Culture Day on Beijing Winter Olympics Held in New York

A Winter Olympics-themed Day was celebrated at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden in New York on December 12, 2021, bringing the 2022 Winter Olympics closer to American citizens.

During the event that was organized by the Chinese Consulate General in New York, a photo exhibition and lighting ceremony were held.

Key elements of the Beijing 2022 Games, including cute images of the Games’ official mascots Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon, as well as many sports pictograms, were put on display.

“The motto of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is ‘Together for a Shared Future.’ I believe that if we can play together, we can work together,” Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping said at the event.

Huang also voiced his

hope that “athletes from around the world could happily meet and compete at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, so as to enhance mutual understanding and help build a better world.”

“The Olympic spirit of solidarity, friendship, and peace not only inspires athletes to exceed their physical limits, but also promotes cross-cultural understanding and builds a harmonious world,” said the Chinese diplomat.

Martha Neighbors, interim president and CEO at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, said in an interview with Xinhua that the motto of the Games “Together for a Shared Future” is a wonderful idea.

“I think that’s absolutely something for not just individuals, but communities and nations to aspire to,” she said, adding that she wishes the Beijing Winter Olympics “a huge success.”

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will take place from February 4 to 20, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games between March 4 and 13.