Chinese American Association of Lexington

Portrait of Lex250 Volunteers

Long-time volunteer Sophia Ho is crafting flowers to decorate the town center for Lex250.

– What inspire you to get involved in Lex250 and what does this milestone mean to you personally?

Sophia: This beautiful town, Lexington, is home to our family for 59 years! I am proud of its historic importance.

Coming from a country with a long history, I know it is essential to mark, to celebrate special anniversaries. It unites the citizens, and energizes, stimulates patriotism.

Be a Part of History: Volunteer for Lex250!

Join us for an unforgettable lineup of events celebrating 250 years of American independence, featuring world-renowned guests, live music, rich history, and a strong sense of community pride.

Don’t miss these unique opportunities to hear from one of America’s greatest storytellers documentarian Ken Burns! Experience an inspiring Lex250 Award Celebration filled with music, humor, and historical tributes, hosted by Saturday Night Live alum and Lexington’s own Rachel Dratch. Enjoy a lively outdoor picnic celebration at our own Hastings Park featuring members of the Boston Pops, including legendary conductor Keith Lockhart. And that’s just a sneak peek! 

Lex250 is more than an event—it’s a once-in-a-generation experience. Currently, we still need many volunteers for the events listed below. Signup as volunteer to be part of history and help bring this incredible celebration to life! Whether you’re assisting with events, welcoming guests, or supporting behind the scenes, your contribution will make a lasting impact. 

🎈 Patriots’ Day Parade – April 19

We particularly need volunteers to serve as Unit Coordinators before and during the parade. This role involves organizing and managing units participating in the parade, ensuring they are in the correct position and ready to proceed at the right time. Please sign up via the link to be part of this significant celebration. 

📌 Sign up here: Volunteer Registration

🎶 Patriots’ Day Concert – April 19

Help make these Lex250 events a success by signing up to volunteer!

📍 Cary Hall
⏰ 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM
🔗 Event Details

We need 8–10 volunteers to serve as ushers for the Lexington Bicentennial Band Concert. As this is an open-seating event, ushers will play a crucial role. If you’re interested, please contact Jillian Tung at lex250events@gmail.com .

🎉 Patriotic Picnic in the Park – April 21

We need volunteers to set up, check in, serve food, and clean up for the Lex250 Patriotic Picnic in the Park (PPP).

📍 Hastings Park in Lexington 

🔗 Event Details
📌 Sign up to volunteer: Sign-Up Link

Please contact Jane Hundley at hundleyjane@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Your contribution will be invaluable in creating a memorable experience for all attendees!

To learn more about Patriots’ Day Weekend, visit Lex250 website and  Lexington’s official site.

You can reach us at lex250volunteers@gmail.com if there is any questions.

Warm regards, 

Lex250 Volunteer Coordination Team

LHS Asian Talent Night: A Celebration of Pan-Asian Cuisine and Culture

The Asian Student Union (ASU), in collaboration with the Chinese American Association of Lexington Youth Leadership Council (CAAL YLC), the Korean Association, and the South Asian Student Association (SASA), proudly presented the LHS Asian Talent Night on Saturday, March 22, in the LHS auditorium to celebrate Pan-Asian cuisine and culture!

The performances featured classical Chinese and Indian dance and music, K-pop dance, Chinese yo-yo, Japanese music, Asian pop rock bands, original musical pieces.

Dinner offered a variety of Pan-Asian dishes representing Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Singaporean, and Korean cultures!

 

Cary Lecture “Coming to America” on Mar 22

Jonathan McPhee gave an incredibly inspiring talk “Coming to America”, a Cary Lecture! He shared the history of American music, highlighting how it was influenced by immigrants and how music helped break barriers even when certain groups were politically isolated. He provided context on immigration waves and anti-immigration laws, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act.

Many video clips showcasing familiar music influenced by Black, Native American, Jewish, and Asian music. Jonathan spoke about his experience with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, and collaborations with CAAL on projects featuring Wu Man, Serena Huang, and Chen Gang’s compositions.

The concert on April 26 with pipa soloist Cao Yue is sponsored by Bin Wu in honor of CAAL. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.lexingtonsymphony.org/

Ultimately, his talk centered on identity—who we are—and how music reflects our shared human experience. We are fortunate to live in a town that has Lexington Symphony , and the people like Jonathan, who can offer such insightful and enriching reflections.

莱镇活动早知道 – Lexington Happenings 2025 March

本月亮点 – 舞动世界 – Dance Around the World

日期： 2025年3月8日（星期六）
时间： 6:00 – 9:00 PM
地点： Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA

由镇庆典委员会 (Town Celebrations Committee)主办，本次活动通过国际民间舞、古典舞和流行舞庆祝文化多样性，观众与舞者共舞，共度欢乐之夜！

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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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