The Welcome Dinner of the 7th World Mahjong Championship was successfully held in Mishima City
On the evening of October 11, 2024, Kangcui Restaurant in Mississauga City was brightly lit, and the warm and grand welcome banquet of the 7th World Mahjong Championship officially kicked off. As one of the highest level mahjong tournaments in the world, this tournament is hosted by the World Mahjong Organization, organized by the Canadian National Mahjong Association, and strongly supported by the Chinese Mahjong Open Organizing Committee. The dinner brought together 170 top mahjong players from 17 countries around the world, with guests from all walks of life gathered. The scene was lively and extraordinary, opening an unprecedented international cultural exchange event.
The venue is elegantly and generously decorated, with magnificent lights reflecting the carefully arranged delicacies on the dining table. The aroma of wine fills the air, and guests communicate in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. The attending guests included officials from the World Mahjong Organization and the China Mahjong Open Organizing Committee, representatives from various levels of Canadian government, representatives from the VisitBississauga project in Mississauga, event sponsors, and former Canadian senator Hu Zixiu. The scene was both formal and warm.
加拿大国标麻将协会会长Max Ma致辞
晚7时，主持人宣布晚宴正式开始，热烈的掌声响起。加拿大国标麻将协会会长Max Ma首先上台致辞。他在致辞中回顾了协会的历史发展，分享了他多次参与世界麻将锦标赛的难忘经历，感谢全球参赛选手的热情参与，并对各方的支持表达了诚挚的谢意。Max Ma的发言引起了与会嘉宾的共鸣，掌声阵阵。
前加拿大参议员胡子修致词
前加拿大参议员胡子修也发表了感言，高度评价了此次赛事的国际影响力，认为这不仅是麻将竞技的巅峰盛会，更是增进各国文化交流的重要契机，并期待通过赛事推动中华文化在全球的传播与发展。
世界麻将组织世界锦标赛观察组组长发表讲话
紧接着，世界麻将组织世界锦标赛观察组组长胡冀燕女士发表讲话。她表示，本次比赛不仅是一次竞技盛会，更是各国文化交流的桥梁。她特别赞扬了加拿大国标麻将协会在推动麻将运动国际化中的贡献，并期待通过本次比赛，进一步促进世界麻将文化的传播与发展。
主办方成员与嘉宾合影
晚宴中，Natalie Wong为嘉宾们带来了经典曲目《Arigato Anata》和《月亮代表我的心》，现场气氛达到了高潮。优美的音乐与热烈的交流交织，嘉宾们在轻松愉悦的氛围中享用美酒佳肴，尽享这难得的温馨时刻。
Natalie Wong为嘉宾们带来了经典曲目
本届世界麻将锦标赛的主题为“和”，这一字不仅象征着麻将术语中的成功，更寓意着和平与和谐。主办方希望通过此次赛事，推动世界各国之间的文化交流，增进友谊，并为全球和平作出积极贡献。
宴会现场
随着晚宴接近尾声，嘉宾们沉浸在温馨的氛围中，相互交流，共同期待即将开始的激烈比赛。比赛将于10月12日上午8:30在密西沙加会议中心正式开赛，来自不同国家的选手将展开激烈对决，争夺世界麻将的最高荣誉。
本次赛事不仅是全球麻将顶尖高手的竞技盛会，也是中华文化在北美和全球传播与融合的重要契机。主办方相信，随着越来越多的年轻人参与到麻将运动中，麻将运动将在更广泛的国际舞台上焕发光彩。
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轻松传媒：Janet & Xu Jia 编辑/ 摄