作者:高康
金蛇獻瑞,四海同春。今年的春節與往年不同,它首次被”列入人類非物質文化遺產名錄“,請注意,這是全人類共同的節日,成為了全人類共用的文化財富。中國人過春節,自漢武帝太初元年開始,距今兩千多年,可以說,中國春節是世界上歷史最悠久的節日之一。
2025蛇年鐘聲即將敲響之際,加拿大阿省Danielle Smith省長1月25日晚在McDougall Centre(有百年歷史的美術學院派建築),與一百五十餘位中外嘉賓和僑領共同慶祝了首屆非遺的中國農曆春節。
邀請函寫道:Lunar New Year is an important festival celebrated in East Asian and Southeast Asian communities, and we would like to honour that tradition here in Alberta
晚會由伯樂先生主持。省長Smith,省藝術文化婦女地位部Tanya Fir部長分別代表政府向在阿爾伯塔省生活和工作的華人華僑及亞洲各地喜迎春節的所有朋友致以新春問候!(她們的講話全文另發)。
當今世界風雲激蕩,變幻萬千。蛇在混亂中保持敏銳和耐心。每年,天干與地支(中國十二生肖之一)配對。今年的天干是“已”,代表陰木,而地枝是“巳”,代表蛇。因此,2025年是木蛇年。那麼這對未來意味著什麼呢?對我們許多人來說是一個成為重生的時刻。
Smith省長說:正如你們所知,艾伯塔省的過去包括了許多亞洲人的故事,他們努力工作,幫助建設和塑造了這個我們有幸稱之為家的省。這些早期的先驅們堅信,只要有決心、樂觀和勇氣,一切皆有可能。他們是對的。時至今日,這種態度在所有阿爾伯塔人中依然強烈。
省長拿著金黃色的橘子說,橘子象徵著甜蜜與團圓,願廣大華人社區朋友闔家幸福,團團圓圓!最後她們都沒有忘記用粵語對大家說:“恭喜發財!”
Fir部長說:華人和東亞社區通過傳統、語言、藝術、商業活動、美食和社會貢獻塑造了阿爾伯塔省的身份。你們的努力有助於保護和慶祝使我們大家更加緊密地聯繫在一起的豐富傳統。讓這個農曆新年提醒我們文化的力量,激發創造力,慶祝中國和東亞社區使阿爾伯塔強大。
卡城文化中心的黃先生代表華人華僑發言,他說上世紀七十年代剛來加拿大時,除了華人,幾乎沒有幾位加拿大人知道中國農曆春節,現在全世界幾乎所有人都知道中國的這個最隆重的傳統節日,中國的傳統文化日益深入人心,春節正在變成一個世界性的節日。他同時向省長和部長贈送了富有傳統文化特色的“從心所欲”,“萬事如意”鏡框。
五彩繽紛的文藝節目,獅子舞,武術表演更是把晚會推向了高潮。加拿大保守黨黨魁Pierre Poilievre(新一屆政府的有力競爭者)在安大略華人新春晚會上也情不自禁的用中文唱起了《新年好!》,他的歌聲代表了未來政府向整個加拿大華人華僑致以的新春良好祝福!
大家也衷心希望在新的一年裏,中加關係在文化交融的友好氛圍中越來越好!
Danielle Smith省長在農曆新年慶祝活動上的講話:
大家好!新年快樂!
我很高興與卡爾加裏藝術、文化和婦女地位部長Tanya Fir和卡爾加裏中國文化中心主席Tony Wong一道,在大家慶祝農曆新年和蛇年之際,祝願大家一切順利。
我聽說,作為黃道星座,蛇代表著智慧、知識、智慧、直覺和創造力。
我知道今年是木蛇年,這是一個60年才發生一次的罕見事件。
我敢肯定,這一切發生在現在絕非偶然,在一個感覺是歷史上的關鍵時刻,在加拿大和南部邊境正在發生變化。
因此,木蛇年被認為是規劃、轉型和從過去學習的時候,這是很合適的。
如果說過去教會了我們什麼,那就是,即使面對變化,在阿爾伯塔,我們也可以成為自己好運的創造者。
正如你們所知,艾伯塔省的過去包括了許多亞洲人的故事,他們努力工作,幫助建設和塑造了這個我們有幸稱之為家的省。
這些早期的先驅們堅信,只要有決心、樂觀和勇氣,一切皆有可能。
他們是對的。時至今日,這種態度在所有阿爾伯塔人中依然強烈。
我們感謝艾伯塔省的亞裔社區,感謝你們在過去幾十年裏為我省做出的諸多貢獻。
今天,阿爾伯塔省的財富包括創始社區帶來和分享的價值觀、文化和傳統。
農曆新年慶祝活動無疑是最具活力和豐富多彩的傳統之一,我很榮幸今天能參加這個活動。
因此,在我們慶祝激動人心的新年伊始之際,我祝大家身體健康,事業興旺,長壽,事業有成。
願你與朋友和家人一起享受這一特殊的時刻,並在未來的一年裏找到更多的理由來慶祝阿爾伯塔省的生活。
謝謝大家,新年快樂。
Honorable Danielle Smith’s Remarks at Lunar New Year Celebration
Hello everyone. Happy New Year! It’s my pleasure to join Tanya Fir our Minster of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, and Tony Wong, President of the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre in wishing all of you the very best as you celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake. I’m told that, as a Zodiac sign, the Snake represents wisdom, knowledge, intelligence, intuition, and creativity. I understand this is specifically the Year of the Wood Snake, a rare event that happens only once every 60 years. I’m sure it’s no accident that it’s occurring now, at a time that feels to be a pivotal moment in history, with changes unfolding here in Canada and south of the border. It’s fitting, then, that the Year of Wood Snake is known to be a time for planning, transformation, and learning from the past. And if there’s one thing the past has taught us, it’s that, even in the face of change, here in Alberta, we can be the creators of our own good fortune. As you know, Alberta’s past includes stories of many people of Asian descent who worked hard to help build and shape the province we are so fortunate to call home. These early pioneers were firm in their belief that with determination, optimism and grit, anything could be possible. They were right. And that attitude remains as strong as ever today in all Albertans. We are grateful for Alberta’s Asian community and appreciate the many ways you have contributed to our province over the decades. Today, Alberta’s wealth includes the values, culture and traditions that founding communities have brought and shared. The Lunar New Year celebration is certainly one of the most vibrant and colourful traditions, and I’m honoured to be a part of this event today. So as we celebrate the beginning of a new and exciting year, I wish you all good health, prosperity, longevity, and success. May you enjoy this special time with friends and family and find even more reasons to celebrate life in Alberta in the year ahead. Thank you, and happy New Year.
Tanya Fir部長在農曆新年慶祝活動上的講話:
今晚,我很榮幸能與各位貴賓、卡爾加裏華人和東亞社區的同事、社區領袖、成員們歡聚一堂,共同慶祝中國的農曆新年。農曆新年慶祝活動突出了艾伯塔省的實力,展示了豐富的文化,使其成為一個美妙的家。
在這個由艾伯塔省華人和東亞社區共同舉辦的充滿活力的慶祝活動中,我們尊重增長,慶祝傳統,並表彰堅持這些重要傳統的領導人。今晚,我們慶祝並歡迎象徵著更新、轉變和成長的木蛇年。
這些價值觀鼓勵我們勇敢面對障礙,以開放的心態迎接變化,抓住機遇,創造更美好的未來。這個慶祝活動也突出了中國和東亞社區的豐富遺產和成就。艾伯塔省政府很自豪地支持將人們聚集在一起的夥伴關係和活動,如農曆新年慶祝活動,春節和中秋節。艾伯塔省華人和東亞社區的貢獻是必不可少的,因為他們豐富了我們的民俗景觀,推動了經濟增長,促進了社區的豐富。
華人和東亞社區通過傳統、語言、藝術、商業活動、美食和社會貢獻塑造了阿爾伯塔省的身份。我想花一點時間來表彰那些使這類活動成為可能的熱心的社區成員和領導人。你們的努力有助於保護和慶祝使我們大家更加緊密地聯繫在一起的豐富傳統。讓這個農曆新年提醒我們文化的力量,激發創造力,慶祝中國和東亞社區使阿爾伯塔強大。我們可以一起慶祝和培育使我們更親密的藝術和文化!祝大家春節快樂!謝謝!
Honorable Minister Tanya Fir’s Remark for the Lunar New year Celebration
Good evening, everyone!
It is a great honour to be here tonight among all distinguished guests, honoured former colleagues, community leaders, members of the Calgary Chinese and East Asian communities, as we gather for this special Premier’s Lunar New Year celebration.
Lunar New Year celebrations highlight Alberta’s strength, showcasing cultural richness that make it such a wonderful place to call home.
In this vibrant celebration embraced by Alberta’s Chinese and East Asian communities, we honour growth, celebrate heritage and recognize leaders who uphold these important traditions.
Tonight, we celebrate and welcome the Year of the Wood Snake, symbolizing renewal, transformation and growth。
These values encourage us to approach obstacles with bravery, welcome change with an open mind and seize opportunities to create a better future.
This celebration also highlights the rich heritage and achievements of the Chinese and East Asian communities. Alberta’s government is proud to support partnerships and events that bring people together, such as Lunar New Year celebrations, Spring Festivals, and mid-autumn festivals.
The contributions of Alberta’s Chinese and East Asian communities are essential as they enrich our folkloric landscape, drive economic growth and foster community enrichment。
The Chinese and East Asian communities have shaped Alberta’s identity through traditions, languages, art, business initiatives, cuisine and social contributions.
I want to take a moment to recognize the dedicated community members and leaders who make events like this possible. Premier, for hosting and support.
Your efforts help preserve and celebrate the rich traditions that bring us all closer together.
Let this Lunar New Year remind us of the power of culture to spark creativity and celebrate the Chinese and East Asian communities that makes Alberta strong.
Together, we can celebrate and nurture the arts and cultures that bring us closer! To everyone, I wish you a very happy Lunar New Year! Thank you.