促進非洲與亞裔社區交流共譜國際合作新篇章

2026年6月2日晚，應非洲社區領袖及活動主辦方邀請，美南新聞傳媒集團董事長李蔚華先生代表幾內亞總領事館，出席在休士頓舉行的“Taste of Africa Gala（非洲風味盛典）”暨非洲裔社區世界杯主題慶典晚宴，與來自非洲各國的政商領袖、社區代表及嘉賓歡聚一堂，共同迎接2026年世界杯帶來的熱潮與機遇。

活動現場洋溢著濃厚的國際文化氛圍。來自非洲各國的特色美食、傳統音樂及精彩表演輪番登場，充分展現非洲文化的獨特魅力，同時也體現了世界杯“團結、激情、夢想”的精神內涵。與會嘉賓通過交流互動，進一步增進了不同族裔社區之間的理解與友誼。

李蔚華在致辭中表示，足球作爲全球最受歡迎的運動之一，是連接不同國家、文化與族群的重要橋梁。2026年世界杯將在美國、加拿大和墨西哥聯合舉辦，不僅是一場世界級體育盛會，更是促進國際交流、深化民間友誼的重要平台。

他指出，休士頓作爲國際化大都市，擁有來自世界各地的多元族裔社區。通過舉辦此類跨文化交流活動，不僅能夠加強社區凝聚力，也有助于推動未來在經濟、文化、媒體及教育等領域的合作與發展，爲各國之間搭建更多交流與合作的橋梁。

活動期間，李蔚華還與多位非洲國家代表及企業界人士進行了深入交流，就國際貿易、投資合作、媒體傳播以及城市建設等議題交換意見，探討未來合作機會，進一步推動休士頓與非洲國家之間的友好關系。

主辦方表示，本屆“Taste of Africa Gala”以世界杯爲主題，希望借助體育運動的影響力，促進不同文化之間的溝通與理解，凝聚社區力量，共同創造更加開放、包容與繁榮的未來。

此次活動不僅展現了非洲社區的活力與風采，也爲亞裔與非洲裔社區之間的交流合作提供了新的契機。與會人士一致認爲，體育無國界，友誼無疆界，期待未來通過更多國際文化交流活動，攜手合作，共創美好明天。

足球無國界，友誼無限大；攜手合作，共創未來，讓世界更加美好。

Promoting Exchange Between African and Asian Communities and Advancing International Cooperation

HOUSTON, June 2, 2026 — At the invitation of African community leaders and event organizers, Mr. Li Weihua, Chairman of Southern News Group, attended the Taste of Africa Gala and African Community World Cup Celebration on behalf of the Consulate General of Guinea. The event brought together government officials, business leaders, community representatives, and distinguished guests from across Africa to celebrate the spirit and opportunities surrounding the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The evening featured a vibrant showcase of African culture, including authentic cuisine, traditional music, and cultural performances. The event highlighted the diversity and richness of African heritage while embracing the World Cup values of unity, passion, and dreams. Through meaningful interactions and networking, participants strengthened mutual understanding and friendship among diverse ethnic communities.

In his remarks, Li Weihua emphasized that football is a universal language capable of transcending national, cultural, and ethnic boundaries. He noted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, represents not only a premier global sporting event but also an important platform for fostering international exchange and strengthening people-to-people connections.

Li further pointed out that Houston, as one of the most diverse international cities in the United States, is home to communities from around the world. Cultural exchange events such as the Taste of Africa Gala help promote community cohesion, deepen cross-cultural understanding, and create opportunities for future collaboration in areas including business, culture, media, education, and economic development.

During the gala, Li Weihua met with representatives from several African nations, business executives, and community leaders to discuss potential cooperation in international trade, investment, media development, and urban initiatives. The exchanges underscored a shared commitment to strengthening ties between Houston and African countries and exploring new avenues for mutually beneficial partnerships.

Event organizers stated that the gala was designed to leverage the global influence of the FIFA World Cup to encourage intercultural dialogue, unite communities, and inspire a more inclusive and prosperous future. The gathering demonstrated the power of sports to bring people together while creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration across cultural and geographic boundaries.

The event not only showcased the vitality and achievements of the African community but also created a valuable platform for enhanced cooperation between African and Asian communities. Attendees agreed that sports know no borders and friendship knows no limits, and expressed hope that future international cultural exchanges will continue to build bridges of understanding and cooperation around the world.