在我们共享春节喜悦的时刻，我要特别感谢大伦敦市政府、西敏市政府对庆典活动的重视和支持，感谢主办单位伦敦华埠商会以及所有志愿者的辛勤工作，感谢不远万里从中国专程而来的“文化中国·四海同春”艺术团和“欢乐春节”艺术团，正是由于他们的辛劳付出，我们才能享受今天的庆典盛宴。让我们送给他们最热烈的掌声！

As we enjoy the performance and festive atmosphere, let us not forget those who have worked hard to make it possible. I would like to express my special thanks to the Greater London Authority and the Westminster City Council. My thanks also go to the organizer – the London Chinatown Chinese Association – and all the volunteers. My warmest thanks also go to the Cultures of China: Festival of Spring Ensemble and the Happy Spring Festival Ensemble. They have traveled all the way from China to be with us today. Let us give them a big hand!

金鸡献瑞钦郅治，玉犬呈祥展宏猷。今年是狗年，狗是人类的亲密朋友，在中英两国文化中都代表忠诚、勇敢、勤勉、兴旺。我衷心希望，在新的一年里，我们更加勤奋努力，“撸起袖子加油干”，共同打造中英关系“黄金时代”增强版，共同开创世界更加美好的明天！

The Year of the Rooster has delivered fruitful results. The Year of the Dog promises greater prosperity. Dog is our best friend. In both China and Britain, dog is a symbol of loyalty, courage, diligence and prosperity. I sincerely hope, in the Year of the Dog, in both China and the UK, we will "roll up our sleeves" and join hands to work for the China-UK "Golden Era" 2.0, and for a better future of the world!