Boston, Sept. 10, 2015, — Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts will present Desert River concert at NEC’s Jordan Hall on Sept. 26. Mr. Yazhi Guo, also known as China’s Louis Armstrong and one of the best suona players in China, will showcase his take on Jazz music after studying at Berklee College of Music for past three years.

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Desert River Concert at Jordan Hall Features China’s Louis Armstrong — Yazhi Guo
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2015 SAPA Annual Conference to Be Held at Princeton University on 9/12
Boston, Sept. 5, 2014, — The annual meeting of Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) will be held a week from today at Princeton University. The online registration will be close at 9:00 PM on Sept. 10. The conference features leading scientists and executives from the pharma industry from both the US and China.

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Obama to Attend 2015 Greater Boston Labor Council Labor Day Breakfast
Boston, Sept. 4, 2015, – The Massachusetts labor movement will have plenty to celebrate Monday as President Barack Obama arrives for a confirmed appearance at the 2015 Labor Day breakfast organized by the Greater Boston Labor Council (AFL-CIO). Presidential Labor Day visit follows wave of union victories. Across industries, workers in Mass. make gains through organizing in new and traditional sectors, and support for unions in America and union organizing in Bay State both trending upwards.

Obama arrives at Logan Airport in June 2013(file photo).
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Pictures and Video from 2015 CAAL Summer Outing
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Lexington, Mass, Sept. 1, 2015, — Over 400 people showed up for the annual summer outing of Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) on August 29. The weather was perfect at Patriot Golf Course in Bedford this year as many people still remembered the huge thunderstorm that moved all the party goers into a big tent last year.

People enjoy tug of war game at the party (photos and video provided by Xiaomei Zhuang).
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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 Cambridge Dennis Benzan, and CCBA-NE president Hung Goog.

Soto and Wong hold a copy of Sampan newspaper with their picture on the front page(photos by Xinming Li).
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You Are Invited to LexFun’s Kick Off Party on 9/10
Lexington, Mass., August 31, 2015, — LexFUN! (Lexington’s Five and Under Network, Inc.) invites all families with young children five and under to come to its All-Day, Membership Open House and Kick Off Party on Thursday, September 10th at St. Brigid’s Parish, 2001 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421. The event will run from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm with non-stop programming throughout the day. The event is open to the public and free of charge!

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UN Chief to Attend China’s V-Day Celebrations
New York City, August 28, 2015, — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday that the international community recognizes China’s contribution and sacrifice in the Second World War, and it is very important now for the world to learn from the past lessons and look forward in order to build a better world. [Special coverage]

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2015 Chinese Music & Dance Night Returns on August 27
Acton, Mass., August 24, 2015, — A couple weeks after Essence of India was held successfully at Nara Park, the same stage will be filled with beautiful performances of traditional Chinese instruments and dances this Thursday evening. Performers from Acton Chinese Language School, Angle Dance Company and local art groups will celebrate the end of summer with hundreds residents like they did last year.

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Beijing Association USA Donates $24,900 to Families of Tianjin Firefighters
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Los Angles, August 22, 2015, — Chants of “Go Tianjin” erupted at Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles yesterday morning. Dozens of Beijing Association USA members donated $24,900 to families of Tianjin firefighters who passed away in the August 12 explosions.

Members of Beijing Association USA pose for a picture at the donation ceremony(provided by Julia Liu).
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Today: Essence of India at Nara Park
Acton, Mass., August 15, 2015, — This year’s Essence of India will take place at Nara Park this afternoon from 3 to 7. Beautiful music and dance performances from rich cultures of India and China will be features at today’s event.

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