英国潮汕文商会 与 南安华协 合办 新春庆典 和元宵节。
英国潮汕文商会于中国国庆正式揭幕
2024年10月1日星期二，英国潮汕文化与商业协会（英国潮汕文商会）在南安普敦由南安普敦市长大卫·希尔兹议员正式揭幕。这一天具有双重意义，不仅是中国国庆节，也是英国潮汕文商会成立的重要时刻，体现了潮汕社区的文化自豪感，以及与祖国的深厚联系和重视。这一时刻代表了潮汕社区的骄傲与共同努力，也标志着新征程的开启。
英国潮汕文商会的目标是：
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- 通过提供资源、支持和教育机会，促进英国潮汕华人社区及更广泛公众的福祉与融合，鼓励个人成长、集体发展、社会包容性以及社区凝聚力。
- 为了公众利益，保护、推广并向公众宣传潮汕华人艺术、文化与传统，通过文化项目、活动、教育计划以及促进英国社会内的跨文化交流，增进公众对潮汕文化的了解。
- 通过提供创业、商业发展和就业机会方面的培训、技能提升和指导，增加潮汕华人社区的经济收入并促进教育，从而提高经济自给自足能力，并增强对公众的积极影响。
潮汕社区主要来自中国的潮汕地区，约有1,000万人居住在中国，另有约500万人居住在全球各地，包括新加坡、马来西亚、泰国、美国和英国等国家。潮汕人以其坚韧、适应力强以及强烈的社区意识而闻名，他们成功地在跨越代际和国界的同时，保持了独特的文化传统。
在中国国庆节举行的揭幕仪式进一步增加了这一事件的意义，突显了潮汕社区与其文化遗产的深厚联系及其在英国的愿景。随着英国潮汕文商会的成立，英国的潮汕社区将在文化和经济上变得更加壮大，同时搭建起连接其丰富历史与美好未来的桥梁。
英国潮汕文化与商会是团结、文化自豪感和经济赋能的灯塔。随着它的开放，英国潮汕文商会邀请潮汕社区及更广泛的公众共同加入这一成长、融合和共享成功的旅程。
UK Teochew Culture and Commerce Association Inaugurated on China’s National Day
On Tuesday, 1st October 2024, the UK Teochew Culture and Commerce Association (UKTCCA) was officially inaugurated in Southampton by the Lord Mayor, Councillor David Shields. This day holds dual significance—not only is it China’s National Day, but it also marks the important occasion of the founding of the UK Teochew Culture and Commerce Association, reflecting the cultural pride of the Teochew community. This moment represents the pride and collective efforts of the Teochew community and signifies the beginning of a new journey.
The UKTCCA objectives are:
- To promote the well-being and integration of the Teochew Chinese community and the wider public in the UK by providing access to resources, support, and educational opportunities that encourage personal growth, collective development, social inclusion, and community cohesion.
- To preserve, promote and educate the public about Teochew Chinese arts, culture and traditions for the public benefit, through cultural programs, events, educational initiatives, and facilitating cross-cultural exchanges within UK society.
- To increase the economic income and advance education within the Teochew Chinese community by offering training, skills development and mentoring in entrepreneurship, business development and employment opportunities, thereby fostering economic self-sufficiency and enhancing public benefit.
The Teochew community, primarily from the Chaoshan region of China, includes approximately 10 million people in China and an estimated 5 million more living around the world in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the United States, and the UK. Known for their resilience, adaptability, and strong sense of community, the Teochew people have managed to maintain their unique cultural heritage across generations and across continents.
The inauguration on China’s National Day added further significance to the event, highlighting the community’s deep ties to its heritage and its aspirations in the UK. With the establishment of UKTCCA, the Teochew community in the UK is poised to grow stronger, both culturally and economically, while building a bridge that links their rich past to a promising future.
The UK Teochew Culture and Commerce Association is a beacon for unity, cultural pride, and economic empowerment. As it opens its doors, it invites the Teochew community and the wider public to join in the journey of growth, integration, and shared success.