On the preceding Sunday, the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center and Irvine Chinese School orchestrated a distinctive year-end banquet for their esteemed faculty and staff. While the gathering maintained a modest scale, the ambiance exuded warmth and conviviality. Commencing the proceedings, Center Director Chung Yulan delivered an enthusiastic report on the pivotal accomplishments of 2023, notably the successful establishment of the Irvine Immersion Academy and the initiation of familial service initiatives. Special recognition was accorded to outstanding personnel and seasoned educators, with expressions of profound gratitude for their noteworthy contributions.
Subsequently, Cultural Center Manager Benjemin Sun unveiled forthcoming institutional developments, including the implementation of a membership system and welfare initiatives, outlining an optimistic trajectory for the ensuing year. Newly appointed Principal Jennifer Su of Irvine Chinese School graced the stage to confer accolades upon deserving staff members, extending commendations and gratitude.
Conductor He Bin of the South Coast Chinese Orchestra eloquently introduced the original musical composition "The Monkey King" from 2023, concurrently revealing the forthcoming creation "Nezha" scheduled for debut in 2024.
The event featured an array of stimulating raffle activities, with several fortunate educators securing coveted prizes such as Apple Watches and dining vouchers, thereby heightening the festive atmosphere.
Concluding the evening's festivities, the self-taught piano virtuoso Maynor showcased his impeccable musical prowess. Notably, a surprise guest— a family member of one of the educators—graced the occasion with a vocal performance, infusing the conclusion with an emotive resonance. This culturally enriching year-end banquet not only served to fortify the bonds among educators and students but also reinforced the familial cohesion within the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center and Irvine Chinese School.
南海岸中華文化中心暨爾灣中文學校於上周日舉辦了一場別開生面的教師職員尾牙，雖然規模不大，但充滿溫馨的氛圍。開場，中心執行長鍾幼蘭熱情報告了2023年的重要成果，其中包括成功成立的Irvine Immersion Academy和新啟動的家庭服務項目。她也特別表揚了優秀職員和資深教師，為他們的卓越貢獻致以崇高的敬意。
接著，文化中心經理孫立華揭曉了中心即將推出的會員制度和福利計畫，為未來一年的發展描繪了美好藍圖。爾灣中文學校新任校長蘇依雯也上臺頒獎，對兩位優秀職員表示認可與感謝。
南海岸中華樂團指揮河彬老師精彩介紹了2023年的原創音樂《美猴王》，同時揭曉了即將於2024年誕生的新作《哪吒》。活動現場更增添了豐富的抽獎環節，多位幸運的老師榮獲Apple Watch和餐廳禮券，增添了節日的歡樂氛圍。
最後，自學鋼琴的天才Maynor帶來了他精湛的演奏，一位老師的家人更是在現場獻唱，為整個活動增添了一絲親情的溫暖。而當天生日的鋼琴小公主更是登臺演奏了一曲，為整場活動畫上美麗的句點。這場充滿文藝風華的尾牙不僅拉近了師生之間的距離，更凝聚了南海岸中華文化中心和爾灣中文學校的大家庭。