United as one, we can break gold - Parade to protect the "Chinese Cultural Center" in Phoenix City

United as one, we can cut off gold - Parade to protect "Chinese Cultural Center" in Phoenix At 3:00 pm on August 13, more than 250 citizens of Phoenix braved 100 degrees Fahrenheit...

United as one, we can cut off gold - Parade to protect the "Chinese Cultural Center" in Phoenix At three o'clock in the afternoon on August 13, more than 250 Phoenix residents braved the heat of more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit to hold a demonstration at the Phoenix Chinese Cultural Center to oppose the new owner, TRUE NORTH COMPANIS, who removed all Chinese elements from the Chinese Cultural Center and converted it into a company office building. In other words, the only classical Chinese Jiangnan garden architecture in Arizona and the multicultural landmark buildings of Phoenix, the "Chinese Cultural Center" and the "Harmony Garden" are in danger. The scene of the parade on August 13 (1) The scene of the parade on August 13 (2) The 90-year-old senior overseas Chinese leader Yu Wenjin in the parade Yang Ping (third from left) Deng Chaoju (fourth from left) The citizens who came to participate in the parade were only over one year old, and the oldest one was 90-year-old senior overseas Chinese leader Yu Wenjin. Everyone asked Mr. Yu to sit in the shade. Mr. Yu said: "How can that be done? With so many people under the scorching sun, I may not be able to hold on for a long time, but I must try my best to stand with everyone!" He stood across the street, holding a marching slogan, and firmly opposed the demolition and modification of the "Chinese Cultural Center." Overseas Chinese leaders Deng Chaoju and Zhang Chuandong both explained to the media the purpose and concerns of the citizens' march. Organizers Yang Ping, Yi Liubai, Zhang Xudong, Fang Fang, etc. all made comprehensive arrangements for the safety of the parade. The marchers shouted slogans: "Protect the Chinese Cultural Center," "Protect our gardens," "Oppose the destruction of Arizona's history," and "Oppose the destruction of Phoenix's multiculturalism." In our parade, there are people of different colors and races, but they all come together for one purpose, to protect the "Chinese Cultural Center", to protect the cultural heritage of Phoenix, to protect the cultural heritage of Arizona, and to protect the cultural property of the people of the United States. The youngest child at the parade on August 13, young parade volunteer Zhang Sunan, and his whole family came to support the parade. On the evening of August 12, an American friend named Danny Millegan stayed alone at the Chinese Cultural Center all night. The police talked to him and persuaded him to go home. He firmly disagreed. He wanted to use his actual actions to call on more American friends to protect the Chinese Cultural Center. He became a star in the parade. Chandler City Councilor Huang Xinmin and Phoenix City Councilor Michael Nowakowaski also participated in the parade. Michael said that he would facilitate a meeting with the new landlord. He called the Chinese Cultural Center "a ray of China in the desert." During the march, every citizen invited the marchers to sign a petition to "protect the Chinese Cultural Center," resolutely demanding that the Chinese Cultural Center be protected "in the same place, as it is, as it is." The number of signatures has now exceeded 3,000. Parade on August 13 (Wednesday) Parade on August 13 (Four) Parade on August 13 (V) Parade on August 13 (Six) The scale of this parade is unprecedented in the Chinese community, and the preparation time is only one day. All citizens participating in the parade made their own slogans, copied pictures and promotional materials themselves. A friend with the online name "Shang Zhongxia" made his own cooling spray bottles and distributed them to everyone to relieve themselves from the heat. Local calligrapher Mr. Chen Pu made his own super large slogans with a splash of ink, volunteer Da Song delivered water to everyone, and Xinxin Supermarket owner Lai Jiayi personally handed out iced drinks to everyone for free. Old Sichuan Restaurant and Tongshunju Restaurant also provide rest areas and free drinks for everyone. The preparatory meeting and post-meeting summary of the parade were both held at venues provided by Old Sichuan. The parade came to a successful conclusion, and news about protecting the "Chinese Cultural Center" occupied all major media in Arizona. CBS5, Fox 10 News, 12news, and the Arizona Republic newspaper all reported the parade in detail. Let everyone deeply understand that "united as one, we can cut through gold". However, our journey to protect the "Chinese Cultural Center" has just begun, and there is a long way to go!