A Free Concert Not to be Missed by Soprano Yan Lian on November 10

By David Li, bostonese.com On Saturday, November 10, a special concert with many beautiful Chinese and Western songs will take place at St. Paul’s Parish Church in Malden, Mass. Soprano Yan Lian graduated from South China Normal University, Department of Music Performance under the tutelage of Professor Yi Ding, Xiuwei Sun and Yun Deng. Professor… Continue reading A Free Concert Not to be Missed by Soprano Yan Lian on November 10

Caught In the Web Reviewed by a Chinese Language Teacher

By Serena Li, teacher at Kwong Kow Chinese School Caught in the Web is a Chinese movie directed by Chen Kaige, a leading figure of the fifth generation of Chinese cinema. In this July 2012 movie, director Chen tried to combine the passion for Internet among modern Chinese people with his unique storytelling skills. Caught… Continue reading Caught In the Web Reviewed by a Chinese Language Teacher

Over Half a Billion Views, Gangnam Style Inspires Boston’s International Students

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston – As of October 22, the Youtube video titled “PSY – GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) M/V” has had over 528 million views, over 2 million comments, 2.3 million comments, 4.3 millions likes and 223,000 dislikes. The video was uploaded on July 15, 2012. So, in about 100 days, the daily average… Continue reading Over Half a Billion Views, Gangnam Style Inspires Boston’s International Students

2012 BBOA’s Annual Performance Features Operas from East and West

By David Li, bostonese.com In the evening of October 7, Boston Beijing Opera Association (BBOA) will present its annual performance at Cambridge Family YMCA Theater (820 Mass. Ave, Cambridge MA 02139). In this year’s performance, audience will not only enjoy classical Beijing Opera programs but also erhu, guzheng and saxophone performances by well-known musicians Hongwei… Continue reading 2012 BBOA’s Annual Performance Features Operas from East and West

Never to Be Forgotten – Lost Years Documents Struggles of Early Chinese Immigrants

By David Li, bostonese.com On August 12, Lost Years won the Best Documentary Award at 2012 Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF). In the afternoon of the same day, in a large classroom of Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston Chinatown, the film premiered in Boston in front of an audience of 200, some… Continue reading Never to Be Forgotten – Lost Years Documents Struggles of Early Chinese Immigrants