热烈庆祝第23届中华文化日圆满结束！

2/17/2025 12:20 pm

李文斯顿华人社区春节庙会盛况空前

李文斯顿的华人社区每年新春佳节的中华文化日（LCCD）活动，由社区的五个华人社团：李文斯顿华人协会，李文斯顿华夏中文学校，李文斯顿中文学校，立石教会，和李文斯顿高中国际语言中文部联合举办，至今已经是第二十三届了。每年的庆祝活动都给李庄的华人社区带来了浓浓的年味，让孩子们和其他族裔的居民更多地了解中华文化。今年的组委会首次尝试把中华文化日办成一个庙会的形式，扩大活动的规模和影响，进一步弘扬中华文化！

2月1日大年初四，李庄庙会在高中的大体育馆隆重开幕。这是LCCD第一次以庙会的形式举办，得到了社区各个组织和商家的大力支持，当天一共有50个摊位进驻，多元化的补习班，兴趣教育，体育运动，医疗保健，投资理财，和房地产及美食的商家都踊跃前来参加展示，宣传他们的服务和产品，还有书法，乐器，手工等展现传统文化之美。最开心的是孩子们，负责儿童活动的小组在高中生义工的协助下，安排了丰富多样的游戏活动和奖品。李庄镇政府的一些机构，如警察局，急救中心，图书馆等也设置了宣传的摊位。主办方还特别设置了老人活动室，为老人家们安排了丰富的娱乐活动。

主办单位把今年的中华文化日安排在高中的大体育馆，面积比往年大了一倍，展示摊位比以往大幅增加，附近的餐馆也把林林总总的美食带到会场，门外还有美食餐车，香气飘溢，生意兴隆。会场特别布置了一个表演场地供各艺术团体演出，来自李庄附近的演出团体为大家带来了各式各样的演出节目，儿童歌舞，青少年街舞，武术表演，抖空竹，腰鼓舞，古筝扬琴等民族乐器，还有中国传统艺术川剧变脸，大小演员们的精彩表演赢得了观众们热烈掌声，整个庙会活动人气旺盛，欢声笑语，节目丰富，热闹非凡，估计参加活动的人数超过二千人。

下午4点举行了正式的中华文化日开幕仪式，来自新州州政府和社区的来宾们纷纷到场祝贺，包括新泽西州议员John McKeon，Rosy Bagolie，Alixon Collazos-Gill，李文斯顿镇议员Shawn Klein，Michael Vieira，Ketan Buptani，Al Anthony，李庄学区委员Seth Cohen，Parul Khemka，Pam Chirls，Inna Yelisevich，Fang Gong。国会众议员Josh Gottheimer从飞机场直接赶来参加活动。华夏总校校长薄英戡先生和荣誉校长张凉女士，以及新泽西华人联合会主席胡世远先生， AAPI NJ的执行主席Amber Reed也来参加了活动。李庄尚武武术学校的选手们在锣鼓声中，舞着5头醒狮，拉开了开幕式。本届LCCD主席何晓珊（李文斯顿华人协会会长）向大家致欢迎辞，五个主办单位的代表分别向大家祝贺新年快乐，万事如意。国会众议员Mikie Sherrill的代表向何晓珊主席颁发了庆祝第23届LCCD的表彰奖状，新州众议员Rosy Bagolie致辞，并和李文斯顿副市长Shawn Klein 一起为中华文化日剪彩。

中华文化日的文艺晚会都是大家期待的重头戏，夜幕降临，观众们在高中礼堂等待演出的开始。来自尚武的舞狮队，踩着喧闹的锣鼓声，舞着斑斓的醒狮，拉开了晚会的帷幕。本届LCCD主席何晓珊和李文斯顿华人协会董事长袁虹，以及各主办单位负责人向观众和来宾致以春节的问候，李文斯顿副市长Shawn Klein向李庄华人祝贺新年。助理学监，前李庄高中校长Mark Stern致辞表示，很高兴中华文化日活动越办越好，赞扬许多高中的同学们参与这个活动，表现非常出色。

负责今年晚会的筹备组今年特别重视节目质量，来自李庄和周边的演出团体纷纷拿出精彩的节目，而报幕员都是来自李庄高中中文班的同学们。近几年在新州大放异彩的星韵童声合唱团为大家演唱了《元旦》和《雪花》两首歌曲，史颖舞蹈学校的孩子们表演了舞蹈《走马》，紫璐舞蹈团的藏族舞蹈《雪域旋歌》，李文斯顿中文学校的舞蹈《白蛇传》和史颖舞蹈学校的舞蹈《湖光秋月》，服装绚丽，舞姿轻盈，华夏中文学校为大家带来了诗朗诵《静夜思》，街舞《风吹一夏》，小品《西游记之巧渡灭法国》，来自李庄的华人家庭把东北二人转和Kpop融合一起，尚武体育会的武术表演是每年必不可少的节目，刚劲有力的各种功夫招式，赢得观众阵阵喝彩。来自高中中文班的同学演出脱口秀《学中文那些事》，描述他们学习中文的趣事。特邀嘉宾任国辉表演《川剧变脸》和钟世祺的打击乐表演《踏雪寻音》非常有特色，其他节目还有南瓜乐队演唱的歌曲《乌兰巴托的夜》和《唱新歌》，华音合唱团的《掌声响起》，压轴节目是杨瑾和她带领的丝弦飞扬青少年乐团带给大家的中国民乐合奏《云宫迅音》，由古筝琵琶等乐器演奏出怀旧感满满的西游记的主旋律。被重新改编的曲目充满激情，结尾处高潮迭起，观众们在横空出世的“小悟空”的一趟棍法和漫天的彩带中欢呼着结束了整场晚会，掌声雷动久久不能退去。

李文斯顿中华文化日活动在大家的贺年祝福声中降下了帷幕，大家纷纷表示今年的活动是历年最热闹，最成功的春节活动。商家参与，文化展示，艺术演出，游戏活动，样样都组织得井井有条，有声有色，来参加活动的华人与其他族裔的观众非常多，新州政坛的领袖和民意代表，国会议员，州议员，市议员，学区委员和地方政府官员，以及新州其他社区的华人领袖纷纷到场表示祝贺。大家对组织委员会今年把LCCD推上了一个新高度表示赞赏，同时对义工们的辛苦付出表示衷心感谢，祝福华人社区蛇年大吉。

（余毅涛供稿）

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23rd Livingston Chinese Culture Day:
A Collective Celebration of Community and Heritage

The 23rd annual Livingston Chinese Culture Day (LCCD), held on February 1, 2025, made history as our largest and most vibrant celebration yet! Welcoming 2,000 attendees, including 600 children, LCCD 2025 highlighted the strength, unity, and traditions of the Chinese-American community. Organized by Livingston Chinese Association (LCA), Livingston Huaxia Chinese School, Livingston Chinese School, Living Stone Christian Church, and Livingston High School, this event was the result of 40 dedicated committee members working tirelessly from September to February to bring this vision to life.

A Milestone Year with the Inaugural Miaohui Cultural Fair

This year introduced the Miaohui Cultural Exhibition and Fair at Livingston High School’s Fitness and Wellness Center, made possible with the steadfast support of Livingston Public Schools (LPS), the Livingston Board of Education, and the Livingston Town Council. The larger venue allowed for an unprecedented turnout—nearly 10 times larger than past years!

Featuring 50 booths and 44 sponsors, the fair showcased traditional crafts, children’s activities, and cultural exhibits. Notably, 8 sponsors came from outside the Chinese community, and 5 booths were reserved for key town organizations:

Livingston Police Department
Livingston Fire Department
Livingston First Aid Squad
Livingston Public Library
Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD)

Additionally, nonprofit organizations like Shiev’s 3rd Eye (youth mental health), Annie’s Army (Gift for Life), and Aylus participated, furthering our commitment to inclusivity and community engagement.

An Unforgettable Evening Performance

The evening gala featured 15 carefully selected performances, blending traditional and contemporary artistry. With 100 performers, the program spanned dance, choral music, and even a student-led talk show by Livingston High School Chinese learners.

Special guest artists included:
🎭 Guohui Ren – Bian Lian (Face-Changing) Master
🎵 Shiqi Zhong – Handpan Artist
🎼 Yang Jin – Pipa Soloist

The night was a stunning fusion of cultural heritage and modern creativity, captivating the audience throughout the evening.

Honoring Our Seniors and Engaging the Next Generation

LCCD 2025 upheld the Chinese tradition of honoring elders by hosting 90 seniors in a dedicated Senior Community Room, where they enjoyed:
✅ A mini-gala with senior chorus, tai chi demonstrations, and line dancing
✅ Interactive games and social activities
✅ Assistance from 10 dedicated volunteers

For our youngest attendees, the Miaohui Cultural Fair was a dream come true! With games, crafts, and red envelopes from Caishen (Money God), 600 children had a joyful experience embracing Chinese traditions.

Unwavering Community Support

This event was made possible by the Livingston Public Schools (LPS), reflecting a 30-year partnership with the Chinese-American community. Since 1995, Chinese language courses have been part of LPS’s curriculum, and for 23 years, LCCD has been hosted at LPS facilities free of charge.

Livingston High School students played a pivotal role as volunteers, MCs, and backstage crew, gaining hands-on experience in managing a major live production.

Distinguished Guests and Community Recognition

LCCD 2025 welcomed prominent local, state, and federal leaders, underscoring its impact on cultural inclusivity. Among our esteemed guests:

New Jersey State Legislators: Assemblywoman Rosy Bagolie, Assemblywoman Alixon Collazos-Gill, and State Senator John McKeon
Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ 5th District) – attended straight from the airport!
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill’s office – presented a Proclamation for LCCD 2025 to LCA President Xiaoshan He
Livingston Town Officials: Deputy Mayor Shawn Klein, Councilmen Michael Vieira, Ketan Buptani, and Al Anthony, and Deputy Township Manager Russell Jones
Livingston Public Schools Leadership: Assistant Superintendents Lisa Capone-Steiger and Mark Stern
Community & Interfaith Leaders: Saba Khan (Islamic community), Elder Weizhu Xia (Living Stone Christian Church)
Livingston Board of Education: President Seth Cohen, Vice President Parul Khemka, members Pam Chirls, Inna Yelisevich, and Fang Gong
Public Safety Officials: Police Chief Gary Marshuetz, Fire Department President Tom Cooney, and First Aid Squad President Stacey Melhorn
Library & Civic Leaders: Library Director Amy Babcock, Yitao Yu (Livingston Library Executive Board Member), Jennifer Walker (Director of SYLS), Arts Council President Barbara Sax, Vice President Lois Dyer, and League of Women Voters Co-Chairs Amy Ipp and Robin Weiss
Regional Leaders: UCAANJ President William Woo, AAPI NJ Co-Executive Director Amber Reed, AAPI NJ Executive Board Member Winnie Wu, Edison BOE President Jerry Shi, Huaxia Chinese School Chairman Bo Yingkan, and Former Principal Liang Zhang

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors

A heartfelt thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Dana Dang (Garden Home Realty), and our Gold Sponsors, Susanna Shen (Garden Home Realty) and Sacks Orthodontics. Their generosity played a crucial role in making this celebration a success.

Looking Ahead: A Bright Future for LCCD

With record-breaking attendance and overwhelming community support, LCCD 2025 set a new standard for cultural celebrations in Livingston. With unwavering support from the Livingston School District and Town Council, LCCD will continue to foster cultural exchange, community engagement, and inclusivity for years to come.

We extend our gratitude to all the volunteers, sponsors, performers, and attendees who made this event possible. The spirit of unity and heritage showcased at LCCD is a testament to the strength of our community.

See you at LCCD 2026!

(Written by Fang Gong)

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