By Beatrice Lee, bostonese.com columnist Boston Nov. 22, 2015, — I went to St. James Church in Boston Chinatown this morning, and met a lot of old friends and took a lot of pictures. Also went next door to Tuft’s Auditorium for a Chinese documentary movie. The afternoon event was very well attended. (L to… Continue reading Director Eng Attends My Life In China Screening in Boston
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Boston Chinese Community Marks 149th Birthday of Sun Yat-sen
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Nov. 12, 2015, — Today is the birthday of Sun Yat-sen (Nov. 12, 1866 – March 12, 1925), first president and founding father of the Republic of China. The painting below was created by artist Minghuang Zhang to honor Mr. Sun’s birthday. The photo was taken recently at Empire Auction… Continue reading Boston Chinese Community Marks 149th Birthday of Sun Yat-sen
CHSNE Annual Meeting Reflects on Impact of the 1965 Immigration Law
By Menlei Han, bostonese.com Boston, Nov. 10, 2015, — Chinese History Society of New England(CHSNE) held it annual meeting and dinner banquet at Empire Garden restaurant Friday evening. The theme of this year’s annual meeting is Impact of 1965: Immigration Law and Chinese in Boston. About 200 CHSNE members and guests attended the annual meeting.… Continue reading CHSNE Annual Meeting Reflects on Impact of the 1965 Immigration Law
Arthur Wong and Gary Libby to be Honored by CHSNE
Boston, Nov. 5, 2015, — The annual meeting and dinner banquet of Chinese History Society of New England (CHSNE) will be held Friday (Nov. 6) evening at Empire Garden restaurant in Chinatown. The theme of this year’s annual meeting is Impact of 1965: Immigration Law and Chinese in Boston. Well-known Chinatown leader and WWII veteran… Continue reading Arthur Wong and Gary Libby to be Honored by CHSNE
Chinatown Main Street Cleans Up Chinatown as Tony Yee Remembered
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 31, 2015, — It was a nice day for trick and treat today while teams of volunteers joined Chinatown Main Street(CMS) Fall Street Cleaning this morning. The sudden passing of Tony Yee, former president of board of CMS might have inspired many to show up in memory of Yee,… Continue reading Chinatown Main Street Cleans Up Chinatown as Tony Yee Remembered
Councilor Wu’s Reelection Campaign Kicks off GOTV Weekend
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 30, 2015, — With Election Day just four days away, Boston City Councilor “I need your help to make sure I’m reelected as a Boston City Councilor-At-Large. With low voter turnout projected next week, we need lots of help reminding people to get out and vote on election day,… Continue reading Councilor Wu’s Reelection Campaign Kicks off GOTV Weekend
Chinatown Calls for Eviction Protections as Rent Rises in Boston
Boston, Sept. 23, 2015, — “Stop evictions and rent inflation. Hear the call of the Renter Nation!” The chants and drums resounded as the R Visions People’s Tour wound its way through the streets of Chinatown. About a hundred residents and community activists joined a march and rally today to call for increased action by… Continue reading Chinatown Calls for Eviction Protections as Rent Rises in Boston
Flying High! NEU’s Coco Miao Wins ATV Miss Asia Boston
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Sept. 15, 2015, — Just a couple years ago, Coco Miao worked hard at 30,000 feet above ground to bring smiles on faces of first-class passengers of China Eastern Airlines. Her beautiful smile won the hearts of the six judges and cheers and applause from 600 in the audience at… Continue reading Flying High! NEU’s Coco Miao Wins ATV Miss Asia Boston
Anthony Soto Draws Support at Chinatown Campaign Event
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, August 31, 2015, — After attending the August Moon Festival, Mr. Anthony Soto, candidate for Mayor of Holyoke was back in Chinatown on August 25. Mr. Soto and his wife Lisa Wong, Mayor of Fitchburg, greeted dozens of supporters at Empire Garden Restaurant, including State Treasurer Goldberg, Vice Mayor of… Continue reading Anthony Soto Draws Support at Chinatown Campaign Event
Happy 88th Birthday to Madeline Wong!
Boston, August 22, 2015, — The evening banquet of the 25th national convention of Wong Family association was held at Empire Garden restaurant in Boston Chinatown this evening. Mrs. Madeline C. Wong，a well-known working woman pioneer in the state, attended the banquet along with over 500 members and guests of the Wong Family Association. Today… Continue reading Happy 88th Birthday to Madeline Wong!