The CALex booth was full of volunteers, eager to showcase the many gifts, games, cultural displays, and other activities to everyone who stopped by.
Category: Culture
My American Story
CALex successfully hosted the My American Story event for the 3rd consecutive year on Sunday in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. The Lexington Historical Society building saw 100+ attendees from all spectrums of life. Five Asian-American panelists shared their personal American stories.
Massachusetts Cultural Council -Lexington Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
At their meeting on March 22, The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) voted unanimously to approve Lexington’s Cultural District Designation. CALex was invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 18th.
Patriot’s Day Parade
Rain and drizzle didn’t dampen spirits of CALex members in Lexington’s Patriots’ Day Parade on 4/17 with many other groups. Led by lion dances and followed by a dragon float, an upbeat group waiving balloon bouquets, and Wushu students, our unit was cheered on by bystanders.
Chinese New Year Celebration
300+ people gathered at Grace Chapel on Feb. 4 for CALex’s Chinese New Year & 5th anniversary celebration featuring a potluck dinner and performances. Reps of town gov, School Dist, community orgs, and state legislators participated. Photos by Ben C., Jun Y., and Zichen W.
LexDoingGood
CALex participated in LexDoingGood, hosted by CEL. Team members communicated with members of various organizations in Lexington and showed the residents various activities organized and participated by CALex.