Maple Country Old Shaanxi Song

By Pang Jin

Shaanxi Association of Canada

January 20, 2026

The thunderous roar of Hukou ,

Falls harmonizes with Niagara's symphony.

The bright moon of the Qinling Mountains,

gently caresses the spine of the Rocky Mountains.

The poetic rhythms of Li Bai and Du Fu,

flow through the Northern Lights.

Toronto's long streets,

where descendants of the Yellow Emperor stride with purpose!

Ah—the sincerity of the Loess Plateau,

the stubborn flow of the Han and Wei rivers.

a promise worth a thousand pieces of gold,

a heart vast as the sea embracing all rivers.

Chewy noodles, blending life's myriad flavors.

joyful waist drums, beating the Qin opera in our blood!

In our new homeland, we toil diligently,

Raising our brows to the fragrance of four seasons!

The long winds of Qin Chuan push open the cloud-framed windows of the CN Tower.

The bells of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda ripple across Lake Ontario.

The thoughts of Zhou Gong and Zhang Zai converse with Parliament Hill.

The bay of Vancouver

Descendants of the Dragon sing with resounding voices!

Ah—

Shaanxi tea brews with coffee,

Phoenix wine simmers with milk, fragrant and sweet.

Amidst the world's vibrant tapestry,

Acts of kindness warm Maple Land.

Convenient screens connect us

To our homeland's deep affection.

Agile keyboards compose

A symphony of human-machine creation!

In this new era,

our hearts are clear and our eyes bright,

lifting our heads to shine with the sun and moon!

(October 23, 2025, at Maple Pavilion, Canada)