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DTL rings in year of the rabbit

DTL rings in year of the rabbit


By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

The Chinese New Year is a celebration known worldwide. The two-week observance commemorates the transition into a new year according to the lunar calendar. To learn more information about the culture and festivities, the Dover Town Library invited special guest Jenny Xue to share her...

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WHS brings Chinese New Year to preschool

WHS brings Chinese New Year to preschool
Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20 percent of the world’s population. It is the most important holiday in China, and to Chinese people all over the globe. Since 2013, Westwood High School students in the Asian Culture Club have created experiences of the holiday for children in the district’s Integrated Preschool. This...
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Library rings in Chinese New Year

Library rings in Chinese New Year
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The Dover Library consistently makes a point to celebrate cultural events, and does so in the most incredible ways. This past week, the Library celebrated Chinese New Year with a series of events. The start of the week, however, was a performance by the Rhode Island Kung Fu &...
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Library hosts cookie swap

Library hosts cookie swap
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The Dover Public Library is one of the most festive venues around. From celebrating Diwali to the Chinese New Year, there is never a lack of seasonal events. Most recently, the Library has begun to celebrate the current holiday season with a Cookie Swap. The first ever Cookie Swap,...
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Wellesley Middle School Celebrates Year of the Monkey

Wellesley Middle School Celebrates Year of the Monkey
By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent Students from Wellesley Middle School Chinese language classes and Chinese Culture Club shared their knowledge of Chinese language and culture with over 350 fellow members of the middle school community at the sixth annual Chinese New Year Celebration. The hugely successful event was held last week and was led by Min...
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Wellesley Chinese Language School Celebrates Chinese New Year

Wellesley Chinese Language School Celebrates Chinese New Year
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By Via Perkins Hometown Weekly Correspondent An innovative school is serving the needs of Wellesley beyond the public school systems. The Wellesley Chinese Language School was built by parents who wanted to incorporate the study of Chinese, appreciation for Chinese culture and a respect for all types of backgrounds into their curriculum, and their annual...
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