以球会友传友谊 文化助力促团结 共建和谐美好社区 Forging Friendships Through Sports, Fostering Unity Through Culture, Building a Harmonious Community

美国加州南湾华人协会腰鼓队精彩亮相南加高校联盟《联盟杯》乒乓球友谊赛开幕式 The Waist Drum Team of the South Bay Chinese American Association Makes a Spectacular Appearance at the Opening Ceremony of the Southern California University Alumni Alliance "Alliance Cup" Table Tennis Tournament

【South Bay Chinese American Association – June 28, 2026】 On June 28, 2026, the "Alliance Cup" Table Tennis Tournament, hosted by the Table Tennis Club of the Southern California University Alumni Alliance, was grandly held in Los Angeles. Representatives from over twenty university alumni organizations—including those from Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, Jiaotong University, and Tianjin University—as well as community groups, gathered to forge friendships through sport and strengthen bonds, jointly writing a new chapter in sports exchange and community camaraderie.

At the invitation of the organizers, the Waist Drum Team of the South Bay Chinese American Association made a spectacular appearance at the opening ceremony, performing the classic piece "On the Fields of Hope." Led by Captain Huang Sui and Deputy Captain Gu Yu, the team members—full of energy, with resounding drumbeats and synchronized movements—showcased the unique charm of the traditional Chinese waist drum art form. Their performance brought the atmosphere of the opening ceremony to a climax, earning enthusiastic applause and unanimous praise from the audience. Many spectators expressed a deep sense of connection while enjoying such a wonderful performance of traditional Chinese culture, noting how it vividly demonstrated the cohesive power and inspiring influence of Chinese culture within the community.

The South Bay Chinese American Association attached great importance to this event. Honorary Chair Professor Lin Lianlian, Chair Professor Ma Shengxing, Vice President Catherine Li, and Advisor Lisa Lian were invited to attend the event and participate in the awards ceremony. They highly commended the University Alumni Alliance for its long-standing contributions to promoting sports and cultural exchanges, uniting alumni, and serving the community, and they wished the "Alliance Cup" a complete success. Association Advisor Xiyan Li and Board Members May Chan and Xinyan Zhou were present to support and cheer on the team members. August Adam, a board member of the Association's Youth Center, served as the accompanying reporter, covering the event and capturing its highlights, thereby showcasing the spirit of youth volunteers actively participating in community service. On the court, the sixteen participating teams competed with great spirit, delivering a spectacular performance; off the court, participants exchanged ideas, shared skills, and deepened friendships, fully embodying the sportsmanship of "friendship first, competition second" and showcasing the unity, mutual assistance, and harmonious atmosphere of the Southern California Chinese community.

The South Bay Chinese American Association (SBCAA) has long actively participated in and supported various public service, cultural, and sports events organized by fellow associations. Through concrete actions, it promotes the sharing of community resources, strengthens inter-association cooperation, fosters friendship, and serves the community collectively. The Association believes that sports not only improve physical health but also transcend boundaries of alumni affiliation, geography, and industry, serving as a vital bond that unites the Chinese community and facilitates communication.

It is worth noting that the SBCAA has maintained a strong partnership with the Southern California Chinese Universities Alumni Association Alliance (SCCUAAA). In 2023, the Association participated in the 2nd "Alliance Cup" Team Table Tennis Invitational; its team competed fiercely against a field of elite players to win the Group B championship, while its cheerleading squad took second place in the opening ceremony competition. That same year, the Association sponsored and supported the Alliance’s 21st "Pine-Bamboo-Plum" (Song-Zhu-Mei) Picnic—a gathering of over a thousand people—actively organizing athletes to compete in fun sports games and aerobics competitions, where they won awards. They also participated in events such as the "Artistic Splendor" (Yi Cai Hua Zhang) performance, which marked the closing of the Alliance’s Art Season. In 2024, the Association once again participated in the 22nd "Pine-Bamboo-Plum" Picnic, successfully retaining the "Most Popular Award" in the aerobics competition. Additionally, the waist-drum team received an "Excellent Award" for their spectacular performance during the opening ceremony, with the Association’s President and Vice President accepting the trophy on the team's behalf.

For years, the South Bay Chinese American Association has steadfastly upheld the principles of "unity, service, dedication, and mutual success." It actively supports fellow associations in organizing cultural, sports, and public service events, continuously strengthens inter-community communication and cooperation, and works hand-in-hand to create a supportive, resource-sharing, united, and friendly community environment. Moving forward, the Association will continue to serve as a bridge, joining hands with more community organizations to promote the dissemination of excellent Chinese culture and foster sports exchanges, thereby contributing to the creation of a more united, harmonious, and thriving Chinese community. (Reported by FNU Agudamu, Youth Center of the South Bay Chinese American Association, California, USA)

【加州南湾华人协会6月28日讯】2026年6月28日，由南加高校联盟乒乓球俱乐部主办的2026《联盟杯》乒乓球友谊赛在洛杉矶隆重举行。来自北京大学、清华大学、复旦大学、交通大学、天津大学等二十多个高校校友组织及侨团社区代表齐聚一堂，以球会友、以赛传情，共同谱写体育交流与社区联谊的新篇章。

应大会邀请，美国加州南湾华人协会腰鼓队精彩亮相开幕式，表演经典节目《在希望的田野上》。队员们在队长黃穗和古瑜副队长的带领下，精神饱满、鼓声铿锵、舞姿整齐，充分展现了中华传统腰鼓艺术的独特魅力，将开幕式现场气氛推向高潮，赢得全场观众热烈掌声和一致好评。不少观众表示，能欣赏到如此精彩的中华传统文化表演，倍感亲切，也充分体现了中华文化在社区中的凝聚力和感染力。

美国加州南湾华人协会对此次活动高度重视。协会荣誉主席林连连教授、协会主席马胜兴教授、副会长Catherine Li、顾问Lisa Lian应邀出席活动并参加颁奖仪式。他们对高校联盟长期推动体育文化交流、团结校友、服务社区所作出的贡献表示高度赞赏，并祝愿本届《联盟杯》圆满成功。协会顾问Xiyan Li、理事May Chan、Xinyan Zhou到场支持，为队员加油助威；协会青少年中心理事August Adam担任随行记者，全程采访报道，记录赛事精彩瞬间，展现青少年志愿者积极参与社区服务的精神风貌。

赛场上，十六支参赛队伍奋勇拼搏，精彩纷呈；赛场外，大家互相交流、分享球技、畅叙友情，充分体现了“友谊第一、比赛第二”的体育精神，也彰显了南加州华人社区团结互助、和谐发展的良好氛围。

一直以来，美国加州南湾华人协会积极参与和支持兄弟社团举办的各类公益、文化和体育活动，以实际行动促进社区资源共享、加强社团合作、增进友谊、共同服务社区。协会相信，体育不仅能够强身健体，更能够跨越校友、地域和行业界限，成为凝聚华人、促进交流的重要纽带。

值得一提的是，美国加州南湾华人协会与南加高校联盟一直保持着良好合作。2023年，协会参加第二届《联盟杯》乒乓球团体邀请赛，协会乒乓球队在高手云集的比赛中奋勇拼搏，荣获B组冠军；协会啦啦队在入场式评比中荣获亚军。同年，协会赞助支持南加中华高校联盟第二十一届松竹梅千人野餐会，积极组织运动员参加趣味运动会和健美舞比赛，并获奖；还参加了高校联盟艺术季闭幕庆典《艺采华章》演出等活动。2024年，协会再次参加第二十二届南加中华高校联盟松竹梅野餐会，并蝉联健美舞比赛“最佳人气奖”。此次腰鼓队表演获得‘’excellent award‘’，奖励腰鼓队在开幕式上的精彩表演，协会主席和付会长代表协会在颂奖仪式领取奖杯。

多年来，美国加州南湾华人协会始终坚持“团结、服务、奉献、共赢”的宗旨，积极支持兄弟社团举办各类文化、体育和公益活动，不断加强社区之间的交流合作，携手营造互相支持、资源共享、团结友爱的社区环境。未来，协会将继续发挥桥梁纽带作用，与更多社区组织携手同行，共同推动中华优秀文化传播，促进体育交流，为建设更加团结、和谐、美好的华人社区贡献力量。（美国加州南湾华人协会青少年中心 FNU Agudamu 洛杉矶报道）