于 10 月 4 日在北亨普斯特德海滩公园举办首届龙舟与水灯节
纽约州北亨普斯特德 – 北亨普斯特德镇议员Christine Liu自豪地宣布，她将与 Ohana Paddling Association （OPA）合作，于10 月 4 日在北亨普斯特德海滩公园共同举办北亨普斯特德首届龙舟与水灯节。
这场充满活力的庆典将融合古老的中国传统、竞技的激情与社区精神。活动当天将以激动人心的龙舟竞赛拉开序幕，这项有着 2000 多年历史的传统运动，最多 20 名划手同舟竞渡，伴随着鼓点的节奏奋力挥桨，在水面上呈现出一场令人热血沸腾的视觉盛宴。
当夜幕降临，庆典将转向庆祝中秋佳节——这是中国文化中最珍贵的传统节日之一。参与者将有机会亲手装饰、点亮并放漂流灯，象征着和平、希望与团结。这一优美的仪式将为充满激情与活力的一天画上温馨而有意义的句号。
活动当天还将呈现丰富的文化表演，包括传统的舞龙舞狮、现场音乐、适合家庭的艺术和手工活动，以及由本地商家和餐车提供的各式亚洲美食。活动内容精彩纷呈，老少皆宜。
特别感谢以下华人组织协助Christine Liu 议员及 OPA 携手筹办本次活动：AYLUS、东威利斯顿华人协会、北亨普斯特德华人协会、长岛中华中心、长岛中华文化协会、大颈华人协会、大华盛顿港华人协会、罗斯林华人协会、赫里克斯华人协会、曼哈塞特华人协会、新海德公园华人协会、北岸亚裔公民协会、普莱恩维尤华人协会、阳光中文学校、慈济长岛分会。
居民若想获取更多活动信息，请访问 www.ohanapaddling.org/dbfestival
华盛顿港也将派出龙舟队伍参与比赛，展现我们的团结与拼搏精神。为备战比赛，18名队员在忙碌的工作与生活之余，每周坚持训练数小时。他们无惧烈日、团结拼搏，力求代表华盛顿港展现出最好的竞技状态和精神风貌，让更多人看到我们社区的活力与凝聚力！
The Port Washington community is proud to field a dragon boat team this year. To prepare for the competition, our 16 dedicated athletes have been training several hours each week amidst their busy schedules. They brave the sun, push their limits, and strive to represent Port Washington with the highest level of teamwork and spirit, showcasing the vitality and unity of our community!
PW Dragon Boat Team: Yi Wang, Teddi Fan, Lisa Hu, Luodan Shang, Kevin O’Leary, Ashley Yang, Clifford Cotten, Lei Shi (Shirley), Peter Li, Jeffrey Liu, Jenna Soskin, Allison Chao, Damien Chao, Jayden Dong, Isabel Dong, Nathaniel Yuen, Melissa Tan, Sammy Dong, Bret Xu, Greg Camarda
North Hempstead, NY – North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Christine Liu is proud to announce she is partnering with the Ohana Paddling Association to host North Hempstead’s inaugural Dragon Boat & Lantern Festival at North Hempstead Beach Park on October 4th.
This vibrant celebration brings together ancient Chinese traditions, athletic excitement, and community spirit. The day will kick off with thrilling dragon boat races, a centuries-old tradition dating back over 2,000 years. Teams of up to 20 paddlers will race in long, colorful boats to the rhythmic beat of a drum, creating an exhilarating spectacle on the water.
As evening falls, the celebration will shift to honor the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most cherished holidays in Chinese culture. Attendees will have the opportunity to decorate, light, and release floating lanterns on the water, symbolizing peace, hope, and unity. This beautiful ceremony will provide a peaceful and meaningful close to a day of high energy and festivity.
The event will also feature a full lineup of cultural performances, including traditional Dragon and Lion Dances, live music, family-friendly arts and crafts, and an array of delicious Asian cuisine from local vendors and food trucks. There’s truly something for all ages to enjoy!
Special thanks to the following Chinese organizations in helping to plan this event with Councilwoman Liu and Ohana Paddling: AYLUS, Chinese American Assoc of East Williston, Chinese American Assoc of North Hempstead, Chinese Center on Long Island, Chinese Cultural Assoc of Long Island, Great Neck Chinese Assoc, Greater Port Washington Chinese American Assoc, Great Roslyn Assoc of Chinese Enrichment, Herricks Chinese Assoc, Manhasset Assoc of Chinese Americans, New Hyde Park Chinese Assoc, Northshore Asian Civic Assoc, Plainview Chinese American Assoc, Sunny Chinese Center, and Tzu Chi Long Island
Residents who would like more information about the event can visit www.ohanapaddling.org/dbfestival
GPWCAA Volunteers: Mary Chan, Melissa Tan, Shiny Qin, Lei Shi
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