當五星红旗升起的時候，讓全世界華人振奮鼓舞。雖然身處海外，但一股民族自豪感油然而生。

萬錦市加華聯會和約克區加華聯會，為慶祝中華人民共和國成立69週年，聯合於9月30日，在約克區華人聚居的列治文山市、萬錦市和旺市的市政廳，分別舉行隆重的中國國旗升旗儀式。

出席並主持升旗儀式的中國駐多倫多總領事韓濤在致詞時表示，今年是中國改革開放40週年，中國經濟取得重大成就，中國已是全球第二大經濟體，中國持續發展將對全球發展有利。

韓濤總領事又提到中國倡導的”一帶一路”五年來的重要進展，已有超過一百個國家加入參與，而加拿大在今年三月正式成為亞洲基礎投資銀行的成員國，可以為有關成員國家提供資金，以支持他們的基礎設施建設。

另外，今年是”中加旅遊年”

韓濤總領事表示，去年訪加的中國旅客達到68萬人，按年增長12%，消費額達到了 16億加元。他預期今年到訪加拿大的中國旅客人數，將再創新高，列治文山市、萬錦市和旺市均可從中獲益。

中國駐多倫多總領事韓濤特別讚揚萬錦市加華聯會和約克區加華聯會，舉辦慶祝中國十一國慶的升中國國旗儀式，加強華僑們與祖國的聯繫，促進中加兩國人民的往來和友誼。

萬錦市加華聯會和約克區加華聯會主席吳建忠醫生，在致歡迎詞時表示，舉行中國國旗升旗儀式，除了是慶祝中國國慶日外，也是借此慶祝我們中華民族的傳統，以及惦記我們的根源。

吳建忠醫生又表示，我們對於移居地也同樣感到自豪，因為我們在此落地生根，工作和生活。我們有著中、加兩國的雙重身分，可以慶祝兩國自家的傳統。

出席升旗儀式的包括聯邦國會議員伍鳳儀、葉嘉麗、陳聖源、Deborah Schulte、Gary Anandasangaree；列治文山市長巴羅、萬錦市長薛家平、旺市市長Maurizio Bevilacqua；安省省議員韋邱佩芳；列治文山市議員廖立暉、陳志輝；萬錦市議員何胡景、萬錦市區域議員Jim Jones 和Nirmala Armstrong；旺市市議員楊士渟、旺市區域議員Sunder Singh和Mario Ferri等。

華人分別佔萬錦市和列治文山市的四成和兩成半人口。兩市市長均表示，升旗慶祝活動有助加強對中國及其文化的認識，以及肯定華人對社區所作出的貢獻。旺市市長Maurizio Bevilacqua表示，華人的商業精神帶動旺市發展，而這正是旺市成為本國最快速發展城市的基本因素。

聯邦國會議員伍鳳儀讚揚吳建忠醫生和吳崔怡敏主辦這項富有意義的活動，深化和加強加中兩國人民的關係。

代表士嘉堡選區的聯邦國會議員陳聖源更渴望升旗慶祝活動明年能擴展至士嘉堡市政廳。

旺市市議員楊士渟對越來越多華人選擇旺市居住感到高興。她表示現時旺市一共有105個說不同語言的族群，居住在這個充滿動力的城市，彼此之間可以擁抱不同的文化。

出席萬錦市和列治文山市升旗活動的人數有百人，現場有舞獅和兒童中國舞蹈表演。

The Chinese Consulate General in Toronto Han Tao praises the Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham in holding a series of flag raising ceremonies to celebrate the Chinese National Day

The cloudy and cold weather in the morning could not seem to curb the enthusiasm of the overseas Chinese to celebrate the birthday for their motherland. When the five-star red flag was raised, a sense of national pride came to life and people were encouraged.

The Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham (FCCM) and The Federation of Chinese Canadians in York Region (FCCYR) held a series of flag raising ceremonies on September 30, 2018 to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China which falls on October 1.

The Chinese Consulate General in Toronto Han Tao attended the flag raising ceremonies in Richmond Hill, Markham and Vaughan. He said this year marks the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening-up policy. China’s economy has made great achievements. China is already the second largest economy in the world. China’s sustainable development will be beneficial to the global development.

Consul General Han Tao also mentioned the important progress of the “Belt and Road” initiative advocated by China in the past five years. More than 100 countries have joined in, and Canada officially became a member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in March this year.

In addition, this year is the “China-Canada Tourism Year”. Consul General Han Tao said that the number of Chinese tourists visiting Canada last year reached 680,000, an increase of 12% year-on-year, and the spending reached 1.6 billion Canadian dollars. He expects that the number of Chinese tourists visiting Canada this year will reach a new high, and Richmond Hill, Markham and Vaughan will benefit from it.

Han Tao, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto, particularly praised the Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham and the Federation of Chinese Canadians in York Region who held a series of flag raising ceremonies to celebrate the Chinese National Day. It strengthened the ties between overseas Chinese and the motherland, and promoted the contacts and friendship between the people of China and Canada.

In a welcoming speech, Dr. Ken Ng, Chairman of the Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham and the Federation of Chinese Canadians in York Region, said that the flag raising ceremony of the Chinese flag was held in addition to celebrating China’s National Day and celebrating the culture and heritage of our Chinese roots.

Dr. Ng also said that we are equally proud of the country of our immigration, because we are here to work, live and take root. We have the dual heritage of China and Canada and can celebrate the traditions of both countries.

Waving the tiny Chinese and Canadian flags, the spectators enjoyed traditional Chinese performances, such as lion dances and children Chinese folk dances.

Among the many guests were MPs Mary Ng, Jean Yip, Shaun Chen, Deborah Schulte, and Gary Anandasangaree. Mayor of Richmond Hill David Barrow, Mayor of Markham Frank Scarpitti

and Mayor of Vaughan Maurizio Bevilacqua. MPP Daisy Wai. Councillor of Richmond Hill Castro Liu and Godwin Chan, Councillor of Markham Alan Ho, Markham Local and Regional Councillor Jim Jones and Nirmala Armstrong. Councillor of Vaughan Sandra Yeung Racco, Gino Rosati, Vaughan Local and Regional Councillor Sunder Singh and Mario Ferri.

Jeff Leung, Candidate for Markham Regional Councillor. Howard Shen, Candidate for Markham Councillor Ward 8