麻大波士頓孔子學院展浙江茶藝

麻州大學波士頓孔子學院日前介紹“浙茶之美”，以“中國茶謠”為主題，請浙江農林大學茶文化學院做示範，200多名出席者“觀茶藝，習茶禮，品茶味，讚茶香。

麻州大學波士頓孔子學院指出，浙江是中國茶的文化傳播基地，浙江省農林大學茶文化學院組成的茶文化交流巡禮團，二日在麻州大學波士頓校區展示中國茶藝，以茶文化和大波士頓人交流互動，還擺出茅盾文學獎得主、巡禮團團長、浙江農林大學茶文化學院院長王旭峰教授親筆簽名的茶文化專著。

展示以《中國茶謠》為主題，從頭道茶“一片樹葉的故事”開始，以“西湖雙絕”、“慧明百年”、“竹茶會”、“潮州功夫”、“龍虎鬥茶”和“紅樓夢茶”等為名，用藝術的形式，展現了西湖龍井、慧明茶、安吉白茶、天目青頂、開化龍頂等名茶的沖泡方式，展示了佛家、道家和儒家茶禮。

6月3日，浙江農林大學茶文化學院院長王旭峰和副院長蘇祝成還走進麻州大學課堂，為本地大學生做了一場關於茶學和茶文化的講座，也再次展示中國茶藝和茶文化之美。

許多學生對小小一片茶葉，竟有那麼美麗的背景，那麼豐富的文化內涵，大感驚訝，在兩個小時中過後，還意猶未盡的探問。

麻州大學波士頓孔子學院院長孫柏鳳表示，以茶文化作為推介中國文化的切入方式之一，具有可視、可感、易理解等特點，把茶文化帶進美國課堂，有利於增進美國大學生對中國文化的興趣和對中國的理解。

孔子學院中方院長付春梅總結出席者的反應，指這次茶文化展示，提供了一個向美國民眾推廣中國文化的極佳角度。麻州大學孔子學院計畫和浙江農林大學茶文化學院進一步合作，一起在美國推動茶文化。

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            浙江農林大學茶文化學院院長王旭峰講解茶藝。（圖由波士頓麻大孔子學院提供）

            浙江農林大學茶文化學院茶文化交流巡禮團成員和麻大波士頓孔子學院院長孫柏鳳（前右三），付春梅（前左三）合影。（圖由波士頓麻大孔子學院提供）

            浙江農林大學茶文化學院茶文化交流巡禮團做茶藝展示。（圖由波士頓麻大孔子學院提供）

            浙江農林大學茶文化學院茶文化交流巡禮團做茶藝展示。（圖由波士頓麻大孔子學院提供）

中華頤養院榮譽牆謝至孝篤親公所捐款十萬元

已遷至昆士市的中華頤養院日前舉行榮譽牆（Wall of Honor）揭幕儀式。捐款十萬元的紐英崙至孝篤親公所，當天由主席陳偉民（後左），陳文珊（前右一），以及前任主席陳滋源（右一）率隊，組團出席，並參觀了以該公所名稱命名的院內居民大院。（圖由中華頤養院提供）

僑務委員會「2015年蔬食養生研習班」

僑務委員會「2015年蔬食養生研習班」簡介

一、    研習目的：

為應海外僑胞創業及轉業之需求，規劃適合在海外創業之蔬食養生料理製作專業課程，以培植僑胞創業實力及提升經營事業之能力，促進與國內業者之商機交流，並將臺灣特色蔬食養生飲食文化推廣至國際。

二、    研習時間：2015年8月17日至8月28日（週日不上課）

三、    主辦單位：僑務委員會

四、    承辦單位：弘光科技大學

五、    報到及研習地點：弘光科技大學（臺中市沙鹿區臺灣大道六段1018號）

六、    研習對象：20歲至65歲，通曉中文，有意學習蔬食養生料理實作相關創業技術之海外僑胞。以海外相關僑營事業從業人員及近兩年未曾參加本會經貿研習班者為優先。

七、    研習課程內容及時數：

實際研習日程計11天，研習總時數至少77小時，包括鼠尾草南瓜麵疙瘩、九層塔焗烤雙茄、冰糖銀耳燉無花果、南瓜蘑菇餃、豆腐鮮蔬可樂餅、三菌燒素雞、香椿蔥油餅、素肉燥等蔬食料理及養生芝麻牛蒡、當歸彩杏鮑、養生藥膳鍋、何首烏養生煲等養生料理之製作、創業基礎課程及觀摩參訪相關知名業者；預定課程表請洽參駐外館處或華僑文教服務中心。

八、    費用負擔方式：

（一）      本會提供研習期間午餐(不含週日)、課程教材、師資、場地及材料等學雜費用。

（二）      學員自行負擔部分：

1.由僑居地往返臺灣之交通費、研習期間膳宿及其他個人費用；如需住宿安排，可洽由承辦單位弘光科技大學協助代訂住宿。

2.研習所需書籍及實作制服費用，委由弘光科技大學統一採購。

九、    報名注意事項：

（一）   報名表件請以正楷填寫或繕打，於簽名處親簽後，送波士頓華僑文教服務中心報名，未經核轉逕向本會或承辦單位報名者，概不受理。報名表件請向波士頓華僑文教服務中心索取或逕自本會網站(www.ocac.gov.tw首頁/公告事項/開班)或全球僑商服務網（www.ocbn.org.tw首頁/僑商培訓邀訪/最新預告）下載。

（二）       同一家庭或同公司人員僅限一人報名參加，眷屬不得隨同參加課程。

（三）       錄取僑胞於接獲通知並依本會規定向承辦單位完成線上報到後取得參訓資格。

波士頓華僑文教服務中心電話617-965-8801，Email:ocacbostonlib@gmail.com

City of Boston Receives $14.6 Million Ryan White Grant to Support HIV Services

City of Boston Receives $14.6 Million Ryan White Grant to Support HIV Services

BOSTON – Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced today that the city of Boston received $14.6 million under the federal Ryan White Part A Program to provide a range of critical HIV health and support services to the more than 5,700 people living with HIV/AIDS throughout Boston and the surrounding area. This year’s funding represents a 2.1 percent increase over last year’s award. "I thank the Ryan White Part A Program for this generous award for the City of Boston," said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. "With the help of our partners, together we can create a healthier and more thriving Boston.”

The BPHC administers the funds to community health centers and other local community-based organizations in a ten-county region in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The 37 agencies currently receiving Ryan White Part A funding provide a range of services including access to medications, comprehensive case management, oral health care, substance abuse and mental health services, home delivered meals, housing support, transportation, and support groups.

“I am happy that we are able to put this important Ryan White funding out there in the community,” said Dr. Huy Nguyen, BPHC Interim Executive Director. “Part A funding allows us to support critical medical and related services that are essential for people living with HIV (PLWH) throughout the region to live healthy, productive lives.”

Erika Moreno, chair of the Boston HIV Services Planning Council, said, "It’s exciting and humbling to see the passion, great efforts, and dedication of the Planning Council and BPHC yield increased funding for PLWH. The collaboration between these two groups is a model for how we can positively affect public health by supporting life-enhancing services to those in most need. I am proud to serve as the Council’s Chair and the opportunity to represent the collective life experiences of our communities. Through empowerment, increased knowledge, and advocacy, we continue to look towards the future and the Council is always committed to its duty of improving the quality of life for those living HIV/AIDS." 

Dedicated volunteers are appointed by Mayor Walsh every year to serve on the Boston HIV Services Planning Council. This community planning body prioritizes and allocates funding for services utilized by PLWH. The group is reflective of the HIV epidemic in the region and includes a diversity of races, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientation, education, and community representation. New members for the group are currently being identified. All interested individuals can learn more about the Planning Council and how they can become part of this important work by visiting:http://youtu.be/XiV3JlBiAGY

華埠退伍軍人會 6/8 就職典禮

Our Post will be celebrating and having its 66th installation ceremony on June 8. This year will also be a combined fundraiser as we will try to raise funds to continue the mission of the American Legion and our Post. We hope that many of you can join us. We thank you for your continuous support. For more information, please look at the attached flyer or you can also email us at BostonChinatownPost328@gmail.com.

Baker-Polito Administration Declares June as “Great Outdoors Month”

Baker-Polito Administration Declares June as “Great Outdoors Month”

Governor Signs Proclamation at “Capital Campout” Event on Castle Island

CASTLE ISLAND- Friday, June 5, 2015- Today, at an event located at historic Fort Independence on Castle Island, Governor Charlie Baker joined with Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Matthew Beaton, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Carol Sanchez, and fourth grade students from the Condon Elementary School in South Boston and their families, to announce June as “Great Outdoors Month.” Governor Baker signed a proclamation officially declaring the month as “Great Outdoors Month” to encourage citizens from across the Commonwealth to enjoy outdoor recreational activities in the state’s diverse landscapes and natural environments.

“I am pleased to announce June as ‘Great Outdoors Month’ in the Commonwealth. Massachusetts has 450,000 acres of public land that includes parks, forests, and beaches for our citizens to enjoy every day,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “It is my hope that families across the Commonwealth will take full advantage of the wonderful opportunity to explore the countless outdoor activities throughout our state.”

Governor Baker signed the proclamation at Fort Independence located on Castle Island during DCR’s Capital Campout event, where students and their families learned alongside Governor Baker, Lieutenant Governor Polito, Secretary Beaton, and Commissioner Sanchez valuable camping skills like how to pitch a tent, safely starting and maintaining a campfire, and how to cook outdoors.

“Today’s Capital Campout serves as a perfect example of how families in every part of the state can enjoy our state parks and beaches, regardless of where they live,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “The Baker-Polito Administration is committed to working with our local communities to protect and preserve our state’s precious natural resources, like Castle Island, for future generations to enjoy.”

“As an avid outdoorsman, I am proud to stand with Governor Baker, Lieutenant Governor Polito, and Commissioner Sanchez to kick off “Great Outdoors Month” at historic Fort Independence,” said EEA Secretary Matthew Beaton. “The Commonwealth’s parks give children and families from every corner of Massachusetts the opportunity to enjoy wonderful outdoor recreational opportunities and I hope that everyone will take advantage of what our state parks and beaches have to offer during this summer.”

“My children grew up hiking, swimming, and fishing in our local state parks and I’m so pleased that Governor Baker, Lieutenant Governor Polito, and Secretary Beaton want to preserve those opportunities for generations to come,” said DCR Commissioner Carol Sanchez. “The Department of Conservation and Recreation is proud to offer families across the state hundreds of opportunities, just like the Capital Campout event, to get outdoors and enjoy the summer in our state parks, forests, and beaches.”

From the summit of Mt. Greylock to historic Plymouth Rock, there is something for everybody with more than 250 state parks, 87 ocean and inland beaches, 18 islands, 37 swimming pools, 29 campgrounds, 2,000 miles of greenways and trails, and 145 miles of paved biking trails to incorporate into an active and healthy lifestyle.

The “Capital Campout” event was made possible by the generosity of Coleman Company, Inc., who donated tents and camping supplies; Whole Foods, who provided food and nutritional programming; Sullivan’s, who provided food, Fishing Finatics, who provided fishing equipment and lessons; and The American Recreation Coalition who assists in organizing the “Great Outdoors Month” and “Capital Campout” campaigns across the nation each year.

Chinatown Library Community Vision Meeting 6/8

JOIN US! Chinatown Library Community Vision Meeting Monday, June 8, 2015 6:30PM Josiah Quincy School Cafeteria 885 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111 The Chinese Youth Initiative in partnership with the Chinatown (Lantern) Cultural Center Committee will host a Chinatown Library Community meeting on Monday, June 8 at the Josiah Quincy School to present residents, supporters, and city officials with the vision for a Chinatown Library developed through community focus groups. Throughout the past year, Chinese Youth Initiative has continued to advocate for library services and a Chinatown Branch Library. Youth from the program met with almost all of the City Councilors' offices and State Representatives to ask for City and State funding for a Boston Public Library branch in Chinatown. Most recently, Chinese Youth Initiative conducted focus groups with youth, parents, and elderly to build a community vision for a Chinatown library with particular focus on services, spaces, and roles community members see a Chinatown Library providing. Chinese Youth Initiative and the Chinatown (Lantern) Cultural Center Committee ask for a commitment from the Boston Public Library, the Mayor's Office and City Council to prioritize a Chinatown library within next year's budget: A planning grant for a Chinatown Branch Library to be added to the City of Boston's capital budget for the upcoming fiscal year City funded interim library services to be provided through the community cultural center planned at One Greenway while a Chinatown Branch is in the planning and construction stages

浙江慈溪訪波推介招才 128華人科技會接待

中國浙江寧波慈溪市府六人代表團六月三日晚率九名企業家抵波士頓，由128華人科技協會協辦，在劍橋市五月花餐廳舉辦創業環境推介會，並邀請本地企業與高層次人才出席對接，揚言只要項目好，人才優，一切好商量。

            慈溪市委組織部部長張啟表，副部長趙祿平等人在會中介紹慈溪是中國浙江省首個財政超百億縣市，擠身中國中小城市科學發展十強，也是浙江省內唯一入選“福布斯中國大陸創新能力最強25個城市“的縣級市。

他們說明的慈溪吸引人才政策，包括最高可達一千萬元特別資助的“上林英才”計畫，以及最高可達二千萬元的寧波市“3315團隊計畫“，最高可得二百萬元的個人獎勵。落戶慈溪的企業邀請海外工程師到慈溪工作，付出五十萬元以上年薪的，可獲得廿萬元以上的資助。

慈溪為吸引海外人才，企業，正在蓋留學人員創業大廈，預定2016年五月啟用，留學人員創業園已有101個團隊，已建成的有上林英才創業項目產業化基地，新興產業集群區，慈溪濱海經濟開發區。

            人力資源和社會保障局科長史訓成指出，海歸回中國創業，經常出現水土不服狀況，慈溪因此鼓勵海外人才與慈溪本土企業合作。

            三日晚隨慈溪代表團抵波士頓的九家企業及代表，包括寧波江宸自動化裝備朱立洲，寧波華萊斯醫療器械吳華陽，慈溪舜業醫療器械虞鼎峰，寧波良工電器褚旭日，慈溪中大力德傳動設備岑國建，新海股份孫寧薇，慈溪鑫晟磁性材料王生，慈禧科隆通訊龔甘源，寧波佰萊克斯紡織杜如立，慈興集團宋麗。

            經128華人科技協會會長李洪山，副會長段可等人協調，當晚有不下十五名本地創業者出席做公司、技術介紹，展示。包括錢江的華康生物科技做防治心血管疾病保健品，蘇立國做智能傳感儀器，張冬生做第三代生物保健品開發，陳岳立做手機螢屏傳感，楊建華做環保膜材料，黃鐵樞做金屬、陶瓷的三D打印，李兵做特色青光眼治療藥物，孫海淀做太陽能。

            128華人科技協會創會會長張曉明，理事許志敏，榮光輝等人，當晚也都與會。

            慈溪市代表團此行訪美推介創業環境，吸引人才，在八天之內訪問了波士頓，達拉斯等共四個城市，一路邀請有心者九月到慈溪見。           

            一名出席者會後表示，慈溪此行最給人無限想像空間的動作，是列出了“一事一議“政策。

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            128華人科技企業協會副會長段可（右起），會長李洪山，創會會長張曉明，理事榮光輝等人歡迎慈溪市委組織部部長張啟表（右三）到波士頓。（圖由128華人科技企業協會提供）

            128華人科技企業協會會長李洪山（右起），創會會長張曉明，理事榮光輝等人席間和慈溪市委組織部部長張啟表（右二）晤談。（菊子攝）

            出席企業家之一的楊建華（左）說明自己做三D打印。（菊子攝）