Globalized labor in 19th century Massachusetts
China officially surpassed Japan as the world’s second largest economy last week. At the same time, the millions toiling in the workshop of the world are grabbing headlines of a more controversial kind. Complaints of poor working conditions, suicide cases in factory campuses, wage disputes, and even strikes have caused concern for Modern China’s economic [...]
Cakes versus pies
Many things are often enjoyed in parties of family and friends, like BBQs, hot dogs, and, of course, cakes and pies. Cakes and pies are seen in a wide range of celebrations and get-togethers, such as birthdays or reunions. Cakes and pies both taste good and can be decorated in many ways. You may have [...]
A rainy August Moon Festival on Quincy’s Hancock Street draws crowds after 23 years
The August Moon festival in Quincy, organized by the non-profit Quincy Asian Resources (QARI), drew thousands on August 22nd even as it rained throughout most of the day. Preceded by the Chinatown August Moon festival a week earlier, the Quincy festival celebrates this famous cultural holiday in a community with a large and rapidly growing [...]
New moms can prevent diabetes by keeping up healthy habits
Women who develop high blood glucose (blood sugar) levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes. These women should be tested for diabetes 6 to 12 weeks after their baby is born. In many cases their blood glucose levels show that they are no longer considered to have diabetes. But what many people don’t [...]
Announcements
CORRECTIONS The cover graphic in the August Moon Issue, published on August 13, 2010, was designed by Tricia K. Fu. CHINATOWN Free basic legal considerations workshop for small businesses This workshop will provide an overview of a number of important business legal topics, the understanding of which can help entrepreneurs and small business owners improve [...]
Chinatown celebrates 41st August Moon Festival
On August 15th, trying not to step on someone else’s toes required quite a balancing act in Chinatown, for the overflowing 5,000 people that turned up at the August Moon Festival occupied very ounce of Harrison, Hudson, Tyler and Beach Streets. This year’s celebration was organized by Chinatown Main Streets, the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association [...]
Taiwanese university students visit AACA’s Mandarin-immersion childcare center
On August 12, a group of six Taiwanese college students, led by Jack C. Huang, the Director of Culture Center of the Taipei Economics and Cultural Office in Boston, paid a visit to Buds & Blossoms Early Education and Care Center. Buds & Blossoms, a program of the Asian American Civic Association (AACA), is the [...]
AACA joins Boston Children’s Hospital in embracing workplace diversity
On August 19, the PANG New England Chapter – a Sodexo Pan-Asian network group launched the New England Kick-off event at the Children’s Hospital Boston. The event included an Iron Chef Competition, cultural performances and participation by the Asian American Civic Association (AACA). PANG’s mission is to foster a corporate environment in Sodexo that embraces [...]
Hidden Temples of China
One our most recent trip to China, my wife and I by chance happened to visit many different religious sites. While religious practice is not outlawed in China today, it is low-key. During the last decade of Mao Zedong’s life religions were effectively banned and religious leaders and worshippers persecuted. The climate is more relaxed [...]
The Grand Mosque of Xi’an
The city of Xi’an was China’s first capital over 2000 years ago. This is where the first emperor, Qin Shihuang, ruled and it was the capital of China in many later dynasties. Xi’an was also the starting point of the Silk Road in the Tang dynasty and it was in Xi’an where foreign goods from [...]
D.O.B unknown – Former Cambodian orphan and refugee running for Congress
Born under the Khmer Rouge regime as an orphan, Sam Meas does not know which year he was born, since the all the birth records were destroyed by the regime. But he knows he should be somewhere between 37 and 40 years old. He grew up in a refugee camp in Thailand was later adopted [...]
Chinese dulcimer
When someone tells you to name an instrument, which instrument comes to your mind first? Maybe a piano since it is very popular. Other instruments that might come to mind would be a guitar, a flute, drums, etc. What about the Chinese hammered dulcimer? What is a Chinese hammered dulcimer anyway? A Chinese hammered dulcimer, [...]
Family matters
Hi, my name is Aileen, and I am the youngest of five children, at 17 years old. Not to mention I am the only female in the family other than my mother of course. Unfortunately I do not live with my parents; instead I live with my four brothers. No, my parents are not divorced, [...]
Snacking with purpose
According to recent eating trends, snacks are becoming more like minimeals, making it even more important to snack with a specific purpose in mind–balanced nutrition. Nutrition and convenience are sought after when it comes to snack items and this has led to the production of many food products that aim to fit a variety of [...]
Gov. Patrick increases outreach to Asian American voters in Quincy
Hundreds of Asian American voters and local leaders came to support Governor Patrick’s re-election campaign at Quincy’s China Pearl restaurant banquet last Sunday, one of the governor’s destinations along a tour of the South Shore and Cape Cod. Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development and Candidate for State Auditor Suzanne Bump said, “I have a [...]
Governor Patrick campaign crew drops by the Quincy Mayor’s Asian American Advisory Committee’s July meeting
Director of Community Relations from Governor Patrick’s campaign Christina Chan stopped by the City of Quincy’s Mayor’s Asian American Advisory Committee meeting on July 24th to announce Governor Patrick’s upcoming Town Hall Meeting with the Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities on August 7th from 12:00-1:30 at the China Pearl Restaurant in Quincy. Additionally, members [...]
On campaign trail – Governor Patrick meets with Toi Shan Family Association
As one of his campaign stops, Governor Deval Patrick on August 2nd visited the Boston Toi Shan Family Association during its monthly luncheon at Emperor Garden in Chinatown. Over 200 elderly members, seated around big round dim sum tables, partook in the luncheon. Unfazed by the potential language barrier, the Governor greeted his hosts in [...]
The fight is finally over – Transliterated bilingual ballot passed by Senate and signed into bill
July 22 was a day of victory to many Chinatown residents and civic rights advocates, for it was the day in which the bill to legislate bilingual ballots with transliterated names in Chinese and Vietnamese was passed by the state Senate. The bill has been signed by Governor Deval Patrick and will take affect in [...]
Announcements
CORRECTIONS The last issue of the Sampan incorrectly reported that Mayor Menino made the opening comments at the Chinatown 2010 Main Street Festival instead of Tim Cahill. AUGUST MOON FESTIVALS Chinatown Main Street presents August Moon Festival When: Sunday, August 15 , 10am–5pm Where: Chinatown MBTA Accessible (Orange Line to Chinatown, Green Line to Boylston) [...]
