新英格蘭臺學聯"聯合春酒" 跳"阿帕次"與"外交小尖兵"同樂

新英格蘭臺灣同學會聯合會在MIT舉辦"聯合春酒"，逾200人出席。 (周菊子攝)

               (Boston Orange 周菊子麻州劍橋市報導) 新英格蘭台灣同學會聯合會 (FTSANE) 和5所學校攜手，2月8日晚在麻省理工學院學生中心舉辦” 聯合春酒” ，節目精彩、獎品豐富，讓踏雪而來的150多名同學及嘉賓笑鬧成一團，嗨到不行。

臺學聯會長江孟辰(右二)歡迎波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏(中)，以及右起
教育組長黃薳玉(右起)、僑教中心主任高家富，科技組長蔡孟勳。(周菊子攝)

              駐波士頓臺北經濟文化辦事處處長廖朝宏，波士頓僑教中心主任高家富，教育組長黃薳玉，科技組長蔡孟勳等4名長官聯袂出席，為學聯跨入蛇年的第一場大活動增光。

              臺學聯會長江孟辰說明，這次春酒有MIT，伯克利(Berklee)及新英格蘭音樂學院(NEC)、薩福克大學(Suffolk)和麻州大學Amherst分校合作後，司儀蔡沛蓁和陳碩文報告，當晚的菜餚、飲料、獎品有海之味加量不加價，十一( Ten One)酸奶喝到飽、華碩 (ASUS)大力贊助抽獎品，笑說這尾牙越到後面，獎品越厲害，同學們千萬別早走。

臺學聯會長江孟辰(右三)請哈佛大學陳碩文(右起)、MIT黃士朋、哈佛李典璋，
晨曦，蔡沛蓁等協辦單位代表上台致意。(周菊子攝)

              當晚的表演節目，有高名震和伯克利音樂學院的劉昕甯、葉子萱、依序以小提琴、鋼琴、大提琴演奏張育瑞作曲的”四月望雨”，有MIT春酒總召陳韋同、哈佛春酒總召蔡沛蓁和陳碩文和哈佛學生會副會長林晴若表演「阿帕次 (APT)」流行歌熱舞，劍橋合唱團演唱，李佳蓉、李孟杰、顧宗浩、楊智晴、黃嚴樞、Erica Sun等人表演的搖滾舞，從靜到動，讓同學們嗨翻了天。

MIT春酒總召陳韋同(右起)和陳碩文、蔡沛蓁，林晴若表演的APT熱舞，
讓同學們嗨翻天。(陳韋同提供)

              其中的「阿帕次 (APT)」，原來是Bruno Mars和ROSÉ合作的新歌，油管(Youtube)上推出後，10天點閱量就打破10億次。陳韋同等一整隊人在台上配合著身後大螢幕所播放卡通影片，搖頭擺手的「嗯呵，嗯呵」，洋溢著現代感青春氣息，就像這首歌的席捲全球一般，很魔性的感染了現場同學，全都站了起來，一起舞動。

陳韋同(中)等人熱舞"阿帕次 (APT)"，全場嗨翻。 (臺學聯圖片)

              李佳蓉的6人小組搖擺舞，反倒有點懷舊感，3名女生穿著李佳蓉特地從台灣訂購的烹蓬蓬裙，3名男生穿西裝，打領結，一幅紳士派頭，搖擺舞動起來，給人十分溫馨、甜蜜的少女情懷感覺。

右起，李孟杰、李佳蓉、顧宗浩、楊智晴、黃嚴樞、Erica Sun等六人示範
搖滾舞。女生的舞服是李佳蓉專程從臺灣訂購來的。(周菊子攝)

               李佳蓉事後透露，去年他們成立了Boba Sqing搖擺舞團，辦過哈佛聖誕舞會等兩場活動，目前在正找場地，歡迎想要體驗搖擺舞的人上IG搜尋boba_swing。

              臺學聯的活動，當然還有長官們致詞。廖朝宏處長先抱歉他得趕場，再感謝同學們過去一年來協助該處做文化、民間外交。鼓勵到波士頓訪問的北一女、明德高中各4名”外交小尖兵”，趁著”聯合春酒”和大哥哥、姊姊交流。

僑教中心主任高家富倒是一板一眼，簡潔的祝福同學們學業進步、身體健康、事事順心如意。

教育組組長黃薳玉說得比較長。她先說明，教育組在波士頓成立已40年來，一直都以同學為重點服務對象。臺學聯春節聯歡會，往年是由哈佛、MIT

高名震和伯克利音樂學院的劉昕甯、葉子萱演奏"四月望雨"。(周菊子攝)

同學輪流舉辦，今年由臺學聯和多所學校合辦，有這麼多人參加，很是讓人欣喜。由於近來仍有同學遭遇詐騙，她提醒同學們務必和在臺灣的家人保持聯繫，注意個人身體及心理健康，關心周遭的台灣同學與朋友，注意個人財務安全。她也提醒同學們上衛福部網站，查詢已從去年12月23日起有變動的健保制度。

波士頓北一女校友會會長林遊嵐(左二)請"外交小尖兵"學妹們一起合影。(周菊子攝)

臺學聯會長江孟辰直言，今年的「聯合春酒」很幸運的有那麼多同學攜手籌備，爭取到那麼多贊助商，吸引來那麼多人，還玩得那麼嗨，讓他格外感恩，希望各校同學能積極加入臺學聯，將來能為同學們提供更多，更豐富的交流。查詢臺學聯資訊，可發電郵ftsane.student@gmail.com，或上臉書https://www.facebook.com/groups/ftsane。(更新版)

波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏介紹外交部派員陪同8名外交小尖兵訪美。(周菊子攝)

臺學聯的"聯合春酒"找了很多美女當義工。(周菊子攝)

臺學聯"聯合春酒"也由美女們坐鎮的前臺接待。(周菊子攝)

紐英崙至孝篤親公所迎蛇年新春 州市官員與宗親八百餘人同慶

紐英崙至孝篤親公所宗親與嘉賓和胡清白鶴派瑞獅合影。(周菊子攝)

               (Boston Orange周菊子波士頓報導) 紐英崙至孝篤親公所2月8日晚在帝苑大酒樓慶祝蛇年新春，以5頭瑞獅迎800嘉賓。波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu) 一家五口全程出席，逾20名州市議員、官員和波士頓經文處廖朝宏處長等人聯袂道賀，規模之大，創COVID 19疫情後新記錄。

波士頓市長吳弭(右三起)帶著兩個兒子，和至孝篤親元老陳仕維，主席陳秀珍、
陳孔恩，以及波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏(陳仕維右手邊)，麻州眾議員
麥家威 (Aaron Michlewitz)等人(右二)接受瑞獅送上的生菜，橘子。(周菊子攝)

              至孝篤親公所主席陳秀珍、陳孔恩先後致詞，歡迎、感謝嘉賓，以及來自本地，邁阿密和芝加哥的宗親，僑團到賀。陳秀珍指出，當晚座中既有一位102歲人瑞阮陳金鳳，也有波士頓市長吳弭(Michelle Wu)即將於5日後滿月的新生女兒Mira，讓GHOT的2025年的蛇年新春慶祝，成為了橫跨百年盛事。

麻州眾議員麥家威 (Aaron Michlewitz)(右)送上表揚狀，至孝篤親公所
主席陳秀珍、陳孔恩代表接受。(周菊子攝)

              吳弭市長表示，來到至孝篤親公所就無法不想念陳毓禮、黃杏蓉夫婦，陳毓璇，以及所有那些為社區把事情做成的人。她還感謝他的市府同仁們，以及州議員們，一起確保人們被看見，被代表。她還特地點名今年出任至孝篤親公所主席的波士頓市社區參與警司(Superintendent)陳孔恩。最後她還用中文說「祝大家新年快樂，恭喜發財，萬事如意」。

              麻州眾議員麥家威(Aaron Michlewitz)、黃子安、陳德基聯袂為至孝篤親公所送上了表揚狀。

波士頓市議員愛德華費林 (Ed Flynn，左四)和波士頓市議員們送上
表揚狀給紐英崙至孝篤親公所，由主席陳秀珍(右四)、陳孔恩(右一)等人
代表接受。(周菊子攝)

              駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長廖朝宏這天在經文處組長黃耀良，波士頓僑教中心主任高家富陪同中應邀出席並簡潔致詞，但週到的以廣東話、國語、英文，三語並用地送上祝福。

              由於紐英崙至孝篤親公所的元老陳仕維，不但是波士頓僑務委員，還是全美安良工商會元老，這晚有同是至孝篤親公所宗親，全美安良元老，分別來自羅德島州的胡英僚、芝加哥的陳達偉等人遠道來賀，更添新春喜慶。

至孝篤親公所主席陳秀珍(前右二)、陳孔恩(右一)和北美舜裔篤親公所總理
陳建立(後中)一起送上紅包利市給102歲的宗親軟陳金鳳(左二)。(周菊子攝)

              這晚到賀的州市議員、官員，除前述3名州議員外，還有波士頓市議員Ruthzee Louijeune，Erin Murphy，Henry Santana，愛德華費連 (Ed Flynn)，Sharon Durkan，波士頓市警察局局長Michael Cox，波士頓市老人局局長Emily Shea，波士頓市消防局副局長黃瑞瑜，薩福克郡地方檢察官Kevin Hayden，薩福克郡治安官Steve Tompkins等人。

波士頓市長吳弭致詞，直言來到至孝篤親公所就想起陳毓禮、黃杏蓉夫婦，陳毓璇等
社區領袖。以及所有為社區做貢獻的人。(周菊子攝)

紐英崙至孝篤親公所主席陳秀珍致詞。(周菊子攝)

紐英崙至孝篤親公所主席陳孔恩至答謝詞。(周菊子攝)

波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏以3語致詞，送上新春祝福。(周菊子攝)

至孝篤親公所主席陳孔恩(左二)是波士頓警察局警司，特地邀請波士頓警察局
局長Michael Cox和遠道而來的宗親合影。(周菊子攝)

麻州眾議員陳德基(中)難得的今年也從昆士市來出席至孝篤親公所春宴。(周菊子攝)

至孝篤親主席陳秀珍(左二)、北美舜裔總理陳建立(左一)逐桌送"利市"，
洪門這桌由全美元老余麗媖(中)和波士頓洪門主席譚偉明代表接受。
右為阮偉昌。(周菊子攝)

波士頓市老人局局長Emily Shea (後左)特地過來和中華耆英會創辦人梅伍銀寬(前右)、
中華耆英會董事長陳建立(後右)、白禮頓樓主任梅麗梨(前左)打招呼。(周菊子攝)

波士頓國民黨現任常委張韻蘭尊重前輩，總出席社區活動。右為波士頓榮光會
理事長鄭增壽。頓榮光會理事長鄭增壽。(周菊子攝)

黃周麗桃(左二)、黃瑞瑜母女趁著春宴聚會之便，提前送上情人節賀禮給多年老友。
右為明記鮮雞老闆譚達兒夫婦。(周菊子攝)

波士頓市議員Ruthzee Louijeune (左起)，薩福克郡治安官Steve Tompkins，波士頓市議員
Sharon Durkan， 和鄰里服務局副局長Christopher Breen，華埠聯絡員黃楚嵐，
多徹斯特聯絡員Anthony Nguyen，北區聯絡員Ciara D’Amico等人這晚同桌。(周菊子攝)

華人經濟發展協會右起周萬欽、史美芳、蔣宗壬和波士頓經文處
黃耀良組長，僑教中心主任高家富，以及王氏青年中心主任Sokthea Phay
等人同桌。(周菊子攝)

右起，黃周麗桃、何遠光、關麗莎、司徒宗達、李伍碧香、
陳余寶愛、江輝輝等人在開席前交流。(周菊子攝)

波城詩人朱紹昌(右起)和朱沛國堂主席朱健威，出席中華公所代表朱瑞生(中)等
朱氏宗親。(周菊子攝)

藝聯慈善社元老黃賢池(中)和出席中華公所代表鄭慧民。 (周菊子攝)

紐英崙至孝篤親公所幹部舉杯答謝社區支持。(周菊子攝)

紐英崙至孝篤親公所今年迎春，八百餘人同慶。(周菊子攝)

約旦國王 Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein 來訪麻州

 Governor Healey Welcomes His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan to Massachusetts 

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey and First Lady Joanna Lydgate today welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Massachusetts State House. After a brief meeting in the Governor’s Ceremonial Office, Governor Healey and His Majesty met with representatives of Massachusetts’ leading industries – health care, life sciences, technology and innovation, financial services, and higher education – to discuss business and economic ties between Massachusetts and Jordan.
“It was an honor to welcome His Majesty King Abdullah II and his delegation to Massachusetts,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We deeply value the longstanding friendship and partnership between Jordan and Massachusetts and believe there is significant opportunity to grow. Massachusetts is a global hub for life sciences, health care, financial services, technology and innovation, and so many other cutting-edge sectors. We were grateful for the opportunity to connect His Majesty with many of the incredible leaders who make Massachusetts’ economy so strong and vibrant, and we look forward to future collaboration in the years to come.”

His Majesty King Abdullah II highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation between Jordan and the United States, pointing to the Kingdom's competitive investment environment, its free trade agreements, its technology and innovation infrastructure, as well as its qualified human capital as major advantages.

 “It was a privilege to meet with his Majesty King Abdullah II to discuss the ties between the people of Massachusetts and Jordan,” said First Lady Joanna Lydgate. “Together we share a commitment to celebrating the incredible diversity of our cultures while uniting around our common goals and values.”

“We were honored to welcome His Majesty King Abdullah II to Massachusetts,” said Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao. “Under His Majesty’s leadership, Jordan has made strides in modernizing its economy and workforce. Today’s roundtable with Massachusetts business and academic leaders was a great opportunity to highlight our state’s economic diversity and explore potential partnerships for future international trade and investment between Massachusetts and Jordan.”

Governor Healey facilitated a roundtable discussion of business leaders to discuss ways to further strengthen economic ties between Massachusetts and Jordan, which have long enjoyed a strong trading partnership. In 2023, Massachusetts exported $7.3 million in goods to Jordan and imported $15.3 million.  

Massachusetts is a hub for life sciences activity, with Greater Boston and Worcester ranking in the top 25 cities for life science talent and manufacturing, according to CBRE. Currently, 18 of the top 20 largest global life sciences companies are located in Massachusetts, and the state continues to support life sciences companies seeking to relocate and expand through the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center and the Life Sciences Initiative. Governor Healey recently signed into law the Mass Leads Act, an economic development bill that includes a $500 million capital reauthorization of the state’s Life Sciences Initiative over 10 years and an expansion of a tax credit program designed to spur job creation and growth in the life sciences industry. 

Massachusetts also has a world-class health care system. The results speak for themselves – Massachusetts has the highest share of residents with health insurance coverage at over 98 percent, the lowest premature death rate in the country and the lowest share of adults in fair or poor health. Earlier this year, Governor Healey signed a bill expanding access to midwifery, birth centers and doulas in Massachusetts.  

Massachusetts is home to a thriving innovation economy and is often ranked among the most innovative states in the country. The state’s technology companies, academic institutions, incubators, entrepreneurs and researchers make Massachusetts one of the best places in the U.S. to start a business or launch a new technology. Massachusetts has the most STEM graduates per capita, the highest percentage of jobs in high-tech industries and more than 1.4 million workers in the innovation economy to help build the technology of tomorrow. Governor Healey’s Mass Leads Act also provides more than $300 million in capital authorization for new and existing programs at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to support advanced manufacturing, robotics, the Massachusetts TechHub Program, as well as for Small Business Technology Grants at MassVentures. 

Financial services make up 15 percent of the Massachusetts economy, with 211,000 employees and over 350 FinTech companies. Boston is often ranked among the Top 25 Financial Centers in the world. Additionally, Massachusetts leads the country in venture capital invested per capita.  

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES CITY HALL PLAZA TO HOST FREE FAN FESTIVAL FOR 4 NATIONS FACE-OFF™

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES CITY HALL PLAZA TO HOST FREE FAN FESTIVAL FOR 4 NATIONS FACE-OFF™ Family-friendly hockey event on the Plaza to run from February 15-17

BOSTON - Monday, February 10, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu, the National Hockey League (NHL®), and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) today announced Boston City Hall Plaza will host a free fan festival celebrating the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, an international tournament to be played between NHL players from the United States, Canada, Finland, and Sweden held in Boston and Montreal. The 4 Nations Face-Off™ Fan Village™, a three-day, non-ticketed fan festival open to the public will take place Saturday, February 15 through Monday, February 17 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on each day. The NHL, NHLPA, and their 4 Nations Face-Off partners will treat hockey fans to fun interactions, including autograph sessions featuring NHL alumni, family-friendly hockey interactives, giveaways, food, and music. The three-day fan festival builds off Mayor Wu’s work to make Boston City Hall Plaza and Downtown Boston a welcoming, safe, and vibrant destination for families all year long. “We’re excited to welcome Bruins fans and hockey players from around the world for a free, three-day event on City Hall Plaza,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “The Plaza’s location in the heart of our city and proximity to TD Garden make it the perfect place to gather in community even in the winter months and to celebrate one of Boston’s favorite pastimes. The 4 Nations Face-Off Fan Village will feature hockey-themed activities for all ages.” The three-day event on the Plaza builds up to the 4 Nations Face-Off, being held in Boston and Montreal. TD Garden will host three of the tournament games (on February 17 and February 20). A 4 Nations Face-Off game ticket is not required for entry to the 4 Nations Face-Off Fan Village on City Hall Plaza. "We are excited to host the NHL and NHLPA for the 4 Nations Face-Off at TD Garden, which will showcase the most elite NHL players from the respective nations,” said Glen Thornborough, president of TD Garden and COO Boston Bruins. “Bringing international events like this to Boston is important, and we thank the City of Boston and Mayor Wu for their support in hosting the Fan Village, which will give fans an unforgettable experience all weekend.” “We’ve been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see the best in the world compete against one another once again. These events will be sure to encapsulate the energy, excitement and passion our Boston community has for hockey,” said Joe DeRoeve, Head Coach for Charlestown Youth Hockey. “USA vs Canada/Finland/Sweden are the ultimate rivalries where our kids get to see their idols wear their countries’ uniforms on the ice. This is beyond inspiring - this is what hockey kid’s dreams are made of. Thank you Mayor Wu, the NHL, and the NHLPA.” “Hockey is more than just a game — it teaches our young players in Allston and Brighton teamwork, resilience, hard work and a love for the sport that lasts a lifetime. We are grateful to Mayor Wu, the NHL, and the NHLPA for bringing the 4 Nations Face-Off to the City, bringing together our youth players, their families and all hockey fans to cheer on and celebrate the skill, passion and dedication of these world-class athletes in the sport they love,” said Helena Padellaro, President of Allston/Brighton Youth Hockey. At the 4 Nations Face-Off Fan Village in Boston, fans will be able to watch a broadcast of the February 15 Finland vs. Sweden game at 1:00 p.m., and the February 17 Canada vs. Finland game at 1:00 p.m. Interactive hockey-themed experiences by more than a dozen 4 Nations Face-Off partners will be available during all operating hours. Fans will be able to take photos with the Stanley Cup® (during all operating hours) and visit the Hockey Hall of Fame Exhibit to see the 4 Nations Face-Off trophy (on February 16 and 17).  For the most up-to-date schedule of events, appearances, and fan reminders, attendees should visit nhl.com/fanvillage. “There is no better city to host the NHL 4 Nations Face-off than Boston and no better location for the Fan Village than City Hall Plaza, the epicenter of downtown,” said Eamon Shelton, Commissioner of Property Management. “We are excited to watch not only the Plaza but the surrounding businesses come alive as residents and visitors come together for this international event. Activation of the Plaza, especially during the winter months, plays a pivotal role in creating the dynamic and welcoming community that we strive for as a City.” “We are very excited to convert City Hall Plaza into a new age center for all during the 4 Nations Face-Off. We know Bostonians consider sports an inseparable part of their identity, and this is an excellent chance for us to bring the community together,” said John Borders IV, Director of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment. “This event is a one of a kind experience where fans of all ages and levels get to enjoy interactive games, world class music, events featuring NHL alumni, and so much more. We welcome everyone from novice fans to die-hard supporters to City Hall Plaza for what will be a memorable experience. This event is an exhibition of Boston’s love for hockey and our commitment toward hosting grand international sporting events both now and in the future." City Hall previously partnered with the NHL to host the NHL Winter Classic Plaza™, a well attended fan festival held in the days ahead of the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic® at Fenway Park. This winter, Mayor Wu has made it a priority to keep City Hall Plaza an inviting space for public events during the winter months, announcing interactive public art displays as part of the WINTERACTIVE initiative by the Downtown Boston Alliance (DBA).  NHL, the NHL Shield and the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. © 2025 NHL. All Rights Reserved. NHLPA, National Hockey League Players’ Association and the NHLPA logo are registered trademarks of the NHLPA and are used under license. © NHLPA. All Rights Reserved.