People's Daily Online, May 13, 2013 (Wang Zhuqing) On April 28, at the celebration ceremony for the 150th anniversary of the founding of Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia, the famous Chinese calligrapher Li Taiyang His work "Peace of Heaven and Earth" was collected by Ms. Bashir, the Queen's Special Envoy and Governor of New South Wales, Australia, because of its unique cultural charm and profound artistic skills. At the same time, his work "Crane Dancing in the Breeze" was collected by Australian Federal Member of Parliament McCormick, and his work "Spring Blossoms" was collected by the Narrander Municipal Government.
Ms. Basheer wrote in the autographed "Collection Thank-You Letter": "On the occasion of the 150th anniversary celebration of Narrandera, Australia, I sincerely thank the famous Chinese calligrapher Mr. Li Yangyang for his collection. The calligraphy work was presented to the Governor of New South Wales, Australia. I like it very much and we will treasure it forever! "Ms. Basheer, who was born in Narrandera, Australia, has a deep connection with Shanxi, China. She lived in China in the 1960s and 1970s." During the Cultural Revolution, he worked as a medical worker to help people in impoverished areas of Shanxi, so he has a deep study of Chinese culture, especially a deep affection for Shanxi.
Shu Xiao, Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Australia, briefly introduced Chinese traditional culture, including calligraphy, and Chinese traditional culture at the ceremony of collecting
Li Taiyang’s works by the Governor of New South Wales, Australia. The traditional friendship between Australia and Australia spoke highly of Ms. Bashir's emphasis on Chinese culture and her help to China.
The Australian city of Narrandera has a strong Chinese cultural atmosphere. It has had friendly exchanges with the Chinese as early as more than 100 years ago. It is the earliest Chinese residential area in Australia and has successively formed ties with Urumqi and Taiyuan cities in China. "Sister Cities" and "Friend Cities".
On May 18, 2013, Honorary Chairman Liao Jingwen, Chairman Xu Qingping, and Executive Chairman Mr. Wang Zizhong of the Chinese Calligraphers and Painters Association sent a congratulatory letter to express their congratulations!