卡尔加里站 Calgary

中文译文

谨代表阿尔伯塔省政府,我很高兴能向齐聚卡尔加里、共襄首届落基山国际读书节的各位致辞。

读写素养,是一个人所能培养的最重要、也最能带来改变的能力之一。它开启通往世界知识的大门,点燃跨越时间与国界的对话。少有什么体验,比沉浸在一本好书里更有收获。

我要赞许读书节的主办方为推广读写素养、教育、文化交流与国际友谊所做的努力。这些正是阿尔伯塔省政府引以为豪、乐于支持的价值。像这样的读书节,通过激发人们对阅读的热爱,为年轻人装备起通往成功所需的知识、好奇心与自信。我同样为你们加强加中两国联系的努力喝彩。我们两国有太多可以互相学习之处,其中就包括去发现彼此深厚的文学传统。

祝你们的首届读书节圆满成功。我希望它在未来成为阿尔伯塔省文化日历上的常设活动,让阿尔伯塔人与来自加拿大各地乃至世界各地的访客在此相聚。

English original

On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure to share a message with everyone gathering in Calgary for the First Rocky Mountain Reading Festival.

Literacy is one of the most important and transformational skills anyone can develop. It unlocks the world’s knowledge and sparks a dialogue that transcends time and borders. Few experiences are more rewarding than getting lost in a good book.

I commend festival organizers for their efforts to promote literacy, education, cultural exchange and international friendship. These are values Alberta’s government is proud to support. By encouraging a love of reading, festivals like this equip young people with the knowledge, curiosity and confidence they need to succeed. I also applaud your efforts to strengthen connections between Canada and China. Our two nations have so much we can learn from each other, and that includes discovering the rich literary traditions of both.

I wish you much success with your first-ever festival. I hope it becomes a mainstay of Alberta’s cultural calendar in future years, bringing together Albertans as well as visitors from other parts of Canada and around the world.