Pianist Sean Chen to Debut at Jordan Hall on May 24

Boston, May 6, 2014, — Sean Chen captivated audiences and critics at the 2013 Cliburn Competition with concerts “that had the crowd not just standing, but cheering loudly” (KDHX, St. Louis), earning the crystal award and winning three years of concert tours in the United States—the first American to win a prize since 1997.

Chinese Students Mark Youth Day

(Host of this CCTV report is Raquel Olsson, a Boston University graduate.) To celebrate China’s annual Youth Day which falls on May 4, a dazzling gala featuring students from around the country was aired on CCTV on Saturday night. Some 1,500 students took part, filling the atmosphere with their energetic songs and dances, all based… Continue reading Chinese Students Mark Youth Day

Tufts Medical Center to Hold Asthma Awareness Fairs in May

Boston, April 23, 2014, — In recognition of Asthma Awareness Month (coming up in May), the Asthma Prevention and Management Initiative (APMI), an initiative of Community Health Improvement Programs department at Tufts Medical Center, is organizing several asthma awareness health fairs to provide community education and raise awareness about our home visiting, educational, and clinical… Continue reading Tufts Medical Center to Hold Asthma Awareness Fairs in May

Meb Keflezighi Wins Boston Marathon as First American Winner in 31 Years

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, April 21, 2014, — It’s a perfect day for Marathon in Boston, and American runner Meb Keflezighi makes it even better as he led all the way to finish line. Keflezighi became the first American winner of the Boston Marathon since 1983 on Patriots’ Day of 2014. Meb Keflezighi crosses… Continue reading Meb Keflezighi Wins Boston Marathon as First American Winner in 31 Years

Anniversary of Marathon Bombings Marked in Boston and Nationwide

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, April 15, 2014, — On a rainy and windy day in Boston, ceremonies marking one year anniversary were held in Boston and across the nation. Bombing victims Krystle Campbell, Lingzi Lu, Martin Richard, and MIT police officer Sean Collier were remembered with a moment of silence at around 2:46 PM… Continue reading Anniversary of Marathon Bombings Marked in Boston and Nationwide

Mary Sherman Explains the Art of Composing at BCPA

By Yaming Chi, Boston Chinese Photographers’ Association (BCPA) “Have you ever seen people in museums looking at a picture like this?” Mary Sherman started her lecture to a group of amateur photographers in BCPA with a question. To make sure everyone followed what her ‘this’ meant, she went up to the blackboard, drew a rectangle,… Continue reading Mary Sherman Explains the Art of Composing at BCPA

MIT-CHIEF Demo Day Showcases Innovative Teams

Dear Friends, We are excited to announce that the MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (MIT-CHIEF) will host its second Demo Day on Saturday, April 5, 2014. The event will take place at 50 Vassar Street, MIT 34-101 in Cambridge, MA from 12:30 – 5:00 PM. The theme of this year’s Demo Day is Hardware vs.… Continue reading MIT-CHIEF Demo Day Showcases Innovative Teams

Making a Splash! — Pictures from Optima Synchro Show

By David Li, bostonese.com Andover, Mass., March 31, 2014, — Optima Synchro hosted an annual Synchro Show at Greater Lawrence Technical High School recently. Hundreds of proud parents and friends packed the benches on the side the swimming pool, and applauded loudly during the 90-minute show. Young swimmers of Optima Synchro club applauded the coaching… Continue reading Making a Splash! — Pictures from Optima Synchro Show