EDUCATION

In honor of Mother’s Day, Sampan has interviewed four moms about what they’ve learned from raising their children, how they approach parenting and what they learned about their own upbringing as children of immigrant parents.

The late Tunney Lee--architect, urban planner, and community historian-- made great contributions to his childhood neighborhood of Chinatown. Now, it’s time we give back and name a key section of this iconic Boston district after him.

The themes of the indie film “Flying Lessons” are universal: death, grief, family and disability. But the way in which filmmaker Sarah Waldron tells the story is highly unique.

M ount Hope Cemetery in Mattapan is the oldest Chinese burial ground in New England, with more than 1,500 sojourners interred. These were among Boston’s earliest Chinese immigrants, many of whom lived here during the Chinese Exclusion Act of the late 1800s. Facing discrimination and immigration restrictions, many were prevented from traveling between China and the U.S. and were unable to bring family members to join them. Most labored to support their families, intending to r

Abilities Dance Boston will debut the world premiere of “Intersections V5,” April 17 and 18 at the Multicultural Arts Center in Cambridge.

Sampan caught up with Casandra Xavier, who lives in the North End, as she will be honored at the Abilities Dance Boston show “Intersections v5” on April 17 and 18 at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center.