2018 Asian American Day To Be Celebrated on Sept. 9. We Want You!

July 28, 2018, — The Asian American Day (AADay) was initiated by the Asian American Association of Boston (AAAB) in 2011. The Asian American Day was approved by both the city of Boston and the state of Massachusetts in September 2016 and is celebrated on the second Saturday of September every year. bostonese.com is a… Continue reading 2018 Asian American Day To Be Celebrated on Sept. 9. We Want You!

Yuchen Cui Wins Miss International Fashion Travel Pageant Boston

Photos by Olivia Bornstein, bostonese.com Boston, July 10, 2018, — Miss International Fashion Travel Pageant Boston regional final was held at the Empire Garden Restaurant in Boston Chinatown on July 7. Ten contestants showed their wisdom and beauty to nearly 500 guests in the Qipao, swimsuit and self-introduction, talent show, and Q&A in evening gowns… Continue reading Yuchen Cui Wins Miss International Fashion Travel Pageant Boston

Meet Mr. Hung Goon, The New President of Boston Chinatown Lions Club

By Olivia Bornstein, bostonese.com Boston, April 11, 2018 — The Boston Chinatown Lions Club held its annual “Installation of Officers Dinner” on the evening of June 8. In the heart of Chinatown, at the Empire Garden Restaurant, about 150 members and guests of the Lions Club met to swear in new members, dedicate a new… Continue reading Meet Mr. Hung Goon, The New President of Boston Chinatown Lions Club

Two Seniors Raised $2098 for Cary Memorial Library

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com April 3, 2018, — Two senior artists Mr. Junyu Cheng and Ms. Jinyuan Dong recently held a Chinese calligraphy and painting exhibition at Cary Memorial Library in Lexington. A total of $698 in total proceeds from the exhibition was donated to the library. With the 1:1 match by two anonymous donors,… Continue reading Two Seniors Raised $2098 for Cary Memorial Library

Cardinal Sean O’Malley Celebrates Chinese New Year in Chinatown

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Feb. 22, 2018, — On Sunday, Feb. 18, Cardinal Sean O’Malley went to St. James the Greater Church in Chinatown to bring New Year’s greetings to the Boston Chinese Catholic community. The Year of Dog started on Feb. 16 on the Chinese calendar, which is one of the oldest calendars… Continue reading Cardinal Sean O’Malley Celebrates Chinese New Year in Chinatown

Amazing Pictures from Belmont Chinese New Year Celebration

Photos by John Tsou, bostonese.com photographer Boston, Feb. 19, 2018, — The Belmont Chinese American Association (BCAA) held a cultural festival at the Chenery Middle School recently to celebrate the Chinese the New Year of the Dog. This is the second year in a row such a colorful celebration was held in Belmont, and it… Continue reading Amazing Pictures from Belmont Chinese New Year Celebration

After 50+ Years, BPL Chinatown Branch Reopens On Feb. 5

By Li Qiang, bostonese.com Boston, Jan. 31, 2018, — It was a campaign promise made by candidate Marty Walsh in 2013, and Mayor Walsh finally delivered it at end of his first term as the funding for Boston Public Library Chinatown Branch was annouced in 2017. The Chinatown Branch will open its doors on Feb.… Continue reading After 50+ Years, BPL Chinatown Branch Reopens On Feb. 5

Wow! Pictures from 7th Asian American Day in Boston Common

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Sept. 9, 2017, — The 7th Asian American Day celebrations were held successfully in Boston Common today from 10 AM to 4 PM. Over 30,000 people showed up for this day-long celebration of devise Asian cultures and enjoyed a beautiful day by watching performances and even a parade of over… Continue reading Wow! Pictures from 7th Asian American Day in Boston Common

Mass Pike Tenants Seek Resident and Community Control

Boston, July 14, 2017, — Tenants from Mass Pike Towers, a 200-unit low-income housing development in Boston Chinatown, staged a protest today with supporters to highlight an ongoing dispute over the tenant association’s right to purchase the tenants’ homes according to a 2000 agreement between Trinity Financial and the Mass Pike Towers Tenant Association.