Quincy, Mass., May 6, 2015, — Displaced tenants and their supporters set up tents in Quincy Center Tuesday afternoon to protest the actions of First Suffolk LLC, a development company based in the law offices of Matera Vopat Matera & Johnson in Quincy Center.

Karen Chen, Co-Director of the Chinese Progressive Association, translates for Luan Jiao Lin, 101 Hudson St. tenant.
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Displaced Tenants Hold Tent City in Quincy Center
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Chinese Americans Rally in Front of MA State House in Support of NYPD Officer Liang
By Eric Wu, bostonese.com
Boston, April 27, 2015, — Dozens of Chinese Americans rallied in front of MA State House Sunday afternoon to protest serious charges filed against NYPD Officer Peter Liang after he accidentally shot a Black man Akai Gurley dead in a NYC housing project. Rookie Officer Liang was indicted with second degree homocide along with other serious charges on Feb. 12, 2015.

Protesters on the stairs between Boston Common and Beacon Street(photo by Eric Wu).
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Prime Minister Abe Arrives Boston for Week-long Visit to the U.S.
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com
Boston, April 26, 2015, — Mayor Martin J. Walsh will host Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan on Monday, April 27 as the Prime Minister and Mrs. Abe pay their respects to the victims and survivors of the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing. This event will take place at 7:30 AM at Marathon Sports (671 Boylston Street).

Abe delivers a speech at JFK Library Foundation Forum at WASEDA University in March 2015(file photo).
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Pictures from ACLS Chinese New Year Celebrations
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com
Acton, Mass., March 5, 2015, — The Acton Chinese Language School (ACLS) hosted Chinese New Year celebration on March 1 from 3:30 to 8:30 PM at the Acton Boxborough Regional High School. Over 1,000 students, teachers, parents and guests showed up for the cultural events in the afternoon and evening gala performances that featured traditional singing, dancing and musical instruments.

Members of ACLS Pipa Class pose for a picture (photos by Victor Chen).
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Lunar New Year Gala Showcases Leadership by Women Professionals
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com
Boston, March 3, 2015, — The New England Chinese Professionals 2015 Lunar New Year Gala and Community Forum were held at Boston Marriott in Newton, Mass. recently. Close to 1,000 members of the 16 professional associations, guests and visitors participated in the day-long event despite snowy weather, and witnessed the confident leadership by women professionals who played leading roles in putting together this year’s event.

Deputy Consul General Zhang Meifang (third from left) with Dr. Tea (left), deputy director of the gala Tian Qin (third from right), violinist Li Lao (second from right) and others pose for a picture(file photo).
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HCSSA Hosts Harvard China Day Celebrations
By Dr. Tea at Mylovetea Harvard Square Tea house
Feb. 28, 2015, Cambridge, Mass., — Harvard Chinese Students and Scholars Association (HCSSA) presented an authentic Chinese cultural fest at the Science Center Plaza, the very heart of the Harvard campus On Friday, Feb. 27, between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM. The 2015 Harvard China Day festivities included panda sculpture painting and a variety of traditional Spring Festival games. It is a great celebrating and interacting event for Harvard students to enjoy and appreciate Chinese culture.

Dr. Tea and other HCSSA volunteers setting up the banners and decorations for Harvard China Day.
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Tonight, We Host Lunar New Year Gala!
By Susan Qu, Jian Ni
Susan: Good evening, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 2015 New England Chinese-American Professionals New Year Gala. My name is Susan Qu, one of the 5 co-chairs on the gala organizing committee.
Jian: My name is Jian Ni, I’m also one of the five co-chairs.Susan: Now we are celebrating the Chinese New Year of 2015. Saying farewell to the Year of the Horse, we welcome the arrival of the Year of the Goat. Now allow me to kick-off this gala with a New Year wish. We wish everyone here a happy, healthy, and successful new year.
Susan/Jian: Happy New Year!

(from left)Susan Qu, Jian Ni and Xin Xiong get ready for raffle drawing(photo by David Li).
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Grace Foundation to Host Art Exhibit at Grand Hyatt in NYC
New York City, Feb. 26, 2015, — Grace Art & Culture Foundation is going to host a Chinese works of Art exhibit at Grand Hyatt Hotel New York City from Feb.28th through March 1st. We invite you here to enjoy the Chinese art during the weekend.

Picture from Grace Art & Culture Foundation event in Nov. 2014 (file photo).
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M. Steinert & Sons Chinese New Year Concert Features Talented Young Pianist
Boston, Feb. 25, 2015, — Join M. Steinert & Sons in the Natick Mall concert hall as we celebrate the Chinese New Year with a special recital headlined by three of the Boston area’s rising pianists, as well as other stars who will be playing throughout the day. The program features three of the most talented young pianists in the state.

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URI Celebrates Chinese New Year of Goat
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com
Kingston, R.I., — Feb. 23, 2015, URI recently celebrated Chinese New Year with cultural performances at Edwards Auditorium, Edwards Auditorium. The wonderful performances brought about smiles and laughter to hundreds in the audience.

Performers pose for a group picture at end of the show (photos provided to bostonese.com).
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