English 中文網 漫畫網 愛新聞iNews 翻譯論壇
中國網站品牌欄目(頻道)
當前位置: Language Tips > Normal Speed News VOA常速

Inaugural festivities put the 'party' into political parties

[ 2013-01-21 12:56]     字號 [] [] []  
免費訂閱30天China Daily雙語新聞手機報:移動用戶編輯短信CD至106580009009

Get Flash Player

Download

Every four years, Washington shows it's a city that knows how to celebrate. That's because around inauguration time, the term "political party" takes on a different meaning.

People come from across the country to take part in inaugural festivities, including Burga Santiago of California, who is visiting Washington for the first time. She and her daughters have donned full-length formal dresses, and they're ready to attend the first ball of the inauguration weekend.

"You really feel like this is a seat of power," says Santiago, who enjoyed sightseeing in Washington ahead of the ball. "It's not just a seat of power for the United States, but it's a real global seat of power."

But you don't have to be a power player to enjoy the city. Anyone can buy tickets to inaugural festivities such as the Sister Cities International Inaugural Gala, a celebration with a diverse crowd. Men in tuxedos and women in gowns and high-heeled shoes enjoy the live music, dancing, cocktails and plentiful appetizers in the grand International Hall of Flags at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, near the White House.

"Oh my gosh! We've got ambassadors. We have the whole diplomatic corps. We have mayors from across the United States, everyday citizens, citizen diplomats," says Mae Ferguson, one of the organizers. "It's bringing people from all over the world together, which is what Sister Cities is all about."

Among the guests is Nuno Brito, Portugal's ambassador to the United States.

"We think it's a good way to promote dialogue and to promote knowledge among countries, and that's why I'm here tonight," said the diplomat.

Just as the Sister Cities gala brings people together, the organization links people in the US and overseas to promote cultural exchanges and understanding. The U.S. president has served as the organization's honorary chair since Sister Cities was founded in 1956.

"Every president has always been the honorary chair, which is very unusual," says Mary Kane, the president and CEO of Sister Cities International. "So we're celebrating President Barack Obama's second term being our honorary chair."

Party affiliation is irrelevant here.

"If you're a Democrat or a Republican, the president is our honorary chair," notes Ferguson. "We're just thrilled to be here honoring him."

As for gala attendee Santiago, she is hooked.

"I know I will be here again," she says, as the music of the Mood Swings Big Band nearly drowns out her words. "Oh yeah, I will not miss out on it."

The Sister Cities International Inaugural Gala is just one of dozens of unofficial parties and galas on inauguration weekend. The two official inaugural balls will cap off the festivities Monday night.

相關閱讀

WHO warns of malaria resurgence

E-commerce challenges traditional stores

Killing of US school children sparks gun control discussion

Tattoos illustrate art of saving lives

(來源:VOA 編輯:Julie)

 
中國日報網英語點津版權說明:凡注明來源為“中國日報網英語點津:XXX(署名)”的原創作品,除與中國日報網簽署英語點津內容授權協議的網站外,其他任何網站或單位未經允許不得非法盜鏈、轉載和使用,違者必究。如需使用,請與010-84883631聯系;凡本網注明“來源:XXX(非英語點津)”的作品,均轉載自其它媒體,目的在于傳播更多信息,其他媒體如需轉載,請與稿件來源方聯系,如產生任何問題與本網無關;本網所發布的歌曲、電影片段,版權歸原作者所有,僅供學習與研究,如果侵權,請提供版權證明,以便盡快刪除。
 

關注和訂閱

人氣排行

翻譯服務

中國日報網翻譯工作室

我們提供:媒體、文化、財經法律等專業領域的中英互譯服務
電話:010-84883468
郵件:translate@chinadaily.com.cn
 
 
主站蜘蛛池模板: 国产精品入口麻豆完整版| 扒开末成年粉嫩的小缝视频| 免费一级国产生活片| 麻豆回家视频区一区二| 欧美孕交videosfree黑| 国产成人AV区一区二区三| jizz18免费视频| 日韩精品无码一区二区视频| 亲密爱人在线观看韩剧完整版免费| 青青热久免费精品视频精品| 国产肉体xxxx裸体137大胆| 中国体育生gary飞机| 最新视频-88av| 亚洲欧美日韩高清综合678| 精品综合久久久久久8888 | 亚洲人成激情在线播放| 玩弄CHINESE丰满人妻VIDEOS| 国产三级在线观看完整版| 五月开心激情网| 抱着cao才爽| 亚洲AV成人无码天堂| 清冷受被放置play分腿器| 国产AV国片精品有毛| 久草视频在线网| 国产麻豆精品一区二区三区V视界| 中文国产成人精品久久水| 日韩精品专区av无码| 亚洲日本黄色片| 男人天堂视频网| 啊灬啊灬啊灬快灬深高潮了| 黄网站在线观看视频| 国产精品多p对白交换绿帽| gogogo高清在线播放| 成人试看120秒体验区| 久久综合九色综合精品| 粉嫩极品国产在线观看| 国产卡1卡2卡三卡在线| 曰批全过程免费视频播放网站| 女人18与19毛片免费| 中国jizz日本| 日本一区二区三区在线看|