為慶祝中華民國115年元旦，昆士蘭僑界於1月1日上午在昆士蘭臺灣中心前廣場舉辦隆重的升旗典禮。駐布里斯本臺北經濟文化辦事處范厚祿處長偕同夫人、辦事處同仁及各界僑領、澳洲政要、警政代表與青年朋友，約500人齊聚一堂，在陽光下共同迎接嶄新的一年。
典禮由昆士蘭國際傑人會主辦，昆士蘭僑團共同籌備，並由FASCA青年文化大使擔任旗手，在全體合唱中華民國與澳洲國歌後，兩國國旗冉冉升起，場面莊嚴感人。
范處長致詞時感謝僑界與各界友人長期支持臺灣，也感謝澳洲政府堅守民主價值、支持區域和平。他並表示，未來將持續深化臺澳在經貿、文化、教育、科技等多元領域的合作，並期待澳洲支持臺灣參與國際組織。
活動最後以原住民舞蹈及竹竿舞展現臺灣文化之美，並邀請澳洲友人一同體驗，現場氣氛熱鬧溫馨，為新的一年揭開充滿希望的序幕。
祝福大家新年平安、健康、順心！
Celebrating the New Year with the Queensland Taiwanese CommunityTo welcome the New Year of the Republic of China (115), the Queensland Taiwanese community held a flag-raising ceremony on 1 January at the Taiwan Centre in Queensland. Around 500 guests—including community leaders, Australian officials, youth representatives and friends of Taiwan—gathered to celebrate the start of a new year together.
With FASCA youth ambassadors serving as flag bearers, the national anthems of Australia and the Republic of China were sung as both flags were proudly raised, creating a solemn and meaningful moment.
Director-General Fan thanked the Taiwanese community in Queensland and Australian friends for their strong support of Taiwan and reaffirmed the importance of shared democratic values. He highlighted ongoing efforts to further strengthen Taiwan–Australia cooperation across trade, culture, education, technology and people-to-people exchanges, and expressed hope for Australia’s continued support for Taiwan’s international participation.
The event concluded with vibrant Indigenous dance performances and a bamboo pole dance, inviting guests to experience Taiwan’s rich cultural heritage. A joyful and successful celebration to begin the year with unity and hope.
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! 資料照片: 大紀元/Nelson
