欢天喜地辞旧岁，狮舞龙腾庆新春2月10号是顺德联谊会第四届理事会暨顺德商会第二届理事会成立，举行欢庆新春联欢晚宴的特别日子。这一天，碰巧漫天飞雪，大地银装素裹，真是瑞雪兆丰年的好兆头。同乡会的理事及义工们，无惧风雪，一早就来到了珠城大酒家布置打点，同乡会的乡亲们也迎着风雪，兴高采烈地参加晚宴。
在理事会切烧猪仪式后，在阵阵锣鼓声中，庆贺新春的舞狮采青仪式表演接踵而至，醒狮队的精湛表演博得全场掌声。随着司仪介绍，秘书长何为平先生首先宣布了第四届顺德联谊会和第二届顺德商会理事名册，并介绍了各候任理事会成员，得到在场一众会员鼓掌通过，理事会正式成立。全体理事和顾问随后上台向大家拜年祝酒，祝愿新的一年里，联谊会和商会在理事会的带领下，在社会各界的关怀帮助下，大家同舟共济，互相扶持，团结一致，把会务和商会的工作做得更好。
执行副会长李世勋先生致欢迎词，他感谢大家的信任和支持，介绍了去年恳亲大会的盛况和取得的名誉，宣布了新的缴交会费的规定，对嘉宾的光临表示热烈欢迎，对大家冒着风雪积极参与活动表示衷心的感谢！晚宴正式开始。
首先由湘林老师(Linda)表演古筝，一曲高山流水，再奏笑傲江湖，绕梁三日。绰号温哥华谭咏麟的Alex Chen及其妹妹陈小姐高歌助兴亦使晚宴生色不少。由关志波理事设计的顺德有奖问答游戏，既有娱乐性又可让新一代年青人认识顺德，增进对家乡感情。压轴游戏当然是大抽奖，得奖乡亲拿到丰富礼物或现金利是，为新春开了个头彩！随后，副会长尤子明向大家介绍了顺德联谊会的组织架构，包括妇女部，青年部和耆英部，阐明了各部工作范畴及职责。席间，卑斯省贸易厅厅长周炯华到来，并发表了热情洋溢的讲话，对顺德联谊会和顺德商会成立以来，所做的成绩和影响力给予充分肯定。理事、顾问及嘉宾们也纷纷上台合照，愿两会不断发展，争取更大进步。
晚会接近尾声，尤子明副会长向大家致晚宴谢词，感谢了多位赞助烧猪，现金奖，红酒和礼品的热心理事及会员，感谢默默奉献不辞辛劳的司仪、表演嘉宾及义工们。晚宴亦到曲终人散，众理事们欢送各乡里。整晚活动气氛热烈而有秩序。大家在一片的欢乐声中，品尝着美酒佳肴，共同度过了一个欢乐美好难忘的晚上。
A season of beginnings, spring is a time for celebrations. February 10, 2019 marked the establishment of the fourth Vancouver Shunde Benevolent Association and the second Vancouver Shunde Business Association Chamber of Commerce Council. Despite the inclement weather, members still journeyed out and attended with anticipation for this splendid celebration.
At the start of the banquet, the Head Secretary of our Association, Mr. He, introduced the members of the council, whom then hosted the roasted pig cutting ceremony which symbolizes good luck and abundance for all the members and families in attendance. The lion dance and music of the gong that followed set an exciting mood for the night, triggering rounds of applause and cheers. Mr. Alex Li, the executive vice president, and Mr. Samuel Yau, vice president of the Vancouver Shunde Benevolent Association provided a welcoming speech and introduced the association’s organization, purpose and upcoming events, while recounting the successful 11th World Conference of the Shunde Worldwide Friendship Association of the past year.
Many important figures honoured us with their attendance, including Hon. George Chow, a Member of Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, whom congratulated the association for their achievements and encouraged the continuation of commitment. It was a night of bonding between members and families, delicious meals, entertaining performances, and engaging activities with prizes. There were especially memorable performances from Ms. Linda Lim, who played melodic guzheng pieces, and Alex Chen and his sister, Ms. Chen, who sang some classic Chinese pop hits. The banquet came to an end with Mr. Samuel Yau, representing the Association to thank the donors, volunteers, and guests for their contribution in the success of the event. It was a fun filled night to remember.
