Ocean Vuong’s Time is a Mother: Death, Renewal, and Hope
WEBJul 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.
Who Invented the Eggroll? - Sampan
WEBJan 7, 2022 · The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (NY), November 24, 1939, noted, “The Egg Roll, one of the most popular of Chinese dishes, was originated on Canal Street by Lum Fong, the restaurateur, who serves hundreds of them daily.”. The most extensive article on the invention of the egg roll was in The Kilgore News Herald (TX), December 12, 1940.
Preserving Chinese culture through ‘Kung Fu’ – the ... - Sampan
WEBOct 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
Food - Sampan
WEBDec 23, 2023 · 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 …
The origins of American chop suey - Sampan
WEBAug 6, 2021 · For those growing up in New England, especially during the 1960s-1980s, American chop suey was ubiquitous, at restaurants, functions, school cafeterias, and at home. The basics of this casserole dish included ground beef, macaroni and tomato sauce, with some variation of other ingredients, such as the addition of onions, peppers, or even Worcestershire sauce.
Preview: Immigrant History Trail Paves Way for Chinatown’s Legacy
WEBMay 24, 2024 · The Immigrant History Trail celebrates Boston Chinatown’s resilience and enduring cultural heritage on June 8 at 1 p.m. with its launch, marking a significant milestone toward efforts to designate Chinatown as a cultural district.Following decades of urban renewal, zoning injustice, and institutional expansion, Chinatown faces one of its biggest threats yet: the erosion of cultural
Mental health resources in the age of anti-Asian hate - Sampan
WEBJun 25, 2021 · The increasing prevalence of anti-Asian hate crimes threatens Asian Americans’ physical safety and endangers our mental health. The AAPI 2020-2021 National Report documented 3,795 anti-Asian hate incidents in the US from March 2020 to February 2021. Exposure to and fear of racism can lead to race-based traumatic stress. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, Asian American
Chi Nguyen: “Do what makes your heart flutter” - Sampan
WEBJan 8, 2021 · A story of persistence to inspire positive change. Chi Nguyen is a Vietnamese actress currently based in Melbourne, Australia. In 2017, Nguyen graduated with a Bachelor’s from Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). Her notable works include the first Vietnamese-Australian comedy series Phi and Me (2019), her solo comedy cabaret “Lotus” (winning Best Cabaret in
Taiwan appoints new Director-General Jonathan Sun to Boston office
WEBAug 21, 2020 · Jonathan Sun is the new Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Boston. He arrived in Boston on July 28 after spending the past four years in Taiwan. Prior to that, Sun had spent six years in New York and another six in Washington D.C. As the new Director-General of TECO Boston,
Boston officials advise immigrants to keep benefits, despite public ...
WEBFeb 26, 2020 · Public charge rule changes were discussed Feb. 24 at Boston City Hall. (Image courtesy of Anqi Zhang.) The long-expected “public charge” rule change has stoked a wide range of discussion and objections from immigrants, community advocates, service providers, business owners, elected officials and concerned citizens. To provide more information on the new policy, five representatives
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