波士頓僑務簡訊第2期

僑 務 簡 訊 中華民國106年9月第2期

	波士頓華僑文教服務中心 Culture Center of TECO in Boston
	90 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands, MA 02461 Tel: 617-965-8801 Fax: 617-965-8815

◎敬邀僑胞鄉親返國參加十月慶典活動

中華民國僑務委員會為歡迎海外僑胞回國參加十月慶典活動，現正緊鑼密鼓籌劃相關活動及接待事宜，敬邀波士頓地區僑胞鄉親報名參加，也請呼朋引伴共襄盛舉！報名網址如下：
https://goo.gl/moQW5F
https://goo.gl/kvDQRN

特別提醒您，報名完成後，請務必於10月5日至10月9日期間，前往僑務委員會106年十月慶典回國僑胞接待服務處（臺北市徐州路5號中央聯合辦公大樓南棟1樓）辦理報到，領取僑胞證及相關資料喔~~如有洽詢事項，歡迎致電：617-965-8801(波士頓僑教中心)https://goo.gl/ohzi9u。

◎106年波士頓地區雙十國慶遊行活動

10月7日(星期六)早上9時30分在波士頓華埠牌樓廣埸集合，隨後舉辦國慶遊行與升旗典禮，遊行隊伍由必珠街啟程，途經華盛頓街至波士頓市府廣埸；當晚6時30分並循例在波士頓華埠帝苑大酒樓舉行國慶全僑餐會 (每桌$380美元) ，歡迎踴躍參與遊行及餐會活動。

另本年度雙十國慶僑界報紙祝賀廣告仍由國民黨波士頓分部及紐英崙中華總會統籌負責辦理，個人25元及團體50元，併請於9月28日以前登記繳費。

◎徵求僑胞鄉親擔任波士頓地區緊急通聯網聯繫窗口

為協助本地區台灣僑胞(甫至本地區工作、經商或依親之新僑為主)、旅外國人、度假打工青年及留學生在本地區遭遇緊急危難事件時必要與即時的關懷與救助，倘有僑胞鄉親願意成為聯繫窗口，請洽僑教中心張小慧小姐(電話617-965-8801) ，或請直接以電子郵件(請傳送至ocacboston@gmail.com)提供您居住地區、中英文姓名、手機電話及EMAIL等資料。

◎106年青年海外度假打工宣導會活動報名簡章及青年學生赴國外度假打工注意事項及行前自我檢核表可供下載

政府積極與各國洽簽度假打工協定，目前已與澳洲、紐西蘭、日本、韓國、加拿大、英國、愛爾蘭、德國、比利時、匈牙利、斯洛伐克、波蘭、奧地利、捷克及法國等15國簽訂該項協定，每年皆吸引逾數萬名青年申請。鑒於出國度假打工青年人數逐年攀升，教育部青年發展署為提供青年完整海外度假打工資訊、保障青年的權益與安全，特別規劃「青年海外度假打工宣導會」，現場將有外交部度假打工業務報告、度假打工青年經驗分享及度假打工協定之國家代表現場諮詢服務，提供完整的海外度假打工資訊，讓青年勇闖世界一圓國際夢。相關資訊及表格請至教育部青年發展署(www.yda.gov.tw/)下載運用。

◎「世界華語文教學研討會」將在今年底舉辦

世界華語文教育學會於1984年首創辦理「世界華語文教學研討會」，每三年舉辦一屆。「第十二屆世界華語文教學研討會」與「第十屆世界華語文研究生論壇」，訂於2017年12月14日至17日在台灣南投暨南國際大學聯合舉辦。推動「全球大華語發展」，並為世界各地華語文教學專家、學者和研究生搭建一個交流研究平臺，歡迎海內外的各位專家、學者、研究生投稿報名。報名表單請至

(https://goo.gl/forms/eIuX0GgNlCZL04ux2) 下載運用。

◎「2017僑務電子報徵文比賽」歡迎僑胞踴躍投稿

僑務委員會為鼓勵海外僑胞經由報導僑社萬象，記錄僑社共同記憶，啟動成為自媒體的潛能，特於2017年9月15日至10月20日舉辦「2017僑務電子報徵文比賽」，歡迎海外僑胞踴躍投稿。徵文比賽分「僑社」與「雙十國慶」兩組，其中僑社組以報導海外僑社本年舉辦之活動、發生的事件或僑胞故事等值得分享之經驗及事實為主；雙十國慶組則可記錄海外僑社或臺灣本年辦理雙十國慶活動的成果或個人感想。兩組均設特優、優等及佳作獎項，獎金總額高達新台幣40萬元。

參加徵文比賽詳細辦法，請上僑務電子報ocacnews.net。

◎僑務電子報 歡迎上網瀏覽

為提供全球僑胞嶄新、即時的瀏覽經驗，僑務委員會於5月20日正式啟用「僑務電子報」網站。除採用互動式技術，打造適合手機、平板電腦可流暢閱讀的介面，網站也具備影音內容，提供文字及圖像外更多、更豐富訊息。「僑務電子報」為僑務專業新聞網站，涵蓋「聚焦臺灣」、「僑社新聞」、「國際兩岸」、「新南向快訊」、「English News」及「看見臺灣」等多元內容，提供僑社最新動態及國內要聞，希望僑胞能一站取得全部所需僑社及國內資訊。其中「English News」單元報導國內要聞，提供英語讀者瞭解台灣的管道，也有利僑胞新生代認識台灣。「僑務電子報」網址www.ocacnews.net，歡迎各位僑胞上網瀏覽。

◎海外僑胞返國自費體驗優質安心醫療服務

臺灣的醫療技術在亞洲排名第一，全球排名第三，已位居國際醫界翹楚，並擁有下列六大優勢--高品質、合理價格、高科技、感動服務、完整專科服務、專業團隊。僑務委員會目前正推動「海外僑胞返國自費體驗優質安心醫療服務」，提供健康檢查、美容醫學及特色醫療等服務項目，並在桃園國際機場、高雄國際航空站、臺北松山機場及臺中航空站等地設置臺灣國際醫療服務中心，以提供各國旅客能即時瞭解來臺就醫資訊、取得醫療旅遊行程安排及後續醫療服務。歡迎僑界組團或自行來臺進行自費醫療（健康檢查、醫學美容），凡取得合法入境文件之陸僑、港澳僑或外籍人士亦非 常歡迎!! 詳細資訊可參閱臺灣國際醫療全球資訊網（內含各醫療院所介紹、數位影音、動態及臺旅遊等資訊）（http://www.medicaltravel.org.tw），更歡迎洽詢波士頓僑教中心

(617-965-8801)。

◎攜帶超額新臺幣未申報或申報不實，將由海關沒入

協助宣導新修正「洗錢防制法」有關「攜帶超額新臺幣未申報或申報不實，將由海關沒入」規定之短片，請至中央銀行全球資訊網首頁(http://www.cbc.gov.tw)「推薦服務」/「新臺幣短片及防偽」項下瀏覽下載。依據中央銀行發行局本(106)年5月18日台央發字第1060020846號函辦理。

◎中華民國內政部戶政司全球資訊網站新增「高級專業人才歸化專區」

中華民國內政部戶政司表示，由中央目的事業主管機關推薦科技、經濟、教育、文化或藝術領域、體育及其他領域之高級專業人才，經內政部邀請社會公正人士及相關機關召開審查會審核通過者，申請歸化無須喪失原有國籍。為利上開外籍專業人才瞭解申請歸化相關程序，內政部業於該部戶政司全球資訊網(網址：//www.ris.gov.tw)之熱門主題服務項下，新增「高級專業人才歸化專區」，提供相關資訊，歡迎申請人可至上開網站查詢。

◎第三屆總統創新獎 開始受理報名

「創新與成長」是產業永續的動力，也是經濟強盛的重要關鍵。政府為致力於發展新的經濟模式，透過建立完整國家創新體系，創造經濟發展競爭優勢，讓臺灣在國際局勢的變動中，找出下一個市場發展的利基。經濟部奉總統指示規劃及辦理「總統創新獎」，以鼓勵產、官、學、研界之個人或團體，積極追求多元創新與價值創造，進而帶動國家整體經濟發展與強化國際競爭力優勢。自即日起至2017年9月20日止受理推薦報名，相關參選辦法及訊息請至該官網(http://www.rocpia.tw/index.aspx)下載運用。

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Baker-Polito Administration Announces New Cybersecurity Center At Mass Tech Collaborative

Baker-Polito Administration Announces New Cybersecurity Center At Mass Tech Collaborative

First-Ever “Massachusetts Cybersecurity Forum” Brings Together Leaders from Business, Academia, and Government to Discuss Critical Cybersecurity Challenges

CAMBRIDGE – Today, at the state’s first-ever Cybersecurity Forum, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced the creation of the “Cybersecurity Growth and Development Center at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative” - a new public center that will aim to connect the cybersecurity ecosystem and train new cybersecurity workers across the Commonwealth. To advise and steer the center, MassTech will convene a Cybersecurity Strategy Council made up of leaders from both the private and public sector. 

The Commonwealth’s first Cybersecurity Forum took place at several locations across Cambridge and was attended by more than 200 cybersecurity-focused leaders from the Commonwealth’s roster of companies, top-tier academic research institutions, and local, state and federal officials.

“Massachusetts is home to many of the world’s leading innovative companies, accelerators and educational institutions, as well as an economically competitive climate prepared to host the world’s emerging cybersecurity industry,” said Governor Baker. “Creating the Cybersecurity Growth and Development Center at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative and the Cybersecurity Strategy Council will ensure the state serves as a committed partner with businesses, colleges and universities, and the public sector to continue developing a talented workforce and to expand our cybersecurity ecosystem.”

As part of the Baker-Polito Administration’s economic development strategy to support emerging sectors, the Cybersecurity Growth and Development Center will work with the private sector to provide business development support, help existing cybersecurity firms grow in Massachusetts, oversee programs to increase the cybersecurity talent pipeline in the state, and collaborate with businesses to help inform the Commonwealth’s cybersecurity strategy.

The new Cybersecurity Growth and Development Center will focus on the development of talent, leadership and ecosystem initiatives, and will shape projects with the help of a special Cybersecurity Strategy Council composed of advisors from industry, academia, and government.

“In order for the Commonwealth to prepare for and withstand cyber threats, we need a strong pipeline of workers that are trained in cutting edge tools and techniques being utilized today,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “The participation of our Workforce Skills Cabinet and private sector leaders, along with leaders from our universities, will ensure that we are preparing students ready to make an immediate impact the minute they head into the workforce.” 

The Forum was a direct result of the Baker-Polito administration’s trade mission to Israel last year and will raise the Commonwealth’s profile as a state as a national cybersecurity leader with global impact. The goal of the Forum was to further solidify a coordinated strategy focused on talent, ecosystem growth, and global leadership and to cement the Commonwealth’s commitment as a strategic partner with the cybersecurity community. Since last December’s trade mission, five companies have opened or relocated their American Headquarters to Boston, representing hundreds of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars of investment in Massachusetts.

Governor Baker was introduced by Steve Conine, the co-founder and co-chairman of Boston-based online retailer Wayfair, who outlined the importance of a strong regional cybersecurity ecosystem for a major publically traded company.  

“At Wayfair, we are thrilled to see Governor Baker working to continue to make Massachusetts a place that grows and cultivates top talent for critical pieces of our future economy,” said Steve Conine, co-founder & co-chairman of Wayfair.“Cybersecurity is critical as we work on building a trusted, durable and nationally known retail brand. Initiatives like this help ensure Massachusetts is a top destination for talent.  Cybersecurity professionals will be an important part of the technology workforce at Wayfair, and a critical piece to the broader technology ecosystem.”

Colonel Joseph Morrissey of the Massachusetts National Guard also provided remarks on plans for a cyber-intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) group under the 102nd Intelligence Wing at Joint Base Cape Cod.

"We are excited for future opportunities and the challenges associated with standing up these new cyber missions," said Col. Joseph Morrissey, commander, 202nd Cyber Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Group, Massachusetts Air National Guard. "As we set out to recruit and train to fulfill our federal taskings, we have an eye on how to effectively use these missions to better serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and continue to build enduring relationships with all our interagency partners." 

“These events showcase the global cybersecurity leadership that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has at its disposal, from R&D, to startups, to scaled organizations”said Tim Connelly, Executive Director/CEO of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. “These connections have helped grow our roster of cyber firms. The new Center housed at MassTech will build on this solid foundation and help supercharge an already dynamic sector of our economy.”

The Forum will conclude this evening with a Capstone presentation and panel on “Meeting the Cybersecurity Workforce Challenge,” and include a keynote by Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s President Rafael Reif and a panel discussion featuring Secretary of Labor & Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta and executives from Massachusetts-based cybersecurity firms Black Duck Software, Cybric, iboss, and Rapid7.

The closing panel will be moderated by Housing & Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash and feature a discussion and Q&A with the leaders of the four mid-day ‘cyber treks,’ at leading firms in the area, including Akamai, Draper, Google, and IBM Security’s Cyber Range. 

Governor Baker and many of the attendees from today’s forum will also participate in an event tomorrow Thursday, September 14th, hosted by Harvard Business School and Israel’s Tel Aviv University called the “CEO Cybersecurity Forum.” The Harvard Forum will feature participation from representatives of Israel’s world-class cybersecurity business and research sectors. 

MAYOR WALSH, MASS LEGAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION, MASS LAW REFORM INSTITUTE ANNOUNCE GREATER BOSTON IMMIGRANT DEFENSE FUND

MAYOR WALSH, MASS LEGAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION, MASS LAW REFORM INSTITUTE ANNOUNCE GREATER BOSTON IMMIGRANT DEFENSE FUND

Local foundations, legal aid programs, nonprofits, and corporate partners come together to support immigrant community

BOSTON - Wednesday, September 13, 2017- Mayor Walsh, local funders, Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC) and the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) today announced the Greater Boston Immigrant Defense Fund, a public-private partnership and funding collaborative that seeks to strengthen the Greater Boston area's capacity to protect and defend its many immigrant communities, refugees, and temporary status holders by increasing education and access to legal services. Subsequently, MLAC released a Request for Proposals (RFP) calling for nonprofit organizations in the Boston area to enhance legal service capacity, strengthen community education and outreach, and build network infrastructure with the over $1 million dollars already pledged from local funders to carry out the mission of the Defense Fund. "Boston would not be the thriving city it is without its immigrant community, past and present," said Mayor Walsh. "Through this initiative, funding will be made available for legal service providers in order to increase legal representation for those facing deportation and who cannot afford the cost of a lawyer. Additionally, funds will be distributed to organizations with strong community engagement programs in order to connect legal representation with community education and outreach." The Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC), the largest funding source for civil legal aid programs in Massachusetts, will serve as the fiscal sponsor for the cross-sector initiative. MLAC will directly distribute funds to both legal service providers and community outreach organizations, which will be awarded after the competitive application process. The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI), a statewide poverty law and policy center, and legal services Immigration Coalition convenor, will serve as the network coordinator. The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement will track and evaluate the impact of the initiative over the course of a two-year pilot period. "Civil legal aid plays a vital role in protecting the rights of individuals and families that come to the United States in search of economic opportunity and freedom from violence and persecution." said Lonnie Powers, Executive Director of MLAC. "We are deeply grateful for this much-needed funding, which will enable legal aid programs to partner with community-based agencies to educate, empower, and provide legal support to vulnerable immigrants and refugees in the Greater Boston area." "As a first generation immigrant, the daughter of immigrants who came to the US seeking a better life, I can speak to the importance that the American Dream holds to all who believe the United States is the beacon of justice, hope, and opportunity," said Georgia Katsoulomitis, Executive Director of MLRI. "It is that promise that has brought millions to our shores. On behalf of legal aid programs that serve low income and vulnerable immigrants, I want to express sincere gratitude to Mayor Walsh and to all the funders who have supported the Greater Boston Immigrant Defense Fund." The fund is made possible by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR), a national network of foundations working on issues related to immigrant integration, as well as by contributions from local philanthropic, corporate and legal partners. The design of the initiative is the product of a collaborative effort between the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement, Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation and Massachusetts Law Reform Institute with input from local funders and immigration advocates. Local foundations and corporate partners contributing to the fund include the Barr Foundation, the Klarman Family Foundation, the Boston Foundation, the Fish Family Foundation, the Herman and Frieda L. Miller Foundation, Foley Hoag, Mintz Levin, and the Hyams Foundation, the lead funder for the initiative. "Last week, the Trump Administration threw the lives of 800,000 young people into turmoil and uncertainty with the stroke of a pen," said Dr. Jocelyn Sargent, Executive Director of the Hyams Foundation. "In an era of volatile federal politics and a growing nationalist movement, it is our collective and moral responsibility to ensure that Boston continues to serve as a sanctuary for all. More than 22% of Greater Boston's 800,000 immigrants and refugees do not have immigration status. This initiative will allow us-as philanthropists, government, and nonprofits-to stand in solidarity against the discrimination, hostility and painful uncertainty experienced every day by our fellow Bostonians." "There is a severe justice gap when it comes to protecting the rights of immigrants and their families, who remain among the most vulnerable people in our society," said Martin W. Healy, Chief Legal Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of the Massachusetts Bar Association. "This welcome infusion of funding will help expand legal aid at this critical time where it is most needed." "We are grateful to Mayor Walsh and the Fund partners for this ambitious effort to increase access to justice for some of the most vulnerable members of society," said Mark Smith, Boston Bar Association President. "We are acutely aware of the need for legal representation in this area, and we stand ready to assist and support attorneys and organizations who commit their time and talent to this important cause." Through their contributions to the cultural, social and economic landscape of the city, immigrants play an essential role in Boston's unique civic life. Foreign-born Bostonians account for 28.4% of City's population, and nearly half of Boston's children under that age of 18 lived with at least one foreign born parent in 2015. Immigrants generate nearly a quarter of the economic output of Suffolk County. In 2014, immigrants contributed $2.3 billion to the regional economy, generating more than $116.1 million in state and local tax revenues and approximately 15,000 jobs. Additionally, a high proportion of foreign born Bostonians are self-employed, which has helped revitalize and reinvigorate many of Boston's neighborhoods.

Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito Sign 300th Community Compact with Town of Swampscott

Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito Sign 300th Community Compact with Town of Swampscott

660 best practices in local government across 300 communities in Massachusetts ensuring partnership and mutual accountability with state government

SWAMPSCOTT—Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito signed a Community Compact agreement with the town of Swampscott, marking a milestone as the Commonwealth’s 300th Compact Community.   

“The Community Compact program has been successful in strengthening the relationships between state and local government in cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth under the leadership of Lt. Governor Polito who has worked tirelessly to travel the state visiting local officials and stakeholders as part of this program,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “I am proud to see Swampscott sign our administration’s 300thcompact to regionalize services, combat long-term financial challenges and implement the Complete Streets Program.”

In 2015, Governor Baker signed his first Executive Order establishing the Community Compact Cabinet (CCC) chaired by Lt. Governor Polito, in order to elevate the Administration’s partnerships with cities and towns in all communities of the Commonwealth.

“The Community Compact Cabinet is proud to have signed 300 Compacts with municipalities across the state in order to help build stronger communities and a stronger Massachusetts,” said Lt. Governor Polito, Chair of the Community Compact Cabinet. “From grants and technical assistance to connecting resources, we are pleased to work with communities to be a better partner, making all cities and towns a better place to work, live and raise a family.” 

“Swampscott’s commitment to improving and highlighting its scenic coastal town is illustrated by today’s Community Compact signing,” said Senator Thomas M. McGee (D-Lynn). “The institution of best practices such as regional and shared services, intermodal transportation efforts and enhanced long-range capital planning, will continue to advance the economic growth of the town and the quality of life for its residents.”

Representative Lori Ehrlich (D-Marblehead) said, “I'm thrilled to celebrate the 300th compact signing in Swampscott. Partnering with Governor Baker, Lt. Governor Polito, and hard-working local officials for municipal best practices is good governance at its best. The genius behind the compact is that when our communities are provided resources and support, we all win.”

Currently, 311 municipalities have applied to participate in the Community Compact program, with 688 total chosen best practices. Including Swampscott, 300 communities have signed compacts representing 660 best practices. Implementing these best practices distinctly improves the operations of local government, creating a stronger community and in many cases, a better experience for residents.

In addition to the Best Practice program, two other grant programs under the Community Compact Cabinet have benefitted municipalities.  The IT Grant program has provided a total of $4 million impacting more than 130 municipalities for various projects that will drive innovation and transformation at the local level.  Similarly, the Efficiency & Regionalization Grant program has resulted in $2 million of grants being awarded for projects impacting more than 120 communities and school districts that support regionalization and other efficiency initiatives that allow for long-term sustainability.

Community Compacts are one tool the administration is utilizing to strengthen the partnership between cities and towns and the Commonwealth. By entering a Community Compact, a community agrees to implement self-selected best practices. As part of this partnership, the Commonwealth agrees to fulfill a set of commitments and works to provide assistance for a community based on their chosen best practice. 

Through these Compacts, Swampscott will partner with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to implement the following best practices:

• Regionalization/Shared Services: The Commonwealth will award a Community Compact Grant for Swampscott to continue to explore ways to expand regional services.
• Long-range Capital and Financial Planning/Forecasting: The Commonwealth will award a Community Compact Grant for Swampscott to develop a long-range financial forecast that helps the Town understand both its long-term financial challenges and capacity for capital investment.
• Transportation/Public Works – Active Transportation: Complete Streets: In order to implement the Complete Streets Program, the Commonwealth will provide technical assistance to the community through MassDOT’s zero-cost certification process.  This will make Swampscott eligible for prioritization planning funding and construction grants.

For more information or to apply for a Community Compact go to www.mass.gov/ccc.

八名音樂家 9/23 喬丹廳推出"花果靈根集"音樂會

(Boston Orange) 中華表演藝術基金會將於9月23日(週六)晚8點，假紐英崙音樂學院喬丹廳(Jordan Hall)，舉辦”花果靈根集”音樂會，由紐約北美中樂團等8名中國樂器音樂家，演奏10首令人興發思古幽情，感受花果飄零之淒美意境的即興作品。

            紐約北美中樂團應中華表演藝術基金會之邀，曾於數年前在波士頓喬登廳演出過“荒漠錦堂”--“智化寺古音樂”，”玄門步虛”，”新泉香如故”，大受歡迎。這次再訪波士頓，將擴增陣容，除了原班人馬的中國管樂三大金剛，包鍵、胡建兵及陳濤，還邀得古箏演奏家翁慧、古琴劉麗、琵琶周懿、二胡夏文傑、及大提琴家 Mike Block等人同台演出，觀眾門勢可一飽耳福。

當晚曲目和音樂家介紹請上網站查詢。曲目簡介如下:

1. 普庵咒: 清故恭王府音樂 —愛新覺羅毓峘傳譜
2. 賣菜: 山西民樂，北派笛曲的代表作品，樂曲清麗俏皮。具有濃郁的生活氣息。

3. 墨客: 是作曲家方岽清先生特別為古箏演奏家翁慧量身打造的作品並早在2011年她的個人同名音樂會中首演，該曲在中國內地廣泛流傳，目前已是各大音樂會，專業比賽的上演率最高的古箏獨奏作品。

4. 流水: 由古琴和蕭合奏的古琴曲《流水》歷史悠久。此曲兼有抒情性和模擬性，虛實結合、情景相融、氣象高遠，成為最受琴家們青睞的琴曲之一。

5. 五色 ： 即興笙獨奏
在青藏高原上隨處可見的五色經幡藏語稱“隆達”，是一種用棉布、麻紗、絲綢等材料製成的長方形彩旗，共有藍、白、紅、綠、黃五種顏色，分別像徵天空、祥雲、火焰、江河和大地。隨處漂浮在大地上方的藍天白雲，與紅黃色的僧服寺院，形成了一幅幅美麗的天然畫作。

6. 天竺梵音
在古絲綢之路上有一個龜茲古國，那裡曾是絲路商人們的休息娛樂之地，不同民族文化在那裡交匯，形成了著名的龜茲文化，既有音樂也有舞蹈。此曲運用了中國唐代雅樂的元素及中亞音樂的音樂元素創作而成。

7. 琵琶語
是電影《一個陌生女人的來信》中的背景音樂、片頭片尾曲。 《琵琶語》幽遠的意境直刺人的靈魂深處，升騰起一股淡淡的哀傷，加上琵琶所獨有的“泣泣私語訴衷腸”，讓人沉醉而欲罷不能。

8. 清明上河圖 :
這是一首以宋代大畫家張澤瑞的名畫為題，以宋代的音調創作的一首組曲。作品曾獲得日本廣播大賽一等獎，澳大利亞音樂界特別獎。此版本經著名古箏演奏家楊藝和著名笛子演奏家陳濤用古箏與低音笛重新演繹，並與2017年元月在美國新澤西州府劇院做美國首演。

9. 幽蘭: 梅蘭竹菊之一。幽蘭恬靜又溫文爾雅。保持著自己的姿勢，散發著淡淡的幽香，遠風如洗，不起一絲漣漪。

10. 老六板 :中國民間傳統器樂絲竹樂的一種，流行於江蘇和浙江一帶。江南絲竹是中國國家非物質文化遺產之一。

音樂會門票分為$50 (貴賓保留區、可預先指定座位)及$30(不對號自由入座)兩種，學生票$15 (不對號自由座區)。提供100張免費學生票 (14歲以上，每人一張) 請上www.ChinesePerformingArts.net索票，六歲以下兒童請勿入場 。

售票處：
喬登廳票房: 617-585-1260
網站購票：www.ChinesePerformingArts.net(無手續費)

查詢：
中華表演藝術基金會會長譚嘉陵
電話：781-259-8195
Email：Foundation@ChinesePerformingArts.net
Web：http://www.ChinesePerformingArts.net

George Herman's "Incidental Mo(nu)ments" Art Show at Summer Star

夏日星辰野生動物保護園園主劉沙林(左)和藝術家George Herman)。
(周菊子攝)

藝術家George Herman)談論他的這批畫作。(周菊子攝)

畫作掛在夏日星辰野生動物保護園藝廊。(周菊子攝)

Governor Baker Nominates John C. Englander to Associate Justice of the Appeals Court

Governor Baker Nominates John C. Englander to Associate Justice of the Appeals Court

BOSTON— Today, Governor Charlie Baker nominated John C. Englander to serve as the Associate Justice of the Appeals Court. Englander has over 30 years of experience a partner in the trial department of Goodwin Procter a national law firm founded in Boston, and currently serves as General Counsel to MassDOT and the MBTA.

“John Englander has a distinguished record as an outstanding litigator in the public and private sectors, with a distinguished record of service to his clients, the Commonwealth and to the Courts,” said Governor Baker. “I am pleased to submit his name for the Governor’s Council’s advice and consent.”

“Attorney Englander has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping the citizens of Massachusetts and its communities as General Counsel for MassDOT and the MBTA as well as through his years of service helping support Cohasset Public Schools,” said Lt. Governor Polito. “I am confident his substantial experience will serve the people of Massachusetts well, if confirmed.”

The Massachusetts Appeals Court reviews decisions that trial judges across the Departments of the Trial Court have already made. Their jurisdiction also includes the Appellate Tax Board, the Industrial Accident board, and the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board. The Appeals Court has twenty-five statutory justices, including the chief justice.

For more information about the Appeals Court, please visit:http://www.mass.gov/courts/court-info/appealscourt/

Judicial nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the Governor’s Council. Applicants for judicial openings are reviewed by the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) and recommended to the governor. Governor Baker established the JNC in February, 2015 pursuant to Executive Order 558, a non-partisan, non-political Commission composed of volunteers from a cross-section of the Commonwealth's diverse population to screen judicial applications. Twenty-one members were later appointed to the JNC in April, 2015.

About John C. Englander

John C. Englander currently serves as General Counsel for MassDOT and the MBTA, where he advises on all legal issues facing the two agencies, including those raised by the effort to turnaround, and to improve, the MBTA. Previously, he served as a partner at Goodwin Procter where he was regularly recognized as one of the leading litigators in Massachusetts by Chambers USA and US News. Englander also co-founded and served on the Board of the Cohasset Education Foundation, a non-profit organized to support and fund the Cohasset Public Schools. After earning a Bachelor of Sciences in Mechanical Engineering at Cornell, he graduated first in class from Boston University Law School in 1983 and thereafter was a law clerk on the First Circuit Court of Appeals and on the United States Supreme Court. Englander and his wife, Mary-Ann, have three children

昆市議員梁秀婷大選保位戰勢須爭取更多支持

(Boston Orange) 昆士市市議員初選，不分區議員部分的選舉，7選6，結果並不令人意外。兩名華裔參選人，在位議員梁秀婷順利進入大選，新人蕭東方敬陪末座，大選出局。

11月7日大選時，昆士是不分區市議員將是6選3的局面，在位議員梁秀婷在這次初選中的得票數3095，僅排名第五，和前三名的票數相差600票到將近2000票，要想順利連任，她在接下來的這一個多月，勢必得加把勁，鼓動更多支持者在大選時出席投票，才能保位成功。

今年的昆士市市級選舉，由於市長一職已改為四年一任，今年不須選舉，市民顯得更不在乎。初選的出席投票率僅14.68%。基於6名入圍者得票數差距並不太大，意味著大選時，誰能煽動選民出門投票，誰就有更大勝算，未來的這一個多月，昆市選情勢必更激烈。

昆士市書記辦公室的非正式統計，7名候選人的得票數，依序為在位議員狄波納(Noel DiBona)， 4,919票，今年6月才從昆士市公共工程局局長一職退休的雷蒙迪(Daniel Raymondi)，4,037票，做了8年昆士市第1區市議員，今年轉戰不分區市議員席位的勞佛瑞(Margaret Laforest)，3,624票，現任昆士市學校委員會委員，曾兩度參選昆士市市長的馬洪妮(Anne Mahoney)，3,521票，接著是在位不分區市議員梁秀婷(Nina Liang)，3,095票。兩名政壇新人，Stephen Tougas，552票，蕭東方392票。

                     昆士市書記辦公室表示，這次初選的已登記選民出席投票率，僅約14.68%。

MAYOR WALSH HOSTS END OF SUMMER PARTY FOR BOSTON SENIORS

MAYOR WALSH HOSTS END OF SUMMER PARTY FOR BOSTON SENIORS

BOSTON - Wednesday, September 13, 2017- Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Commission on Affairs of the Elderly and City Fresh Foods today hosted the 13th annual Senior Party in the Park in the Park at Malcolm X Park in Roxbury. "Party in the Park is an annual celebration that brings together hundreds of Boston's older residents for a day of fun," said Mayor Walsh. "This event showcases the value and vibrancy of Boston's diverse communities, and is a great way to close out the summer together." For the past 13 years, the City of Boston's Elderly Commission and City Fresh Foods have partnered together provide an end-of-summer party to 800 older adults in Boston. Sheldon Lloyd, CEO City Fresh Foods, said, "We are honored to partner with the City of Boston to provide the senior community with an eventful day of dance, music and great food." Initially started as a small picnic, the event has gained popularity and is now the City's second largest annual event for seniors. "I've been coming to these events for 18 years," said Julia Martin, 88, of Jamaica Plain. "My group and I benefit a lot from them. It gets us out of our buildings." For others in the crowd, this was the first time attending. "My friends come every year," said Charles Britt of Mattapan. "Curiosity brought me here today." The event event featured a brief speaking program, lunch provided by City Fresh Foods, and entertainment by Athene Wilson and Band. "I've been coming to this event for at least 10 years," said Aliki Edwards, Director of Admissions and Marketing of the Sheehan Health Group.  "Events like this let people know about services and quality of care right here in the community."