《四海同春：华星闪耀》暨庆龙年神龙开光仪式将隆重举行
亲爱的朋友们，
兔离明州去月宫，龙出东海来双城。在20
中国新年庆典活动现已正式列入 “美国商城”的年度计划。明州华人社区携手“美国商城”在明州最热闹最繁华的地区举办明州历时最长、参与社团最多、活动内容丰富、演出表演最精采的大型春节庆典活动，不仅有利于提升华人在美的影响力，推动中美两国的文化交流，促进旅游事业的发展，扩大经贸往来和增进中美人民友谊，也将为中美文化和商务合作交流提供一个广阔平台。明州华人社区和“美国商城”对此次庆典活动皆寄予厚望。
在北美最大的购物中心 “美国商城”（Mall of America)， 人们更是惊喜的发现了装饰红火令人耳目一新的大舞台，在这里大大小小红色的灯笼高高挂起，特制的超大“欢度春节”幕布让人眼前一亮，还有彩色气球搭建的供游人拍照的场景台，将喜庆欢乐的节日气氛渲染的特别浓厚，也给冰天雪地的明州增添了一抹斑斓彩色。
2024年“美国商城”庆中国新年活动为期二天：2月10日和2月11日。中美观众不仅将置身于中国龙年春节的喜庆氛围之中，还将欣赏和亲身体验中华传统文化的魅力。庆典活动根据明州疫情的情况，包含三大版块：派发红包、春节装饰、神龙开光仪式、华星舞台、第二届《亚裔公主》评选、多元文化展示舞台、文艺表演和文化展台。现在组委会已经组建了相关团队，正在积极有序地筹备装饰物品和策划演出方案。组委会成员将从中国补充采购相应的龙年装饰物资，届时的美国商城将被装扮一新，您和来自美国明州、美国其它州乃至世界各地的众多游客一样，将置身于欢乐的中国年的喜庆氛围之中，一起度过一个快乐祥和的中国新年。
派发红包
这是孩子们特别期待的大惊喜。“美国商城”春节庆祝活动给到现场的小朋友发放了红包；并且在节日期间把红包投放给各团体、各中文学校和各餐馆等。
神龙开光仪式
我们将按中国传统方式在开幕式上隆重举行新龙开光仪式。这条新龙是明州华联会专门为庆龙年新年而定制，神龙点睛是传统的民俗活动，寓意事业兴旺，吉祥如意，宏图大展。时间，2024年2月10日13时。
华星舞台：这是专门为艺术家们充分展示其艺术才华的舞台，为推动
第二届《亚裔公主》评选，欢迎大家积极参与，详细请看后面的报导
多元文化展示舞台：由中、韩、印、柬、越、苗等族裔组成的舞台将
文化展台：将展示中华笔墨文化之魅力以及中华剪纸文化的气势。时间，2024年2月10-11日12:30-17:00时。
The 2 nd Annual Princess of Asia Pageant
第二届《亚裔公主》评选
-Year of Dragon
What’s better than three Princess of Asia queens? Six Princess of Asia queens! For the 2 nd
Annual Princess of Asia Pageant, there will be six titles to award. The age range in each division
is narrowed. That is to say, there are more chances to win! Moreover, women, regardless of
marital status, are invited to compete for the Ms. Dragon title!
有什么比三个亚裔公主更让人激动人心的呢？六个亚裔公主！第二届亚裔公主选秀活动将
加冕六个女皇。每一个组别的年龄段大大缩小。这样，选手们获奖的机会更大了！而且，
成年女性，不管是否已婚，都可以参加“龙女士”的评选！
In addition, we are inviting boys to participate in the Princess of Asia Pageant by being an escort
volunteer. Boys will benefit from building leadership, self-confidence, and valuable
communication skills too! One Best Escort will be awarded.
另外，我们欢迎男孩子参与到亚裔公主的评选活动中。 在充当“护花志愿者”的过程中，男
孩子也会培养领导才能、自强自信和交流能力。我们将评选“最佳护花志愿者”一名。
Princess of Asia helps participants to gain leadership, self-confidence, and valuable
communication skills. The Asian Americans aim to change the stereotypes against Asians in
America. Based on the success of the first Princess of Asia Pageant, the Alliance of Minnesota
Chinese Organizations, in collaboration with Confidence Building Academy of Minnesota and
corporate sponsors, announces to host the 2 nd Annual Princess of Asia Year of Dragon Pageant.
亚裔公主评选活动致力于培养和提高亚裔新一代的领导才能、自强自信和交流能力。同时
亚裔公主评选活动将活跃亚裔社区的文化生活，提高亚裔的国际社交意识，改善亚裔在美
国主流社会的形象。在首届亚裔公主成功举办的基础上，明州华联会携手明州自信坊和赞
助商在2024年春节期间举行第二届《亚裔公主》评选活动。
To register as a contestant or an escort volunteer, click on this link below
报名链接如下：
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQi94BFxQy5a9bmitB_tzXfI1FGdolmIHOinmDZD OpXl3BuA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Eligibility
报名条件：
Boys, with any ethnicity, who are 6 years old and older can be an escort volunteer.
六岁以上的男孩子都可以做护花志愿者。
Girls and women who have Asian heritage, either biologically or being adopted by Asian
parents, or self-identified as Asian are eligible to apply.
参赛选手是有亚裔血统或者被亚裔父母收养或者是自认为是亚裔的人。
Age Divisions
年龄组别：
Contestants’ age division is decided by her age as of January 1, 2024.
参赛选手以2024年1月1日的年龄为准
Age Division Title Awarded
6 years old and under Little Dragon
7-9 years old Princess Dragon
10-12 years old Pre-Teen Dragon
13-15 years old Jr. Teen Dragon
16-18 years old Teen Dragon
Adults Ms. Dragon
Required Competitions
比赛项目：
1. 社区服务-10%
Community Service takes 10% of the total score. It includes monetary and in-kind donations to
people and organizations in need. It also includes your service (in hours) to the society. You will
get the full score if you completed any (big or small) community service in 2023.
2. 晚礼服-30%
Formal Wear Competition takes 30% of the total score. Contestants will walk on the stage in
the formal evening gown of choosing. The dress needs to be appropriate for your age. The
make-up should be age appropriate. Contestants will be judged on confidence and poise. The
walking pattern is as below:
3. 30秒种自我介绍-30%
Personal Introduction takes 30% of the total score. Contestants will introduce herself into the
microphone on stage. The introduction should be 30 seconds or less. You are asked to say your
name, age, and something interesting about yourself. Contestants will be judged on public
speaking skills and stage presence.
4. 现场回答问题-30%
On-stage Question takes 30% of the total score. Contestants will draw a question from the
Emcee and be given 30 seconds to answer it. The list of potential questions will be emailed to
contestants once her registration is completed so that she can prepare them ahead of them.
Please DO NOT memorize answers. They will be judged on communication skills and
personality.
Awards and Prizes
奖品：
There is one winner in each age division. The prize package is worth more than $1500! The six
winners will each receive: Crown; Banner; Cash $200; Certificate; Professional photoshoot; Gifts
from Mall of America; 1-hour consultation from Confidence Building Academy of Minnesota;
VIP Appearances at various events; More sponsor gifts/gift cards/services to come…
每个年龄组别设冠军一名。冠军的奖品有（还在增加中）：皇冠，绶带，奖金$200，证书
，专业明星照，美国商城赠品，自信坊一对一咨询一小时，作为VIP出席华联会组织的各
种活动，和诸多赞助商赞助的礼品礼卡和服务等等。每个奖品的总价值超过1500美元。
Registration Fee
报名费：
Registration Fee is $90 including the orientation and group training from Confidence Building
Academy of Minnesota.
The deadline for registration is January 31, 2024.
报名截止日期是2024年1月31日。
The time and place of the orientation and group training is listed below:
第二届亚裔公主评选活动说明会暨培训
Time：9:30-11:30AM on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
Where：1399 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN 55108
Competition Time and Place
比赛时间和地点：
The time and place of the 2 nd Annual Princess of Asia Year of Dragon Pageant is as following:
Time: 1:00-2:00PM on Sunday, February 11, 2024
Where：Rotunda, Mall of America
Contact
联系人：美媛
Contact person: Meiyuan 612-968-1018
Email: AMCO1866@gmail.com
《四海同春：华星闪耀美国商城》
2023庆中国新年活动组委会
王敏（负责人） 刘奋发 李华志 高寰 颜炳文（负责人）
中国社区各志愿服务团队：
一、春节装饰和文化展示团队：
高寰（负责人）、王敏（负责人）、李华志、王平、李春贵、余志华、徐尔甘、孟耀、孙凤泽、段芸、窦继泓、侯有梅、胡会芹、颜炳文等
二、公关宣传团队：
程汝钊（负责人）、王颖智、王贵生、Will Ahern、颜炳文等
三、文艺演出团队：
1、管理团队：颜炳文（负责人）、张智群、高寰、涂永忠
2、艺术团队：滕莉莉、许倩、贺爱群
3、主持团队: 罗晓燕团队
4、公关募捐团队：刘奋发、李春贵、颜炳文
5、舞台管理团队：王敏团队
6、视频制作录像：Will Ahern 团队
7、照像: 刘公平、李华志
四、首届亚裔公主评选活动：美媛、颜炳文
| Organizers | 主办团体 |
| Alliance of Minnesota Chinese Organizations (AMCO) | 明州华人华侨社团联合会 |
| Center for Community Service | 明州社区活动中心 |
| Minnesota Minghua Chinese School | 明华中文学校 |
| Sponsors | 赞助团体 |
| University of Minnesota China Center | 明尼苏达大学中国中心 |
| Minnesota Chinese Chamber of Commerce | 明州华人商会 |
| Northwest Grains International LLC | Northwest Grains International LLC |
| Asian Media Access | 亚洲传媒 |
| Wells Fargo | 美国富国银行 |
| Causey & Ye Law, P.L.L.C. | 考西叶氏律师事务所 |
| Confidence Building Academy of Minnesota | 明州自信坊 |
| Lan Cao Homes-Edina Realty | 曹岚房产经纪 |
| Participating Organizations | 协办团体 |
| Alliance of Chinese Culture and Arts, USA | 美中文化艺术联合会 |
| Allie’s Books for Cultures (ABC) | Allie’s Books for Cultures (ABC) |
| Anna Wan Photography | 安娜摄影工作室 |
| Beijing Association of Minnesota | 北京同乡会 |
| Calina’s Professional Tailor Shop | Calina’s Professional Tailor Shop |
| China Insight | 中国展望 |
| China Tribune | 华兴报 |
| Chinese American Alliance | 美国华裔联盟 |
| Chinese American Association of Minnesota Chinese Dance Theater | 明州中美联谊会中国舞蹈学校 |
| Chinese American Chamber of Commerce-MN | 明州华人商业联合总会 |
| Chinese American Culture and Friendship | 中美文化友谊会 |
| Chinese Musical Gallery | 乡音筝苑 |
| ClearComet Ventures, LLC | ClearComet Ventures, LLC |
| Dragon and Drum Dance Group of Minnesota | 明州鼓乐龙狮队 |
| Eon Beauty LLC | Eon Beauty LLC |
| Hmong Studies at Comcordia University | Hmong Studies at Concordia University |
| Hong De Wu Guan, INC. | 宏德舞狮团 |
| Hongfa Law Firm | 鸿发律师事务所 |
| Hua Xia Chinese School | 华夏中文学校 |
| Hunan Folks Association | 明州湖南同乡会 |
| Jarrelle Guzheng | Jarrelle Guzheng |
| Jijun He Photography | 继军摄影工作室 |
| Jenny Kay Beauty LLC | Jenny Kay Beauty LLC |
| Kang Le Adult Daycare Center | 康乐老年中心 |
| KenkuDo Martial Arts | KenkuDo Martial Arts |
| Kuai Le Chorus | 快乐合唱团 |
| Legacy Wing Chun Kung Fu | Legacy Wing Chun Kung Fu |
| Little Swan Dance Studio | Little Swan Dance Studio 小天鹅舞蹈团 |
| Ma Mei Music Studio | 马梅音乐工作室 |
| Minhua Chorus | 明华合唱团 |
| Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society | 明州中国友好花园协会 |
| Minnesota Chinese Cuisine Association | 明州餐饮协会 |
| Minnesota Chinese Opera | 北美曲苑 |
| Minnesota Chinese IT Association | 明州华人信息技术协会 |
| Minnesota Huayue Music Ensemble | 明州华乐 |
| Minnesota Minghua Chinese School-Ledian Campus | 明华中文学校乐点分校 |
| Minnesota Times | 明州时报 |
| Minnesota Traditional Chinese Medicine Association | 明州中医协会 |
| MNChineseLife.com | 明州华人生活网 |
| National America Miss Minnesota | National America Miss Minnesota |
| Pan Asian Arts Alliance | PAAA - 泛亚艺术联盟 |
| Phoenix Chinese Dance Academy (PCDA) | 凤凰中国舞蹈学校 |
| P.O.P Pageantry | P.O.P Pageantry |
| Princess of Asia | 亚裔公主 |
| Qilu Business Association of North American | 北美齐鲁商会 |
| Rhinestones Unlimited | Rhinestones Unlimited |
| Shaanxi Folk Association | 明州陕西同乡会 |
| Shanghai Market Oriental Food | 上海超市 |
| The Youth Overseas Chinese Culture Exchange Foundation | 中国青少年海外文化交流基金会 |
| The Association for Chinese American for Social Justice | 美国华人联盟 |
| Tonka.TV | Tonka.TV |
| Twin Cities Chinese Dance Center | 双城华人舞蹈中心 |
| University of Minnesota Oriental Music Club | University of Minnesota Oriental Music Club |
| University of Minnesota Chinese Students and Scholars Association | 明尼苏达大学中国学生学者联谊会 |
| University of Minnesota Music, Opera Theatre | 明尼苏达大学音乐系 |
| Vietnamese Traditional Music of Minnesota | Vietnamese Traditional Music of Minnesota |
| Wattanak Dance Troupe | Wattanak Dance Troupe |
| Welwe Hearty Foods LLC | Welwe美食速冻饺子公司 |
| Xin Xing Academy | 新星小学 |
| Xu Qian Music Center | 许倩乐坊 |
| Yinghua Academy | 英华中文学校 |
| Yucai Chinese School | 育才中文学校 |
Lan Cao Homes-Edina Realty 曹岚房产经纪
