Southeast Net, May 14 (Special Correspondent Bai Shui) On May 12, local time, the 7th anniversary party and Mother's Day party of the Lin Clan Association of America (hereinafter referred to as the "Association") was held at the Junhao Restaurant in Flushing, New York. Consuls Xing Yulin and Zhao Xinxing of the Chinese Consulate General in New York, New York State Senator Liu Chunyi, Congressman Zheng Yongjia, New York City Councilman Ma Tai, New York City Civil Judge Li Changyong, and more than 700 people from all walks of life in the community and Lin Clan members attended. At noon that day, the Association also held a celebration of the 3116th anniversary of the birth of Bigan Gong, the great ancestor of the Lin Clan, in Flushing Corona Park. Nearly 300 people participated in the event, with dragon and lion dances, singing and dancing, and a solemn and peaceful atmosphere.
In his speech, the president of the Federation, Lin Cifei, said that in order to remember the saints and ancestors, to promote the prosperity of the times, to carry forward the spirit of Bigan, and to strengthen the ties between the Lin clan members, the Federation has held a series of activities for many years to pay homage to the saint and philosopher Bigan and to express the good wishes of Bigan's descendants for a happy life. The descendants of the Lin clan will continue to play an active role in promoting social development and promoting social harmony. Lin Cifei also took this opportunity to express his respect to all mothers and send his most sincere holiday wishes.
Xing Yulin congratulated the Federation on its seventh anniversary in her speech. She said that the Federation not only promoted the national spirit, but also united overseas Lin clan members. She hoped that with everyone's joint efforts, the Federation would continue to serve the vast number of overseas Chinese, serve as a link for folk cultural exchanges, and make positive contributions to the development of friendly relations between the Chinese and American people. She also wished mothers a happy holiday, good health, and all the best.
At the party, many guests gave speeches or presented certificates to congratulate the event for its complete success. Relevant Chinese overseas Chinese affairs units and organizations also sent congratulatory letters to the event.
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