VIP Greetings

Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada

It is a pleasure to send greetings to all those gathered to enjoy the Chinese New Year Spectacular, presented by New Tang Dynasty Television.

Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada

I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the 2008 Chinese New Year Spectacular hosted by New Tang Dynasty television.

The Hon Alexander Downer, Federal MP of Australia, SA Liberal Party (2008)

Congratulations on having the Chinese Spectacular and I think it is a great thing to celebrate Several years of Chinese Culture; it’s not just nice...

Paul Barber, Mayor of Parramatta NSW (2008)

The story of the Chinese in our city is almost as old as Parramatta itself. For nearly two centuries of dynamic Chinese people has riched our city its...

Mag. Ulrike Lunacek, Member of the Austrian National Assembly (2008)

China has been the subject of many discussions in the West. On the one hand China’s economic power frightens, on the other hand many enterprises...

Dr. Paul Ruebig, Member of the European Parliament (2008)

The European Union, a unique project of peace, prominently shows that goals can be reached together by having understanding and openness toward persons...

Dr. Ursula Plassnik, Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs (2008)

As the Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria, the connection between people and intercultural exchange is...

Dr. Hubert Pirker, Member of the European Parliament (2008)

The European Union has achieved uniting the countries of Europe while still retaining the cultural variety of its people. However, it might happen that...

Dr. Hannes Bauer, Member of the Austrian National Assembly (2008)

Dear Sir and Madam! Dear visitors! "Xin Nian hao!" or merry New Year! Let me first wish you much luck, health and success for the still young...

Karin Resetarits, Member of the European Parliament (2008)

My name is Karin Resetarits and I am a delegate of the European Parliament. Before I became a politician, I had worked for many years as a culture journalist...