Governor and First Lady Recognize the Year of the Black Tiger
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation recognizing Feb. 1, 2022 as Lunar New Year Day in Maryland. The governor was joined by First Lady Yumi Hogan to celebrate the Year of the Black Tiger and the many contributions of Asian American communities to the state.
Maryland is home to more than 400,000 Asian Americans. According to the traditional Chinese calendar, this year is the 4,720th Lunar New Year.
Transcript:
“Happy Lunar New Year. While I wish we could all be together here in Annapolis to celebrate, I am pleased to be meeting with all of you virtually. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. Tigers are strong and brave, and it’s in that same spirit that we celebrate our thriving Asian American community today.
“Words are not enough to describe the incredible courage of the first generation of Asian Americans that came to America. They never lost hope and worked tirelessly for a brighter future. And because of that, younger generations will continue to flourish and keep this incredible community’s legacy alive.
“On behalf of a proud and grateful state, the First Lady and I would like to wish you all a happy and prosperous Year of the Tiger.”
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation recognizing Feb. 1, 2022 as Lunar New Year Day in Maryland. The governor was joined by First Lady Yumi Hogan to celebrate the Year of the Black Tiger and the many contributions of Asian American communities to the state.
Maryland is home to more than 400,000 Asian Americans. According to the traditional Chinese calendar, this year is the 4,720th Lunar New Year.
Transcript:
“Happy Lunar New Year. While I wish we could all be together here in Annapolis to celebrate, I am pleased to be meeting with all of you virtually. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. Tigers are strong and brave, and it’s in that same spirit that we celebrate our thriving Asian American community today.
“Words are not enough to describe the incredible courage of the first generation of Asian Americans that came to America. They never lost hope and worked tirelessly for a brighter future. And because of that, younger generations will continue to flourish and keep this incredible community’s legacy alive.
“On behalf of a proud and grateful state, the First Lady and I would like to wish you all a happy and prosperous Year of the Tiger.”
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