芝加哥侨界11月8日举行孙中山诞辰160周年献花典礼
芝加哥中华会馆联合当地侨学各界，11月8日周日上午11时在芝加哥南华埠24街中山公园举行纪念孙中山先生诞辰160周年献花典礼。来自芝加哥地区的华人社团、侨界代表及各界人士齐聚一堂，以庄严肃穆的仪式向孙中山先生表达缅怀与敬意。
孙中山先生1866年11月12日诞辰，今年适逢诞辰160周年。此次纪念活动由芝加哥中华会馆发起，众多华人社团积极响应，参与代订花篮及表达支持，参与团体涵盖华人社团、同乡会、宗亲组织、工商团体及侨界机构。活动现场气氛庄重而热烈，与会人士通过敬献鲜花表达对孙中山先生的崇敬与追思，也借此铭记历史、珍惜和平，寄托对中华民族繁荣发展和中美民间友好交流的美好祝愿。芝加哥华侨华人长期以来每年通过纪念活动缅怀孙中山先生的历史功绩，传承中华文化，凝聚侨心侨力。主办方表示，今后将继续弘扬孙中山先生的爱国思想与奋斗精神，促进华人社区团结发展。
Chicago Chinese Community Holds Wreath-Laying Ceremony Marking 160th Anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s Birth
The Chicago Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, together with local Chinese community and academic groups, held a wreath-laying ceremony on the morning of Sunday, November 8, at Sun Yat-sen Park on 24th Street in Chicago’s South Chinatown, marking the 160th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Chinese associations, community representatives and guests from across the Chicago area gathered for the solemn ceremony to express remembrance and respect.
Dr. Sun Yat-sen was born on November 12, 1866, making this year the 160th anniversary of his birth. The commemoration was initiated by the Chicago Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, with many Chinese associations responding actively by ordering wreaths and expressing support; participating groups included community associations, hometown societies, clan organizations, business groups and other Chinese community institutions. In a solemn and warm atmosphere, attendees laid flowers to express their reverence and remembrance, using the occasion to honor history, cherish peace, and voice hopes for the prosperity of the Chinese nation and friendly people-to-people exchanges between China and the United States.
Chicago’s Chinese community has long held annual commemorations honoring Dr. Sun’s historical contributions, carrying forward Chinese culture and strengthening community bonds. Organizers said they will continue to promote Dr. Sun’s patriotic ideals and spirit of perseverance, and to foster unity and development in the Chinese community.
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图片来源：芝加哥侨界孙中山诞辰160周年献花典礼现场。（神州时报）
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