On the afternoon of January 26, 2025, the Greater Port Washington Chinese American Association (GPWCAA) hosted its first-ever Chinese New Year Gala at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater in Port Washington. The event attracted a large and diverse audience, including many members of the Chinese community and residents from other cultural backgrounds, who gathered to celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year. Notably, the theater was filled to its capacity of 400+ seats, showcasing the event’s remarkable popularity and high level of public interest.
Honored guests at the event included Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Treasurer David Chiang, Deputy Director at Nassau County Office of Asian Affairs Meng Li, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Town of North Hempstead Council women Mariann Dalimonte and Christine Liu, who attended to show their support and admiration for the gala. They praised the event for not only promoting the beauty of Chinese culture but also fostering dialogue and connection among diverse communities.
This year’s Lunar New Year gala brought the community together for an unforgettable evening filled with vibrant performances and cultural celebration. Featuring a diverse lineup of acts—including singing and dancing, Chinese and Western instrumental performances, stand-up comedy, poetry recitations, and traditional Kunqu opera—the event highlighted the richness and diversity of Chinese culture.
What set this gala apart was its strong community-driven spirit. Most of the performances were delivered by local residents, and the entire event, from planning to production, was organized by dedicated volunteers. The evening received strong support from the Ru Dance Studio, Evergreen Inspiration and Music Colab School, while professional performances from Crazy Laugh Comedy Club, the New York Chinese Opera Society, and rising young dancer Li Kaidi added an extra layer of excellence. The event not only showcased outstanding talent but also underscored the community’s cohesion and enthusiasm.
The gala opened with an electrifying performance of Gong Xi, blending traditional Chinese music and costumes with the dynamic energy of Latin dance, instantly captivating the audience. A folk music medley featuring Jasmine Flower and The Butterfly Lovers demonstrated the elegance of classical Chinese melodies, while a string sonata by students from The Juilliard School’s Pre-College Division transported attendees into the world of Western classical music. Dance performances Cai Wei and Moonlit Lotus Pond showcased a mesmerizing mix of grace and vitality, while the grand finale, a high-energy Latin dance, brought the house down with thunderous applause.
Adding to the excitement, a series of lucky draw giveaways kept the audience engaged throughout the evening, contributing to the lively and festive atmosphere. The overwhelming response from attendees underscored the event’s success in not only providing a platform for local talent but also fostering a deeper appreciation for Chinese culture within the broader community.
The GPWCAA announced its plans to make the Chinese New Year Gala an annual tradition in Port Washington while continuing to provide more enriching events in the future to promote cultural exchange and strengthen community unity.
Thanks to our generous sponsors for the donations. Without you, GPWCAA could not make this event successfully.
Last but not least, thank all the performers, staff, and volunteers, without your dedicated work GPWCAA could not have done this. Special thanks to Event producer Jessie Zhang, Treasure Cheng Su, Secretary Rong Zhu, and Event Art Director Mr Paul Ru. Thank you for your tremendous contribution, the meeting at late night, at early morning and seamless communication made this a successful event.
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2025年1月26日下午，由華盛頓港華僑協會主辦的首屆春節聯歡晚會在華盛頓港的Jeanne Rimsky劇院成功舉辦。這次活動吸引了許多華人社區成員及不同族裔的居民前來觀看，共同歡慶農曆新年的到來。值得一提的是，華盛頓港劇院當日座無虛席，充分展現了這次活動的火爆人氣和廣泛關注。
活動當天，納蘇郡郡長Bruce Blakeman，財長David Chiang，亞裔辦公室負責人Meng Li，北海普斯特德鎮鎮長Jennifer Desena，議員Mariann Delimonte和Christine Liu也特意到場觀賞，並對晚會的成功舉辦給予高度讚揚。他們表示，這樣的活動不僅傳遞了中華文化的魅力，也促進了社區內不同族裔之間的交流與融合。
晚會以精彩的節目為特色，共包含歌舞表演、中西樂器演奏、脫口秀、詩歌朗誦、崑曲表演以及兒童和成人團體的精彩展示，充分展現了華人文化的多樣性與魅力。尤其令人印象深刻的是，大部分節目都是由當地居民親自表演，整場晚會的策劃與製作也都是由當地志工完成。這次活動得到了茹寶藝術中心，Evergreen Inspration和譚旭音樂學校的大力支持，並且請來了拉瘋喜劇社，紐約梨園社，青年舞蹈家李凱迪帶來高水準的專業表演。這彰顯了社區的強大凝聚力和熱情。其中，開場的《恭喜》融合了中國傳統音樂服裝和拉丁舞的熱情，一下子點燃了全場的熱情，《茉莉花》《梁祝·化蝶》的民樂連奏展現了中式古典音樂的雅緻，茱莉亞音樂學院預科班學生帶來的弦樂奏鳴曲則把觀眾們帶進了西方古典音樂的殿堂，《採薇》和《荷塘月色》的舞蹈表演充分展示了優雅與活力，壓軸的拉丁舞贏得了全場觀眾熱烈的掌聲。演出中也穿插了抽獎環節，現場氣氛熱烈，觀眾反應極為熱烈。這場春節聯歡晚會不僅為社區居民提供了展示才藝的平台，也在當地掀起了一股中華文化熱潮。
GPWCAA未來每年都將舉辦春節晚會並且還將為華人社區開展更多豐富多彩的活動，推動文化交流，並進一步促進社區的團結與融合。
感謝我們慷慨的贊助商的捐款。沒有你們，GPWCAA 不可能成功舉辦這次活動。
最後，感謝所有的表演者、工作人員和志願者，沒有你們的辛勤工作，GPWCAA 不可能做到這一點。特別感謝活動製作人 Jessie Zhang、财务长 Cheng Su、朱蓉秘書和活動藝術總監 Paul Ru 先生。感謝你們的巨大貢獻，无数个會議以及無縫的溝通使這次活動取得了成功。
2025年1月26日下午，由华盛顿港华侨协会主办的首届春节联欢晚会在华盛顿港的Jeanne Rimsky剧院成功举办。此次活动吸引了众多华人社区成员及不同族裔的居民前来观看，共同欢庆农历新年的到来。值得一提的是，华盛顿港剧院当日座无虚席，充分展现了本次活动的火爆人气和广泛关注度。
活动当天，纳苏郡郡长Bruce Blakeman，财长David Chiang，亚裔办公室负责人Meng Li，北海普斯特德镇镇长Jennifer Desena，议员Mariann Delimonte和Christine Liu也特意到场观赏，并对晚会的成功举办给予高度赞扬。他们表示，这样的活动不仅传递了中华文化的魅力，也促进了社区内不同族裔之间的交流与融合。
晚会以精彩纷呈的节目为特色，共包含歌舞表演、中西乐器演奏、脱口秀、诗歌朗诵、昆曲表演以及儿童和成人团体的精彩展示，充分展现了华人文化的多样性与魅力。尤其令人印象深刻的是，大部分节目都是由本地居民亲自表演，整场晚会的策划与制作也都是由当地志愿者完成。这次活动得到了茹宝艺术中心，Evergreen Inspration和谭旭音乐学校的大力支持，并且请来了拉疯喜剧社，纽约梨园社，青年舞蹈家李凯迪带来高水平的专业表演。这彰显了社区的强大凝聚力和热情。其中，开场的《恭喜》融合了中国传统音乐服装和拉丁舞的热情，一下子点燃了全场的热情，《茉莉花》《梁祝·化蝶》的民乐连奏展现了中式古典音乐的雅致，茱莉亚音乐学院预科班学生带来的弦乐奏鸣曲则把观众们带进了西方古典音乐的殿堂，《采薇》和《荷塘月色》的舞蹈表演充分展示了优雅与活力，压轴的拉丁舞赢得了全场观众的热烈掌声。演出中还穿插了抽奖环节，现场气氛热烈，观众反响极为热烈。此次春节联欢晚会不仅为社区居民提供了展示才艺的平台，也在当地掀起了一股中华文化热潮。
GPWCAA未来每年都将举办春节晚会并且还将为华人社区开展更多丰富多彩的活动，推动文化交流，并进一步促进社区的团结与融合。
感谢我们慷慨的赞助商的捐款。没有你们，GPWCAA 不可能成功举办这次活动。
最后, 感谢所有的表演者、工作人员和志愿者，没有你们的辛勤工作，GPWCAA 不可能顺利举办这次活动。特别感谢活动制作人 Jessie Zhang, Treasurer Cheng Su、秘书 Rong Zhu，以及艺术总监 Paul Ru 。感谢你们的巨大贡献，深夜的会议、凌晨的会议以及无缝的沟通使这次活动取得了成功。
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