(New York, Greater Bay Area Times) Three Mountains Chasing Dreams, Kunpeng Zhi, One Flat River, Splendid Journey! On February 25th, in order to celebrate the Chinese New Year and inspire the spirit of progress, the Fujian Sanshan Association held the "Sanshan Celebration, Overseas Chinese Spring Together" New Year's Gala at the Junhao Restaurant in New York. At the same time, we also extend our New Year greetings to Chinese and overseas Chinese around the world, expressing our best wishes for the Chinese New Year! Pan Yan, Director of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the Chinese Consulate General in New York, Consul Xiang Yutao, and several elected officials attended, with over 400 community representatives in attendance.
Chairman Zheng Zhenhe
Zheng Zhenhe, Chairman of the Fujian Sanshan Association in the United States, Shi Hongyu, First Executive Vice Chairman, Wang Gangyong, Permanent General Advisor, Zheng Heduan, Honorary Chairman, Wang Guozhu, Chairman of the Senate, Zheng Dexin, Wang Yin, Chen Wen, Chen Jianrong, Secretary General, Wang Yongying, Lin Xuekan, Office Directors Li Zhenqi, Chen Zhide, Honorary Chairmen Chen Chunguo, Weng Yugui, Chen Chunbin, Huang Xiufeng, Wei Qing, Executive Vice Chairmen Chen Xinjian, Zheng Ming, Dong Keyuan, Zheng Zhongchen and other team members and elders attended the evening party. The gala was hosted by Xiang Jingwen and Wang Yongying. The host's opening remarks are like a prelude to a symphony, flowing like clouds and water, like a clear spring entering the heart, making people feel like they are basking in the spring breeze.
Chairman Zheng Zhenhe of the Fujian Sanshan Association in the United States said in his "New Year's message": "The Spring Festival is a cultural symbol for Chinese people to integrate into their bloodline, and it is also the" Chinese soul "engraved in the hearts of Chinese people at home and abroad. We are gathered here tonight not only to present a cultural feast full of hometown flavor to the overseas Chinese community in the eastern United States, but also to unite and forge ahead through cultural heritage. Our association has always adhered to the purpose of" establishing an association for overseas Chinese ", practiced the concept of" mutual assistance ", and will always be the strongest support, the most solid bond, and the warmest harbor for Fujian compatriots living in the United States! In addition, our association has successfully held many activities with the influence of the overseas Chinese community. The sentence is:. Looking ahead to the new year, our association will continue to cultivate the community with a high spirited attitude, build bridges of friendship, contribute to promoting friendly relations between China and the United States, and also cultivate cultural heritage to make new contributions to supporting the construction of our hometown and the cause of national reunification! ”
Pan Yan, Director of Overseas Chinese Affairs Office
In his speech, Pan Yan, Director of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the Chinese Consulate General in New York, emphasized that "Tonight, I have been warmly invited by Chairman Zheng Zhenhe of the Sanshan Association to participate in the Spring Festival Gala. On behalf of Consul General Chen Li of the Consulate General, I would like to extend my New Year's greetings to overseas Chinese and wish everyone a happy and auspicious Chinese New Year. Looking back on the past year, the Sanshan Association in Fujian has achieved many results under the leadership of Chairman Zheng Zhenhe. We have enthusiastically served and helped our fellow villagers in need, actively supported the development and construction of our motherland and hometown, and especially organized a major event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti Fascist War. Together, we welcome history and create the future. Congratulations to the Sanshan Association in Fujian. I was also honored to attend the unveiling ceremony of the club I purchased last year. Everyone has been making their own contributions to the stable development of Sino US relations, and fully recognizes the important achievements of the Fujian Sanshan Association in the past year. This year is the Year of the Horse, which prompts us to carry on the past and open up the future, take the lead, and continue to forge ahead. I also wish the Fujian Sanshan Guild Hall in the United States continued prosperity, and I wish everyone present a happy Chinese New Year, success on horseback, and good luck in the Year of the Horse! ”
New York State Representative Zheng Yongjia, City Councilor Ma Tai, Chen Xueli, State Senator Liu Chunyi's office representative, former New York City Councilor Gu Yaming, as well as Chairman of the American Fujian Association Chen Heng, Acting Chairman of the American Fujian Association Lin Kongyin, Chairman of the American Chang Le Association Lu Jianshun, Chairman of the American Lianjiang Association Zhang Yun, Chairman of the American Fujian Chinese Association Li Hua, and Chairman of the American Fujian Four Seas Chamber of Commerce Dong Sheng, delivered speeches successively, expressing warm congratulations and New Year's wishes to the Sanshan Association.
First Executive Vice Chairman Shi Hongyu's thank-you speech
In his thank-you speech, the first executive vice chairman, Shi Hongyu, expressed: "Whip up the steed, let the wine meet the spring breeze! As the 'Three Mountains Celebrate Together, Overseas Chinese Community Celebrate Together' New Year's Gala is about to end, on behalf of the organizer, Chairman Zheng Zhenhe of the American Fujian Association, and all colleagues, I would like to express our sincere gratitude and New Year's wishes to the leaders, friends, and guests who have strongly supported and enthusiastically participated in today's event! We sincerely wish you a happy New Year, a happy family, successful career, and a prosperous Year of the Horse! During the New Year Gala held by our association, we are grateful for the gifts of songs, dances, flowers, and blues from brother overseas Chinese groups, overseas Chinese leaders, and close friends of the Three Mountains to express our congratulations. We deeply appreciate them and remember them in our hearts! The spring breeze is like Dear guest, it's bustling as soon as you arrive. On this day of celebrating the Chinese New Year and sharing the joy of reunion, I hope everyone can sing and dance to their heart's content, drink and chat happily, and enjoy this warm and romantic evening together! ”
At the evening party, four colleagues from the Sanshan Guild Hall team brilliantly recited Secretary General Wang Yin's passionate poem "Three Mountains in Spring", and Secretary General Zheng Dexin also gave a passionate recitation, especially the performance of "War Drums Welcome Peace, Three Mountains Celebrate New Year" by the Eastern Fujian Opera Troupe, which instantly shook the whole venue. The New Year's Eve Gala was a complete success with singing and dancing on site, creating a lively atmosphere full of peace, warmth, and joy!
