Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Mayor and other dignitaries receive Chinese Culture Connection awards By Tara Vocino T he mayor and other dignitaries received four awards during Saturday’s 19th Annual Chinese Culture Connection Fundraising Gala and Awards Ceremony at Ming’s Seafood Restaurant. Susan Chinsen received the Outstanding Arts and Culture Award from Chinese Culture Connection members Board President Dr. Yulan Lin (at right) and Executive Director Mei Hung. Mayor Gary Christenson received the Diversity and Inclusion Award. Shown are Chinese Culture Connection members Board President Dr. Yulan Lin (at left) and Executive Director Mei Hung. Linda Zalk received the Edward F. O’Connell Inspirational Service Award from Mei Hung, Edward O’Connell and Dr. Yulan Lin. Sponsor Kit Young, who is the family services director of Boston China t own Neighborhood Cent er, thanked ever yone for donating to the silent auction. Emcee Dana Brown welcomed everyone to the 19th Annual Chinese Culture Connection fundraising gala and awards ceremony at Ming’s Seafood Restaurant on Saturday night. Susan Chinsen accepted the Outstanding Arts and Culture Award. Justin Tseng received the Excellence in Community Service Award from Chinese Culture Connection members Board President Dr. Yulan Lin and Executive Director Mei Hung. Boston Dulcimer and Drums members, shown from left to right: Shirley Wong, Evelyn Chen, Aiden Chen, Liam Chen, Katelyn Chen and Ethan Chen performed. Chinese Culture Connection Executive Director Mei Hung presented a video of the Chinese Language School summer enrichment program. Tao He (at left) and Yazhi Guo performed a duet. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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