By 2013 North American Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament(NACIVT) Organizers In the late 1930′s, there was not much for young Chinese laundry workers to do anything else other than work. Just about ten years earlier, the Immigration Act of 1924 had effectively shut the door on all immigration from Asia to the United States declaring that… Continue reading Brief History of 9-Man Volleyball
Tag: Chinatown
Mayor Walsh Cheers for the Chinese New Year at CMA Banquet
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com Boston, March 1, 2015, — Mayor Martin Walsh attended the Chinese New Year banquet of Chinese Merchants Association (CMA) at China Pearl restaurant in Boston Chinatown tonight. Mayor Walsh and board members of the CMA led three toasts for health, booming business and family harmony for the Chinese New Year of… Continue reading Mayor Walsh Cheers for the Chinese New Year at CMA Banquet
Chinatown Main Street Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Hosts Chinese New Year Cultural Village
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com Boston, Feb. 20, 2015, — Chinatown Main Street (CMS) 20th Anniversary fundraising gala was recently held in Boston Chinatown. Over $30,000 donation was raised during the banquet and about 300 guests enjoyed an evening of fine dining and performances by local dance and Kung Fu groups. (from left)Boston City Councilor Ayanna… Continue reading Chinatown Main Street Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Hosts Chinese New Year Cultural Village
Tufts Medical Center Honored at Kwong Kow Chinese School Fundraising Gala
By Menglei Han, bostonese.com Boston, Feb. 3, 2015, — Kwong Kow Chinese School(KKCS) held a fundraising dinner party at the Empire Garden Restaurant in Boston Chinatown recently. The theme of the party is “Heritage, Innovation, and Responsibility.” Nearly 500 people attended the party and donated. KKCS collected about $180,000 for their future development. Boston City… Continue reading Tufts Medical Center Honored at Kwong Kow Chinese School Fundraising Gala
Governor Elect Baker Attends Grand Opening of Top Bread Bakery
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com Boston, Dec. 19, 2014, — As the holiday season arrives, elected officials have frequented Boston Chinatown to join the festivities. Governor Elect Charles Baker and State Senator Anthony Petruccelli attended the grand opening of Top Bread Bakery on Dec. 11. Mayor Walsh was in Chinatown a week earlier for the tree… Continue reading Governor Elect Baker Attends Grand Opening of Top Bread Bakery
CACA Boston Lodge Honors CHSNE as It Relaunches
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com Boston, Dec. 16, 2014, — Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA) relaunched its Boston Lodge Charter and held Inauguration Gala in the evening of Dec. 13 at Hei La Moon restaurant in Boston Chinatown. Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE) was honored at the Gala as their “2015 Community Organization of… Continue reading CACA Boston Lodge Honors CHSNE as It Relaunches
Pictures from Chinatown Main Street Sponsored Tree Lighting with Mayor Walsh
Boston, Dec. 8, 2014, — Mayor Martin J. Walsh attended Chinatown Main Street(CMS) sponsored tree lighting ceremony Friday evening with dozens of Chinatown business leaders and volunteers. First Night 2015 button was also previewed at this ceremony. Mayor Walsh and Courtney Ho(right) pose for a picture (provided to bostonese.com).
Treats for Chinatown — Chinese Youth Initiative Brings Library Resources on Halloween
Boston, Oct. 31, 2014, the Chinese Progressive Association’s Chinese Youth Initiative Program held a “Trick or Treat for the Chinatown Library” event outside of the Josiah Quincy School at the corner of Washington and Oak Streets in Boston’s Chinatown this afternoon.
With Hillary by Her Side, Coakley Rallies toward Finish Line
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 28, 2014, — With only a week left until the Nov. 4 general elections, Democratic Governor Nominee Martha Coakly and her Republican opponent Charlie Baker are campaigning across the state to make sure their supporters will come on to vote on next Tuesday. Coakley’s campaign got a boost last… Continue reading With Hillary by Her Side, Coakley Rallies toward Finish Line
Free Cancer Screenings Offered at Tufts Medical Center’s Fifth Annual See, Test & Treat Program on Oct. 25
Boston, –October 20, – For the fifth straight year, Tufts Medical Center will host See, Test & Treat®, a free cervical and breast cancer screening program, funded through grants from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Foundation. The event features same-day test results, diagnoses and follow-up care for uninsured and underserved women ages 21 and… Continue reading Free Cancer Screenings Offered at Tufts Medical Center’s Fifth Annual See, Test & Treat Program on Oct. 25