Paul Ying wants to see more Chinese make their roots in Prince Edward Island during the Year of the Goat.
The president of the Chinese Canadian Association of P.E.I. said a new executive is looking at how it can provide more of a communication bridge between the Chinese and larger community in the province.
It is also looking at how to make P.E.I. a more attractive destination to newcomers and strengthening business ties with Chinese companies.
“For contract exchanges, trade and commercial development,” Ying said during Chinese New Year’s Celebration at the P.E.I. Convention Centre Sunday. “We are working and starting to set up new ventures in this new land of promise and hope, contributing in various ways.”
A boisterous crowd of hundreds was on hand Sunday to usher in the Year of the Goat, which officially began on Feb. 19.
However, it was also an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of P.E.I.’s already existing Chinese community and look forward to possibilities ahead.
“People have put their roots down here and have grown to be part of this beautiful province. The Chinese community has become an integral part of the Island,” said Ying.
“The community has grown at a very positive pace, as of recently there are around 500 Chinese families calling the Island their new home and that amounts to around 3,000 community members.”
The celebration kicked off with a dragon dance, which floated through the crowded room.
Lt.-Gov. Frank Lewis said the Chinese New Year was the largest ever held on P.E.I. and showed the commitment of hundreds of families who’ve made the province their home.
“P.E.I. is better and richer from your presence,” he said. “The added growth and business activity from your hard work and investment has been and continues to be very good for Prince Edward Island.”
Traditional Chinese cuisine, including spring rolls to signify the upcoming warm weather, was served while Chinese dances were also performed.
“P.E.I. opened her arms to us with warmth, a kind heart and very open mind,” said Ying. “These qualities are such a perfect match with our Chinese values and beliefs that they should be our common ground and our shared language.”
Paul Ying wants to see more Chinese make their roots in Prince Edward Island during the Year of the Goat.
The president of the Chinese Canadian Association of P.E.I. said a new executive is looking at how it can provide more of a communication bridge between the Chinese and larger community in the province.
It is also looking at how to make P.E.I. a more attractive destination to newcomers and strengthening business ties with Chinese companies.
“For contract exchanges, trade and commercial development,” Ying said during Chinese New Year’s Celebration at the P.E.I. Convention Centre Sunday. “We are working and starting to set up new ventures in this new land of promise and hope, contributing in various ways.”
A boisterous crowd of hundreds was on hand Sunday to usher in the Year of the Goat, which officially began on Feb. 19.
However, it was also an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of P.E.I.’s already existing Chinese community and look forward to possibilities ahead.
“People have put their roots down here and have grown to be part of this beautiful province. The Chinese community has become an integral part of the Island,” said Ying.
“The community has grown at a very positive pace, as of recently there are around 500 Chinese families calling the Island their new home and that amounts to around 3,000 community members.”
The celebration kicked off with a dragon dance, which floated through the crowded room.
Lt.-Gov. Frank Lewis said the Chinese New Year was the largest ever held on P.E.I. and showed the commitment of hundreds of families who’ve made the province their home.
“P.E.I. is better and richer from your presence,” he said. “The added growth and business activity from your hard work and investment has been and continues to be very good for Prince Edward Island.”
Traditional Chinese cuisine, including spring rolls to signify the upcoming warm weather, was served while Chinese dances were also performed.
“P.E.I. opened her arms to us with warmth, a kind heart and very open mind,” said Ying. “These qualities are such a perfect match with our Chinese values and beliefs that they should be our common ground and our shared language.”
