Chinanews.com, February 10, according to the US "World Journal" report, a few days ago, Chicago Chinatown held a "light up Chinatown" lighting ceremony, the 25 district mayor Lu Hanshi announced the news on behalf of the mayor of Chicago at the event. The 12th is designated as "Chicago Chinese New Year Day" and Chinese New Year blessings are offered at the same time.
The event was co-sponsored by the Chicago Fujian Chamber of Commerce, Chinatown Public Security Foundation, and Chicago Chinese School. Elected officials also attended the event.
The lighting ceremony was held at the entrance of the outdoor Chinatown parking lot. The president of the Chinatown Public Security Foundation expressed his gratitude to the Fujian Chamber of Commerce for supporting the Spring Festival lantern hanging event in the past two years.
The president of the Public Security Foundation said that in the past few weeks, volunteers braved the wind, snow and severe cold, and hung up thousands of lanterns and 100 pairs of Chinese LED lanterns one by one on the streets of Chinatown. The Guangzhou Association also assisted in Yonghuo Street. Hanging red lanterns in the area makes the entire Chinatown look prosperous and beaming.
In addition, a set of panda lanterns was installed near the intersection of Shemai Road and Yonghuo Street. The lights will come on at night, giving Chinatown a special festive atmosphere.
Officials at the meeting said in successive speeches that they have experienced many challenges and tests in the past year, and pray that the year of the ox will come to an end, the "ox" will turn the world, and everyone will become so angry.
(Huang Huiling)