中新社纽约2月8日电 (记者 王帆)中国传统新春佳节之际，中国驻纽约总领馆与纽约著名地标帝国大厦8日联合举办庆新春亮灯仪式，共同迎接中国龙年的到来。
当日，帝国大厦外墙以独特的“中国红”灯光装饰，格外引人注目。中国驻纽约总领事黄屏及夫人、帝国大厦执行副总裁克里斯蒂娜·邱等嘉宾出席了亮灯仪式，共同庆祝中国新年。
亮灯仪式现场，黄屏总领事表示，很高兴看到帝国大厦用“中国红”点亮新年，这不仅表达了美国人民对中国人民的友好情谊，也展示了中美两国文化交流的深入。
克里斯蒂娜·邱在致辞中表示，帝国大厦与中国人民的新年庆祝活动已有多年传统，希望通过这一活动，增进美国人民对中华文化的了解和兴趣。
据悉，帝国大厦自2001年起，每年春节期间都会用“中国红”装饰外墙，以此方式庆祝中国新年，已成为纽约的一项传统活动。
英文标题：Empire State Building Dazzles in “China Red” for Chinese New Year Celebrations
Keywords：Empire State Building, China Red, New Year Lighting
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New York, Feb 8, 2023 (Xinhua) — As the Chinese Lunar New Year approaches, the renowned New York City landmark, the Empire State Building, together with the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in New York, jointly held a celebration of the New Year’s lighting ceremony on February 8. The event marked the welcome of the Chinese Dragon Year.
On the day, the facade of the Empire State Building was adorned with a striking “China Red” lighting display, drawing special attention. Guests including Huang Ping, the Consul General of China in New York, and his wife, along with Christina Johnson, the Executive Vice President of the Empire State Building, attended the lighting ceremony to celebrate the Chinese New Year together.
Huang Ping, Consul General of China in New York, said at the ceremony that he was delighted to see the Empire State Building illuminated in “China Red” for the new year, which not only reflects the friendly feelings of the American people towards the Chinese people but also demonstrates the profound cultural exchange between the two countries.
Christina Johnson, Executive Vice President of the Empire State Building, stated that the New Year celebration event with the Chinese community has become a tradition over the years. She expressed the hope that this event would enhance the understanding and interest of the American people in Chinese culture.
It is reported that since 2001, the Empire State Building has decorated its facade in “China Red” every Lunar New Year to celebrate the Chinese New Year. This has become a tradition in New York, offering a unique cultural experience to locals and visitors alike.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2024/02-09/10162164.shtml
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