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「中國城青少年代表協會」(Chinatown Youth Initiatives, CYI)、華埠商業共同發展機構、 紐約華僑學校9月15日共同舉辦第二十二屆「紐約中國城靚麗日」(Chinatown Beautification Day)。
紐約華僑學校自2020年始與CYI締結姊妹夥伴關係，共同舉辦是項活動。當天亦簽署2024年合作備忘錄; 藉此匯聚大紐約地區和紐約華僑學校義工學生及志願者，其中包括知名高中如亨特高中、史岱文森高中、布碌崙科技高中、布朗士科學高中等校計150多人，藉此活動美化社區，展現愛心的活動，也為社區居民增添了溫暖和關懷。
開幕式由僑校校長王憲筠介紹僑校歷史、社區責任及學校現況；後續通過工作坊討論、小組會議及實際操作清掃街道。CYI活動主辦人唐瑞宇表示，作為新一代華裔，不僅要了解華埠社區的需求，並且要以實際行動，為華埠社區做出一份貢獻，思考如何使得社區變得更好。
華埠商業共同發展機構執行長陳作舟表示目前如何提升華裔形象及翻轉華人地位，期藉由社區團結聯盟的力量，共同提升紐約中國城的形象。
紐約華僑學校校長王憲筠表示僑校自1909年以來迄今是以服務社區為宗旨，僑校的使命不僅教授學生語言，更重要的是在學生心中植入回饋社區的意識，思考如何在未來為社區做出貢獻。作為少數族裔，不僅要互相扶持幫助，還要加倍努力，希望亞裔不斷地茁壯卓越，提升少數族裔在社會的形象及地位。並感謝 CYI活動主辦人唐瑞宇，Angelina So，Jessica Xong，Pearl Liu;僑校糾察隊隊長趙子傑、副隊長李浩楠及華埠商業共同發展機構執行長陳作舟的結盟合作，共同將主流社會青年的智慧及活力挹注中國城。同時鼓勵青年學子們行有餘力參與社區服務的行列。當天即有10位參與活動者註冊擔任僑校志願者。藉此活動，冀盼 紐約中國城一天比一天清潔，一天比一天美麗。
本報記者周靜然紐約報道
The New York Chinese School held a Confucius Memorial Ceremony on September 28 in the Confucius Gymnasium on the fifth floor, to commemorate the 2575th birthday of Confucius. The school has held this ceremony since September 28, 1909, continuing its responsibility to preserve and promote Chinese cultural traditions. During the event, the school arranged a series of cultural performances, including a speech about Confucius' life by student Zhang Jinming, a recital of the "Great Harmony" chapter by students from grades 4 to 9, and a performance of "Grandpa Confucius" by kindergarten to grade 3 students. These activities not only allowed students to experience the unique charm of Chinese culture firsthand but also showcased their talents and creativity, with over 100 students participating. Each student was given a peach bun to express gratitude and celebration.
On this special day, the school also honored outstanding weekend teachers from the Saturday program. Among them were teachers from New York City public schools, as well as volunteer teachers from institutions like New York University and Cornell University, including Cao Peihui, Zhang Manxin, Huang Xu, Liu Fenfen, Leng Jia, Zheng Zixi, Zhu Ying, Liu Guosheng, Wu Xiaoying, He Pengliang, Zhu Enyi, Lai Weitong, Jiang Jun'an, Ms. Rebecca Frank, Ms. Nicole Lee, and Ms. Kimberly Huang. Outstanding teachers from the Sunday program included Sun Yuqing, Huang Jiucheng, Yu Simin, Jiang Nan, Zhao Bo, and Li Kaling. These dedicated educators not only impart knowledge but also carry the mission of cultural preservation, providing high-quality services to the community’s children with love. Their hard work and educational achievements have been praised and appreciated by both students and parents.
Principal Wang expressed her gratitude for the teachers’ dedication to the community’s students and highlighted that since 2018, the school has promoted a courtesy campaign, which is a reflection of Confucius’ values. The school motto, "Propriety, Justice, Integrity, and Honor," is rooted in Confucius' philosophy. Through the Confucius Memorial Ceremony, the school hopes to inspire students to understand Confucius’ extraordinary contributions to human civilization and encourage them to enhance their moral education, ultimately striving to preserve Chinese culture and promote societal harmony in the future.
NYCS 2024 Confucius Ceremony
New York Chinese School recently held its "2024 Fall Semester Chinese Calligraphy Competition" at the school's gymnasium. The event aimed to help students understand the structure and rhythm of Chinese characters while also honing their focus and patience.
The competition spanned two days, with over one hundred participants from the fourth grade and above, including online students. The participants were divided into three categories: Elementary, Middle School, and High School. The winners of the event were as follows:
For Saturday’s competition:
Elementary: Rosemary Lin, Meiyi Li, Ian Huang
Middle School: Qing Lan He, Laetitia Li, Marcella Wong
For Sunday’s competition:
Middle School: Liann Fan, Jason Zhao, Yang Ching Shi
High School: William Ren, Yong Qing Xu, Danny Moy
Principal Wang says that for the past 115 years, New York Chinese School has dedicated itself to its tradition and mission of passing down Chinese culture. She emphasized that language and culture are inseparable, and thus calligraphy acts as an important representation of eastern art and cultural beauty. Through the experience of learning calligraphy, students are able to grasp the profound depth of Chinese characters, while also being encouraged to develop their character and virtues. In today's fast-paced, material-driven society, patience and waiting are often overlooked, yet these qualities are essential to personal growth. Character education has always been one of the core values promoted by New York Chinese School. She expressed his gratitude to all teachers and students who actively supported the event and contributed their efforts, and she was proud and pleased with the outstanding performance of all the participants.
On September 15, the Chinatown Youth Initiatives (CYI), the Chinatown Partnership, and the New York Chinese School co-hosted the 22nd "Chinatown Beautification Day." Since 2020, the New York Chinese School has partnered with CYI to organize this event. A memorandum of cooperation for 2024 was also signed that day, bringing together over 150 volunteer students and community members from across New York City, including well-known high schools such as Hunter College High School, Stuyvesant High School, Brooklyn Technical High School, Bronx High School of Science. This event beautifies the community of Chinatown and shows love, warmth and care to the community.
The opening ceremony featured the principal of the New York Chinese school, Jennifer Wang, who introduced the school's history, community responsibilities, and current goals. The event included workshops, discussions, group meetings, and activities for cleaning the streets. CYI organizer Ruiyu Tang emphasized the importance for the new generation of Chinese Americans to understand the needs of the Chinatown community and to take actions to contribute to its improvement.
Chinatown Partnership Executive Director Wellington Chen discussed how to enhance the image and status of the Chinese community, hoping to strengthen the community through united efforts. Principal Wang remarked that since New York Chinese School establishment in 1909, the school has been dedicated to serving the community. The school's mission goes beyond language education; it aims to instill a sense of community service in students and encourage them to think about how they can contribute to the community in the future. As a minority group, it is essential to support each other and strive for excellence, enhancing the image and status of minorities in society.
Principal Wang also expressed gratitude to CYI organizers Ruiyu Tang, Angelina So, Jessica Xong, Pearl Liu, and the New York Chinese school's patrol leaders Johnny Zhao and Anthony Li, as well as Executive Director Wellington Chen, for their collaborative efforts in injecting the wisdom and vitality of mainstream youth into Chinatown. She encouraged young students to engage in community service as well. That day, 10 participants registered to become volunteers for the Chinese school. Through this event, there is a hope that Chinatown will become cleaner and more beautiful day by day.