Hong Wei Liao, Chairman of the Botrich Family Wealth Heritage and Development Center and Botrich Inc., was a proud supporter of a vibrant Lunar New Year gathering held in Toronto on February 1. The event welcomed the new year with warmth, cultural celebration, and a strong sense of hometown connection, bringing together nearly 200 attendees from Ms. Liao’s home province of Hunan.
For Ms. Liao, the evening was more than a festive occasion — it was a deeply personal expression of pride and gratitude for her roots. Born and raised in Hunan, she has long emphasized the importance of preserving connections among people who share the same hometown, even as they build lives far from home.
“Supporting gatherings like this reflects something very close to my heart,” Ms. Liao shared. “No matter how far we travel, our shared origins create lasting bonds. Coming together reminds us that we are never truly far from home.”
Throughout the evening, the atmosphere was filled with reunion and joy. Attendees exchanged stories, renewed friendships, and strengthened connections that stretch across distances and cultures. The gathering served not only as a Lunar New Year celebration but also as a meaningful platform for emotional support and mutual encouragement among members of the Hunan community overseas.
In her remarks, Ms. Liao offered warm New Year wishes and highlighted the value of maintaining close ties among people from the same hometown. She noted that these occasions foster a powerful sense of belonging, helping individuals feel grounded in their shared identity as they pursue new opportunities abroad.
The program opened with lively welcome moments that instantly set an engaging, “like being at home” ambiance. A diverse array of performances and interactive experiences followed, filling the venue with joyful rhythms, spontaneous applause, laughter, and heartfelt exchanges among old friends and new acquaintances alike.
As the festivities drew to a close, participants joined together in song — a final moment symbolizing unity, shared heritage, and a collective embrace of the year ahead. The harmony of that closing gesture offered a warm and meaningful conclusion to the celebration.
The Lunar New Year gathering exemplified Botrich’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and cultural connection. Through initiatives that honor shared roots and collective values, Hong Wei Liao and Botrich Inc. continue to support activities that bring people together in meaningful ways — strengthening hometown bonds while fostering belonging and purpose far from home.
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