匹兹堡中文学校喜迎蛇年春节联欢晚会圆满落幕

2025年1月26日，匹兹堡中文学校一年一度的春节联欢晚会如期举行，为全校师生、家长及嘉宾带来了一场温馨热闹的迎春盛宴。

中午12点左右，董事会成员和部分志愿者陆续抵达学校，积极投入活动筹备工作。食堂入口处，董事会成员继续售票，舞台布置工作也井然有序地进行着。红彤彤的灯笼高高挂起，五彩缤纷的气球宛如孩子们灿烂的笑脸，为舞台增添了喜庆氛围。舞台中央上方，一幅精美的“新年快乐”拼图格外醒目，与其他节日装饰相得益彰。与此同时，毕业班的主持人们早早来到礼堂，精心打磨台词，确保晚会顺利进行。

不到下午2点，平日里空荡荡的大礼堂几乎座无虚席，孩子和家长们满怀期待，等待精彩演出的开始。今年，学校特别邀请了两位赞助商——卡耐基国际学生组织的发起者艾博先生和 Sewickley Academy 的 Adam Winner 女士，共同见证这一欢乐时刻。

伴随着热烈的掌声，晚会在少儿舞蹈《金蛇舞春》的欢快旋律中正式拉开帷幕。几位主持人台风稳健，节目编排丰富多样，既有轻盈优美的民族舞蹈，也有动感十足的现代拉丁舞；既有传统乐器演绎的流行歌曲，也有充满文化韵味的诗词吟唱。观众们沉浸其中，掌声与欢呼声此起彼伏，整个大礼堂洋溢着浓浓的节日喜悦。最后，晚会在主持人送上新春祝福中圆满落幕，为现场观众带来了难忘的视听盛宴。

演出结束后，体育馆内的传统游园活动及时开启。孩子们踊跃参与猜灯谜、跳绳比赛等趣味游戏，现场充满了欢声笑语。学校还为大家准备了丰富的小礼品和奖券，让每个孩子都能满载而归。与此同时，食堂的志愿者们也在紧锣密鼓地进行晚餐准备。

篮球队的取餐志愿者们早在4点半前便从老四川、蜀香园、匹夫小馆三家餐厅取回热腾腾的饭菜，经过细致核对后，迅速有序地摆放好餐食。分餐志愿者们在简单就餐后，提前做好了迎接5点第一批用餐者的准备。

整个用餐过程中，几位董事会成员各司其职，门口检票、分发抽奖券，现场井然有序。高中生志愿者们在分餐区忙得不可开交，尽可能满足大家的不同需求。大约一个半小时后，随着董事长宣布“校长即将为孩子们发放红包”，孩子们兴奋地排起长队，笑声不断，将活动推向了新的高潮。紧接着，抽奖环节把本次活动燃爆。今年依旧设有三等奖、二等奖和一等奖，奖品丰富，现场气氛热烈。有的幸运观众连连中奖，有的则幽默调侃自己要“蓄力”抽中一等奖，大家的欢声笑语为新的一年带来了满满的好运与期待。美好的时光总是短暂的，晚上7:30左右，活动圆满落幕，大家互道新年祝福后陆续踏上归途。而董事会成员及志愿者们仍然坚守岗位，清理食堂和礼堂，确保一切收拾妥当后才安心离开。

今年春晚活动的成功离不开校方和董事会的齐心协力，大家根据以往多年的春晚经验，从就餐供应、售票到参与活动的互动性、紧凑性等诸多方面进行了一定的调整；当然成功的活动离不开广大志愿者的热心支持和参与，是他们让整场晚会更精彩难忘。在此，衷心祝愿所有中文学校的师生及家长们蛇年大吉、万事如意！期待明年的春晚再度相聚，共享欢乐时光！
 

Pittsburgh Chinese School Spring Festival Gala Concludes Successfully, Welcoming the Year of the Snake

On January 26, 2025, Pittsburgh Chinese School (PCS)hosted its annual Spring Festival Gala, bringing a warm Lunar New Year celebration to students, parents, and guests.

Around noon, board members and volunteers began arriving at the school, eagerly preparing for the event. At the cafeteria entrance, board members continued ticket sales, while stage decorations progressed smoothly. Vibrant red lanterns were hung high, and colorful balloons, like the bright smiles of children, added to the joyful atmosphere. Above the stage, a beautifully crafted "Happy New Year" banner stood out, perfectly complementing the other festive decorations. Meanwhile, senior class hosts arrived early to rehearse their lines, ensuring a seamless program flow.  

By 2:00 PM, the once-empty auditorium had filled nearly to capacity. Excitement buzzed in the air as children and parents eagerly awaited the start of the performances. This year, the school was honored to welcome two special guests, Mr. Aibo, founder of the Carnegie International Student Organization, and Ms. Adam Winner from Sewickley Academy, who joined in celebrating this joyful occasion accompanied with PCS board Chair.

Amid enthusiastic applause, the gala officially opened with the lively children’s dance "Golden Snake Welcomes Spring." The hosts delivered with confidence and grace, leading into a diverse and captivating lineup. The performances ranged from elegant traditional dances to energetic Latin routines, from classical musical renditions of popular songs to poetry recitations rich with cultural heritage. The audience was deeply engaged, with waves of applause and cheers filling the hall, creating a truly festive atmosphere. At 4 pm, the hosts extended their heartfelt New Year wishes, bringing an unforgettable event of entertainment to a perfect conclusion.

Following the performances, the traditional New Year carnival kicked off in the gymnasium. Children excitedly took part in activities such as riddle-solving and jump rope competitions, their laughter filling the air. The school had prepared an array of delightful small prizes and raffle tickets, ensuring that every child went home with a gift and a smile. Meanwhile, volunteers in the cafeteria were working diligently to prepare dinner.

By 4:30 PM, the basketball team volunteers had already picked up steaming hot meals from three well-loved Chinese restaurants, namely Chengdu Gourmet, Szechuan Spice, and PF BBQ House. After careful verification, the meals were promptly and neatly arranged. Serving volunteers quickly finished their own meals and prepared for the first wave of dinners arriving at 5:00 PM.

Throughout the dinner service, board members oversaw various responsibilities, including ticket verification, raffle ticket distribution, and on-site coordination, ensuring a smooth and organized dining experience. High school volunteers worked tirelessly in the serving area, accommodating as many meal preferences as possible. About one and half hour later, as the board president announced that the principal would be distributing red envelopes to the children, excitement peaked. Children quickly lined up, their laughter echoing through the hall, marking one of the evening’s highlights. The highly anticipated raffle draw followed, bringing the celebration to another exhilarating peak. This year, the prize categories remained as exciting as ever, featuring third, second, and first-place prizes, with an array of generous gifts. Some lucky attendees won multiple times, while others playfully teased that they were “saving their luck” for the grand prize. The room was filled with cheers and laughter, ushering in the new year with joy and good fortune. Good times always go too quickly. By 7:30 PM, as the event concluded successfully, families and friends exchanged warm New Year greetings before heading home. However, board members and volunteers remained behind, working diligently to clean up the cafeteria and auditorium. Only after ensuring everything was properly tidied did, they finally leave, feeling a deep sense of accomplishment.

The success of this year's Spring Festival Gala would not have been possible without the joint efforts of the school administrations and the board members. Based on the experience of the Spring Festival Gala, adjustments were made in various areas, such as dining services, dinner ticketing, and the interactivity and pacing of the activities. Of course, the success of the event also relies heavily on the enthusiastic support and participation of the volunteers, who made the entire evening even more exciting and unforgettable. As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we extend our heartfelt wishes to all students, teachers, and parents of PCS. May the new year bring you happiness, prosperity, and success! We eagerly look forward to gathering again at next year’s Spring Festival Gala to share more joyful moments!