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📝酈英傑處長給台灣人民的道別信

「隨著我擔任美國在台協會處長的日子即將畫下句點，我也即將離開台灣，我想藉這個機會和大家分享，這一番歷練對我來說的意義是什麼。當我說擔任AIT處長其實是我這輩子的榮幸，也讓我得以實現長期職業生涯中的抱負與理想，這麼說一點也不為過。

我19歲時第一次離開家鄉，就是來台灣。對年輕的我來說，從那時起，台灣就成了交流與理解、探索與冒險的同義詞。台灣不僅有著讓人眼花撩亂的異鄉風情，也代表著意想不到的嶄新機會。我在這裡嘗試新奇的食物，像是水餃和臭豆腐，並且學習如何在擠滿單車和機車的大街小巷穿梭自如。一方面，我努力用我粗淺的中文，讓別人聽懂我說的話；但同時我也發現，無論走到哪裡，迎接我的都是滿滿的親切友善與熱情好客。

因此，在成為美國外交官後，能夠以台灣作為我派駐海外的第一站，真是再適合不過了。畢竟，是台灣首先點燃了我對亞洲、尤其是台灣的畢生興趣，也激發了我對跨文化理解和共享目標——也就是外交工作——的終身熱忱。此後，我也曾派駐其他地點，多數是在大中華區域，但我的台灣經歷與回憶始終常存我心。最終我能以美國駐台最高層級外交官的身分回來這裡，可說是我多年職涯的高峰。顯然，我這一生注定與台灣有著深刻的連結，或者也叫作「緣分」吧，才會讓我一次又一次不斷地回到台灣。

常有人問我，為什麼我這麼喜歡台灣。我總覺得：「答案不是很明顯嗎？」不過如果一定要我從個人與專業的角度，解釋我對台灣的喜愛與敬佩之情，我通常會提到以下幾個領域：

首先，台灣兼具活力與穩定、進步與延承、還有創新與傳統。每次回到這裡，我都對台灣社會在各個方面日新月異的進步感到驚艷不已。台灣的民主更臻成熟，經濟益加蓬勃，環境保護更受關注，藝術文化發展也生生不息。

台灣在許多最先進的科技產業上持續為全球創新樹立標竿，但與此同時，台灣的社會穩定和文化傳承依舊令人欽羨佩服。儘管生活充裕且形象良好，台灣人民卻依然謙虛樸實、平易近人。在台灣，最古老的傳統薪火相傳、歷久彌新。文化和歷史古蹟受到妥善的修復與保護；年輕人也可以學習代代相傳的書法技巧，接著再把作品秀在Instagram上。

再者，對美國來說，台灣正是共享利益與共享價值交集的典範。美台夥伴關係的重點在於確保科技發展能夠嘉惠、而非傷害我們雙方的經濟，科技突破則應被用於鞏固、而不是破壞我們的原則。美台之間自由、多元、平等及透明等共享價值，時時激勵我們努力在世界各地打造民主社會的韌性。而我們也持續尋求新的方式，為解決全球問題做出貢獻，這麼做不僅是因為能夠造福我們自己的人民，也是因為我們相信，身為21世紀敦親睦鄰的好夥伴，就是該這麼做。

最後，每當我想到台灣、以及整體美台關係，我總會想到希望、光明和成長。美台的情誼在過去40年來不斷拓展與茁壯。我相信每任處長都會同意，他們離開台灣時的美台夥伴關係，比起他們剛上任時都更上一層樓。同樣的，當我向AIT告別的那一天，我的心中將充滿肯定與成就感，因為我知道，美台夥伴關係比以往都更加深刻和強健，我也對自己能為美台關係今天亮眼的進展小有貢獻，而深感驕傲。

但是，比起這些事情，我想我更難忘的是台灣在我生命中所留下的深刻印記。我永遠會記得我在台灣度過的第一個聖誕節，還有第一個農曆新年。我永遠會記得台灣朋友的真摯與溫暖、教會同伴堅定的信仰、炎炎夏日來一碗芒果冰的沁涼、資源回收車沿街播放《給愛麗絲》的回音，還有巷弄中撲鼻而來的茉莉花香，這些都會是我畢生珍藏的美好回憶之一。我也會記得好友間的餐聚、充滿歡笑和故事的夜晚、以及一路以來我受到過的無數的善意與關懷。我更會永遠記得，是各位台灣朋友們，你們以各種不同的方式，讓我和我家人的生命更加地豐盛美好。對此，我要衷心地謝謝大家。

雖然我將離開台灣，但台灣不會離開我。」

— 美國在台協會處長 酈英傑

✅信件全文亦可至AIT官網查看：https://bit.ly/2TSkLDF

📝A Farewell Letter from AIT Director W. Brent Christensen

"As my time as AIT Director draws to a close and I prepare to leave Taiwan, I want to take this opportunity to tell you what this experience has meant to me. It is not an exaggeration to say that this has been the honor of my life and the fulfillment of a career-long aspiration.

The first time I left my hometown at age 19, it was to come to Taiwan. From that early age, Taiwan became synonymous for me with the ideas of exchange and understanding, exploration and adventure. Taiwan represented both disorienting foreignness and unexpected opportunity, as I tried new food – like shuijiaos and qiu doufu – and learned to navigate my way through streets crowded with bicycles and scooters. And struggled to make myself understood with my rudimentary Mandarin. But all the while discovering the kindness and generosity that welcomed me wherever I went.

It felt appropriate for me to serve my first tour as a U.S. diplomat in the place that first sparked in me a lifelong interest in Asia – and in Taiwan in particular – and in cross-cultural understanding and shared purpose, or in other words, diplomacy. After that, my career took me to other places, but mostly still in the China region. But the memories of my experiences in Taiwan stayed with me. And finally having the opportunity to serve as the top U.S. diplomat to Taiwan was the culmination of all the years that came before. It is clear that I have a lifelong connection to Taiwan, or “yuanfen,” that has led me to return again and again.

People often ask me why I have such a fondness for Taiwan. “Isn’t it obvious?!” I always think. But when forced to explain my affection for and professional fascination with Taiwan, I usually come back to a few themes.

First, dynamism and constancy; progress and preservation; innovation and tradition. Every time I return to Taiwan, I am immediately struck by the many ways Taiwan has advanced as a society. Taiwan’s democracy grows more mature, its economy more prosperous, its environment more cared-for, and its arts and culture more vibrant.

Taiwan’s industry continues to set the benchmark for global innovation in some of the most sophisticated technologies, but at the same time, Taiwan society is remarkable for its stability and cultural continuity. Taiwan’s people, despite their relative wealth and stature, continue to be modest and unassuming. Taiwan’s most ancient traditions are alive and well. Cultural and historic sites are restored and preserved. Young people may learn calligraphy techniques handed down for generations, but then share their work on Instagram.

Second, for the United States, Taiwan exemplifies the intersection of shared interests and shared values. Our partnership is about making sure our economies are beneficiaries rather than casualties of technological development and ensuring that technological development advances rather than undermines our principles. Our shared values of freedom, diversity, equality, and transparency inspire our efforts to build the resilience of democracies around the world. And we continue to find new ways to contribute to global problem solving, both because it benefits our own peoples and because we share the belief that this is what it means to be a good neighbor in the 21st century.

Finally, I associate Taiwan – and the broader U.S.-Taiwan relationship – with hope, promise, and growth. This friendship has expanded and flourished over the past 40 years; I believe every person who has done this job walked away knowing they left this partnership better than they found it. I will similarly leave AIT with a sense of accomplishment and success, knowing that the U.S.-Taiwan partnership is deeper and stronger than ever, and feeling immensely proud of my small role in getting us there.

But more than any of these things, I will remember the ways that Taiwan has touched me personally. I will always remember my first Christmas in Taiwan – and my first Chinese New Year. I will remember the warmth of Taiwan friendship, the faith of my fellow church members, the taste of a mango bing on a hot summer day, the echo of “Fur Elise” from the recycling truck, the fragrance of jasmine blossoms in village alleyways – these are just some of the memories I will treasure. I will remember the long dinners with dear friends, full of laughter and stories. And I will remember their many kindnesses. I will remember all the ways big and small that you, the people of Taiwan, touched my life and the lives of my family. And for that, I thank you.

I may be leaving Taiwan, but Taiwan will never leave me. "

-- AIT Director William Brent Christensen

✅Read the letter: https://bit.ly/3hUrsgw

我是國榮。來自澳洲昆士蘭省，讀中學時成績非常好，分數已足夠在大學選讀任何一科。當時我希望成為一名醫生，因為可以幫助他人。我在新南威爾斯大學讀醫科，第一年是住在雪梨北區一個朋友家中，第二年入住大學國際宿舍，宿舍規定最少有半數是留學生，不是澳洲人。最先兩年結識了不少香港、新加玻、馬來西亞的朋友，與他們很合得來，不過最重要是入住宿舍後，便遇到了香港的流行歌曲。有一天我行經走廊時，聽到一些很悅耳的音樂，我便問同學這是甚麽歌曲及可否借給我欣賞，他便借了給我。我已忘記是Leslie還是Alan的歌，但肯定是其中一位。因為很喜歡這些歌曲，便到唐人街購買，後來一邊聽歌一邊看歌詞，因此慢慢地學識了很多中文字。
因為喜歡唱歌，所以在大學的同學活動，開始演唱中文歌，也曾參加香港學生會舉辦的歌唱比賽，參賽歌曲是「愛的根源」，結果獲得亞軍。我很清楚記得，國際宿舍為了文化交流，每年舉辦一次國際晚宴，希望不同種族的學生可以表演和分享文化。Leslie在一九八五年 唱Monica獲得獎項，那是一首我很喜歡的歌曲，所以在文化交流晚會我便選擇唱Monica。當時同學覺得很驚奇，我怎可能唱Monica。我是跟着錄影帶，學習他的舞步和唱歌技巧。我不停地在公眾地方練習，其他同學看到我很用心練習，也過來幫助我。在台上表演時有幾位同學為我伴舞，當晚演出非常成功。
一九八五年Leslie和幾位香港天皇巨星，來澳洲開演唱會。演唱會的主辦公司，需要義務司機，朋友問我能否當義務司機。我答應了，後來知道是當Leslie的司機。有一天他放假不用排練，我們便駕車往坎培拉，當日天氣多雲有微雨，甚麽也看不清楚，喝過咖啡後便離開，回程是Leslie駕駛，他的英語非常好，途中我們愉快地暢談，這次旅程對我來說是很重要的事情。
一九八六年Alan到來澳洲，我又當了他的司機。在他入住的酒店，介紹人在偶像面前，誤把我的名字說成河詠麟，當時在偶像面前我也不懂怎樣矯正。大約有兩年很多人以為我是河詠麟。他的四位女和音，知道我懂得唱他的歌，所以告訴了他，在排練那天他叫我上台一起唱。認識Leslie 和Alan兩位巨星，對我的影響很大，聽到他們的歌，和看到觀眾的反應，我開始對香港的歌唱發展很重視。
因為常常想着唐人街和唱歌，沒有用功讀書，因此醫科的第三年考試不合格，需要重讀，在一九八六年重讀了三個月便決定退學。
後來做了三份洗碗碟工作，還做了個多月砌磚的工作，我把工作一年多，所得工資儲起來，買了一張單程機票和帶了一千澳元，便到來香港發展。唯一的準備是問一個朋友能否到他的家中居住。他的父親很勉強地答應，但需要收租金。我甚麽準備也沒有，只是刻意買了一張單程機票，是因為不想遇到少許困難便放棄，返回澳洲。
初到香港時甚麼都不認識，沒有計劃，也沒有朋友。我最先是住在廣播道，但我的朋友不是在那裡居住，因為他還在讀書。初來時沒有事做，所以在外面逛了幾天，有一天意外地行到紅磡體育館，中門外有四名男士在吸煙，他們竟然叫我河詠麟。原來他們是Alan的樂隊成員，在一九八六年見過面，但相隔一年，竟然還可以記起我，這就是緣分。當時Alan正在為演唱會排練，他們帶我進去體育館，這樣便再見到Alan。一九八七年的演唱會是三十一場，我看了三十場。本來打算看足三十一場，但是有少許問題出現，因為我住的地方有規定，晚上十時半後便會關門，不會再讓人進出。但演唱會是不會這麽早便完場，每晚看完演唱會，我會行去尖沙嘴，然後再步行回廣播道，然後在公園外的石椅小睡，到五時公園開門便進去睡覺，但最終因捱不住，有一晚沒有去看演唱會。有一次Alan突然問我，今晚可否上台唱歌，我說當然可以，便成為他的嘉賓。我第一次表演Alan十分開心，但第二次他在台上介紹，有一個外國人，唱他的歌十分出色，當他呼喚河詠麟出場，因為我不在場，所以沒有出現。後來他問我為何沒有出現，我便向他解釋原因，他便安排我入住酒店，直到演唱會完結。所以便有第三次呼喚我上台，這是我第二次成為嘉賓跟他一起唱「朋友」，真是十分興奮。到八月他的生日會也有邀請我做嘉賓，其實每一件發生的事情都是有關係的。
後來我在北角僑冠大厦租了一間劏房居住，有一次從北角行到中環，看到一間職業介紹公司的招聘啟示，我便前往應徵。當時職員說我可以教英文，但我不是教師，他認為沒有問題，便介紹我到一間補習社工作。在補習社工作了幾個月，有一位同事看到一張電視台的海報，需要招聘 一個西方人，但要懂得說中文。我致電應徵，他是一位獨立經紀，我說沒有經驗和廣東話也不是很好，他說沒有問題。我便去見一位電視台女監製，她給我一段英文劇本，要我讀出來。因為很緊張，五分鐘都不能出聲，我跟自己說，不嘗試會後侮一生。那一段對白是警官責備下級，責備人一定是很大聲的，所以我便很大聲說出來。當時她正在做自己的事，沒有再理會我，但我的叫聲使她大吃一驚。因為沒有其他外國人給她選擇，她無奈地聘請了我，這套劇集需要兩個西方人，另外一位是當主角，從那時開始，便在電視台工作了二十年。
二零一四年九月我在N o w T V的一個音樂節目做嘉賓，在一間音樂室裡我和三位節目主持人，唱歌和談論音樂。到最近才知道，他們三位是100毛的老闆。到聖誕100毛找我拍攝雜誌封面，我不知為何找我拍攝封面，原來三位老闆是認識我的，只是我自己不知道。
二零一五年八月他們聯絡我，他們有一首歌，問我會否願意演唱，那首歌曲我很熟悉，歌詞十分口語化，應該可以學到的。但當時是星期五，表演是在星期日，只得兩天時間作準備，所以我很用心練習。舞台是有電視屏幕可以看到歌詞，但我盡量避免看電視屏幕，只是有需要時才看一看，便可以放心地唱。能夠上台非常開心，我可以扮了演一個角色，唱一首悅耳和有趣的歌，觀眾很熱鬧和興奮，真是十分難得。我知道這是一生一次，這不是自己可以做到，是他們給我機會。那首歌很受歡迎，而且登上了流行榜。聖誕節前他們聯絡我，表示將會舉辦總選，問我會否參加，我便欣然答應了。當天每位表演者，會有兩首歌曲，在十二月廿六日接到新歌，我從沒有聽過那首歌，是一首說唱歌曲，而且歌詞很陌生，對我來說十分困難，所以我不停地練習了四百多次。當晚表演由Now T V直播，有七十萬人觀看，想不到自己能夠獲得香港區最受歡迎男歌星獎，當宣佈我的名字時，極度開心，無人能想到，唱出真香港的歌曲，是由一個西方人唱出，可以感動到別人。這是天時地利人和，超乎現實，簡直是一個奇蹟。因為那首歌不是我揀選，是別人給我的，練習這首歌時眼睛常常都會充了滿淚水和很感動。
西方人在香港發展演藝事業是十分困難的，機會不多，只能扮演一些無關重要的角色，但我從來沒有想過放棄。五年前我計劃灌錄一張唱片，因為胃酸倒流，把聲帶灼傷，使我聲音變得沙啞，這件事使我非常懊惱，因為辛苦練習多年，卻發生了這個問題，後來我矯正了唱歌方法，問題得以改善，可以繼續唱歌，現在準備為唱片再進行錄音工作。
最近有很多關於少數族裔的事情出現在我身上 ，現在我為一個港台節目做旁白，是關於少數族裔在香港。他們在本地娛樂圈發展是十分困難，因為在一個有九成是同一種族的地方，看電視或電影，也是會看自己的種族，未必會看少數族裔。如果他們幾個人合作，做一個節目，然後在網上發放，是有機會成功。香港有很多少數族裔居住，有些人的中文比我好，他們也愛香港。
我心目中的香港人，是要做香港人做的事，吃香港人吃的食物，關心香港，不看膚色，希望他們也能說廣東話，最重要是覺得香港是自己的家，這便是真正的香港人。

I am Gregory. I hail from Queensland, Australia. During my high school years, my grades were excellent. They were good enough for me to enroll in any subject that I wanted to in university. At that time, I wanted to become a doctor because I could help others. I studied Medicine at the University of New South Wales. In my first year, I lived in my friend’s home located in North Sydney. During my second year, I lived in International House at the university. It was a rule for the school campus to have at least 50 percent overseas students. They cannot be Australians. I met a lot of Hong Kong, Singaporean and Malaysian friends in my first two years. I was able to get along with them very well. But what is most important was that after living in International House, I came across Hong Kong pop music. One day I was walking along the corridors and overheard beautifully melodic music. I asked my classmate what music he was listening to and if he could lend me the music to listen to. He leant it to me.
I have forgotten whether it was the music of Leslie or Alan. But I am sure it was one of them because I really liked that kind of music. I went to Chinatown to buy it. Eventually, I listened to the music as I read the lyrics. In turn, I slowly picked up a lot of Chinese characters.
I attended many different functions to perform Cantonese songs in university because I really liked to sing. I also attended a singing competition organized by the Hong Kong student association. The competition song was ‘Root of Love’. In the end I won second runner-up. I clearly remember International House wanted to organize cultural exchanges so they held international banquets each year. Their hope was for students from different ethnic backgrounds to perform and share their culture.
In 1985, Leslie won an award for singing ‘Monica’. It was a song that I really loved. During the international cultural exchange banquet, I chose to sing ‘Monica’. At that time my classmates were very surprised. How can I sing ‘Monica’? I followed the videos to learn the dance steps and singing techniques. I kept on practicing in public. Other students witnessed how hard I was practicing and came over to help me out. A few classmates became my accompanying dancers as I danced on stage. The performance that night was extremely successful.
Leslie and a group of Hong Kong superstars visited Australia to hold concerts in 1985. The concert organizer needed a voluntary driver. My friends asked me whether I wanted to be the voluntary driver. I accepted the offer. In the end I found out that I would become Leslie’s driver. There was one day when he was on break and did not need to rehearse. We drove to Canberra. It was cloudy and there was light rain on that day. We could not see clearly. After having a coffee, we left. Leslie was next to drive. His English was very good. During the journey back we chatted happily. The trip was very important to me.
In 1986, Alan came to Australia. I was also his driver. Our mutual friend misread my name as “Ho Wing Lun” in front of my idol during his stay at the hotel. I was not able to correct him at the time because Alan (“Wing Lun”) was my idol. Many people thought I was called “Ho Wing Lun” for around two years. His four back-up singers knew I was able to sing Alan’s songs. That was why they told him about it. During rehearsal day, he told me to sing with him on stage. Knowing superstars like Leslie and Alan had a great impact on me. To be able to listen to their songs and to witness the reactions from the audience led me to become interested in a singing career in Hong Kong.
I did not put in a lot of effort in my studies because I always thought of Chinatown and singing. Consequently, I failed my medical examinations in my third year. I had to re-take my subjects. In 1986, I re-took my studies for three months but then I decided to quit school.
In the end I juggled three dish washing jobs and also many months of brick laying work. I saved up a whole year of my salary and bought a one-way ticket to Hong Kong. I also carried $1000 Australian dollars on me. I then went to Hong Kong to develop my career. I only asked my friend whether I could stay at his place as preparation to living in my new homeland. His father reluctantly agreed but had to receive rent. I did not have anything equipped or prepared. I only purposely bought a one-way ticket because I did not want to easily give up when I encountered minor difficulties and return to Australia.
When I first arrived in Hong Kong, I did not know anything. I did not have any plans. I also did not have any friends. Initially, I lived in Broadcast Drive but my friend did not live there because he was still studying. I did not have anything to do at first. That was why I hung around Hong Kong for several days. One day, by coincidence, I came across Hung Hom Coliseum. At the entrance, there were four men smoking. They noticed me and surprisingly called out “Ho Wing Lun”. They were, in fact, members of Alan’s band. We have first met in 1986. Surprisingly, they remembered me after a whole year. That is called fate. At that time, Alan was preparing for his concert. The four men brought me inside the Coliseum. I saw Alan. There were 31 shows in his 1987 concert. I watched 30 of them. I intended to watch all 31 shows but there was a slight problem. There were rules at my guest house. After ten thirty each night, the door to the home will be locked. Nobody was allowed to enter or leave the house. But concerts do not end so early. So, after watching each concert in the evening, I would walk to Tsim Sha Tsui and then walk back to Broadcast Drive. I would sleep on the concreate seats outside the park. When the park opens at five in the morning, I will go in and sleep. Eventually, I was unable to handle it. One night I cannot watch a show. Once Alan asked me “Can you sing on stage tonight?” I told him “Of course I can.” I became his special guest. Alan was extremely happy when I first performed. By the second show, he announced that: “There is a westerner who can sing my songs very well.” He called out my name “Ho Wing Lun!” But because I was not at the scene, I did not show up. Eventually, he asked me why I did not show up. I explained my reason to him. He then arranged a hotel for me to stay at until the end of the concert. That was why he was able to call me out the third time! That was my second time as special guest singing “Friends” with him. It was exhilarating. In August, he introduced me as a special guest at his birthday party. Actually, everything happens for a reason and everything is interconnected.
Soon after, I rented a tiny flat at a building in North Point to live in. I walked from North Point to Central once. I came across a recruitment agency looking to hire. I went in to give it a shot. At that time, the staff said I could teach English but I was not a teacher. The staff said it was not a problem and introduced me to work at a learning center. After working there for a few months, a colleague saw a TV station’s poster. They were looking to recruit a westerner but that person needs to be able to speak Cantonese. I called to give it a try. The person who answered was an independent agent. I told that agent I had no experience and my Cantonese was not very good. The agent told me it was not a problem. I went to see the TV station’s female producer. She gave me an English script and wanted me to read it out. I was so nervous that I did not utter a word in five minutes. I told myself, if I do not try, I will regret it for life. The dialogue depicted a police telling off a subordinate. When you tell someone off, you must be very loud so, I read my lines out very loudly. At that time, the female producer was doing her own work and did not care about me but because I was so loud, I frightened her! As there were no other westerners for her to choose from, she had no choice but to hire me. The TV show required two westerners. The other westerner played the main character. From then onwards, I worked at the TV station for twenty years.
In September 2014, I appeared as a guest on a NowTV music program. I was in a band room with the three show hosts. We sang and discussed music. Only recently, I found out that they were the Founders of 100 Most. When it was Christmas, 100 Most invited me to appear on the cover of their magazine. I did not know why they wanted me to do it – only to find out that the Founders of the magazine already knew who I was! It was just me who did not know that.
In August 2015, 100 Most contacted me and asked me whether I wanted to sing this particular song. I was very familiar with the song lyrics. The lyrics were very colloquial. I should be able to learn it. It was Friday. The performance was on Sunday. I only had two days to prepare for it. That was why I practiced very hard. The stage showcased the lyrics. But I tried my best not to look at them. I would only glance at them when I needed to. I felt more confident and assured as I sang.
I was extremely elated to be able to perform on stage. I can play a role singing a wonderful and amusing song. The audience was super warm and excited. It was a moment to be treasured. I know this can only happen once in my life. It cannot be done by myself. It is because I was given a chance by 100 Most. The song was very popular and hit the charts. Before Christmas, 100 Most contacted me and expressed that there would be a final election of the songs. They asked me whether I would like to participate. I was more than happy to give it a try. On the day of the show, each contestant would have two songs.
On the 26th of December, I received the new song. I have never heard of the song before. It was a rap song. I was very unfamiliar with the lyrics. I found them very difficult. That was why I kept practicing it for more than four hundred times. The show was broadcasted live by NowTV. Around seven hundred thousand people watched the broadcast. I cannot imagine winning the Best Hong Kong Male Singer. When my name was announced, I was extremely delighted. Nobody can imagine that a westerner was able to sing a song about ‘real Hong Kong’. It can touch people. It was something that happened at the right place and at the right time. It was also surreal and a complete miracle. It is because the song was not selected by me. It was given to me by others. My eyes were often wet from practicing this song. I was very touched.
It is very difficult for westerners to develop their artistry in the entertainment industry. Chances are slim. They can only play roles that are irrelevant and unimportant. But I never thought of giving up. Five years ago I planned to record my own album. But because of stomach acid reflux, my vocal chords got damaged. My voice became hoarse and coarse. It brought me a lot of frustrations because I have worked hard for many years. Then this happened. I then amended my singing techniques and the issue improved significantly. I was able to sing again. I am now working on re-recording my new album.
A lot of ethnic minority issues materialized around me as of late. I am currently the voice over for a RTHK program about ethnic minorities in Hong Kong. It is very hard for them to develop their career in the local entertainment industry. It is because when 90 percent of the people share the same skin color comes together in a particular place, those watching TV or film will tend to watch people of their own skin color. They may not watch ethnic minorities. If a group of ethnic minorities work together to create a program for the web, it may work out. There are a lot of ethnic minorities residing in Hong Kong. Some of their Chinese is better than mine. They also love Hong Kong very much.
‘Hong Kongers’, to me, are people who need to do things ‘Hong Kongers’ do. Eat Hong Kong food. Care about Hong Kong. And do not look at skin color. I hope they can also speak Cantonese. Most importantly, they should regard Hong Kong as their home. Then, they are ‘real Hong Kongers’.

(中文在下面, switching it up, partly cos my translation is bad lol) Last year I visited this beautiful 1930's mansion in central Taiwan. I love the blend of eastern and western design and the simple modernism. I was surprised to see almost all the original windows and beds were there. I had begun to see posts suggesting the mansion may be demolished so decided to get down there quickly. I will likely turn it into a drawing along with two other large 1930's buildings nearby. It'd be hard to do that without a visit! At the moment it seems it's a provisional monument. However with what happened to Tianwaitian Theater that is no guarantee of protection. I'm a little torn over whether to give location. On the one hand I want people to know about this place and see why it should be protected, and perhaps write about it to the Taichung gov. On the other hand a huge influx of people could cause a number of problems. I think I will leave the location off until I know the cultural bureaus' decision. For now enjoy the pictures!

(對不起翻譯有錯, 我很快寫過了) 去年我在台灣中部這座漂亮的房子去看看. 差不多1935年蓋了. 我在臉書看到這個房子也許會破壞, 所以我快快去. 在未來我想畫這個房子跟其他很近老建築. 我很驚訝地看到原來的窗戶和床. 以前我告訴大家這是在哪裡, 我要等待文化局的決定, 對不起 (there are pros and cons to giving location but for now I think it's not responsible). 覺得也許好多人去, 就有問題. (一個外國人可以自己找到, 覺得台灣人也可能哈哈). 希望不會天外天劇場一樣. 現在請.

《Fate/Grand Order -絶対魔獣戦線バビロニア-》
Prover
作詞：milet
作曲：milet、TomoLow
編曲：TomoLow
歌：Milet
翻譯：澄野
意譯：CH

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中文翻譯 / Chinese Translation :
https://home.gamer.com.tw/creationDetail.php?sn=4694239

日文歌詞 / Japanese Lyrics :
踏み込んだ shadow land　楽園なんてない
錆びる old remedies　確信なんてない

それでも go up the river
しがみつくだけの ladder
涙にさえ灯る火が　ひとつの sign　ひとつの light

明けない夜も歌が途切れないように
当てなく迷う夢がもつれないように
すれ違った足跡たち　振り返らぬように
踏み外したあなたでさえ手離さないように

I'm the prover, I am the prover
終らない世界にだって立ち向かうように
I'm the prover　命の声が
また響きだすころに　あなたと I'll be there
沈まずに行く舟を

降り出した iron rain　ゼロにするための pray
同じ孤独を見てた　あなたならわかるでしょう

それでも go up the river
いつかまた出逢えるなら
この愛に灯る火が　ひとつの sign　ひとつの light

明けない夜も歌が途切れないように
当てなく迷う夢がもつれないように
すれ違った足跡たち　振り返らぬように
踏み外したあなたでさえ手離さないように

If you can't find your way (I won't give up on you)
Everything is not lost ('Cause I'm standing with you)
二度と戻れはしない世界だとして
I'm here for you (I'm here for you)
I'll live for you

I'm the prover, I am the prover
終らない世界にだって立ち向かうように
I am the prover　命の声が
また響きだすころに　あなたと I'll be there
沈まずに行く舟を
どこまでも行く舟を

中文歌詞 / Chinese Lyrics :
舉足涉入夢幻的虛幻之地，卻不存在理想鄉般的樂園
也再也無法確信，過往早已鏽蝕褪色的種種補救

即使如此，面對困難與逆境仍力爭上游
哪怕只能緊抓住唯一的階梯朝上前行
照亮雙眸淚水的燈火——它是僅此唯一的指引、唯一照亮前方黯淡的光芒

祈願在白晝不會到臨的夜晚，也不會停下歌聲持續謳歌
期盼在徬徨迷惘、隨波沉浮的夢中也不再受困遲疑
哪怕是一時足跡交錯擦肩，也不再回首懊悔並執著往昔
倘若你一旦失足落下，我也不會放開早已相繫的手

我是見證者，見證你曾存在的證明
但願在沒有終點的世界我也能起身對抗、勇敢面對
我是尋求者，尋覓曾幾何時響徹的生命之聲
當其再度響徹之時，我將伴你同行
共乘永不沉覆的舟楫

傾盆降下鐵鏽般無情的剛健大雨，祈願能夠再度回到最初的過往
倘若是一同見證何謂孤獨的你，一定能夠理解吧

即使如此，面對困難與逆境仍力爭上游
要是有日能夠再度和你相遇
彼此的愛所萌生的燈火——便是僅此唯一的指引、唯一照亮前方黯淡的光芒

祈願在白晝不會到臨的夜晚，也不會停下歌聲持續謳歌
期盼在徬徨迷惘、隨波沉浮的夢中也不再受困遲疑
哪怕是一時足跡交錯擦肩，也不再回首懊悔並執著往昔
倘若你一旦失足落下，我也不會放開早已相繫的手

倘若你早已自路途中迷失「我絕不會拋棄你獨自一人。」
你尚未失去一切「因為我正陪伴在你身邊。」
即便這世界早已面目全非，再也無法回到往昔純粹
我仍會陪在你身邊「我就在你身邊。」
「我會，為你活出生命的光彩。」

我是見證者，見證你曾存在的證明
但願在尚未結束的世界我也能起身對抗、勇敢面對
我是尋求者，尋覓曾幾何時響徹的生命之聲
當其再度響徹之時，我將伴你同行
共乘永不沉覆的舟楫
同駛永不停歇的舟楫

英文歌詞 / English Lyrics :
Stepped into the shadow land, there was no paradise
The rusty old remedies, I’m not sure what’s the right thing anymore

But still I go up the river
Just hold on to the ladder
Only the flame in your tear is the sign and the light

I’ll keep singing for you, even in the endless night
I promise I won't let your dreams die
There are traces of you here, but I just walk and don’t look back
If you slip into the darkness and lose belief, I’ll never leave you behind

I'm the prover, I am the prover
Face the world, never fear anything anymore
I’m the prover, when the voice of life rings again
Let’s start from zero together (I’ll be there)
With the boat that never sinks

Iron rain just began falling from the dark sky
And I pray this is the new beginning
You know what I mean, because we were lonely together
But still I go up the river
If we can meet again someday
Only the flame in my love is
is the sign and the light

I’ll keep singing for you, even in the endless night
I promise I won't let your dreams die
There are traces of you here, but I just walk and don’t look back
If you slip into the darkness and lose belief, I’ll never leave you behind

If you can't find your way (I won't give up on you)
Everything is not lost ('Cause I'm standing with you)
Even though I can never go back with you
I'm here for you (I'm here for you)
I'll live for you

I'm the prover, I am the prover
Face my fate, never fear anything anymore
I’m the prover, when the voice of life rings again
Let’s start from zero together (I’ll be there)
With the boat that never sinks
I will go where you go

《春はゆく/ marie》
Run Riot
作詞：aimerrhythm
作曲：永澤和真
編曲：玉井健二、百田留衣
歌：Aimer
翻譯：澄野（CH Music Channel）
意譯：CH（CH Music Channel）
English Translation : CH

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中文翻譯 / Chinese Translation :
https://home.gamer.com.tw/creationDetail.php?sn=4728012

日文歌詞 / Japanese Lyrics :
呼吸を　分け合ううちに　眩暈を覚えた　この世界で
約束した未来　壊れない　そう信じられた　幸せの記憶

離れそうになる度に　繋がるそれは命綱のように強くて
ただこの手をすり抜けて　舞い昇ってく風船みたいだ　空に溶けてく

はらはらと　朽ちるまで　咲き乱れ
引き止める残響を　風よ連れ去って
孤独の香り　祝福してる　そうさ迷わない
いま錆び付いた時を　解いて

築いた　帰る場所に　不変を求めた　いつかの夢
失うものなど　無いだろう　次の何かを　得るための衝動

手放せなかったはずの　鎖が千切れた結末　虚しくて
ただ去りゆく人の背を　見送らずに歩き出すんだ　だけど刹那

ひらひらと　立ち込める　面影が
拭えない焦燥を　夜に斷ち切って
野生の息吹　響く鳴き声
辿り損ねた愛をもう悔やまないで　駆け出して

花びら　燦々と　包まれて　目を閉じた　夢から醒めますように
声が響いてる　愛しい　誰かの声が響いてる

はらはらと　朽ちるまで　咲き乱れ
引き止める残響を　風よ連れ去って
孤独の香り　祝福してる　いいよ迷わない
胸が奮い立つように
ひらひらと　舞い踊れ　褪せるまで
拭えない焦燥を　夜に斷ち切って
永遠の淵　覗いてみよう
辿り損ねた愛をもう悔やまないで　笑って

中文歌詞 / Chinese Lyrics :
與他人同享這份吐息之時，才理解何謂暈眩的感受，這便是這世界的法則
在幸福的記憶中，我曾堅信彼此相誓共度並訂下的未來，將永不破裂

每當接近別離之時， 又以鋼索般的強硬苟延殘喘地牽繫彼此的羈絆
即使這鋼索僅需擦過手，便將如氣球般飛揚而去、消逝於天空的一隅不見蹤跡

肆意放縱地散下群花，直至僅剩枯枝殘留
那些呼籲遏止的殘響，就任由風去驅退吧
連孤寂芬芳的氛圍也正為我們獻上祈福，所以我將不再迷茫卻步
現在就親手解開那些，糾纏在這段充滿陳舊鏽斑時光的桎梏吧

曾幾何時夢想著，艱辛構築起的容身之處能夠保持原樣、一成不變
倘若仍抱有渴望獲得的衝動，便不會再有任何能夠失去的事物了吧

明明未能鬆開纏繞於手的鎖鍊，最終卻僅有，虛渺斷裂的碎片殘存
僅只是一瞬，卻連那離去的背影也未能盼上別離前行的步伐一眼

徐徐搖曳紛飛瀰漫的是你自記憶中漸漸浮現的臉龐
無法撲滅滋生的焦躁，為寂靜的黑夜劃下了結尾
伴隨心中的野性吐息，與無數次迴響的呼喊
別再為沒能結成正果的愛戀感到懊悔，各自奔向未來前進吧

在燦爛華麗的花雨環繞之下，為了自虛假的美夢中醒來而選擇閉上雙瞳　
腦海中迴響起了呼喊、響起了，曾使我心動的、那人的聲音

肆意放縱地散下群花，直至僅剩枯枝殘留
那些呼籲遏止的殘響，就任由風去驅退吧
連孤寂芬芳的氛圍也正為我們獻上祈福，放心吧，我已不再如往昔般的迷茫
胸口彷彿正湧現勇氣
伴隨紛飛的花朵翩翩起舞吧，直至花的香色黯淡
無法撲滅滋生的焦躁，為寂靜的黑夜劃下了結尾
一同鼓起勇氣窺向過去永恆的深淵
別再為沒能結成正果的愛戀感到懊悔，笑一個吧

英文歌詞 / English Lyrics :
Sharing my breath with others,
then I discovered how dizzy the world is.
"Promised future can't be broken",
I once believed in such memories full of happiness.

Connect every time you're about to leave.
It's as strong as a lifeline.
Just slip through this hand.
It’s like a balloon, melting into the sky.

Fluttering down, flowers blooms until it rots.
The reverberation that keeps me down, just let the wind takes it away.
The fragrance of loneliness is sending its blessing,
I'll hesitate no more.
Right now just unravel the rusty time we once had.

I once built a place where I belong.
"Please do not ever change" That was my dream then.
There're already nothing to lose for me,
as long as I have the impulse to obtain whatever I get next.

I hadn't been able to loosen the chains twining on my hands,
but they eventually shattered in the end, fruitlessly.
I couldn't see you off with your back because I had already step forward,
however that was just an instant.

Fluttering down, the look of your face suffuses my memories.
I can't obliterate this fret which ended the calm evening.
As if wild breaths and echoes of several sounds.
There's no need regretting for the love that cannot be together, just move forward.

Enclosed by brilliant petals, I chose to close my eyes in order to wake up from this dream.
There's a voice echoing, the voice of someone I once loved echoes.

Fluttering down, flowers blooms until it rots.
The reverberation that keeps me down, just let the wind takes it away.
The fragrance of loneliness is sending its blessing, it's okay, I won't hesitate anymore.
As if there's a courage emerging in my heart.
Fluttering down, flowers will keep dancing until they fade.
I can't obliterate this fret which ended the calm evening.
Let us face the eternal abyss we had together.
There's no need regretting for the love that cannot be together, just smile away.

《DAWN》
Believe Be:leave / 相信：離去
作詞 / Lyricist：aimerrythm
作曲 / Composer：飛内将大
編曲 / Arranger：玉井健二、飛内将大
歌 / Singer：Aimer
翻譯：夏德爾
English Translation:Thaerin

背景 / Background - 君が飛んだ - 雨森ほわ :
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中文翻譯 / Chinese Translation :
https://home.gamer.com.tw/creationDetail.php?sn=2942698

英文翻譯 / English Translation :
https://www.lyrical-nonsense.com/lyrics/aimer/believe-be-leave/

日文歌詞 / Japanese Lyrics :
遠ざかる南へのポラリス　消えないでよ六等星
私まるで星屑ビーナス　寂しくて眠れない夜

壁の写真　錆びたフレーム　空の花瓶　あの日のままで
捨てられない　古びたテディベア　擦り切れたネイビーのコート

I believe in you　何度も言う　越えられない　あの日のバッドエンド
泣き虫は　きっと直らない　もう少しそばにいたかった
I’m needing you！　I’m needing you！　叫んだって　変わらない
A needle in you？　　ドアは閉まる　…ちょっとWait！　Wait yet！

“Believe Be:leave”　まだ夢見ていたんだ
So I dreamt？　理由なんてなしで
I believe but you leave　さよならさえ　言えなかった
Still I believe？　ビリビリに引き裂いて　I lost your heart

遠ざかる南へのポラリス　消えないでよ六等星
私まるで星屑ビーナス　寂しくて眠れない夜

悲しいよ　寂しいよ　壊れたハート　あの日のままで
抱きしめた　大事なテディベア　引き出しに閉じ込めた涙

I believe in you　何度も言う　変えられない　あの日のバッドエンド
Like my mom said　きっと帰らない　あと少しそばにいたかった
I’m needing you！　I’m needing you！　叫んだって　届かない
A needle in you？　　時が止まる　…ちょっとWait！　Wait yet！

“Believe Be:leave”　愛された気がしてたんだ
So I dreamt？　理由なんてなくて
I believe but you leave　幼さで拭えなかった
Still I believe？　ビリビリに引き裂いて　I lost my heart

“Believe Be:leave”　まだ夢見ていたんだ
So I dreamt？　理由なんてなしで
I believe but you leave　さよならさえ　言えなかった
Still I believe？　ビリビリに引き裂いて

Believe！　I believe　愛された気がしてたんだ
So I dreamt？　理由なんてなくて
I believe but you leave　幼さで拭えなかった
Still I believe？　ビリビリに引き裂いて　I lost your heart

遠ざかる南へのポラリス　消えないでよ六等星
私まるで星屑ビーナス　寂しくて眠れない夜…

中文歌詞 / Chinese Lyrics :
指北星正朝著南方漸漸地遠去，六等星啊請還不要消失
我就像那渺小的金星，落在這寂寞得無法入睡的夜晚——

牆上的照片、生鏽的相框，還有空無一物的花瓶，都維持著那天的模樣
那無法丟棄而堆滿歲月的泰迪熊，以及那磨破的海軍外套，也依舊如此

我相信你。對著那天無法釋懷的Bad End，無論要說多少多少次
愛哭鬼的我，肯定是無從改變了吧，多麼想要你待在我身旁久一些
我需要你！現在就需要你！然而就算放聲呼喊，也無從改變了
我是否是你心中的痛？關上的門漸漸抹去你的身影……等一下！再等一下啊！

「相信，你的離去。」但我仍然盼望著你的身影
所以我才懷著這樣的夢嗎？這根本就沒有什麼理由
我相信你，但你卻走了，就連一句再見，也來不及讓我傾訴
我是否還相信呢？我的信任像是被撕裂的信紙，而我，也迷失了你的真心

指北星朝著南方漸行漸遠了，六等星啊請還不要消失
我就像那片星塵中的金星，落在這寂寞得失眠的夜晚——

多麼悲傷、多麼寂寞，碎掉的心，仍然維持著那天的模樣
如今也只能緊抱著那隻重要的泰迪熊，忽視著被關進了抽屜的眼淚

我相信你。對著那天無法改變的Bad End，無論要說多少多少次
就像母親所說的，那些日子肯定不會再回來，多麼希望你能再多陪伴我一些時間
我不能沒有你！現在不能沒有你！然而再怎麼呼喊，你也不可能聽見了
我是否是你心中的痛呢？你我的時間從那天開始便停止了……等、等等！再等等啊！

「相信你的我，已經不在了。」我總覺得自己曾經感受過你的愛
所以我才看見那樣的夢嗎？那根本就沒有什麼理由
我相信著你對我的愛，但你卻走遠了，年幼的我根本無從諒解
那麼我是否還相信你會回來呢？我就像是張被撕裂的信紙，我，迷失了我的真心

「相信，然後釋懷吧。」我還盼望你能在我的身旁
所以我仍然夢想著你的歸來？這根本沒有什麼理由
我相信你會回來，但你卻一去不反了，就連一句道別我也沒能脫口
那麼我是否還相信呢？我的心就像在送出前被撕碎的信紙——

相信！我相信！我總覺得我感覺過你的愛啊！
所以我才會如此夢想嗎？相信你的愛真的不需要什麼理由
我相信你的愛，但你卻不再回來，年幼的我根本無法釋懷
那麼現在的我是否還相信著？就像是沒有了收件人的信紙，我，永遠失去了你的真心

指北星朝著南方遠去了，六等星請還不要離去
我就是迷失在星河裡的渺小金星，迷失在這寂寞得無法入睡的夜晚……

英文歌詞 / English Lyrics :
Pictures on the wall… rusted frames… an empty vase… just as they were that day.
A old looking teddy bear I just can’t throw away… A worn out navy coat…

I believe in you, I say again and again – the bad end from that day I just can’t get past.
My crybaby tendencies will surely never change, but I wish I could have stayed next to you a bit longer…

I’m needing you! I’m needing you! But even if I scream, nothing will change;
A needle in you? The door closes. … ah, wait a second… Wait! Wait yet!

“Believe Be:leave” Ahh, I was still living a dream…
So I dreamt? Without any real reason,
I believe, but you leave; I wasn’t even able to say goodbye…
Still I believe? And it just tears me apart. I lost your heart…

I’m sad. I’m lonely. My broken heart is just as it was that day.
That precious teddy bear I used to hold… tears shut away in a drawer…

I believe in you, I say again and again – the bad end from that day I can never change.
Like my mom said, you’ll never come back, but I wish I could have stayed next to you a bit longer…

I’m needing you! I’m needing you! But even if I scream, you won’t hear it.
A needle in you? Time freezes. … ah, wait a second… Wait! Wait yet!

“Believe Be:leave” I felt like I was once loved…
So I dreamt? There’s no particular reason,
I believe, but you leave; being young didn’t work as an excuse…
Still I believe? And it just tears me apart. I lost my heart…

“Believe Be:leave” Ahh, I was still living a dream…
So I dreamt? Without any real reason,
I believe, but you leave; I wasn’t even able to say goodbye…
Still I believe? And it just tears me apart. I lost your heart…

“Believe Be: leave” I felt like I was once loved…
So I dreamt? There’s no particular reason,
I believe, but you leave; being young didn’t work as an excuse…
Still I believe? And it just tears me apart. I lost my heart…