Tag: Chinatown

Don Berwick Pitches to Voters in Boston Chinatown

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, April 7, 2013, — Democratic Governor candidate Don Berwick met with voters in a community room in Boston Chinatown recently as part of the “Corner Office” Forum Series sponsored by Governor’s Asian American Commission. Dr. Berwick listened to the concerns from about two dozens Chinatown residents and answered their questions.… Continue reading Don Berwick Pitches to Voters in Boston Chinatown

“Latest Cancer Updates from John Hopkins” – WeChat Post Based on Email Hoax

By David Li, bostonese.com I read the Chinese version of the “CANCER UPDATE FROM JOHN HOPKINS” Email when a couple of my friends shared an article on WeChat, a popular social media mobile app. The article had 16 cancer prevention suggestions in both English and Chinese. It was published on Feb. 10, 2014 on WeChat… Continue reading “Latest Cancer Updates from John Hopkins” – WeChat Post Based on Email Hoax

CHSNE and Chinatown Main Street Host Lunar New Year Celebrations

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Feb. 17, 2014, — Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE) hosted an open house in the afternoon of Feb. 9 at the China Trade Building in Chinatown. At the same time, Chinatown Main Street(CMS) also hosted Lunar New Year of the Horse cultural activities. Artists and Chinatown Main Street… Continue reading CHSNE and Chinatown Main Street Host Lunar New Year Celebrations

Chinatown Crime Watch Then and Now

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Feb, 17, 2014, — At Wong Family Association’s Chinese New Year banquet at Empire Garden in Boston Chinatown on Feb. 16, 2014, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh stoped by the table of distinguished guests, and greeted 89-year-old WWII veteran Arthur Wong. About 900 members and guests attended this annual banquet, and… Continue reading Chinatown Crime Watch Then and Now

Mayors Walsh, Christensen and Wong Attend Year of the Horse Lion Dance Parade in Chinatown

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Feb. 9, 2014, — It was a cold day this morning in Boston. Thousands of residents and tourists still showed up for today’s Lion Dance Parade in Boston Chinatown. They were delighted with lion dances by dozens of dancers from various teams to the loud drum beats and firecrackers. Organizers… Continue reading Mayors Walsh, Christensen and Wong Attend Year of the Horse Lion Dance Parade in Chinatown

Chinatown Activists Rally for Affordable Housing and Luxury Developer to Pay Their Fair Share

Boston, Feb. 9, 2014, -– On Saturday, more than 50 activists gathered at the Chinatown Gate to assert the right of Chinatown residents to remain, reclaim, and rebuild their community.  “Chinatown has been here for 150 years and the residents helped build this into a vibrant neighborhood.  Now residents are being pushed out, because they… Continue reading Chinatown Activists Rally for Affordable Housing and Luxury Developer to Pay Their Fair Share

Tao Dance Theatre Debuts in Boston at End of February

By Beatrice Lee, bostonese.com columnist We don’t get to see too many performances here in American stages from China due to passport and visa issues. Chinese Performing Art ‘s CEO and president Catherine Chan can verify that. Last week her pianist couldn’t get visa at the last minute ,had to be substituted by a local… Continue reading Tao Dance Theatre Debuts in Boston at End of February

New York Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade Meets Super Bowl Sunday

By David Li, bostonese.com New York City, Feb. 2, 2014, — The 15th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival was held today in Manhattan. Thousands of residents, tourists and Super Bowl fans enjoyed this annual celebration. And the celebration of Year of Horse might really be a good sign for the Denver Broncos who… Continue reading New York Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade Meets Super Bowl Sunday

Chinese New Year Flower Marketplace Brings Visitors to Boston Chinatown

Boston, Jan. 30, 2014, — The Chinese New Year flower marketplace is being held from Jan. 26 to 30 this year in the public square of Boston Chinatown. The flower market was announced by Tony Yee at the Chinatown Main Street annual gala on Jan. 11, and has drown a lot of visitors to the… Continue reading Chinese New Year Flower Marketplace Brings Visitors to Boston Chinatown