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October 20, 2023 0

Life-sized exhibit highlights contributions of women of color in STEM

Female scientists stood near life-sized statues — all in vibrant orange — near MIT recently to highlight women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics — fields struggling to close a nagging gender gap. The display, part of #IfThenSheCan exhibit showcasing trailblazers in STEM, paired 3-D printed statues with contemporary women of color innovators at the Cambridge Science Festival at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In the male-dominated world of STEM, both organizers and attendees stressed the importance of showcasing the […]

October 20, 2023 0

Family Style: Memories of an American From Vietnam / Interview with Thien Pham

by Harmony Witte

Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam is the engrossing and heartfelt tale of a family that leaves Vietnam and eventually settles in the United States. It is told from the point of view of a man remembering his time from his childhood through his maturation into an adult. This biographical story is relayed in a graphic novel that Thien Pham wrote and beautifully illustrated. With its depiction of the struggles his family faced, Family Style takes an unflinching look at the realities of life for many immigrants. […]

October 6, 2023 0

We Are the Land Tells Wampanoag History

by Harmony Witte

Under the rococo gilding of the Cutler Majestic Theater, a new show was performed for two nights only, September 29th and 30th, in a limited engagement on the historic stage. We Are the Land, the story of what it means to be Wampanoag, is both a pageant and a play and gives audiences a chance to hear directly from Wampanoag people about their history as protectors of the land spanning across several eastern states (including Massachusetts) with stories focusing on […]

October 6, 2023 0

“Faces of Life” – The Fifth Annual Taiwan Film Festival of Boston

by DongDong Yang

The fifth annual Taiwan Film Festival of Boston (TFFB) took place on September 23-24. TFFB is a non-profit organization established by a group of young professionals in Boston in 2019 with the goal of bringing Taiwan’s films to the U.S every year. This year, TFFB selected six different films that have not been screened in American theaters or on streaming platforms to represent the 2023 theme “Faces of Life,”. They explored a variety of issues and professions as well as […]

October 6, 2023 0

Hao Ruoqi “Spellbinding” Performance of Mulan at the Wang Theater

by Harmony Witte

An ancient Chinese tale was told on the stage. For two nights only, September 23rd and 24th, China Arts and Entertainment Group brought the legend of Mulan to Boston for its US Premier. Winner of the 2018 Lotus Award for a Dance Drama, Mulan explores the folk story of a young woman who goes on a journey of self-discovery, taking her elderly father’s place in the army in the fight against the Huns. Mulan disguises herself as a man and […]

October 6, 2023 0

Humanity, Nature Shine Through Japanese Island’s Dark History

by Adam Smith

Surrounding Oshima, a tiny island in Southwest Japan, is the calm, blue Seto Inland Sea. The island itself is a place of beauty: Nearly everywhere are manicured trees and shrubs including matsu pines that look like over-sized bonsai, Japanese maples, mountain peach trees, and tsubaki, a type of camellia with deep green leaves that in winter blooms vibrant red flowers. Views of other mountainous islands further out at sea are visible from all over Oshima, especially along the winding trails […]

August 19, 2023 0

What August Moon Means to Me:

by Sampan Staff

Three Community Leaders Reflect on the Summer Celebration Editor note: It’s that time of the year, where the August Moon Festival serves as a reminder for all of us that the greatest riches are within our grasp. We cherish friends, embrace family, give grateful thanks, and offer humble prayers for a bountiful future. The August Moon Festival is a rich tradition that harkens back to simpler times while also adapting to changing environments and our constantly evolving sometimes difficult days. […]

August 19, 2023 0

An Interview with For the Beauty of the Earth: Solutions to Net Zero Energy author Frank C. Pao

by Christopher John Stephens

Frank C. Pao has spent more than twenty years as a leader in the fields of energy and technology. The stated mission of his organization Climate X Change is to focus on achieving an equitable zero-emissions economy through means of an advanced state policy. Sampan recently had the opportunity to ask Mr. Pao about this delicate balance between the urgency of saving the planet while dealing with the sometimes volatile and unpredictable nature of the human condition. SAMPAN: One of the more interesting and refreshing elements of your new […]

August 19, 2023 0

Founder, Chef of Quincy’s First Japanese Restaurant Reflect on ‘Dream’ Come True

by DongDong Yang

In 1998, Quincy saw the opening of its first Japanese restaurant – Fuji, marking the start of JP Fuji Group’s unprecedented growth and success in Boston’s competitive restaurant scene. As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, Sampan met with Jimmy Liang, the founder and his partner and Executive Head Chef of Sushi, Ming Cao. Jimmy shared how he was first introduced to the art of sushi. “At 14,” he said, “I met my Sensei (teacher) who taught me sushi-making for a […]

August 5, 2023 0

August Moon Festival: Celebrating the Brightest and Fullest Moon of the Year

by Daniel Steinberg

Every year, millions across China and the Chinese diaspora gather to celebrate the August Moon Festival. In Chinese culture, the festival is one of the most important occasions, second only to Lunar New Year. Dating back over 3,000 years, the festival is traditionally held on the 15th day of the 8th month on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. It is meant to commemorate the brightest and fullest moon of the year. August Moon Festival, or the Mid-Autumn Festival, is a celebration […]

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