2015 台美親善小姐

Miss Taiwanese American Pageant

董事長的話

Taiwan Center President’s Message

由蔡幸珍總召與賴淑遠副董事長所組成的團隊，歷經半年的精心策劃、開會；今天將以最佳的成果呈現給各位觀賞。

台灣會館為什麼要主辦台美小姐選拔？因為我們認為立足美國，向美國推銷台灣文化，需要由內在美、外在美兼俱的台美人來主導，她們的智慧、氣質及內涵必須是優秀的，而且了解台灣的情勢，讓主流社會對台灣有美好的印象，讓我們更加融入這個大熔爐。

很高興今年有十一位佳麗從初選脱穎而出，參加決選，您們的智慧與勇氣是令人佩服的，希望有機會您們能多多參與台灣會館的活動，為台灣做出最好的國民外交，向美國社會人士推廣台灣文化。

大洛杉磯台灣會館基金會董事長黃文谷

I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone that came tonight and I also want to thank you for your support of the 2015 Miss Taiwanese American Pageant. Every single year, our beautiful and talented Miss Taiwanese Americans serve as community liaisons to promote Taiwan and showcase our Taiwanese culture. I am so proud of their achievements.

We have a lot of candidates showing their interests for this event. That means we have come a long way and we are valued by the Taiwanese American Community. However, only a certain number can be the finalists. Tonight we have 11 ladies, and you are all winners to me. After 2 months of intensive training, you have learned more about the pageant itself and how to present yourself as an ambassador of Taiwanese Americans. With your intelligence, courage, beauty, and talent, we know that you will take pride in Taiwan’s unique identity and heritage and do your best to promote Taiwanese culture.

Finally, I want to thank all our special guests and sponsors. Without you, we would not be able to accomplish anything. The dedication from many people makes this event successful. I want to thank Chairwoman Judy Tsai, Vice President Shu-Yuan Lai, and all committee members. Lastly, I want to thank the board members of the Taiwan Center, our hard-working judges, excellent performing artists, and all the volunteers. I hope you enjoy our wonderful program tonight!

Remarks from President of Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los Angeles, Steven Huang