‘Most Famous Woman in China’ Visits Hub - Sampan
Sep 27, 2024 · Chinese author and mega celebrity Yue-Sai Kan, while on tour at Boston University’s Tsai Performance Center on Sept. 16, discussed her cross-cultural influence in promoting China abroad, and introduced her aptly titled new book, “The Most Famous Woman in China.” Kan’s journey from a modest start to becoming a global media icon …
Ocean Vuong’s Time is a Mother: Death, Renewal, and Hope
Jul 15, 2022 · At only 33 years old, Ocean Vuong has been making unprecedented waves in the literary world. He has received numerous accolades for his writing, a few of which include the 2017 T.S. Eliot Prize for his first poetry collection entitled Night Sky With Exit Wounds, a 2019 MacArthur “Genius” Grant, and the Carnegie Medal in Fiction for his debut novel On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous.
Boston - Sampan
Oct 25, 2024 · Cuban Diaspora Artist Carves a Space Out in Boston’s Art Scene. by Harmony Witte. New England sculptor and painter Fermin Castro knew he was an artist from the time he was a child, drawing in classes with friends. But he wouldn’t realize that calling until after a detour into the sciences.
The origins of American chop suey - Sampan
Aug 6, 2021 · Around 1908, recipes for American chop suey started to diverge even more from the Chinese version. The Chicago Daily News (IL), November 12, 1908, provided a recipe calling for ground beef, spaghetti and a can of tomatoes, very similar to what is considered the current version in American chop suey. So we see Illinois as one of the originators ...
Do I Feel Safe Without Guns? Living in countries with strict gun ...
Police destroyed 69,000 illegal guns in 2020; in 2021, the government announced yet another four-month campaign to seize illegal guns. China’s gun control policy is broadly popular among the public. Like many Chinese, Yan is deathly afraid of guns and believes that she is safer with stricter laws and enforcement.
Peruvian Taste & Chifa: Peruvian/Chinese fusion - Sampan
Apr 16, 2021 · For an entrée, there is Kam Lu Wantan ($18), fried wontons topped with a sweet ginger and tamarind sauce mixed with chicken, vegetables, pineapple, quailed egg, pork, and shrimp. Quite a mixture! Or try their Sopa Wantan ($8), wonton soup with chicken and quail eggs. Pollo Chi Jau Kay ( $12) (Photo Courtesy of Richard Auffrey).
Representation, Discrimination, and Stereotypes in Ballet
Jan 13, 2024 · These stereotypical portrayals of Chinese people have negatively affected Asian dancers’ representation in ballet. These instances of using makeup in a mocking demeanor can negatively affect individuals by perpetuating harmful stereotypes, fostering an environment of discrimination, and undermining efforts toward inclusivity.
Preserving Chinese culture through ‘Kung Fu’ – the ... - Sampan
Oct 16, 2020 · Arguably the biggest spectacle of any Chinese celebration is perhaps the acrobatic lion dance and martial arts demonstrations. Each school demonstrates techniques that have been taught, learned, and passed down for generations. Colloquially referred to as Chinese kung fu, “officially it is actually called the national sport, ‘國術’,” said Dr. Paul Kwan, Associate Professor of
Tribute: Boston Ballet’s DePrince Remembered as ‘Truly Inspiring’
Oct 11, 2024 · by Kristen Si. Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a former dancer for the prestigious Boston Ballet and a champion for diversity in the arts, passed away at age 29 on Sept. 10. DePrince was an inspiration to countless dancers and artists around the world for her exceptional work both on and off the stage. “I personally felt Michaela was a beautiful ...
Judy Chang to Serve on Federal Energy Commission - Sampan
Jul 26, 2024 · Judy W. Chang, a Boston-based energy economist and regulatory policy expert, was confirmed as a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on June 3, under President Biden’s nomination. Chang will be the first Asian American woman to serve on the FERC, where she will work alongside four other members serving the commission’s mission