The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem is hosting an afternoon of Taiko drumming and Obon dancing as part of its 2008 Japanese Festival from 2 to 4 p.m.
Obon dancing is enjoyed throughout Japan in the month of August, when family members gather to honor their ancestors. Join members of Odaiko New England for a taiko drumming performance and an opportunity to learn Obon dancing with middle school students from Ota, Salem's sister city, in Tokyo, Japan. For additional information, including admission prices and directions, visit http://www.pem.org/
Showing posts with label cultural event. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cultural event. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Celebrate Bastille Day Sunday in Harvard Square
The region's largest Bastille Day celebration, free and open to the public, takes place on Holyoke Street in Harvard Square, Cambridge on Sunday, July 13!
Parents can celebrate with a shady beer garden and exciting food and product vendors all day long and enjoy a traditional waiters race (La Course des Garçon de Café) along Holyoke Street (Grand Prize is 2 Free Round Trip Jet Blue Tickets). Plus, dance under twinkling lights to just what the kids are listening to in the streets of Paris with DJ Kamal from the Boston French Party.
From 3 to 5 p.m., there are specific children's events --- Face Painting, Flag Making, Chalk Art, Kid-friendly Food, Jugglers, Magicians, and Balloon Art.
At 5 p.m. there is a French Children's Parade led by Curious George.
The Traditional French Waiters Race (La Course des Garçon de Café) takes place at 5:15 p.m..
From 5:30 to 8 p.m. there is dinner and dancing performance options. They include:
Afrobrazil - http://www.afrobrazil.org/
Cirkestra - www.myspace.com/cirkestra
From 8 to 9 p.m., families can dance to the sweet Louisiana sounds of the Hot 8 Brass Band - www.myspace.com/hot8brassband
Sandrine's Bistro is the culinary and cultural co-host for this event.
Joining them in the event is Chez Henri, Brasserie Jo, The Elephant Walk, Rialto, and Petit Robert, who will provide traditional French Food outside on Holyoke Street for the evening!
Sponsors of this gala celebration are: the Harvard Square Business Association, Sandrine's Bistro, Maison Marques & Domaine Wines, and Nestle Waters.
In addition, the Katrina Ritaville Express will be displaying a FEMA trailer along Mt. Auburn Street in an effort to educate the public about the continued suffering of the survivors of the 2004 hurricane disasters. For more information, please visit: http://www.findingourfolk.org/ / http://www.krvexpress.org/ / http://www.katrinaaction.org/
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Parents can celebrate with a shady beer garden and exciting food and product vendors all day long and enjoy a traditional waiters race (La Course des Garçon de Café) along Holyoke Street (Grand Prize is 2 Free Round Trip Jet Blue Tickets). Plus, dance under twinkling lights to just what the kids are listening to in the streets of Paris with DJ Kamal from the Boston French Party.
From 3 to 5 p.m., there are specific children's events --- Face Painting, Flag Making, Chalk Art, Kid-friendly Food, Jugglers, Magicians, and Balloon Art.
At 5 p.m. there is a French Children's Parade led by Curious George.
The Traditional French Waiters Race (La Course des Garçon de Café) takes place at 5:15 p.m..
From 5:30 to 8 p.m. there is dinner and dancing performance options. They include:
Afrobrazil - http://www.afrobrazil.org/
Cirkestra - www.myspace.com/cirkestra
From 8 to 9 p.m., families can dance to the sweet Louisiana sounds of the Hot 8 Brass Band - www.myspace.com/hot8brassband
Sandrine's Bistro is the culinary and cultural co-host for this event.
Joining them in the event is Chez Henri, Brasserie Jo, The Elephant Walk, Rialto, and Petit Robert, who will provide traditional French Food outside on Holyoke Street for the evening!
Sponsors of this gala celebration are: the Harvard Square Business Association, Sandrine's Bistro, Maison Marques & Domaine Wines, and Nestle Waters.
In addition, the Katrina Ritaville Express will be displaying a FEMA trailer along Mt. Auburn Street in an effort to educate the public about the continued suffering of the survivors of the 2004 hurricane disasters. For more information, please visit: http://www.findingourfolk.org/ / http://www.krvexpress.org/ / http://www.katrinaaction.org/
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
Freedom Trail Foundation 18th Century Guides Sport Green Socks in Honor of Celtics 17th Championship!
The Freedom Trail Foundation 18th century costumed guides hit the Trail today with thousands of other Celtics fans to celebrate the historic championship decked out in green socks.“Green socks are not exactly historically accurate, but they sure are a great way to link two of Boston’s iconic institutions. The Freedom Trail is a vibrant, vital part of America’s heritage and what is excellent about the city of Boston and the Celtics have brought basketball excellence back to this historic city. ” said Mimi LaCamera, president of the Freedom Trail Foundation. “The Players are thrilled to be able to show our support with a little greening of the Trail.”
The Freedom Trail Foundation is currently celebrating 50 Events to Celebrate 50 Years, a year-long, citywide program that celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of the country’s most valued historic treasures – Boston’s Freedom Trail. Major events that are part of this celebration include the first British soldier encampment on Boston Common since 1776 and an international fife & drum pageant.
The 16 Freedom Trail sites, the Freedom Trail Foundation and 20 other city entities are presenting Freedom Trail and American Revolutionary history-related events that mark Boston’s role in America’s founding. Under the leadership of the Freedom Trail Foundation, tourism partners are helping promote the events, which are available at TheFreedomTrail.org
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About the Freedom Trail: The Freedom Trail is made up of 16 distinct, original historic sites related to the establishment of the country. It is a repository of some of the country’s most valuable historic and cultural artifacts. The Freedom Trail Foundation is charged to protect, restore, conserve, and raise public awareness of these sites of exceptional cultural and historic significance. Established in 1958, the Freedom Trail is a national icon and draws domestic and international visitors, resulting in more than $800 million in spending annually. The Freedom Trail was designated as a Millennium Trail in 2000 by First Lady Hilary Clinton. It attracts more than three million tourists, residents of Massachusetts and school children each year.
About the Freedom Trail: The Freedom Trail is made up of 16 distinct, original historic sites related to the establishment of the country. It is a repository of some of the country’s most valuable historic and cultural artifacts. The Freedom Trail Foundation is charged to protect, restore, conserve, and raise public awareness of these sites of exceptional cultural and historic significance. Established in 1958, the Freedom Trail is a national icon and draws domestic and international visitors, resulting in more than $800 million in spending annually. The Freedom Trail was designated as a Millennium Trail in 2000 by First Lady Hilary Clinton. It attracts more than three million tourists, residents of Massachusetts and school children each year.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Summer of China in Boston
Twenty-one Boston-area civic, cultural, and educational organizations announced last week they are joining together to celebrate Boston China Summer. From June through October 2008, participating organizations will sponsor a wide array of activities and events that highlight Chinese and Chinese-American art and culture in the greater Boston area. As all eyes focus on the Beijing Olympics, Boston China Summer events showcase Chinese culture that is available right in this area. Boston China Summer activities offer something for all ages and interests. Events on China include several exhibits: film and television series; lectures; music, dance and martial arts performances; and lots of workshops and hands-on activities for the whole family. More information about specific events can be found at http://www.bostonchinasummer.org/The participating Boston China Summer organizations have come together to enhance awareness of the depth and breadth of Chinese art and cultural activities found right here at home. With China ever more present in our lives, it is the perfect time for everyone to understand more about this ancient and modern country.
Boston China Summer is also celebrating the sister city relationship between Boston and its Chinese sister city, Hangzhou.
Boston China Summer is coordinated by Boston Children’s Museum, with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Boston China Summer is coordinated by Boston Children’s Museum, with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
About Boston China Summer: Boston China Summer is a collaboration of civic, cultural, and educational organizations working together to highlight Chinese and Chinese-American art and culture throughout the Greater Boston area. As the world looks toward the Beijing Olympics, we hope that you will join in our celebration of Chinese culture. Boston China Summer activities are held from mid-May through October 2008. For a complete calendar of events visit www.BostonChinaSummer.org
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CUTLINE: Take the shortest route to China via the Boston Children's Museum's new exhibit, Children of Hangzhou: Connnecting with China. More details available at www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
WEEKEND PICK: Dragon Boat Festival Sunday
Come celebrate the 29th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on Sunday, June 8, from noon to 5 p.m.
Spectators will be able to watch brightly colored dragon boats, piloted by rowers from Greater Boston, New York, and as far away as Canada, as they race down the Charles River between JFK Street and the Western Avenue Bridge.
The festival is sponsored in part by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, United Commercial Bank, Mohegan Sun, State Street, Boston Children’s Museum, and more, and the Boston Dragon Boat Festival Committee.
This year’s festival, which is the largest Asian American celebration in New England, will include more than 30 teams competing in four categories: open, mixed, corporate and women’s. A special heat will be devoted to breast cancer survivors.
It will also feature traditional Chinese arts and crafts by the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association; a Dragon and Lion Dance; martial arts; authentic Hula and Tahitian Dance; Korean Poongmul drumming; Chinese dance and music; traditional Japanese festival drumming and Asian foods.
The festival, is free and open to the public, will be held rain or shine.
The 29th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is part of Boston China Summer, a collaboration of civic, cultural, and educational organizations working together to highlight Chinese and Chinese American art and culture throughout the Greater Boston area. For more information, visit www.BostonChinaSummer.org.
The Legend of the Dragon Boat Races Traditionally held on the fifth day of the fifth moon on the lunar calendar (late May to mid June on the solar calendar), the Dragon Boat Festival commemorates the life and death of the Qu Yuan (340-278 BCE). A political leader of Chu, Qu Yuan is recognized as China’s first distinguished poet. Qu Yuan lost the king’s favor and was banished from his home state of Chu because of his opposition to the prevalent policy of compromise to the powerful state of Qin. In exile, he wrote the poem, “Encountering Sorrow,” which shows a great loyalty to his state and its people. In 278 BCE, Qu Yuan heard that Chu had been invaded. In despair, he drowned himself in the Mi Lo River. The people of Chu rushed to the river to rescue him. Too late to save Qu Yuan, they splashed furiously and threw zong-zi (traditional rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves) into the river as a sacrifice to his spirit and to keep the fish away from his body.
Today, Dragon Boat Festivals are popular around the world. The first Dragon Boat Festival in the United States was held in Boston. The Boston festival is used as a vehicle to promote Asian culture and a chance to bring together diverse communities from Boston and surrounding areas. In previous years, more than 20,000 people lined the banks of the Charles to enjoy the festivities and performances.
For more information, check out the Festival website at www.bostondragonboat.org
About Boston Children’s Museum: Boston Children’s Museum exists to help children understand and enjoy the world in which they live. It is a private, non-profit, educational institution that is recognized internationally as a research and development center and pacesetter for children's exhibitions, educational programs and curriculum. Boston Children’s Museum incorporates two strategies - engaging families and building communities - to impact five outcome areas for children: Creative Kids, Curious Kids, Global Kids, Green Kids and Healthy Kids. More information about Boston Children’s Museum can be found at www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org <http://www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org>.
Spectators will be able to watch brightly colored dragon boats, piloted by rowers from Greater Boston, New York, and as far away as Canada, as they race down the Charles River between JFK Street and the Western Avenue Bridge.
The festival is sponsored in part by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, United Commercial Bank, Mohegan Sun, State Street, Boston Children’s Museum, and more, and the Boston Dragon Boat Festival Committee.
This year’s festival, which is the largest Asian American celebration in New England, will include more than 30 teams competing in four categories: open, mixed, corporate and women’s. A special heat will be devoted to breast cancer survivors.
It will also feature traditional Chinese arts and crafts by the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association; a Dragon and Lion Dance; martial arts; authentic Hula and Tahitian Dance; Korean Poongmul drumming; Chinese dance and music; traditional Japanese festival drumming and Asian foods.
The festival, is free and open to the public, will be held rain or shine.
The 29th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is part of Boston China Summer, a collaboration of civic, cultural, and educational organizations working together to highlight Chinese and Chinese American art and culture throughout the Greater Boston area. For more information, visit www.BostonChinaSummer.org.
The Legend of the Dragon Boat Races Traditionally held on the fifth day of the fifth moon on the lunar calendar (late May to mid June on the solar calendar), the Dragon Boat Festival commemorates the life and death of the Qu Yuan (340-278 BCE). A political leader of Chu, Qu Yuan is recognized as China’s first distinguished poet. Qu Yuan lost the king’s favor and was banished from his home state of Chu because of his opposition to the prevalent policy of compromise to the powerful state of Qin. In exile, he wrote the poem, “Encountering Sorrow,” which shows a great loyalty to his state and its people. In 278 BCE, Qu Yuan heard that Chu had been invaded. In despair, he drowned himself in the Mi Lo River. The people of Chu rushed to the river to rescue him. Too late to save Qu Yuan, they splashed furiously and threw zong-zi (traditional rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves) into the river as a sacrifice to his spirit and to keep the fish away from his body.
Today, Dragon Boat Festivals are popular around the world. The first Dragon Boat Festival in the United States was held in Boston. The Boston festival is used as a vehicle to promote Asian culture and a chance to bring together diverse communities from Boston and surrounding areas. In previous years, more than 20,000 people lined the banks of the Charles to enjoy the festivities and performances.
For more information, check out the Festival website at www.bostondragonboat.org
About Boston Children’s Museum: Boston Children’s Museum exists to help children understand and enjoy the world in which they live. It is a private, non-profit, educational institution that is recognized internationally as a research and development center and pacesetter for children's exhibitions, educational programs and curriculum. Boston Children’s Museum incorporates two strategies - engaging families and building communities - to impact five outcome areas for children: Creative Kids, Curious Kids, Global Kids, Green Kids and Healthy Kids. More information about Boston Children’s Museum can be found at www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org <http://www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org>.
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