Rep. McGonagle celebrates Asian culture at Chinese Youth Boston Symphony Concert

On July 27, 2024, at Boston City Hall, State Representative Joe McGonagle attended the Chinese Youth Boston Symphony Concert organized by the Boston Asian Art Carnival Committee – celebrating Asian culture and the immigrant impact on Greater Boston. At the event, the Beijing Golden Sail Junior Orchestra, which is comprised of musicians aged 12 and under, performed an array of songs. They were followed by speakers, including Rep. McGonagle and Asian American & Pacific Islanders Commission Commissioner Gary Yu.

“To say I was impressed by these talented musicians is a major understatement,” said McGonagle. “These kids were some of the best I’ve ever seen, right up there with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. This show was a testament to their hard work and dedication. I was grateful for the invitation and to meet with some of the great immigrant families that make our community so vibrant. Representing a diverse area is such a gift and being able to represent these incredible folks makes the job worth it.”