Chinese American Association of Lexington

The 2025 CAAL and CAAL PAC Candidate Forum was successfully held on Feb 9.

The 2025 CAAL and CAAL PAC Candidate Forum was successfully held on Feb 9. Thanks to all the candidates for main town elected office who candidly shared their views on the hot button issues of the day.

For 40 years, CAAL has hosted its annual Candidate Forum to provide a platform for candidates to introduce themselves and discuss key issues affecting our community. This event offers residents an opportunity to make informed voting decisions. CAAL PAC’s endorsements have consistently proven valuable to candidate campaigns.

Here is the video recording of the forum.

高中春意早，百味庆新年–莱镇农历新年美食节圆满落幕！

今年，莱镇迎来了意义非凡的历史时刻——农历新年首次被正式确立为公立学校假日。为纪念这一殊胜之举，莱镇华协（CAAL）与莱镇华协青少年领导联盟（CAAL YLC）携手莱镇其他青少年组织于一月廿九日隆重举办了农历新年爱心美食文化节。这场盛会不仅汇聚了南北佳肴，更是一次文化的交融，让来自不同背景的居民在美食与艺术的交相辉映中感受节日的喜悦。共襄盛举的青少年组织包括莱镇高中中国文化俱乐部（LHS CCC）、最少年记者团（Youth Reporters）、Student Corps LexiBright、莱镇高中亚洲学生联盟（LHS ASU）以及iStem Academy。

活动当天，莱镇高中人流如织，热闹非凡。房间里装点着红色和金色的装饰，空气中弥漫着孩子们的笑语与美食的香气。

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Lexington’s F_T_RE: All that’s missing is U! 2025 CAAL and CAAL PAC Candidate Forum on Feb 9

Lexington’s F_T_RE – All That’s Missing Is U!
2025 CAAL and CAAL PAC Candidate Forum
📅 February 9 | 2:00 – 4:00 PMYou are invited to the CAAL and CAAL PAC 2025 Candidate Forum on Saturday, February 9, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. For decades, CAAL has hosted its annual Candidate Forum to provide a platform for candidates to introduce themselves and discuss key issues affecting our community. This event offers residents an opportunity to make informed voting decisions. CAAL PAC’s endorsements have consistently proven valuable to candidate campaigns.

📌 Register here:Zoom Registration
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the webinar.This year, all major town offices are contested, making your vote more important than ever. To help shape the discussion, we are collecting community questions for candidates running for Select Board, School Committee, and Planning Board.

🔹 Submit your questions anonymously:Google Form
Your participation will help shape Lexington’s future—don’t miss this chance to engage with the candidates!

Food of Love Festival was held to honor the first Lunar New Year official holiday in the Lexington Public Schools.

Food of Love Festival is reported by the Boston Globe. Around 500 people joined the Food of Love Festival at Lexington High School on Jan 29 organized by CAAL Youth Leadership Council. People at all ages enjoyed a delicious showcase of Lunar New Year cuisine, and culture activities, and honoring for the first time, Lunar New Year is an official holiday in the Lexington Public Schools.

Please enjoy the photo album by Dongxu Shan

Please enjoy the photo album by John Zhao

Celebrate for the first time Lunar New Year is an official holiday in Lexington

🐍 Happy Lunar New Year! Today is the New Year’s Day🐍

Today’s Lex250 calendar keepers include CAAL Youth Leadership Council who organized the Food of Love Festival at LHS 4-7:30. Enjoy traditional performances, storytelling, and a delicious showcase of Lunar New Year cuisine, honoring the diverse flavors and traditions of this special holiday.

This year marks a historic moment in Lexington—for the first time, Lunar New Year is an official holiday in the Lexington Public Schools calendar! 🎉 This recognition reflects the growing appreciation for the cultural traditions of the vibrant AAPI community in Town of Lexington, MA.

CAAL Lunar New Year celebration on Jan 18 was a total blast!

Wonderful moments captured by our photographers at the CAAL Lunar New Year Gala on Jan 18!

Enjoy the photo album by Benjamin

Enjoy the Photo albums by John Zhao

Enjoy the video by LexMedia

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“CAAL Lunar New Year celebration was a total blast! Congratulations CAAL team on organizing such a hugely success event! Starting with the exciting dragon dance, followed by traditional performances – smooth, fluid dances, melodious music and martial arts had me captivated throughout! Loved that the program included an Indian dance and a performance by the Lexington Symphony. Very cool! The energy in the hallway was also through the roof with some amazing displays and friends catching up in the backdrop of the year of the snake! Happy year of the snake, everyone!! May the year bring wisdom, renewal and good fortune to us all!” -Vineeta Kumar

“I was honored to attend this enchanting celebration of East-West cultural tapestry, hosted by the Chinese American Association of Lexington – CAAL and Lexington Symphony. From the breathtaking performances to the warm community spirit, it was truly a night to remember. Events like these remind us of the beauty of diversity and the strength of our community when we come together to celebrate and learn from each other. A huge thank you to the organizers, performers, and everyone who made this event such a success. I am proud to be part of such a vibrant and inclusive community here in Lexington!” -Larry Freeman