China News Service, February 14th. According to the US "World Daily" report, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Chairman Chen Xipeng, Mayor's Special Planning Contact Shi Chenguang, and Blue Angels volunteers joined together on the 12th. , New Year's greetings to Chinatown merchants.
I wish Chinatown good weather, safe and livable, and economic prosperity.
Xue Libi specially chose a red suit, which means beaming and auspicious.
She visited a number of Chinatown merchants, sent New Year's greetings and blessings in quite standard Cantonese, "Gong Xi Fa Cai!" The proprietor of a travel agency in Chinatown said that she was very happy to receive the New Year's greetings from the mayor, "I I'm too excited to speak now."
On the way to pay New Year's greetings, she encountered a patrol of the Chinatown Social Security Team of the Taishan Association. Xue Libi presented Ma Zuolin, the head of the social security team, with a letter of interest. The two gave each other thumbs up and praised each other's work.
Kuang Wei, captain of the Blue Angels Volunteer Patrol Team, said that it is very rare for the mayor to take an hour out of his busy schedule to go to Chinatown to pray for blessings and greet businesses for the New Year.
The mayor also specifically stated that there is not enough time to pay New Year's greetings to all the offices and shops.
After the event, Xue Libi hurried to another meeting.
The people believe that the mayor's prayer for Chinatown will bring a bright future to the neighbors and new hope for Chinatown's economic development.
Libby Xue said she loves coming to Chinatown during the Lunar New Year.
"I am very happy that everyone has the strength and courage of the tiger to come out of this epidemic, continue to be volunteers, and do a good job in public welfare activities. We saw many volunteers today, and they showed compassion and strength... The Chinatown community takes care of each other and has So many people, volunteering to provide security for the elderly and a sense of security for businessmen. Only then can we return to the streets and the economy can prosper. As mayor, I am optimistic about the future of the Year of the Tiger.”
Xue Libi said that the 12th was a sunny and beautiful day.
In early February, seeing people shopping and spending in Chinatown stores, reuniting in a safe way, and wearing masks consciously even when outdoors, filled her heart with happiness.
"It's a little bit exciting for me today because this will be my last Chinese New Year as mayor of Oakland (Libby Xue has served two terms and cannot be re-elected) and the Chinatown community is so welcoming to me as mayor . I know the next mayor will own this community that cares about each other and will not tolerate hatred or discrimination. They will work together to keep everyone safe, healthy, and economically prosperous. This is Chinatown today.” ( Liu Xianjin)