澳大利亚闽南同乡会

The Respectable Mr Mark Coure MP, representing the NSW Premier;

Ms Jodi McKay MP, Leader of the Opposition NSW;

Mr Nick Lalich MP, Member for Cabramatta;

Mr Michael Ng, Electoral Officer of Strathfield Electorate Office;

Distinguish Guests, Local & International, Fellow Minnan Folks, Friends & Relatives , Ladies & Gentlemen, GOOD EVENING TO YOU ALL!

On this special evening while we dine and celebrate the 20th Anniversary & Changeover Gala Dinner of our Association, I feel greatly honoured to be able to express my sincere gratitude to the committee, fellow Minnans and relatives, who have all given their support and trust in electing me as the 10th President of the Australian Minnan Association Inc.

The Australian Minnan Association Inc. acts as a collective family for all Minnans and their relatives who migrated to Australia. We share a local dialect, accent, cuisine and lifestyle as well as many shared ideologies.

The Inaugural Committee Members has established this huge platform 20 years ago. The Presidents and Committee boards have all work very hard to develop, foster and expand the services we provide, and as a result, there are now over 1,000 fellow folk members presently.

During the period of time, our members have actively been involved with the activities and charity drives in support of large annual events like the traditional Moon Festival. They have strived to replicate Moon Cake activities, recreated cultural performances, provided delicious traditional banquets in order to give back our members and leave them with an unforgettable evening. The Incoming Committee Members will continue to maintain these traditions that these foundations have developed.

Also with the utmost support from Ms Bi Qing Hong, the Association’s Deputy Standing President, we have strived to establish a shared Function Room on our company’s premises for the use by the Association and our fellow folks. This can be used for general meetings and gatherings , as a conference room, function room and place of celebration which fully equipped with karaoke & dancing facilities. We also welcome everyone to join us on any occassions, and help to enrich the lives of our fellow folk friends & relatives, so that they can lead a more culturally rich life and to develop, maintain and promote Minnan culture in the beautiful city of Sydney.

In the traditional Chinese culture , respecting our seniors and cherishing our young is one of the most highly regarded virtue. Especially to Fujian and Minnan descendants, . we wish our elders can find happiness in the Association, and our descendants can obtain knowledge and encouragement about their cultural roots. As an ethnic community group in Australia, we also wish to provide assistance to the new immigrants and overseas students, to aid them in settling into our beautiful and multicultural community as well as give back to the wider community and country.

Everyone in these 20 years, the Australia Minnan Association has gone from a humble beginning with almost nothing, now we have achieved through the non-stop efforts from our ever increasing members, a reputation that only grows in recognition and renown. This was birthed from strong foundation and conference policy, and a sincere work attitude fostered within the traditional Minnan ideology and enacted upon by our founding committees. The idea shared by our members and fellow folks is ‘we win if we struggle’ and this has been a supporting pillar in every event organised by the Association and I believe with the support of the incoming Committee Members, the service we provide as a community will be brought up to a whole new level.

Ladies & Gentlemen, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Mr James Chan, Chairman of Australian Chinese Buddhist Society/Mingyue Lay Temple, who has given us his utmost support and thought, particularly in providing detailed effective guidance and assistance in the preparation for tonight’s event.

On behalf of the entire Australian Minnan Association Committees and Members, we like to extend our congratulation to Ms Jodi McKay MP, on her election as the Leader of the Opposition NSW, and we wish with her brilliant leadership, she will bring the Party to the best success. We thank her so much for taking time out of her busy schedule to join us and celebrate the event, she will always receive mine and the entirety of our communities support in her future endeavours.

Finally, I sincerely wish everyone of you enjoy the delicious food & drink tonight , as well as the fantastic performances and lucky draw prizes!

Thank you!

尊敬的新州州长代表Mr Mark Coure MP, 新州反对党领袖Ms Jodi McKay MP，卡市州議員 Mr Nick Lalich MP，與及史費菲選區 選舉主任 Mr Michael Ng， .

尊敬的海内外嘉宾，闽南乡亲们、亲朋好友们：大家晚上好！

在庆祝澳大利亚闽南同乡会成立20周年暨理事会换届典礼这个特别的晚上，我很荣幸站在这里向支持我、信任我、并推选我成为澳大利亚闽南同乡会第十届会长的理事们、乡亲们 表示衷心的感谢！

闽南同乡会犹如我们旅澳闽南乡亲的一个大家庭。我们有着一样的乡音、共同的家乡美食，生活习惯和许多家乡话题。感谢创会会长庄伟杰先生和第一届的理事们在20年前就率先搭起了这个大平台，并且在后来历届会长和理事会的努力下逐步发展扩大到今天的上千名乡亲会员。期间，乡亲们积极参与并慷慨大方地为每年一次的大型传统中秋博饼庆祝活动举办捐款出力。每一次细心筹备的博饼活动、精心安排的文艺节目和丰盛的晚宴都能让到600-700位乡亲们度过一个难忘的夜晚。新一届的理事会在继续保持这一重要活动的同时，得到了常务副会长洪碧青的大力支持， 我们联手在我们公司设立了一个同乡会活动室。可以用于小型聚餐开会、唱卡拉OK和跳舞。欢迎乡亲们有空来参与，让我们同乡会的文化生活更加丰富多彩，让闽南的乡情在悉尼这个美丽的城市里传播。

尊老爱幼是中华民族的传统美德，福建闽南地区尤其如此。我们希望老年人能够在同乡会找到更多的欢乐、青少年能够得到更多的鼓励和培养。作为澳洲的一个民族社区团体，我们同时希望能够帮助新移民和留学生尽快地安定并融入澳洲多元文化社会的同时，争取为社区和澳洲社会献出一份绵薄之力。

乡亲们、朋友们，20年来我们闽南同乡会从无到有、会员不断增加、声誉不断远播，是因为我们历届理事会都秉承着一个良好的共商共议制度，精诚团结的优良闽南传统，是因为全体会员和乡亲们都秉乘着”爱拼才会赢”的闽南古风来大力支持和积极参与同乡会每次举办的活动。我相信，在新的一届理事们的支持下同乡会会务肯定会更上一层楼。

乡亲们、朋友们，今天晚上，我想借这个机会来特别感谢中华悉尼佛学会明月居士林陳運明主席对我们闽南同乡会一直以来的关心和支持，尤其是在这次庆典的整个筹备过程中给予了非常细致有效的指导和大力的帮助。

同时我想代表澳大利亚闽南同乡会全体会员祝贺Ms Jodi McKay MP被推选为新州工党领袖，并感谢她在百忙中拨出时间亲自参加今晚的庆典。我摯誠祝願在她的英明領導下，成功帶領團隊再創佳績! 我本人與同乡会亦会全力支持她未來在任內所作的貢獻。

最后, 我衷心希望大家今天晚上，能够尽情享受接下来的美酒佳肴，和精彩的文娱与抽奖节目！ 谢谢大家！