Boston, Sept. 26, 2013, –Far East Movement, Bruno Mars, Brenda Song, Wong Fu Productions, Jabbawockeez from MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, Alexander Wang, Vera Wang, and Jeremy Lin. These have all become household names not only across the country, but the across the world. The ever-growing Asian American presence in mainstream music, film, fashion, production, and sports is spurred by efforts to challenge stereotypes and raise awareness of Asian American issues.
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Empowering Asian-American Performers, Kollaboration Boston 3 to Be Held on October 11
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Chinese Actress Liu Xiaoqing Back to Beijing after Wedding in California
By David Li, bostonese.com
California has become a popular destination for couples from China to hold weddings. Recently, a celebrity from China also tied the knot at the Sunshine State. One of the top actresses in her prime, 62-year-old Liu Xiaoqing married 71-year-old Mr. William Xiaoyu Wang at Valley Presbyterian Church in San Francisco on August 20. According to her agent, Liu Xiaoqing is back to Beijing now after spending a couple weeks in San Fran area.
Liu Xiaoqing (middle), William Wang (right) at the wedding.
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Aerosmith Cancels Debut Performance in China Due to Poor Ticket Sales
(from china.org.cn)
Legendary rock band Aerosmith have been forced to cancel their Shanghai and Taipei gigs due to a local promoter’s inability to meet contractual obligations.
“It is with sincere regret that Aerosmith has announced that it must cancel two previously scheduled festival gigs,” the band wrote in a statement on their official website. The two gigs were originally scheduled on Aug. 21 in Shanghai and Aug. 24 in Taipei.
Poster for the cancelled concert in Shanghai.
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“Chinese Culture Land” Brings China’s Top Talents to Boston on Sept. 15
Boston, August, 12, 2013, — The 2013 Talented Youth Troupe, a group of brilliant, young artists carefully selected by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of China State Council, will perform a show called “Chinese Culture Land” to audiences in Boston and Washington, DC to promote better understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. It features Chinese folk songs and dances, Chinese traditional opera, marshal arts, and magic.
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ACDC Announces Films at the Gate, September 13-15
Boston, MA, August 5, 2013 – Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) hosts its 8th annual Films at the Gate from Friday to Sunday, September 13-15 at Chinatown Park beside the Gate on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. This is a free, outdoor film festival showcasing family-friendly kung fu films. Each evening begins at 7:00 PM with cultural performances and an 8pm start for the feature film.
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Art for Life’s Sake — Conversation with Yo-Yo Ma
Streamed live on Jun 27, 2013
“When we tell a story using all of our senses, we touch with our eyes and our ears a movement; we make that memorable. Then we become curious; we start to want to learn more and our world becomes bigger.” — Yo-Yo Ma at 2013 Aspen Idea Festival
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Winners of Talent Contest of New England Youths Compete for Grand Prize at Banquet of NAWA of Mass.
By David Li, bostonese.com
Boston, July 5, 2013, –The Seventh Anniversary Celebrating Banquet of National Asian Women’s Association (NAWA) of Massachusetts was held at Quincy China Pearl Restaurant in the evening of June 30, 2013. About 300 guests attended this banquet, including state Rep. Tackey Chan and Hung Goon, a representative for Malden Mayor Gary Christensen. First place winners of the inaugural Talent Contest of New England Youths competed for $300 cash prize.
Ms. Van Amanda Le with contest winners Jeff Zhou (left) and Hayley Ye (right), photo by Eadwn Huang.
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Welcome Speech at 2013 GBAAYSO Summer Concert in Lexington
By Oldat Lai, Asian Cultura Center Greater Boston Asian American Youth Symphony Orchestra (GBAAYSO)
Welcome to our summer concert 2013. This is Oldat Lai, executive director of the orchestra.
Community outreach performance is a crucial part of our orchestra. During the past two and half years, our orchestra members have performed more than 65 repertories, in many greater Boston areas.
Oldat Lai (left) hands out award to George Li and Claire Huang.
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As Boston Bruins Takes 2:1 Stanley Cup Finals Lead, Larry Kwong Celebrates 90th Birthday
By David Li, bostonese.com
Boston, June 19, 2013, — Boston Bruins outplayed visiting Chicago Blackhawks in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals Monday night at TD Garden. The 2:0 victory gives Boston 2:1 series lead. On the same day, the first person of Asian ancestry to play in the National Hockey League (NHL), Chinese Canadian Larry Kwong celebrated his 90th birthday. On June 8, 2013, over 200 people showed up for a birthday party for Mr. Kwong in a restaurant in Calgary.
Larry Kwong (left) and director Kenda Gee (middle).
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2013 GBAAYSO Summer Concert Comes to Lexington on June 15
By Asian Cultural Center Boston
The Greater Boston Asian American Youth Symphony Orchestra (GBAAYSO) will be performing their summer concert on June 15, 2013, 7:30PM, Saturday at Cary Memorial Hall, located at 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420. This energetic youth orchestra composed of Junior String Orchestra and Senior Symphonic Orchestra.
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