克利夫兰及周边地区消息

慶祝新年 龍年吉祥

浦 瑛

   當日活動由May Chen主持,福字帶着烤豬引人矚目,Akron市長也到了現場祝賀大家新年快樂,還有其他菲律賓裔,非裔等各族裔民衆也一起同歡,賓客們身穿傳統的裝飾,享受歡快的音樂和美食,從11:30-3:00,大家都興奮得不想回家,現場充滿節日氣氛,給所有客人打造了過節回家的感覺。

   老人們觀看精彩表演、由張小倫,何文彥和黃海三劍客樂隊表演,英文叫Three Musketeers ,何老師的美聲,張小倫的手風琴,黃海的 小提琴, 還有葉艷萍的琵琶 都非常專業,他們讓坐在觀衆席上的79歲的老人自動上台表演了社交雙人舞。
   還有克利夫蘭婦女會主席Anna Li夫婦參加 了慶新年活動, 夫婦還爲大家表演拿手的民族舞蹈,可可托海的牧羊人 ,Anna表示:非常感謝樂手朋友們支持婦女會,關愛老人的獻愛心活動,老人活動中心的老人過90歲有好幾位,依然健談和藹,過80歲的居然有二十餘人,還有老夫婦更是令人羨慕,隨著一首柔美愉悅的舞曲翩然起舞,舞姿依舊優雅曼妙。
   人生如此精彩,看到老人家這麼快樂,大家太高興了,最後大合唱-(恭喜恭喜)更是把年味氣氛帶動起來,大家拍手同唱歡樂無比,感謝May Chen 夫婦,May 在前台主持招呼客人,先生在後台和年輕工作人員準備美食。舉辦一場慶祝活動,背後有多少人的準備策劃和行動。感恩你們把快樂帶給大家,謝謝多年來服務社區,讓在場的每個人的活力和熱情綻放。

   這次慶祝活動它拉近了人們的距離,慶祝了豐富的傳承文化,如May Chen説的:
I hope you like them. The program was great, and everyone seemed to enjoy it。
   最後我和大家一起歡快地跳了Zumba.我帶着喜悅的心情開車去哥倫布送報紙
   Attending the Jin Huo Community Inc. Lunar New Year celebration was a wonderful and enriching experience that I will cherish for a long time. The festive atmosphere, filled with traditional decorations, lively music, and colorful costumes, created a sense of excitement and unity among all the attendees.
Participating in activities such as watching the great performances, enjoying delicious Chinese delicacies, and exchanging warm wishes with friends and family made the event truly special. The energy and enthusiasm of everyone present were infectious, spreading joy and positivity throughout the gathering.
   Reflecting on the celebration, I am reminded of the importance of cultural traditions in connecting people and fostering a sense of belonging. It was a beautiful reminder of the values of togetherness, gratitude, and renewal that the Lunar New Year represents.
   Overall, the Lunar New Year party was a heartwarming experience that brought people closer together, celebrated rich cultural heritage, and left me feeling grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a vibrant and meaningful celebration.
By Alice Zhang