[New Tang Dynasty News, Beijing time, August 17, 2023]On Tuesday (15th), overseas Taiwanese non-governmental organizations held Taiwan Day activities at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Hundreds of people wore jerseys with “Taiwan1” on the back to cheer for the Dodgers. Let’s feel the lively atmosphere of the scene together.
On Tuesday (15th), the local civic group (Rocks Baseball) in Southern California hosted a Taiwan Day event at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Chen Qigeng, president of the Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce in Gan County, kicked off the ball, and Xin Zhichao, president of the Southern California Association of Colleges and Universities, served as the catcher.
Chen Qigeng, President of the Taiwan-American Chamber of Commerce in Gan County: “The Taiwanese expatriates gathered over there come together to support such activities. We can bring Taiwan’s message to more local people.”
Zhang Peiluan, Commissioner of Overseas Chinese Affairs of the Republic of China: “I hope that Taiwan’s good spirit, Taiwanese people’s self-confidence, freedom-loving, and peace-loving spirit can be shared with friends in our mainstream community.”
The day coincided with the “Mexico Day” of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fans of various ethnicities communicated with each other through sports events.
Dai Yucheng, the person in charge of “Rocks Baseball”: “The most special thing this time is that we wear Chinese Taiwan, go down to kick off and then watch the game. We are very happy today that Taiwan cheers forever and is loyal. Nearly 500 folks from the Dodgers came to participate .”
Ji Qinyao, director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles: “Come and wear our blue T-shirt with the words of Taiwan printed on it, and then come here to promote Taiwan, and then let our American society know that we Taiwan is A country that loves liberty, democracy, and baseball.”
The co-organizing group “HelloTaiwan” also brought the black bear dolls from “Taiwan Black Bear Academy” to watch the game together, which attracted a lot of attention.
“HelloTaiwan” executive Jiang Mingxin: “Bring these two black bears to Dodge and fight together with Taiwan.”
Zhang Peiluan, Commissioner of the Overseas Chinese Affairs of the Republic of China: “The fund of the ‘Black Bear Academy’ can provide a training for Taiwan’s defense of the country. Defend our own homeland security, and then also represent Taiwanese to defend our freedom, defend our democracy, and unite together.”
The game ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers (Dodgers) defeating the Milwaukee Brewers (Brewers) from Wisconsin 6-2.
Next, Rocks Baseball will also participate in the game between the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinals on September 23, and continue to play the slogan “Come on Taiwan, stay loyal forever”.
New Tang Dynasty TV reporters Guo Youxi and Julian Los Angeles interview and report
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2023-08-17 04:58:50
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