中国是世界四大文明古国之一，拥有五千年的文化传承，历朝历代都对家族历史大力倡导与支持。寻根问祖是中华文明的重要组成部分，家族不仅传承着祖先的功德，也承载着代代相传的文化精神。
自1850年澳大利亚发现金矿以来，掀起了全球范围的淘金热。来自世界各地的淘金者蜂拥而至，许多工人放下了原有的生活工具，奔向矿区，怀揣着改变命运的梦想。作为澳大利亚移民史的重要组成部分，华人自十九世纪淘金热时期便踏上了这片土地，随后历代移民延续至今。他们带着勤劳、智慧与坚韧的精神，在澳大利亚追寻梦想，书写属于自己的历史篇章。
哪里有华人，哪里就有历史。如今，在各界人士的努力和悉尼市政府的支持下，澳大利亚华人历史博物馆即将揭幕。该博物馆将展示两百年来华人在澳大利亚的迁徙史和奋斗历程。华人在这片辽阔的大陆上不仅留下了丰富的文化遗产，也为澳大利亚社会的多元化和繁荣发展作出了卓越的贡献。博物馆的建立，是无数人期待已久的历史盛事，具有重要的象征意义。
目前，博物馆正在积极筹款，计划建设一座符合21世纪标准的现代化展馆。同时为建设现代化博物馆设计投标，在此，我们诚邀全球工商业界人士，建筑设计师，鼎力支持，为澳大利亚华人历史博物馆的建设添砖加瓦。您的捐助不仅会铭刻在博物馆的历史上，更将在未来世代中传颂。
澳大利亚华人历史博物馆致力于追溯和展现这段辉煌的历史。从早期淘金者的艰苦奋斗，到后来的社会融合与卓越成就，每一个展品都讲述着承载梦想与希望的故事。通过这些展览，我们希望更多的人了解华人在澳大利亚的杰出贡献，感受到他们文化传承的脉搏与精神力量。
本馆不仅是历史的记录者，也将成为连接过去、现在与未来的桥梁。也希望此次能凝聚民族精神，举办书画拍卖活动，期待有识之仕收藏家支持与互动，我们希望激励后代从先辈们的故事中汲取力量与智慧，在多元文化的社会中继续书写澳大利亚华人更加辉煌的新篇章。
澳大利亚华人历史博物馆
主席
查理.路易 (Charlie Louie)
2024年10月15日
邮箱 ausece@hotmail.com
电话61一415298183
微信号61一452027625
Forging a Monument to History and Passing on the Spirit of the Chinese People
The Australian Museum of Chinese History
China, as one of the four ancient civilizations of the world, has a cultural heritage spanning five thousand years. Throughout history, every dynasty has strongly promoted and supported the preservation of family history. Tracing one’s roots and ancestry is a vital part of Chinese civilization. Families not only pass down the virtues of their ancestors but also carry forward the cultural spirit that is handed down through generations.
Since the discovery of gold in Australia in 1850, a global gold rush was set in motion. Gold prospectors from around the world flocked to Australia. Many laborers left behind their original tools and made their way to the goldfields, carrying dreams of transforming their lives. As a significant part of Australia’s immigration history, Chinese people began arriving on these shores during the 19th-century gold rush, and successive waves of immigrants have continued to settle here ever since. They brought with them the spirit of hard work, wisdom, and resilience, pursuing their dreams and writing their own chapters in Australian history.
Wherever there are Chinese people, there is history. Today, with the support of various sectors and the Sydney City Council, the Australian Museum of Chinese History is about to open. The museum will showcase 200 years of Chinese migration and struggles in Australia. On this vast continent, the Chinese community has not only left behind a rich cultural heritage but has also made outstanding contributions to Australia’s multiculturalism and prosperity. The establishment of this museum is a historic event that many have long awaited, and it holds great symbolic significance.
Currently, the museum is actively raising funds, with plans to build a modern exhibition hall that meets 21st-century standards. At the same time, we are inviting tenders for the museum’s architectural design. We sincerely invite business leaders and architects from around the world to support this significant cause and contribute to the construction of the Australian Museum of Chinese History. Your donation will not only be etched into the museum’s history but will also be celebrated for generations to come.
The Australian Museum of Chinese History is dedicated to tracing and showcasing this magnificent history. From the early gold miners’ hard-fought struggles to the later achievements in social integration and excellence, each exhibit tells a story of dreams and hopes. Through these exhibitions, we hope more people will come to understand the outstanding contributions made by the Chinese in Australia and feel the pulse of their cultural heritage and spiritual strength.
This museum is not only a recorder of history but will also serve as a bridge connecting the past, present, and future. We also aim to gather national spirit by organizing a calligraphy and painting auction, inviting collectors to support and engage. We hope to inspire future generations to draw strength and wisdom from the stories of their ancestors and continue to write even more glorious chapters for Chinese Australians in a multicultural society.
The Australian Museum of Chinese History
Chairman
Charlie Louie
October 15, 2024
Email: ausece@hotmail.com
Phone: +61-415298183
WeChat: +61-452027625
