Our July Meet & Greet Tuesday moved to a second-floor classroom at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in anticipation of several musical performances. The roomful of guests enjoyed brewed hot tea and snacks while catching up with each other.
Eddie Chen, who recently graduated from Taipei American School, has made a name for himself as the champion of the high school division in the Taipei City Cello Competition. This fall, he is set to pursue further studies at Michigan State University. Taking advantage of his summer break, Eddie decided to visit his relatives and friends in Irvine.
Eddie managed to borrow a great cello in Irvine to continue playing during summer. He performed cello alongside his grandfather on harmonica.
The grandfather-grandson duo began the performance with solo renditions of their respective signature pieces. They then captivated the audience with a heartfelt and moving rendition of a Taiwanese folk song. The melodic performance touched the hearts of everyone present, earning them endless praise.
Ms. Betty Shiau, the Director of Overseas Community Affair Council in Santa Ana, also attended the event as a special guest. She reminded the attendees to take advantage of the OCAC's convenient services in Santa Ana by making reservations in advance.
The preschool children from the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center delighted the audience with their lively and adorable renditions of nursery rhymes. Their performances were met with thunderous applause throughout the venue.
It was truly an unforgettable morning filled with remarkable musical talent and vibrant cultural exchanges. The monthly meet and greet event will take a break in August and return with a new program in September.
剛從台北美國學校畢業的陳昱安（Eddie Chen)，曾獲台北市大提琴比賽高中組冠軍，今秋即將進入密西根州立大學深造，他利用暑假來爾灣探望親友，並應邀在七月的週二早晨見面會中，與擅長口琴的祖父陳澄耀一同演出。祖孫兩人先獨奏拿手名曲，又以口琴與大提琴合奏台灣民謠「望春風」，感性而動人的旋律，令全場來賓讚不絕口。
橙縣華僑文教服務中心主任蕭蓓如也應邀出席，她提醒來賓善用行動領務服務，提前向橙僑中心預約時段。
南海岸中華文化中心學前班的小朋友們，演唱多首活潑可愛的童謠，贏得全場掌聲如雷。
週二早晨見面會八月將暫停一次，並準備在九月推出新的活動方案。
