Angel Dance Dancers Shine at 2025 AANHPI Heritage Festival in Boston Common
- Sophie He
- Jun 3
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 8
Date: June 2nd 2025
On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the 2025 AANHPI Heritage Festival took place at the Parkman Bandstand in Boston Common. Hosted by the New England Chinese American Alliance (NECAA), MA250, the Red Sox, the Asian Pacific American Public Affairs, United Chinese Americans in Massachusetts, and other co-hosts, the festival was a proud part of the MA250 commemorative events.
Notable attendees included state representatives Vanna Howard, Tara Hong, and Erika Uyterhoeven; Get Konnected CEO Colette Phillips; MA250 Coordinator Sheila Green; Lex250 Vice Chair Mona Roy; Linda Champion from the Korean American Citizens League of New England; and UCA Community Foundation Chair Jin Chang. Each delivered inspiring speeches to mark the occasion.
The festival began with the multi-town relay run, “From MA250 to America250.” Launched at Lexington High School at 11:15 AM following the town’s AAPI 5K race, runners passed through Arlington center and the Anderson Memorial Bridge connecting Allston and Cambridge before arriving at Boston Common. This cherished tradition symbolizes the generational legacy of the AAPI community and the strong ties among Massachusetts towns.
Following the relay, the youth-led cultural showcase took center stage. AAPI youth performed a vibrant array of traditional and contemporary acts, including Chinese classical dance, martial arts, lion dancing, Indian Bharatanatyam, Filipino Tinikling, and Korean pop dance. Over 500 attendees enjoyed these performances, which included two performances from Angel Dance Company, Joy of Spring by Angel Dance Elite A team, and a duet DUNHUANG Dance, Dance of the Spirits by Olivia Li and Jacquelyn Guo.
As this year’s new feature, a special “Youth Community Leader Speech” segment honored outstanding teens for their contributions to public service and civic engagement. Selected student leaders from across Massachusetts shared personal stories of their community work and leadership journeys. Juliet Dong from Angel Dance Company delivered a powerful and authentic narrative about her experiences as a Chinese dancer and member of Angel Dance Youth League serving her community, inspiring her peers to take initiatives in building a stronger, more inclusive society.
(All photos are provided by NECAA)
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