[EpochTimesJuly192021](Reported by Epoch Times reporter Li Yingying Miao Bida) Last Sunday (July 18), the opening ceremony of the 37th Jinshan Bay Area Chinese Sports Conference and the torch lighting relay ceremony were held in Nanwan Held at the Overseas Chinese Education Center. Lai Mingqi, Director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco, Yan Shurong, Director of the South Bay Overseas Chinese Education Center, Overseas Chinese Affairs Commissioners Lu Yuzhen, Li Hanwen, Li Wenxiong, Wei Dezhen, as well as many overseas Chinese leaders and representatives of overseas Chinese associations all went to the same celebration.
Local dignitaries and mainstream Asian officials, such as Fremont Mayor Lily Mei, Deputy Mayor Yang Shao, City Councillor Teresa Keng, Cupertino The city’s deputy mayor Liang Chao (Liang Chao) and others were also invited to attend the meeting.
On that day, the solemn and solemn flag-raising ceremony kicked off the ceremony. The National Flag of the Republic of China was escorted by the Army and Air Police of the Republic of China. The Scout regiment served as the flag bearer, and the American flag was raised while everyone sang the national anthem.
Lai Mingqi said in a speech: “In the past, the scale of the torch lighting ceremony of the Chinese Games was grand, with at least 3,000 people participating. This year the ceremony was streamlined due to the epidemic, but this year the participation of overseas Chinese friends is very high and the spirits are energetic. Therefore, regardless of the scale, the spirit and significance of the torch will be conveyed. It’s all the same. The sports competitions held by the Chinese Games will not only strengthen the body, but also play a role in consolidating the hearts of overseas Chinese and consolidating the hearts of the overseas Chinese community to the government. I hope that the Chinese Games will be grand and exciting every year.”
Chen Siru stated that the China Games was established in 1985 and held activities as scheduled every year. Due to the epidemic, it will be closed in 2020. After California was unblocked in June this year, the China Games will immediately organize various activities. As of the end of September, it is expected to be held. There are 15 events in softball, badminton, tennis, shooting, golf, etc. I hope everyone can participate actively.
Representatives of the cities of Filimon, Saratoga, Cupertino and representatives of Congressman Evan Low all presented certificates of congratulation to the Chinese Games, wishing the Chinese Games a complete success.
At the opening ceremony, overseas youth volunteers (FASCA) brought gongs and drums to the lion dance performance, each dance group performed Yuanji dance and other fitness dances, and finally a number of motorcycle riders from the Taiwan passenger heavy machine motorcycle team rode Harley heavy locomotive guides everyone to hold the torch to help start the race. ◇
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