“The Great Wall” was hit by accusations of whitewashing for casting Matt Damon in a movie set in ancient China. (Courtesy of Universal Pictures and China Film Group) Owen Johnson Connector Staff In the opening scene of “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings,” there is one shot where all of the…
UMass Lowell students celebrate Chinese New Year
“UMass Lowell students practice Chinese calligraphy as part of the event. (Marilyn Saha/Connector) Marilyn Saha Connector Staff Chinese New Year, also known as the “Spring Festival,” is typically celebrated between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20, depending on the day when the new moon appears. This year, Chinese New Year took place on Jan. 28, initiating…
Mid-Autumn Festival displays Chinese and Vietnamese culture
Marilyn Saha Connector Staff On Thursday, Sept. 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., UMass Lowell celebrated in its first annual Night Market Festival. The Mid-Autumn festival is celebrated by ethnic Chinese and Vietnamese people as well as some other East Asian countries. The festival is usually held on the fifteenth day of the eigth…
