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Boston: An Insider’s Guide
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Boston is chock full of exciting cultural attractions and sightseeing opportunities. To assist attendees in their explorations of the city, ASA is sending a copy of the Discover Boston 2008 Guide to everyone who pre-registers for the ASA Annual Meeting.
This small booklet contains overviews on dining, nightlife, performing arts, shopping, attractions, travel essentials, and a map of the downtown area.
For additional information about the city, its neighborhoods, and where to go and what to see, start by browsing
http://www.bostonusa.com/visitor/visitor.php.
During our time at the Annual Meeting, be sure to take part in the city traditions such as the August Moon Festival. Boston's Chinatown stages one of its largest events, the August Moon Festival, held annually around the Chinatown Gateway arch on Harrison Ave. According to legend, in 1368 the Chinese overthrew the Mongol Yuan dynasty with the help of messages hidden in moon cakes. These tasty disc-shaped flaky pastries, filled with sweetened bean-paste and marked on top with the symbol of the baker, have thus become the food most associated with the August Moon, or Mid-Autumn festival. The celebration is also traditionally a time for families and neighbors to gather for moon-watching parties and children to carry brightly-colored lanterns. Beach Street, Chinatown Boston. 10am - 5pm. 08/03/2008
