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Today in Photos (11/25/2009)

By Sarah F. Choudhury, Xiao Cong, Grace Sun, Jia J Wu, Maria Y. Xia, and Kate C. Xie

- By Maria Y. Xia

- Xiao Guiyu, debuty secretary general of People's Republic of China, gives a speech today at Harvard Kennedy School about the coming Shanghai World Expo 2010. The theme of Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life," representing the common wish of the whole humankind for a better living in future urban environments. The event attracted a packed audience By Xiao Cong

kristin cashore - By Kate C. Xie

- Ling Zhang, Ziff Environmental Fellow, gives a presentation about the environmental problems associated with a series of ponds in northern Hebei constructed by the Northern Song government. By Grace Sun

- Fanueil Hall visitors young and old gather to hug a tulle-feathered bear and a toy soldier as they arrive from the Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker stage. By Jia J Wu

- A young boy peeks out from behind a statue as choir singers serenade passerbys during an annual festival to celebrate the upcoming holidays in Boston. By Jia J Wu

- Visitors crowd Quincy Market and savor the eclectic food and newly strung holiday decorations that filled the rafters of the Boston landmark. By Jia J Wu

- At 5:30 pm, Mayor Thomas Menino leads the countdown to lighting the Faneuil Hall tree, a 87 foot tall Norwegian spruce, the largest holiday tree in New England. By Jia J Wu

- A handbell ringer entertains with holiday songs such as “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” at an annual holiday festival at Quincy Market and Fanueil Hall. By Jia J Wu

- A holiday wreath decorated with lights and bells glitters in a window of the Quincy Market rotunda, merrily facing the historic buildings of Boston. By Jia J Wu

- Prof. Ali Asani, doctoral candidates Nancy Khalil and Sarah El- Tantawi, and Muslim chaplain Taha Abdul-Basser, discuss the response as individuals and communities to the Fort Hood shootings. By Sarah F. Choudhury

CON ARTIST - Harvard freshman Conor Morrison kept fooling the Boston University defense last night, scoring four goals, including a go-ahead tally with one minute remaining in the third period. A combination of luck and skill led to the breakout night, and the freshman is now tied for the team lead in goals. The last time a Crimson player scored four goals in a game was in 1998. By Karen L. Ding

ON HER MARK - Junior Emma Markley led Harvard’s offense in an overtime loss against New Hampshire last night, scoring 21 points. By Karen L. Ding

Top Photos for November 25, 2009

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