各位佳宾：

Distinguished¹ guests,

谢谢各位光临。三月，是春暖花开的日子，也是属于我们妇女的日子。为庆祝“三八”国际妇女节，今天非常高兴地邀请五湖四海的姐妹们，欢聚一堂，共庆我们自己的节日。

Thank you all for coming. March is a month of spring when flowers begin to bloom. It is also a month that belongs to us ladies. Today it gives me great pleasure to have with us our sisters from all parts of the world to celebrate the International Women's Day.

女性，代表着言之不尽的美丽；女性，也是一个日益独立、进步的群体。近百年来，世界各国妇女为争取自身的权利做出了不懈的努力和斗争。这些努力和斗争肯定了妇女对家庭、社会和国家的贡献。1975年，联合国开始庆祝“三八”国际妇女节。1977年，联合国通过决议，每个国家可根据自己的历史和传统，选定一年中的某一天为联合国妇女权利日。多年来，联合国为促进全球妇女事业的发展发挥了积极的作用。

Women stand for beauty. And women stand for independence and progress. Over the last one hundred years, we have made relentless² efforts, and even struggles, for our rights around the world. These efforts and struggles have won us the recognition of our contribution to our families, our societies and our nations. March 8th was first celebrated³ as the International Women's Day in 1975. In 1977, a resolution was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations, proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by member states in accordance with their historical and national traditions. The United Nations has over the years played an active role in advancing women's cause around the globe.

中国妇女约占我国13亿人口的一半。中国政府把促进性别平等和妇女全面发展作为社会发展的一项基本国策。随着中国经济持续增长和社会全面进步，中国妇女在政治、经济、社会和家庭中发挥着越来越重要的作用。同时，中国与国际社会一道，为全球妇女摆脱贫困、提高妇女地位、全面促进社会发展与进步而并肩战斗、共同努力。

Women account for one half of China's population, and the promotion⁴ of gender⁵ equality and all-around development of women has always been a basic policy of the Chinese government. The fast economic development and social progress in recent years have enabled the Chinese women to play an increasingly important part in the political and economic life of our society, as well as the private life of our families. At the same time, China has worked together with the international community for the reduction of poverty among women, for the empowerment of women, and for the promotion of social development in all fields.

妇女是社会的半边天，是人类物质财富和精神文明的创造者，也是社会发展和进步的推动者。在日内瓦这个国际大舞台上，台前幕后到处都显现着妇女活跃的身影。从家庭主妇到社会活动家，从外交官到国际政治家，每个人都在精心扮演着自己的角色，用女性特有的善良、智慧和耐力，书写着美丽的人生，创造着光明的未来。

As a Chinese saying goes, women hold up half of the sky. We are creators of wealth and civilization, and we are movers behind social and cultural development. Here in Geneva, an important international arena⁶, women are active players both on the stage and behind the scenes. Be it housewives or social activists⁷, diplomats⁸ or politicians, each one of us is playing our own role with devotion, perseverance⁹ and intelligence. We are here to realize our full potential and weave a beautiful life and a bright future for ourselves and for others.

生活因为有了女性而馨香温情，世界因为有了女性而绚丽多彩。今天，在这个世界妇女的节日里，中国代表团的女士们用自编自演的节目，向你们展示中国文化的点滴，展现中国妇女的美丽和自信，也向你们致以最美好的祝愿。此时此刻，希望各位暂时忘记繁忙的工作和繁琐的家务，在春天的律动中，在观赏中国服饰文化和品尝美味佳肴中，度过一个轻松、欢乐和难忘的时光。

Life becomes warmer and more gentle because of women. And the world becomes brighter and more colourful because of women. On this special occasion, the ladies of the Chinese Permanent Mission would like to present to our distinguished guests some performances directed and performed all by ourselves, which we hope could give you a taste of the Chinese culture, as well as the beauty and self-confidence of the Chinese women. They are also an expression of our holiday greetings to all of you. I hope you can forget about your work and chores for a while, relax yourselves, enjoy the Chinese food and the Chinese fashion, and have a good time in the Chinese Mission.

谢谢。

Thank you.