慶祝厄瓜多爾國慶

應厄瓜多爾駐休斯敦總領事 Luis Espinosa Salas 大使之邀，我於昨日出席了該國舉辦的國慶慶祝酒會暨商展活動。現場嘉賓雲集，氣氛熱烈，不僅展現了厄瓜多爾濃厚的民族文化，也促進了與休斯敦工商界的交流合作。

厄瓜多爾位於南美洲西北部，北鄰哥倫比亞，南接祕魯，西濱太平洋，國土橫跨赤道而得名。首都是基多（Quito），最大城市則是瓜亞基爾（Guayaquil）。該國以石油出口、農產品（尤其是香蕉、可可、咖啡與花卉）以及豐富的旅遊資源聞名於世。

此外，厄瓜多爾擁有被列入世界自然遺產的加拉帕戈斯群島，這裡因獨特的生態環境和珍稀物種而享譽全球。

厄瓜多爾國慶日的慶祝，不僅體現了該國人民對歷史與文化的傳承，也象徵著與國際友人共享繁榮的精神。

At the invitation of Ambassador Luis Espinosa Salas, Consul General of Ecuador in Houston, yesterday I attended their country's National Day reception and trade exhibition. The event was vibrant and well-attended, showcasing Ecuador’s rich cultural heritage and strengthening ties with Houston’s business and civic communities.

Ecuador is located in the northwestern part of South America, bordered by Colombia to the north, Peru to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Its capital city is Quito, while Guayaquil is the largest city. The country is well-known for its oil exports, agricultural products—particularly bananas, cocoa, coffee, and flowers—as well as its tourism industry.

Ecuador is also home to the world-famous Galápagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is celebrated for its unique biodiversity.

The celebration of Ecuador’s National Day not only reflects the country’s deep respect for its history and culture, but also symbolizes a strong spirit of friendship and shared prosperity with the international community.