波士頓古樂節首邀台灣參演 清華木笛團6/15 喬丹廳見

        （Boston Orange周菊子波士頓報導）清華大學音樂系木笛團應邀參加波士頓古樂節，繼6月11日在波士頓大學舉辦一場「台灣之聲」音樂會之後，將於6月13、15兩日依序在舊南教堂和新英格蘭音樂學院喬丹廳演出。

木笛（recorder），又稱直笛或豎笛，是源自歐洲，盛行於十六至十八世紀的一種木管吹奏樂器，也是巴洛克時代標準獨奏樂器，和中國的簫，笛都很不一樣。

曾就學於波士頓大學，浪琴(Longy)音樂學校，新英格蘭音樂學院，並取得博士學位，目前在清華大學音樂系擔任副教授的陳孟亨，創辦了清華大學木笛團，並於去年8月和新竹縣政府合作，舉辦了首屆「台灣國際直笛音樂節」。

以鼓吹欣賞中世紀及巴洛克時代早期音樂為宗旨，1980年創辦，兩年舉辦一次的「波士頓古樂節（The Boston Early Music Festival，簡稱BEMF)」因此注意到台灣的木笛音樂發展，特地邀請陳孟亨的清華大學木笛團，到波士頓參加從6月8日到15日舉行的2025年波士頓古樂節。

在清華大學和春之文化基金會等機構贊助下，陳孟亨率領由16位主修木笛的碩士與學士組成的清華大學音樂系木笛團，以及新竹縣關西國中直笛藝才班學生，新竹直笛合奏團指導老師，共28人，來波士頓做3場演出。

6月11日，清華大學音樂系木笛團在波士頓大學的馬什（Marsh ）教堂舉辦「聲音之旅：台灣木笛之聲（Sonic Journeys: Taiwan's Recorder Sounds）」專場音樂會。陳孟亨還在木笛團伴奏中，和她當年在波士頓大學的老師Aldo Abreu合奏了一曲安東尼奧·維瓦爾第（Antonio Vivaldi）的格羅索（Grosso）協奏曲中第3個作品集的第8首樂曲。

清華大學音樂系木笛團此行，還有另外2場表演。

6月13日的早上10點到下午2點，在舊南教堂（Old South Church, 645 Boylston St., Boston），參加「美國木笛協會接力音樂會（ARS Relay Concert）」，演出30分鐘。

           6月15日 的早上10點至11點半，在新英格蘭音樂學院喬丹廳參加「波士頓古樂節超越邊界音樂會（BEMF Beyond Borders Concert）」，和來自其他國家的青少年音樂家一起演出，以展現音樂文化的交流與融合。清華大學音樂系木笛團在這場音樂會中將有20分鐘的獨立表演。

          陳孟亨表示，木笛音樂一度沉寂，1900年代才又受人喜愛，德國甚至把木笛列入中小學課程，之後日本也流行起來，台灣則是最近這廿、三十年，不但把木笛納入中小學音樂課，還衍進到頒授木笛碩士學位，讓台灣的木笛音樂受世界重視。清華大學音樂系木笛團自成立以來，也已在國際舞台上展現卓越才華，屢獲大獎。這次應邀來波士頓表演，是又一次的向世界展示，台灣在木笛音樂發展上的成就。

Healey-Driscoll Administration Hosts Civics Project Showcases Across Massachusetts

Healey-Driscoll Administration Hosts Civics Project Showcases Across Massachusetts 865 students from 61 districts participated at events in Dartmouth, Springfield, Worcester, Boston      BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration hosted four Massachusetts Civics Project Showcases in collaboration with Generation Citizen between May 27 and June 6 in Boston, Worcester, Springfield and Dartmouth. At these regional “science fairs for civics,” students from 61 districts shared real-world action they are taking on community issues such as teen mental health, road safety, housing and homelessness, and educational equity. These events provide students with the opportunity to share their civics projects with local community advisors and each other, receive feedback on their work, and be recognized for their civic engagement. “Civics Project Showcases are a great opportunity for students to meet their peers from other communities and share their passions with each other,” saidGovernor Maura Healey. “These students identified issues and presented solutions, and I’m grateful we are able to provide a forum for them to learn from one another.”  “We are so proud of these students, who have built awareness of challenges within their local communities and identified potential solutions,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “I’m excited to see them all continue to grow as leaders and make real change for their friends, families and entire communities.” Approximately 865 students in total participated in the 2025 showcases. 21 schools were represented at UMass Dartmouth on May 27, 21 schools at the MassMutual Center in Springfield on May 28, 34 at the DCU Center in Worcester on June 2, and 41 at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute on June 6. “Learning about community issues others are passionate about and taking action on inequities is part of being a member of society,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler, who attended the Boston showcase at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute and participated in a panel discussion facilitated by student Karina Moya of Everett High School on youth civic engagement. “I am inspired by these young residents of the Commonwealth, their level of awareness within their communities and their desire to take action.” The Massachusetts Civics Project Showcases began in 2023. At each Showcase, volunteer community advisors have short conversations with students about their projects, asking questions and offering feedback based on their own expertise. Given the wide range in project topics, advisors come from a diversity of backgrounds: community organizers, legislators, business and non-profit leaders, educators, healthcare workers, and more. Community advisors nominate student-led civics projects for commendations, which represent exemplary projects. The 2024 civics project commendations are available online. “I am always inspired by these showcases because they show how much students care about what’s going on in their communities and about learning how to try to make change to improve their community. That’s what this is all about,” said Dave Buchanan, who served as a community advisor at the 2025 Worcester Showcase and coordinates the Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition. An Act to promote and enhance civic engagement, approved in 2018, incorporated civics projects into eighth grade and high school. Projects can be done by individuals, small groups, or entire classrooms. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education also supports districts to engage students in civics through their 2018 History and Social Science Frameworks.

Mayor’s Garden Contest Submission Deadline is July 10

 Mayor’s Garden Contest Submission Deadline is July 10

BOSTON - Wednesday, June 11 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the launch of the 29th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest, celebrating the creativity and dedication of Boston’s urban gardeners. The contest recognizes residents who help beautify neighborhoods through their flowers, trees, shrubs, and landscaping efforts, making Boston a more vibrant, green, and welcoming city.

Gardeners have until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9 to submit their entries. This year’s contest introduces a new category for Pollinator Gardens, highlighting gardens that support biodiversity by incorporating native species and creating habitats for bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators.

Gardeners, or those nominating their favorite local gardeners, may submit photos through the online application boston.gov/garden-contest  (preferred method). To request a paper application, participants may email their name and mailing address to gardencontest@boston.gov. Paper applications are available in English and ten additional languages can also be found at boston.gov/garden-contest. 

Finalists will receive a visit from contest judges during the week of July 28. Once the votes are tallied, first-place winners in each category will be honored by Mayor Wu with the coveted “Golden Trowel” award, while second and third-place winners will receive official certificates.

Gardeners who have won three or more times in the last ten years will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. While Hall-of-Famers are no longer eligible to compete, they are invited to return as contest judges.

First-place winners are eligible for a drawing for a JetBlue Grand Prize consisting of two (2) round-trip travel certificates for travel to/from JetBlue cities (excluding transatlantic). Travel certificates cover the base fare of the flight; government taxes and fees are the responsibility of the winner. Terms, conditions, and blackout dates apply.  Mahoney’s Garden Centers donates gift certificates to the top three winners in each category, as well as gift certificates for the 2025 Hall of Fame winners.

To stay up to date with the Mayor’s Garden Contest as well as news, events, and improvements in Boston parks visit boston.gov/parks, call (617) 635-4505, join our email list, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on X, Facebook, Instagram, and @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky.

Governor Healey Nominates Hon. Jennifer Allen to the Appeals Court

 Governor Healey Nominates Hon. Jennifer Allen to the Appeals Court 

BOSTON – Today, Governor Maura Healey nominated Judge Jennifer Allen to serve as an Associate Justice to the Massachusetts Appeals Court. Judge Allen will now move forward to the Governor’s Council for confirmation. If confirmed, all existing vacancies will have been filled on the Appeals Court. 

“Judge Allen has proven to be an effective judge on the Probate and Family Court, and I know her knowledge and experience will be a positive contribution to the work of the Appeals Court,” said Governor Healey. “I’m grateful to the Governor’s Council for their review of her nomination.” 

“I look forward to working with the Governor’s Council as they consider filling the final seat on the Massachusetts Appeals Court with Judge Allen, who is high-qualified for the role,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.  

The Appeals Court is the state’s intermediate appellate court. The Appeals Court is a court of general appellate jurisdiction, which means that the justices review decisions that trial judges from the several Departments of the Trial Court have already made in many different kinds of cases. The Appeals Court also has jurisdiction over appeals from final decisions of three State agencies: the Appellate Tax Board, the Industrial Accident Board and the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board. The Appeals Court consists of a Chief Justice and 24 Associate Justices. 

For more information about the Appeals Court, visit its homepage. Governor Healey has previously nominated Associate Justice Amy L. Blake as Chief Justice , Associate Justice Gloria Tan, Associate Justice Chauncey Wood and Associate Justice Robert E. Toone. 

About Judge Jennifer Allen 

Judge Jennifer M. Allen currently serves as an Associate Justice of the Probate and Family Court where she presides over a wide array of cases including divorces, custody and parenting disputes, support actions, adoptions, and parentage actions. Judge Allen has served in this role since 2019, serving 5 years in Middlesex County and one year in Norfolk County. She is a frequent lecturer to law students, lawyers, and new judges on all matters related to the Probate and Family Court, including Alimony, Business Valuations, Evidence, Mental Health examinations, and Ethical Considerations. Judge Allen is a former board member of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Inn of Court, and presently a member of the SJC Subcommittee on Judicial Wellbeing. Prior to her appointment, Judge Allen was in private practice, specializing in divorce, custody, alimony, and guardianship actions, serving as a special master and guardian ad litem, and supporting other members of her firm, Catanzaro and Allen, in commercial and residential real estate transactions, land use planning, estate matters, and civil litigation. As an attorney, Judge Allen served on the Board of Directors of MetroWest Legal Services. Judge Allen earned her B.A. cum laude from Brandeis University and her J.D. from Boston College Law School. 

第46屆波士頓龍舟賽獲各隊英姿 （圖片）

波士頓清華大學校友隊。

波士頓清華大學校友隊乾練划槳。

中科大波士頓校友隊。

金龍隊

這一隊只顧自拍。

東北大學中國學生學者聯合會隊。

一得獎隊伍，派專人等候結果領獎牌。

純女子的波士頓diva隊。

Ohana New England隊。

波士頓暴風雨隊。

波士頓北大校友會有2隊，一隊由房地產商王奕飛贊助，
一隊由律師潘雅然贊助。

波士頓狼群隊贏得至少2塊獎牌。

住紐約香港經貿辦事處今年也組有船隊。

Salesforce隊。

東方銀行隊。

世紀龍舟隊。

通用電子航空隊。

Ｂ組第一也是Boston 1。

Ohana new England得公開賽季軍。

狼群隊（ＷWolfpack)得亞軍。

Boston 1 Premier 隊奪得公開賽冠軍。

第46屆波士頓龍舟賽Boston 1 Premier奪冠 陳立、郝伊平出席致詞

Boston 1 Premier奪得冠軍。（周菊子攝）

            (Boston Orange) 第46屆波士頓香港龍舟節6月8日在有72隊參賽，主辦單位稱觀眾逾6萬人的盛況中舉行，唯因週六暴雨，週日仍水流湍急，不少龍舟被逼偏航，還有舵手落水狀況。開幕式時，也再度有民眾高舉「光復香港」的黑底白字橫幅，表達異議。

左起，麻州眾議員陳德基，駐紐約香港經貿辦事處處長何美智，駐紐約中國
總領事館總領事陳立，麻州參議員William N. Brownsberger都是出席嘉賓。
（周菊子攝）

       比賽結果，船速最快的公開賽Ａ組冠軍爲Boston 1 Premier，成績01:54.35，亞軍為狼群灰隊（Wolfpack Racing Club Grey），成績01:55.55，季軍為Ohana New England -One Racing，成績01:56.00。

波士頓消防局副局長黃瑞瑜（左）和前麻州經濟發展廳廳長郝伊平
（Yvonne Hao）一起為龍舟點睛。（周菊子攝）

       今年的開幕式嘉賓，有轄區包括波士頓市和劍橋市的麻州參議員William N. Brownsberger，轄區在昆士市的麻州眾議員陳德基（Tackey Chan），駐紐約中國總領事館總領事陳立，駐紐約香港經貿辦事處處長何美智，波士頓消防局副局長黃瑞瑜，甫卸任的前麻州經濟發展廳廳長郝伊平 （Yvonne Hao），以及波士頓龍舟節共同創辦人之一的Leslie Swartz和Nancy Sato。

           陳德基週到的代表麻州亞裔議員核心小組（Asian Caucus）為波士頓龍舟節送上祝福，黃瑞瑜特地用廣東話敘述了一下龍舟節和端午節的關係，指1979年在波士頓舉辦全美第一場龍舟賽後，如今賽龍舟已在全美遍地開花，值得華人驕傲。

陳立（左）和何美智（右）一起為新龍舟點睛。（周菊子攝）

具大使資歷的陳立總領事拿著一張紙照唸的致詞。他說龍舟賽不只考驗力量，更是心靈交流，他們相信重要的不是先規劃，而是一起前進。

波士頓龍舟節籌委會主委汪剛柳（前）主持開幕式。（周菊子攝）

        作爲波士頓龍舟賽的主要贊助機構，何美智的致詞比較長。她說在72隊參賽，2000多人划槳，讓人看到體育活動連結文化的真正力量。在人們知道世界需要更多橋樑，而不是障礙之際，龍舟賽是文化及人民交流的最佳範例。她也邀請人們到香港參訪。

陳立和郝伊平在麻州州政府的正式活動中早已見過面。（周菊子攝）

甫於5月中卸任的前麻州經濟發展廳廳長郝伊平 （Yvonne Hao）笑說，她沒想到自己需要上台致詞。但她很感激有這機會應邀出席，也很榮幸曾有機會在州政府服務。她說，人們現在生活在具挑戰性的時刻中，尤其是亞裔美國人，中國，以及美國。麻州作為美國先驅已250年，展現了麻州知道如何協同合作。她接著教場中眾人說，英文的Let’s go team Massachusetts，就是中文的「麻州隊加油」。

波士頓龍舟節共同創辦人Leslie Swartz和Nancy Sato。（周菊子攝）

出版過一本關於龍舟賽書籍的Leslie Swartz和從加州飛過來的Nancy Sato，和Marcia Iwasaki在1979年時，都是波士頓兒童博物館的教育項目工作人員。她們當年創辦波士頓龍舟節，旨在團結各個華人社區，以及整個波士頓社區，一起享受一段彼此歡聚，互相連結的時光。Nancy Sato認為現在人們比以往的任何時候都更需要這種感覺。

波士頓市議員Ed Flynn(中）和副校長余仲強（左一）率領的廣教學校隊合影。
（周菊子攝）

            波士頓龍舟節從創辦迄今46年，規模越來越大，參加龍舟賽的隊伍卻是起落不小，2006年35隊，2015年63隊，2017年慶祝香港回歸20週年有75隊，2019年慶祝波士頓龍舟賽40週年有76隊參賽，2022年受到新冠病毒疫情影響，跌落至48隊，2024年68隊，今年再增至72隊，在麻州劍橋市，Weeks 步行橋和Western Ave大橋之間的查理士河畔比賽。

主辦單位在發布的新聞稿中指龍舟比賽分10個組別，分別為集團組、金融組、醫保組、大學組、大學校友組、社區組、俱樂部組、女子組，青少年組以及癌症倖存者專賽。但宣佈結果時，主要強調ABCDEF六個組別賽果，另外提及紀念劉凱忠等的獎項。有些隊伍只留下一、二個人代表領獎。

汪剛柳介紹Leslie出版的書。（周菊子攝）

              在龍舟賽之外，活動現場表演台上，有華林派舞龍，大波士頓中華文化協會跳腰鼓舞，表演扯鈴，京劇社即席伴奏，粉墨登場等。戶外有林湛濤創辦的波士頓太極拳社示範打太極。紀念大道上排滿了Bon Me等食物餐車，以及排隊購買的長長人龍。糖葫蘆十分受歡迎。（更新版）

香港海外華人民主人權促進會發起人之一的謝中之，手持光復香港橫幅，
在波士頓香港龍舟節開幕式現場抗議。（周菊子攝）

謝中之事後表示，麻州州警對他說，意思表達到了，就夠了。他被帶離
帳篷區後，在帳篷外持續高舉橫幅。（周菊子攝）

吳杏玫（前左），葛幼梅，王豫靈，蕭雲等人在大波士頓文協攤位當志工。
（周菊子攝）

可慶恩（右一）等人奏樂，為京劇社演出伴奏。（周菊子攝）

京劇社的粉墨登場，看頭十足。（周菊子攝）

林湛濤的波士頓太極拳社在龍舟節現場示範太極。（周菊子攝）

林湛濤（右）和裴曉華（左）都是大波士頓的太極老師。（周菊子攝）

人們甚至圍在舞台外看表演。（周菊子攝）

清華大學校友隊的船員在手臂上貼龍紋，增加划龍舟節慶氣氛。（周菊子攝）

日本太鼓表演，聲勢很足。（周菊子攝）

糖葫蘆這天很受歡迎。（周菊子攝）

劍橋市紀念大道上人來人往。（周菊子攝）

波士頓台灣龍舟隊的黑熊隊。（周菊子攝）

波士頓台灣龍舟隊的雲豹隊。（周菊子攝）

華林派舞龍。（周菊子攝）

詹淑慧（前左二）和健康戰士隊。（周菊子攝）

洪梅率領由伍振中贊助的華夏文協隊。（周局子攝）

大波士頓中華文化協會扯鈴表演。（周菊子攝）