On Saturday June 25, the second annual Dreamega Boston International Asian Music Festival will once again stop in Lexington on its four-town tour. The Lexington concert will be held at the Visitor Center lawn starting 5:45 pm on Saturday, June 25. Dubbed the “Tanglewood of Lexington”, the family picnic concert is free and features many acclaimed local musicians. You will enjoy music from different genres by Asian and other musicians from top music institutes, as well as amateur musicians of all ages.Besides the many acclaimed Chinese musicians, the performances also include Oscar Stabnaro, Wes Wirth Global Ensemble, David “FuZe” Fuczynski’s music band, Indian “Blue Rain” band, Korean Musician Junhan Choi and Berklee Chinese Traditional Music Club. Here is a video introduction of the performers
So pack a family picnic, come to meet your neighbors and enjoy this unique music experience on a cool summer evening. Doors open at 4:30 PM for outdoor cultural activities and free ice cream prior to the show.The concert series is a production of New Moon International, and is organized by Chinese American Association of Lexington – CAAL, Belmont Chinese American Association, Weston Westar, Acton Chinese-American Civic Society, and the Boston International Media. Co-sponsored by New Legacy Cultural Center (NLCC), Japanese Support Group of Lexington (JPLex), Korean Organization of Lexington (KOLex) and Indian Americans of Lexington (IAL),This program is funded in part by a grant from Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, and grants from Lexington Council for the Arts, Mass Cultural Council and our generous business sponsors.
During Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month, a large group of eager people gathered at Lexington High School to participate in the AAPI 5K Run. These runners and walkers were from all over the place, with ages ranging from 4 to 84. After the fatiguing run, participants were welcomed inside of the Lexington High School field house, where they were introduced to various Asian and Pacific Island cultures. Our table, which taught visitors of Chinese culture, featured a Zodiac sign activity and traditional games. Guests were encouraged to browse the zodiacs, as well as take pictures with their own zodiac sign. In addition to the Zodiac sign activity, viewers were allowed to play traditional Chinese games, such as Chinese Shuttlecock (毽子) and Chinese Jump Rope (跳皮筋). Happy AAPI heritage month!
Thanks Lexington Education Foundation for super fun family event and gala on June 9th and 10th! CAAL is delighted to be part of this celebrations and raise fund for education.
It was a big party to celebrate a culmination of AAPI history, art, and food at LHS Field House! People enjoyed AAPI sampling food and the Cultural Booth set up by the AAPI Youth Team.
What a glorious morning for Lexington! Thanks to all 500+runners/walkers and 100+volunteers, the first AAPI 5K in Lexington on May 30th was a blast and more! We run/walk for unity, solidarity and belonging. Our diversity is our strength, and we are stronger together!