 1800s(file picture).
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  • Art Groups, ATV Miss Asia Contestants Rock the Fifth AA Day

    By Xinming Li, photos by John Tsou

    Boston, Sept. 28, 2015, — The Fifth AA Day event was successfully held at Boston Marriott Burlington on Sept. 20. Many local art and cultural groups participated in this annual event to celebrate the cultural heritage of Asian Americans as the Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corning. Over 600 guests showed up for the event presented by Asian American Association of Boston and its 12 partner orgnizations. State Senator Jason Lewis, State Rep. Donald Wong and Selectman of Town of Burlington Robert Hogan were on hand to offer citations to Asian American Association of Boston. CCBA-NE president Hung Goon and Nam Pham representing Quincy Mayor also made congratulatory speeches.
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    (L to R)Coco Miao, Joe Li and Jiahui Jiang hold a Chinese calligraphy, which means “beauty and health coexist”(all photos by John Tsou).
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  • Photos: Friendly Bites at Samurai Express in Back Bay

    Photos by Christy Jian

    This is my go-to place for lunch at work. It can be busy at lunch hours on weekdays. The atmosphere of the place was calm for a later afternoon snack-meal yesterday. I enjoyed the soft rock songs on a Pandora playlist displayed on a screen.
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  • Pictures and Quick Notes from the Fifth AA Day Celebrations

    By Xinming Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Sept. 21, 2015, — The 5th AA Day celebrations was held yesterday at Boston Marriott Burlington Hotel. Over 500 guests showed up for the event. State Senator Jason Lewis, State Rep. Donald Wong and Selectman of Town of Burlington Robert Hogan were on hand to offer citations to Asian American Association of Boston. CCBA-NE president Hung Goon and Nam Pham representing Quincy Mayor also made congratulatory speeches.
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    ATV Miss Asia Boston winners and president of US Qipao Association pose for a picture(all photos by Xinming Li).
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  • Flying High! NEU’s Coco Miao Wins ATV Miss Asia Boston

    By Xinming Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Sept. 15, 2015, — Just a couple years ago, Coco Miao worked hard at 30,000 feet above ground to bring smiles on faces of first-class passengers of China Eastern Airlines. Her beautiful smile won the hearts of the six judges and cheers and applause from 600 in the audience at John Hancock Hall Sunday night. Miss. Miao was crowned as the first ATV Miss Asia Boston winner.
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    Miss. Miao reacts as she is announced as the winner(photos by bostonese.com).
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  • Desert River Concert at Jordan Hall Features China’s Louis Armstrong — Yazhi Guo

    Boston, Sept. 10, 2015, — Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts will present Desert River concert at NEC’s Jordan Hall on Sept. 26. Mr. Yazhi Guo, also known as China’s Louis Armstrong and one of the best suona players in China, will showcase his take on Jazz music after studying at Berklee College of Music for past three years.
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