加拿大国会议员 Ed Fast。

【人民报消息】（人民报记者唐玥12月22日报道）新唐人电视台2007年“全球华人新年晚会”将在北美、欧洲、亚洲、大洋洲的28个城市，超过60场演出，至少将吸引10万观众，由新唐人电视台推出的全球华人新年晚会被誉为世界最大的海外华人庆祝过年的活动。2007年全球华人新年晚会的首场将在温哥华上演，加拿大还有渥太华、多伦多、蒙特利尔等城市也邀请了新唐人全球华人新年晚会前来表演。这一盛事收到了加拿大许多政要和社会各界名流的赞扬和祝贺。

◎ 12月15日收到了加拿大总理斯蒂芬．哈珀的贺信，赞赏加拿大华人对国家所作的贡献。哈珀在信中说，“新唐人电视台将美妙的传统中国文化展现给加拿大的观众，他们的付出和努力很值得赞赏。”

◎ 加拿大总理国会秘书杰森.肯尼: “我很高兴祝福每个人有一个快乐成功和幸运的猪年，我希望大家在新唐人举办的华人新年晚会上好好的庆祝一番。”

加拿大总理国会秘书杰森.肯尼。

◎ 加拿大联邦财政部长Jim Flaherty:“我祝愿新唐人电视台的全球观众拥有一个愉快的新年。 并祝愿大家在新的一年里有所收获、心想事成。”

◎ 加拿大国会议员 Ed Fast: “谢谢你们邀请我参加全球华人新年晚会。你们建设了我们的国家，认同加拿大的价值观－自由，宽容，热爱家庭并彼此互相尊重。更重要的是，你们珍惜我们的民主传统价值观，这使得加拿大成为这方面的世界典范。我祝大家在新的一年里欣欣向荣。新年快乐。”

◎ 加拿大国会议员Nina Grewal：“……2007年，新唐人全球华人新年晚会再一次证明是对真正的中国文化价值的举世闻名的庆祝。这个独一无二的演出使世界各国的人民都能欣赏到中国悠久的历史和文化。2007年，（温哥华）五千多位观众将现场观赏到一台集教育意义和娱乐性于一身的丰富的演出，给予中国人和拥有其他不同文化背景的人们以高度的精神享受。……

◎ 加拿大国会议员Peter Julian: “……2007年，新唐人全球华人新年晚会再一次证明是对真正的中国文化价值的举世闻新唐人晚会则提供一个展示博大和古老的传统中华文化艺术的管道，使东西方观众都受益。这是在传递一个关于融合和欣赏多元文化社区价值的资讯。我为这场专业化的艺术表演喝采。这台晚会迅速的取得了国际上的尊敬，因为它有助于更深的了解和联接中国文化和华人社区。我祝福每个人有一个愉快的成功的2007 年。”

加拿大国会议员Peter Julian。

◎ 加拿大国会议员Blair Wilson: “我祝每个人度过一个安全愉快的节日和收获的新年。现在是家庭团聚同庆、祈祷和平和相互祝福的时候，让我们共同携手开创一个新的充满活力的积极的新年。我也向新唐人全球华人新年晚会献上最美好的祝福,相信晚会一定非常精彩。祝大家新年愉快！恭喜发财！”

◎ 加拿大卑诗省省议员Jagrup Brar: “祝全体华人兄弟姐妹们新年快乐,也祝新唐人全球新年晚会取得最大的成功!”

◎ 加拿大卑诗省省议员Raj Chouhan:“我祝大家有一个非常愉快的新年。我也鼓励大家都来参加新唐人电视台主办的一月三号女皇剧院的新年庆祝活动。我认为这将是一场最精彩壮观的演出。”

◎ 加拿大卑诗省立即行动厅厅长Gordon Hogg: “祝华人新年快乐, 恭喜发财! 我祝新唐人全球华人新年晚会举办成功!”

◎ 本拿比市市长Derek Corrigan：“……2007年，新唐人全球华人新年晚会再一次证明是对真正的中国文化价值的举世闻我非常高兴代表本拿比市议会和市民，向新唐人电视台和它所举办的2007年全球华人新年晚会表示祝贺！新唐人电视台每年举办的这一激动人心的全球华人新年盛会集合了最美好的中国音乐和舞蹈，展现给东西方观众复醒的传统中国文化中的传奇、传说和神圣的美。新唐人电视台在华人和西方社会间培育了相互的理解并协助促进中国文化的传播，从而补充了色彩斑斓的加拿大多元社会的力量……”

本拿比市市长Derek Corrigan。

◎ 加拿大总工会主席Kenneth Georgetti: “我祝所有的新唐人电视台观众新年快乐，也祝新唐人华人新年晚会成功。我希望每个人都度过一个精彩的猪年。”

◎ 加拿大原著民联合酋长Phil Fontaine：“……2007年，新唐人全球华人新年晚会再一次证明是对真正的中国文化价值的举世闻我代表加拿大六百三十三个原著民团体和居住在加拿大的10万原著民,祝新唐人华人新年晚会成功,恭喜发财。祝所有居住在加拿大、美国和中国的华人兄弟姐妹们有一个快乐 、成功和健康的猪年！”

◎ 加拿大犹太人理事会太平洋地区主席Mark Weintraub：“恭喜发财！我很荣幸能代表卑诗省犹太人社区忠心祝愿大家健康，富裕，友爱。我们非常高兴能看到新唐人电视台的全球华人新年晚会。我们期待着不同种族，不同背景的朋友们和我们一起庆祝普世价值并共同承担我们在人权方面所担负的责任。

◎ 加拿大前国会议员Simma Holt: “我非常荣幸能向大温哥华地区华人社区说一声：恭喜发财！同时也欢迎来自纽约的新唐人华人新年晚会来温哥华演出。无论我们来自哪个国家、那个民族，我们的生活都会因今晚在女皇剧院上演的这场新年晚会的魅力而变得更加充实。在这里我衷心地祝愿在这新年伊始的时刻，每一个人享有和平、喜悦、富有和正义。

◎ 台北经济文化办事处处长罗由中：“一年将近，又到了圣诞新年的假期,我在此恭祝大家圣诞快乐新年进步，谢谢”。

◎ 温哥华教育局副主席李松：“具有世界级专业水准的新唐人华人新年晚会，由上百位著名艺术家参演，横跨四个洲26个城市全球巡回演出，预期观众人数将达10万人。他通过文艺的形式将中国传统文化融贯于具有多元文化特色的加拿大。”

附英文原文：

VIPs who have sent greetings to the Spectacular:

1. Jason Kenney, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada

“….I am delighted to wish everybody a very happy, lucky and successful Chinese New Year--the year of pig. I wish everybody a great celebration with NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular.”

2．Jim Flaherty，Minister of Finance of Canada

“I do wish a happy new year to all of your viewers of NTD TV around the world , and I wish everyone prosperity and success in the new year.”

3. Ed Fast , MP - Abbotsford

“Thank you for inviting me to this Chinese New Year Spectacular. You’ve built our country by embracing Canadian values-values such as freedom, tolerance, love for family, and respect for each other. Above all, you value our democratic traditions which make Canada a role model for the rest of the world. I wish all of you the richest blessings and prosperity in this year of the Pig. Happy New Year to all of you ”

4. Nina Grewal, MP- Fleetwood--Port Kells

“…This year, the Chinese New Year Spectacular promises to once again prove itself as a world-renowned celebration of the true spirit of Chinese culture. This unique performance presents the best of China’s rich history and culture in way that can be enjoyed by people all over the world….. I wish the Chinese New Year Spectacular every success as it tours the world this New Year….”

5. Peter Julian, MP Burnaby-New Westminster

I am honoured to have this opportunity to express my sincere congratulations on the success of the New Tang Dynasty Television’s (NTDTV) Chinese New Year Spectacular.

This event provides a conduit for showcasing the rich and ancient tradition of Chinese culture and art for the benefit of both Western and Chinese audiences. It is a message of unification and appreciation of the rich blend of multicultural communities and values.

This event has rapidly gained international respect for providing a deeper understanding and connection to the Chinese culture and community.

I wish everyone a very happy and successful 2007!

6. Blair Wilson, MP- West Vancouver SunshineCoast Sea to sky country

“I'd like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and a prosperous new year. Now it is the time for family and celebration, peace and good will…. I would like to extend my best wishes to NTDTV’s Chinese New Year celebration spectacular. It’s sure to be an incredible show. Happy holidays everyone! Gong Hei Fat Chai!”

7. Jagrup Brar, MLA- Surrey-Panorama Ridge

“… I wish all Chinese brothers and sisters a happy Chinese new year. I also wish NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular a great success. ”

8. Raj Chouhan, MLA Burnaby-Edmonds

“ I wish everyone a very happy new year. I also would like to encourage people to be part of the celebrations organized by NTD TV on January 3rd at QE Theater, which I understand it is going to be one of the most spectacular, wonderful event organized. ”

9.Gordon Hogg, MLA

“I wish Chinese community Happy New Year, Gung Hay Fat Choy! I wish NTDTV Chinese new Year Spectacular a great success! ”

10．Derek Corrigan, Burnaby Mayor

On behalf of Burnaby city council and the citizens of Burnaby, it is my pleasure to bring greetings to New Tang Dynasty Television as they introduce the 2007 Chinese New Year Spectacular.

Each year NTDTV hosts an exhilarating Chinese New Year extravaganza worldwide, where the best of Chinese music and dance come together, bringing to life the myths, legends, and divine beauty of traditional Chinese culture for Western and Chinese audiences alike. NTDTV fosters mutual understanding between Chinese and western societies and helps to promote Chinese culture, while complementing the strength and diversity of the Canadian mosaic.

We wish you best wishes and success on the 2007 Chinese New Year Spectacular Show.

11. Kenneth Georgetti, President, Canadian Labour Congress

“…I do wish all NTDTV viewers a very happy new year and success of Chinese New Year Spectacular. And I also hope that everyone has a great year--the year of the pig. ”

12. Phil Fontaine, National Chief of Assembly for First Nation

“….I am representing 633 first nation communities in Canada, approximately 100,000 first nation people. I wish NTDTV 2007 Chinese New Year Spectacular a very wonderful success. Gung Hay Fat Choy! To all our Chinese sisters and brothers in Canada, United States and China, I wish you a joyful, successful, healthy 2007—the year of the pig.”

13. Mark Weintraub, President, Canadian Jewish Congress, Pacific Region

“Gung Hay Fat Choy! This is the great pleasure that I convey on behalf of the Jewish community of BC our heart-felt wishes for each of you to enjoy great health, prosperity and friendship as we build together on more caring and compassionate society.We are excited about Chinese New Year NTDTV’s Spectacular event. We look forward to people of all faces, all backgrounds, coming together to celebrate our common values and our share commitment to human rights.”

14. Simma Holt, Member of the Order of Canada, Member of Canadian News Hall of Fame, former MP.

“I am extremely proud to wish the Chinese Community of Greater Vancouver Gung Hay Fat Choy and to welcome the New York cast of the Chinese New Year Spectacular to our city. Whatever our national and ethnic heritage, our lives are enriched with the great beauty of this Spectacular brought to us tonight at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

It is with pride and hope that I wish everyone here peace, joy, prosperity and justice in this wonderful start to the New Year. ”

15. Yu-Chung Lo, Director General, Taipei Economic and cultural Office, Vancouver

“ At the holiday and new year season, I'd like to wish everyone merry Christmas and happy new year !”

16. Don Lee, Vice Chair, Vancouver School Board

In recognition of its professional world class Chinese New Year Spectacular production showcasing hundreds of outstanding performing artists with an expected audience exceeding 100,000 from 26 cities across four continents for the interest of integrating Chinese cultural heritage in an entertaining way to the multicultural society of a strong and united Canada