China News Service, February 15th, according to the American "Chicago Chinese Tribune" newspaper, politicians gathered, lions danced wildly, and gongs and drums were loud.
On February 13, local time, the South Chinatown in Chicago, USA held a grand Spring Festival parade. After the suspension of the previous year, this parade symbolized that Chinatown seems to be gradually regaining its vitality and prosperity.
Illinois Governor Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot, U.S. Congressman Davis, State Congressman Ma Jingyi, Chinese Consul General in Chicago Zhao Jian, Deputy Consul General Bian Zhichun, etc., who attended for the first time since taking office, were interested in the low temperature. A large number of spectators and tourists watching the parade warmly celebrated the Chinese New Year of the Tiger.
Representatives of local political circles spoke on the viewing platform opposite the landmark "World for Public" archway in Chinatown.
In his speech, Zhao Jian said that during the whole period of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the Chinese community and the city of Chicago have shown a great spirit of solidarity, cooperation and mutual support. Today's parade demonstrates everyone's commitment to the future prosperity of their community and the great city. A strong desire for harmony and continued success.
He said that in the face of a series of serious challenges, both traditional and non-traditional, in the global village, no single country can stay out of the way and be immune.
People must work together, cooperate for win-win results, and strengthen Sino-US friendship in order to overcome all difficulties.
In their speeches, Pritzker and Lightfoot warmly congratulated everyone on the Spring Festival of the Year of the Tiger.
They praised the Chicago Chinatown community as the most dynamic and vibrant in the nation, with growing schools, small businesses and neighborhoods.
In their speeches, they also strongly condemned "anti-Asian hatred", and will resolutely adopt a zero-tolerance attitude and work with all ethnic groups to resist and counter this hatred.
The Mayor of Chicago also said that the cultural history of the Chinese community is an extremely important part of Chicago and must be carried forward and protected.
The mayor said that she will visit Chinatown more in the future.
Including colorful floats of different styles, parades composed of various ethnic groups, and energetic wind bands, a total of nearly 40 units of square teams passed the viewing platform one by one along Yonghuo Street, the main street of Chinatown.
Among them, the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago, the Greater Chicago Chinese Association and the Guangzhou Association and other institutions and organizations wished the success of the Beijing Winter Olympics slogans and mascot floats, which were a highlight of the entire parade and became the celebration of the Spring Festival this year. A major feature of the event.
Many adults and children watching the parade were very interested in the mascots of "Bing Dun Dun" and "Xue Rong Rong".
The Hualian Association participated in the Chicago Spring Festival Parade. The theme of the float was to wish the Beijing Winter Olympics a complete success. The Olympic mascot was printed on the float to convey the message of friendship, unity and peace in the Beijing Winter Olympics. Best wishes for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
(David Zhang)