庆祝厄瓜多尔国庆

应厄瓜多尔驻休斯敦总领事 Luis Espinosa Salas 大使之邀，我於昨日出席了该国举办的国庆庆祝酒会暨商展活动。现场嘉宾云集，气氛热烈，不仅展现了厄瓜多尔浓厚的民族文化，也促进了与休斯敦工商界的交流合作。

厄瓜多尔位於南美洲西北部，北邻哥伦比亚，南接祕鲁，西滨太平洋，国土横跨赤道而得名。首都是基多（Quito），最大城市则是瓜亚基尔（Guayaquil）。该国以石油出口、农產品（尤其是香蕉、可可、咖啡与花卉）以及丰富的旅游资源闻名於世。

此外，厄瓜多尔拥有被列入世界自然遗產的加拉帕戈斯群岛，这裡因独特的生态环境和珍稀物种而享誉全球。

厄瓜多尔国庆日的庆祝，不仅体现了该国人民对歷史与文化的传承，也象徵着与国际友人共享繁荣的精神。

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.