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新春贺词 Chinese New Year Greetings
I would like to wish the Western Australian Chinese community and Chung Wah Association members a happy and successful Chinese New Year.
2017 was a busy and exciting year and I am looking forward to seeing what 2018, the Year of the Dog, brings to Western Australia.
I always enjoy taking part in Chinese New Year celebrations with Western Australia’s Chinese community.
The community is always very welcoming and it is both an honour and a joy for Western Australians from all cultural backgrounds to be invited to share in these traditions.
Last November, I visited Western Australia’s sister state the Zhejiang Province, China.
It was my fourth visit to China and first visit as Premier and, while there, I was delighted to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of our sister state relationship.
Chinese Australians have contributed greatly to Western Australia and I look forward to celebrating the Chinese New Year together.
I hope the Year of the Dog brings you much peace, prosperity and joy.
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
我谨此祝愿西澳华人社区和中华 会馆全体会员春节快乐、幸福成功。
2017忙碌、振奋人心的一年过去了， 我期待着2018戊戌狗年会给西澳带来 怎样的一年。
澳大利亚的华人对促进西澳的发 展贡献良多，我期待着与大家一起庆 祝农历新年。
我祝愿大家在戊戌狗年幸福安 宁、繁荣兴旺、新春快乐。
恭喜发财！ Mark McGowan MLA
Premier Of Western Australia 西澳州州长
Chinese New Year Message from Consul General of People's Republic of China in Perth 中华人民共和国驻珀斯总领事新春贺辞
Lei Kezhong 雷克中
Consul General of the People's Repubilc of China in Perth 中华人民共和国驻珀斯总领事
借此机会，我谨向西澳广大侨胞 朋友和所有关心、支持中澳友好事业 发展的西澳各界人士致以衷心感谢和 崇高敬意新的一年，中国驻珀斯总领 馆将一如既往地践行“外交为民”宗 旨，为大家做好服务。 As the golden rooster departs with the old year, the spirited dog comes to announce the start of a new year. As the 2018 Chinese New Year approaches, on behalf of the Chinese Consulate in Perth, I would like to send our festive greetings to the WA Chinese community, employees of Chinese-owned businesses and Chinese international students. We wish you all a very Happy New Year, and peace and prosperity for your whole family.
For a long time, the WA Chinese community, employees of Chinese-owned businesses and Chinese international students have been working hard on this hot land that is Western Australia; living harmoniously with the broader West Australian community and making important contributions to the local economy, society and multicultural developments. At the same time, they have acted as an important bridge in furthering friendly ties between China and Australia, as well as in exchanges in all areas between China and Western Australia.
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank and acknowledge friends from the Western Australia Chinese community, and all who care about and support further development of friendly ties between China and Australia. In the new year, the Chinese Consulate in Perth will continue to follow our principle of “diplomacy for the people” to serve all our stakeholders.
Happy new year to the Chung Wah Association and your supporters.
The Lunar New Year is the highlight of the Chinese calendar and an important day for the Chinese community in Western Australia to gather and celebrate their heritage.
Equally, it is a wonderful time for families to wish each other peace and prosperity for the year ahead.
I know the day is not only important for the Chinese community, but for Western Australians of all backgrounds to celebrate the benefits of our cultural diversity. The Chinese community, and every community in our State form a significant part of who we are.
The year of the Dog is traditionally associated with personality traits of loyally, honesty, a kind and prudent disposition, and I am told sometimes stubbornness and difficulty with communication.
A dog is man’s best friend, can understand their owner’s disposition and are loyal like no other animal. In his old age, my dog Mango can add sleeping to that list.
I hope you enjoy your celebrations and I wish all Western Australians great fortune and happiness in the months ahead.
Happy Chinese New Year, the year of the dog.
祝愿中华会馆及其支持者，新春 愉快。
农历新年，是每年中国年历的亮 点，也是西澳华人社区同欢共庆历史文 化的重大日子。
家家户户趁着这个佳节，互相祝贺 大家新的一年平安健康，家业兴旺。
戊戌狗年，一般让人所联想到的 人格特征，包括忠诚、善良和谨慎，听 说还有固执和不擅沟通。
我谨此祝愿您佳节愉快，以及所 有的西澳人民新的一年，万事顺利， 阖家幸福。
戊戌狗年，新年快乐。 Hon Dr Mike Nahan MLA
the Leader of the Opposition 反对党领袖
Chinese New Year Message from WA Minister For Citizenship And Multicultural Interests 西澳公民与多元文化部部长新年贺词
Paul Papalia CSC MLA
WA Minister For Tourism; Racing And Gaming; Small Business; Defence Issues; Citizenship And Multicultural Interests 西澳旅游部、竞赛与博彩部、小生意部、 防务问题部以及公民与多元文化部部长
我谨此恭祝中华会馆全体会员和 西澳州的华裔人士，恭喜发财。
麦高文领导下的西澳州政府非常 重视华人农历新年的盛举，我们都期 盼着参与这个佳节里的社区活动。
我祝愿西澳中华会馆全体会员和员 工，以及学校和分会，戊戌狗年快乐安 康，繁荣兴旺。
期待2018，大家合作愉快。 It is my pleasure to wish Gong Xi Fa Cai to all members of the Chung Wah Association and all Western Australians of Chinese heritage.
Western Australia's Chinese communities have contributed substantially to this State for more than 150 years, and are active in advancing our vibrant multicultural society.
The McGowan Government recognises the importance of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations and we all look forward to participating in community festivities that mark the occasion.
As a State we have a rich and diverse heritage that is increasingly enjoyed and celebrated by everyone. Our history is full of stories of the achievements of people who proudly claim a Chinese heritage.
In this Year of the Dog, it is an appropriate time to salute the strong sense of responsibility that underpins the Chung Wah Association's many activities and community services. It is also an appropriate occasion to acknowledge the community's business acumen that has contributed to our State's economic success.
I wish members and staff of the Chung Wah Association and all its schools and branches, good health, happiness and prosperity for the New Year of the Dog.
I look forward to working with you all in 2018.
Chinese New Year Message from the Deputy Lord Mayor 珀斯市副市长新年贺词
On behalf of the City of Perth, it is my pleasure to wish the people of Perth and all who are celebrating the Chinese New Year, “Xin Nian Kuai Le” and “Gong Xi Fa Cai”.
I am advised that 2018, or the Year of the Earth Dog, represents progress, persistence, honour and integrity; behaviours that are greatly valued in our society and which should be encouraged within our younger generations.
It is a great time to gather and celebrate with family and friends, reflect on the past year and look forward to the year ahead.
Once again, the City of Perth is a proud sponsor of the Chinese New Year Fair, and I hope that you have the opportunity to participate in the associated festivities that the Chung Wah Association has planned for this year’s event.
The growth of the event, and the way that Chinese New Year celebrations are increasingly being enjoyed from people from non-Chinese backgrounds, shows the positives and strength of our multicultural society, which benefits from diversity and shared cultural traditions.
I wish you all a safe, happy and prosperous 2018.
我谨在此代表珀斯市市政府，恭 祝珀斯市的人民以及所有庆祝农历新 年的人士 ，新年快乐、恭喜发财。
值此佳节与家人朋友共聚欢庆的 同时，回顾去年和展望新的一年。
在此，祝愿各界人士和朋友2018 年幸福安康、繁荣兴旺。 Dr Jemma Green
Deputy Lord Mayor，City of Perth 珀斯市副市长
