Asia
South Korean President Yoon Talks Nuclear Threats From North Korea at Harvard IOP Forum
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol discussed growing nuclear threats from North Korea at a Harvard Institute of Politics forum Friday evening, capping off his six-day visit to the United States.
Tibetan Freedom Fighter Recounts Role Leading Independence Movement at Tsai Lecture
Former Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang Sangay recounted his experience as the prominent political leader of a Tibetan exile organization in the midst of social and political turmoil between Tibet and China at the 17th annual Tsai Lecture Wednesday.
43rd Annual Boston Dragon Boat Festival Draws Thousands to Charles River For First Time in Two Years
Thousands of Cambridge residents, tourists, and volunteers convened at Boston’s 43rd annual Dragon Boat Festival Sunday to celebrate the traditional Chinese holiday through vibrant festivities and boat racing on the Charles River.
'Final Bow for Yellowface' Project Co-Founders Decry Racist Portrayals of Asians in Classical Ballet
Co-founders of the “Final Bow for Yellowface” project discussed their efforts to confront and remove caricature-like portrayals of Asians in classical ballet at a virtual event hosted by Houghton Library Tuesday.
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The 2019 dragon boat race competitors represented a variety of groups, including schools, museums, banks, and cancer survivors.
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Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy students performed a dragon dance by the Charles River.
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Festival attendees ate zongzi — traditional Chinese rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves — in between races.
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A Royal East Restaurant employee serves festival attendees Asian cuisine offerings from the restaurant's menu.
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Boston Dragon Boat Festival attendees buy boba milk tea from the popular Tea Station food truck.
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Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy students demonstrated martial arts during the 2019 Dragon Boat festival.
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Dancers from the Needham-based Artisan Dance Academy performed a traditional Chinese dance at the Boston Dragon Boat Festival on Sunday.
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A record 76 teams of over 1500 paddlers from across the country competed in this year’s Boston Dragon Boat Festival races.
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Thousands flocked to the Charles River to witness the annual Boston Dragon Boat Festival races.
Min Jin Lee
Min Jin Lee is the author of New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist Pachinko.
Bacow Makes First Official Trip to Asia, Defends Academic Freedom and Harvard’s Global Presence
In his second international trip, University President Lawrence S. Bacow defended academic freedom and outlined his vision for Harvard’s future in China, Hong Kong, and Japan.
