2024 孝情三代同堂家庭表揚大會
於5/11母親節前一天，美國全球和平華人聯合會假紐約唐人街的孔子大廈舉辦「孝情三代同堂家庭表揚大會」，表彰全美在三代中實踐孝道的家庭，授予水晶獎座。
本次共有13個得獎家庭。紐約詩畫琴棋會梅振才會長、岑灼槐董事長、美中文化產業中心梁樹弘董事長、方書久教授及王心仁先生等對紐約華埠有貢獻的人士都為本次得獎家庭。梅振才會長是四代同堂的家庭，在80歲高齡，仍細心照顧104歲的母親，實為感動。岑灼槐董事長雖然小時候家境清貧，但在有經濟能力後，總是優先考慮父母所用。梁樹弘董事長在父母在世時，每年都帶孩子回國看望父母，維繫祖孫之情。方書久教授表達子欲養而親不待的遺憾，通過詩畫，鼓勵人們珍惜與父母同在的時光。王心仁先生則是先後幫助父母移居香港，並在他們在世時，負擔他們所有費用。他們身體力行侍奉父母，教導下一代實踐「孝」的精神，值得我們學習。
美國華人會會長Amy Yang 感謝所有得獎家庭，因為他們的故事，帶給我們社會希望，以及國家和世界和平安定的力量。並介紹將在2025 秋季在紐約舉辦的華人會世界大會，邀請各界共同參與。
此次的活動，紐約市議會第一區議員Christopher Marte 前來致詞，表達這是一個特別，結合中華文化，讓世代融合的社區。此外，演講者還包含華人會國際會長黃燁周教授、紐約東華協會創辦人、民主黨區領袖于金山主席、曼哈頓家庭聯合會主任 Miilhan Stephens、紫蓮寺住持自在仁波切，和紐約慈濟基金會代表林敦女士。他們表達推廣孝道，培育下一代「孝」的精神的重要性。Miilhan Stephens主任強調三代同堂家庭為一個橫跨世代的支持網絡，提供穩定和無條件的愛。
此大會也穿插表演活動。包含來自聯成曼哈頓歌舞團和紐澤西家庭聯合會帶來的舞蹈表演。Amy Yang 會長全家一起參與，她的公子楊孝義主持整個節目及夫婿Andrew Miyamoto 帶來的<世界一家>的歌曲，讓大會更加精采。
在表揚大會後，在場參加的夫婦一起喝同心茶，誓言捍衛家庭的價值，此景異常美麗。
大會現場約略100人參與，搭配全球線上直播，特別感謝紐約東華協會、紐約詩琴棋會和慈濟基金會對此活動的支持。
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On the day before Mother’s Day on May 11, the Chinese People’s Federation for World Peace – USA held the “3rd Filial Heart Three Generation Families Award Ceremony” at Confucius Plaza in Chinatown, New York, to commend families across the United States who practice filial piety among three generations and awarded them with crystal trophies.
There are 13 winning families this time. People who have contributed to New York Chinatown, including President Mei Zhencai of the New York Poetry, Painting, Music, Chess and Chess Association, Chairman Cen Zhuohuai, Chairman Liang Shuhong of the US-China Cultural Industry Center, Professor Fang Shujiu and Mr. Wang Xinren, are all award-winning families. President Mei Zhencai comes from a family of four generations. At the age of 80, he still takes good care of his 104-year-old mother, which is really touching. Although Chairman Cen Zhuohuai came from a poor family when he was a child, he always gave priority to his parents’ needs once he became financially capable. When his parents were still alive, Chairman Liang Shuhong would take his children back to China to visit their parents every year to maintain the bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Professor Fang Shujiu expressed the regret of not being able to care for his son who wanted to raise him, and through poetry and painting, he encouraged people to cherish the time with their parents. Mr. Wang Xinren successively helped his parents move to Hong Kong and paid for all their expenses while they were still alive. They serve their parents personally and teach the next generation to practice the spirit of “filial piety”, which is worth learning from.
Amy Yang, President of the Chinese People’s Federation for World Peace – USA, thanked all the award-winning families because their stories bring hope to our society and the power of peace and stability in the country and the world. He also introduced the Chinese People’s Federation for World Peace – USA to be held in New York in the fall of 2025, and invited all walks of life to participate.
At this event, Christopher Marte, member of the First District of the New York City Council, came to deliver a speech, expressing that this is a special community that combines Chinese culture and integrates generations. In addition, the speakers also included Professor Huang Yezhou, International President of the Chinese People’s Federation for World Peace, Chairman Yu Jinshan, founder of the New York Chinese Association and Democratic District Leader, Miilhan Stephens, Director of the Manhattan Family Church, Zizai Rinpoche, the Abbot of Purple Lotus Temple, and Tzu Chi New York Foundation representative Ms. Linton. They expressed the importance of promoting filial piety and cultivating the spirit of “filial piety” in the next generation. Director Miilhan Stephens emphasizes that three-generation families provide a support network that spans generations, providing stability and unconditional love.
The conference is also interspersed with performances. Featuring dance performances from the Lien Shing Manhattan Dance Association and the New Jersey Family Church. President Amy Yang’s whole family participated. Her son Yang Xiaoyi hosted the entire program and her husband Andrew Miyamoto sang the song “World in Union”, which made the conference even more exciting.
After the commendation meeting, the couples present drank together and vowed to defend the value of the family. The scene was extremely beautiful.
Approximately 100 people participated in the conference, which was broadcast live online around the world. Special thanks to the New York Tung Wah Association, the New York Shiqinqi Club and Tzu Chi Foundation for their support of this event.
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https://www.uschinapress.com/static/content/HS/2024-05-12/1239214019363115008.html
https://epaper.singtaousa.com/flippingbook/epaper_ny/2024/20240512/18
https://www.worldjournal.com/wj/story/121390/7958579
This recognized her outstanding contributions to social welfare activities, cultural arts, and professional fields.
President Mei’s Couple both attended Mother with sincere heart of filial piety, taking good care of all her needs. They also strive to promote the inheritance and development of Chinese traditional culture, painting, poetry and artistic heritage.
For them, all of these efforts are attributed to the teachings and examples set by their mother.
He follows the teachings of Master Cheng Yen, the founder of Tzu Chi, who emphasizes the importance of practicing kindness and filial piety without delay, as well as many other principles of conduct and interpersonal relations.
Warren has a very happy family and he attributes all of this to his mother. His mother has six grandchildren, and she ensures that everyone lives joyfully together. Every week, after the grandchildren finish their classes at the Tzu Chi Chinese School, the whole family gathers at a restaurant to share a meal and enjoy each other‘s company.
Mother, is the priceless treasure of Warren’s family and they will always remember her.
Because her mother-in-law missed the deceased husband, she became very depressed & sad. That kind of emotion made her isolated and gradually she had Alzheimer’s disease. She got lost a few times and the family members looked all over for her.
Ms. Lee by herself, wholeheartedly and patiently took very good care of her mother-in-law — cooking healthy food for her, taking her out for a walk, and engaging with her together for the activities which are designed to slow down the deterioration of brain functions.
Ms. Lee indeed is a daughter-in-law of filial piety. She did more than a daughter could do.
Her mother is very passionate about community welfare. She assists her mother with clerical work, such as researching and organizing information, which alleviates her mother’s burden. Whenever her mother needs to attend social gatherings or banquets for the community, she always calls her mother to ensure her well-being.
Due to her exemplary leading by example, her children frequently interact warmly with their grandmother, embracing her and expressing their gratitude. The grandmother feels greatly touched and comforted by this warmth.
For example, during the winter, understanding their physical vulnerability, he opts for lightweight yet warm clothing, such as garments made of goose down, to prevent them from feeling burdened by heavy attire.
When Mr. Liu’s parents moved to the United States amid the pandemic, to ensure his parents’ well-being, he lived with them & took care of them.
Professor Fang takes care of his parents and improves their living environment and quality of life. However, he regrets not being able to spend more time with them. Every year during the Qingming Festival, he holds memorial ceremonies at home to honor his parents’ kindness. His two daughters also take excellent care of their grandparents.
Professor Fang utilized his talent to create a harmonious tiger family painting. Accompanying it, he composed a poem below encouraging people to cherish the time they have with their parents and grandparents and to express filial piety through various means.
“In the clear breeze and bright moonlight, Families gather in joyous unity. Yet if the opportunity to filially honor is gone, Tears flow in remembrance of parental kindness.”
Dr. Digna’s siblings are the God-Father or God-Mother for her children.
Since her father passed away, Dr. Digna voluntarily took care of her mother’s daily needs. Whenever her family has vacation, she always invites her mother together, and pays for Mother’s travel expenses.
When her younger sister had difficulties, she invited her to live with Mom and care of her sister, which gave her mother a great comfort.
Dr. Digna attributes all her blessings to God’s grace. Dr. Digna values the importance of family, and she doesn’t only practice at individual level. After hearing the teaching of True Family Value, she right away made efforts to introduce the idea to her congregations & community.
She is not only a daughter of filial piety, but a righteous person.
In 1963, he immigrated to the United States for better opportunities, where he has resided for 61 years. Currently, he serves as the chairman of the “Ningbo Residents Association USA” and as the host of the New York Lanting Hall.
Mr. Wong not only respects his parents but also actively engages in community affairs. He promotes the development of New York’s Chinatown and assists new immigrants in integrating into the US.
He spearheaded the establishment of the Sun Yat-Sen memorial facilities and authored works, fostering cultural exchange between China and the US.
Additionally, he compiled 200 pieces of calligraphy exercises forming the “New York Lanting Calligraphy Collection,” demonstrating his enthusiastic support for Chinese art and culture in Chinatown.
Mr. Wong is a person of courage and far-sightedness. When he began his development in the United States, many of his attempts ended in failure. However, due to his perseverance and the full support of his wife, their situation gradually improved.
Leading by example and upholding the spirit of perseverance in the face of adversity, Mr. Wong’s children have been greatly influenced and have achieved remarkable success.
After immigrating to the United States, Chairman Liang often brought his children back to their home country to visit their grandparents, maintaining a close relationship with them.
Once, when his parents fell ill, they chose not to worry Chairman Liang, who was in the United States, and remained silent about their condition. Fortunately, their grandchildren visited them and sought medical help in time.
After the passing of his parents, Chairman Liang brings his children back to China twice a year to pay respects at their graves.
Chairman Liang not only demonstrates filial piety but also establishes the “A&C Culture Center“, collecting works from hundreds of international artists and publishing books. He is dedicated to assisting artists in their creative endeavors and preserving the intrinsic Chinese culture of art.
Not only does Serena create artwork for them on holidays, but she also cares deeply about their well-being, wishing for their happiness, health, and longevity. Her actions and demeanor demonstrate her love and filial piety towards her family. Serena also received numerous honors at school.
Additionally, she actively participates in various cultural and sports activities, showcasing a well-rounded set of qualities.
The family of Shao Yu and Gao Fuzhen exemplifies selfless dedication and love towards their family and community. Their story will forever inspire more people to inherit and practice the virtue of filial piety.
Their parents often teach them kindness, tolerance, and gratitude using Tzu Chi’s Aphorism. They firmly believe that filial piety and kindness cannot wait and they demonstrate this through practice to repay their parents’ selfless dedication. Such filial piety sets a great example for their children.
In 1970, he and his wife relocated to New York, where they opened the first jewelry store in Chinatown, which has now been in business for 50 years. Chairman Sang also invested in other industries, often finding success with seemingly favorable circumstances on his side.
Chairman Sang went to Catholic school & received education in traditional belief, morale & ethics. He always keeps in mind of all the guidance from his parents. He practices “filial piety” and fully believes it is the root source of all virtues. When he started to make money, the first thing he did was buying a house for his parents. Then he bought a house for himself 3 years after that. Even though his mother’s health wasn’t good, she lived up to 99 years old due to his sister’s good care.
Chairman Sang keenly feels the influence of Western individualism. He and his wife, assuming the roles of grandparents, educate their next generations on the virtues of loyalty, filial piety, kindness & compassion, while respecting the freedom of the youth to unleash their potential, thus passing down the culture of filial piety.
Chairman Sang also financially supports Chinese Cultural Art Association to ensure Chinese cultural heritage being kept and sustained.
