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  • Mr. and Mrs. Yen and Donnie Yen Honored by Gov. Patrick, Mayors Walsh, Christenson and Boston City Council

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Newton, Mass., July 20, 2014, — At the Yen Family banquet last night at Boston Newton Marriott Hotel to celebrate the 52nd Wedding anniversary of Mr. Klysler Yen and Mrs. Bow Sim Mark Yen, representatives from Governor Patrick and Mayor Walsh, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson and Boston Councilor Tito Jackson honored the couple with citations and proclamation for their dedicated service to the community in the past 39 years since they immigrated to Boston in 1975 from Hong Kong.
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    Mr. Hung Goon presents a citation by Gov. Patrick to Mr. and Mrs. Yen (photos by David Li).
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  • After Hollywood China Night, Leehom Wang Becomes Father Early

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, July 11, 2014, — Chinese American music star Leehom Wang shared the picture below on popular Chinese social website weibo.com yesterday announcing that his wife had given birth to a baby girl about a month before the due date.
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  • Better than Ever: The 23rd Annual Music Festival at Walnut Hill

    Boston, July 9, 2014, — The 23rd Annual Music Festival at Walnut Hill will be held from July 24 to August 17 this year. According to Foundation for Chinese Performance Arts, this year’s music festival will feature star-studded lineup of musicians for concerts and master classes.
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    Picture of students and teachers of the 22nd Annual Music Festival at Walnut Hill in August 2013(file photo).
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  • Chris Yen — Boston Native Turned Movie Star

    By Jean Lukitsh

    If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in one of those classic kung fu movies – you know, the kind where everyone around you, up to and including your Grandma is an ace martial artist? Then ask Chris Yen. Daughter of legendary master Bow Sim Mark and kid sister of Asia’s superstar Donnie Yen, Chris grew up in her mom’s kung fu school in Boston, getting the kind of total immersion training that is seldom seen anymore outside of the movies!
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    Chris Yen trains with her mother and brother in Boston (file photo).
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  • Eight Fun Events in June as Hong Kong Celebrates Massachusetts

    Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office New York
    Boston, June 2, 2013, –Hong Kong and Massachusetts have all along enjoyed very close ties. With the historic visit to Hong Kong by Deval Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts in December 2013, Massachusetts exported US$1.76 billion worth of goods to Hong Kong last year, representing a growth of close to 150% compared to 2012.

    Massachusetts companies have also established a long presence in Hong Kong – for instance, State Street, Liberty Mutual Insurance and Fidelity have all chosen Hong Kong as the location of their regional head offices. Universities in Massachusetts have strong links with Hong Kong too. Harvard University, MIT, Boston University and Tufts University, etc have all established a vibrant alumni community in Hong Kong over the years.

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  • Pictures from Wu Ying Vocal Studio Annual Recital

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Lexington, Mass., May 31, 2014, — Wu Ying Vocal Studio held annual concert at Follen Community Church in Lexington, Mass on May 18. A total of 25 Chinese folk songs and Western opera pieces were performed to an audience of about 150.
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    Westwood Chinese School Chorus and Acton Little Stars perform Chinese song Long Wen (photo by David Li).
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  • Watch Out Lang Lang, Here Comes Niu Niu!

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Arrived at Walnut Hill School of Arts four years ago from Xiamen, Fujian province, China, Niu Niu performed at his graduation recital on May 9 at the school in Natick, Mass. The room was packed by about 80 teachers, students and family friends. Niu Niu performed three challenging pieces by Chopin, Beethoven and Mussorgsky, and received long standing ovation from the audience.
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    Niu Niu(second from right) poses for a picture with his parents, sister, and Mrs. Tema Chen.
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  • Li Na Graces Cover of Time and GQ China

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    New York City, May 16, 2014, — China’s “golden flower” Li Na will appear on the cover of the May 26 issue of TIME magazine. This year’s French Open, where Li Na won her first Grand Slam title three years ago, starts on May 25.
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  • Angel Dance Company Presents Splendid Dunhuang to Start AAAOB Festival

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, May 15, 2014, — In cooperation with Asian American Association of Boston (AAAOB), Angel Dance Company will present a grand dance show Dunhuang My Dreamland – Tales of the Silk Road on May 17 at Quincy High School. It will bring the splendid colors from the Silk Road to Boston during the Asian Pacific American Heratiage Month celebrations in the state.
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    Ke Ke (first from left), Klysler Yen (first from the right) at a press conference announcing Dunhang My Dreamland performance (file photo).
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  • City of Newton Presents Inaugural APA Film Festival

    Newton, Mass., May 12, 2014, — In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the city of Newton presents the first annual Asian Pacific American (APA) Film Festival. The open reception was held on May 7 at Newton City Hall.
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