第2屆美國職籃華盛頓巫師隊「臺灣之夜」，2月20日晚間於巫師隊主場Capital One Arena熱鬧登場，吸引近500人購票參加主題活動。活動適逢農曆春節初四，不少旅美臺灣人攜家帶眷走進球場迎新春。

僑務委員會委員長徐佳青、駐美代表俞大㵢夫婦、公使楊懿珊親臨現場與僑胞互動，美國在台協會（AIT）經貿商務總監Jeffrey Horwitz及北美臺商總會總會長白越珠等貴賓亦受邀出席。活動獲北美臺商總會大力支持，展現僑界攜手推動臺灣品牌形象與文化外交的團結力量。徐佳青表示，「臺灣之夜」讓臺灣元素走進主流體育場館，不僅凝聚海外僑心，也讓主流社會透過運動看見臺灣的創意與活力。

本屆巫師隊官方贈品是以客家花布為設計靈感，融入臺灣國旗意象的夏威夷衫；MGY亦推出印有臺美兩國國旗的限量雙面運動圍巾並附贈小紅包，為球迷增添節慶喜氣。今年活動首度新增賽前表演環節，由華府臺美人社群組成的表演團體Formosa Vibe帶來活力四射的啦啦隊演出，為「臺灣之夜」揭開序幕。團員涵蓋成人與青少年世代，展現跨齡參與與社群凝聚力，演出結合臺灣流行音樂元素與T-POP節奏，將臺式文化帶上NBA舞臺。團員背景多元，甚至包括猶太裔與德國裔成員，透過舞蹈與音樂展現臺灣文化的開放與包容精神，贏得現場觀眾熱烈掌聲，也讓主流球迷留下深刻印象。

當晚賽事同樣精彩，在臺灣社群熱情加持下，巫師隊火力全開，最終以131比118擊敗溜馬隊，主場收下勝利。每當巫師隊得分，看臺上的臺灣鄉親便報以熱烈掌聲與歡呼，將臺式應援活力帶進NBA球場，也為新春增添喜氣。

負責活動推廣的「臺頑少年郎千禧世代」（MGY）專案負責人李中慧指出，今年參與人數較首屆明顯成長，顯示臺灣社群凝聚力持續提升。活動結合NBA賽事與臺灣文化元素，使主流體育場館成為文化交流舞臺。

此外，味全龍啦啦隊成員林襄與李多慧也以球迷身分到場與僑胞同歡，親身體驗美國職業籃球魅力。兩人也在場邊與巫師隊啦啦隊進行友善互動，分享彼此的應援氛圍，為活動增添輕鬆愉快的跨文化色彩。

MGY創辦人唐伯禹表示，巫師隊「臺灣之夜」已成為年度重要品牌活動，未來將持續透過主流體育平台深化臺美交流，讓臺灣元素在國際舞臺被看見，為海外臺灣人創造更多團聚與連結時刻。

The 2nd annual Washington Wizards "Taiwan Night" kicked off with great fanfare on the evening of February 20 at the Wizards' home court, Capital One Arena, attracting nearly 500 ticket-holders for the themed event. As the event coincided with the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, many Taiwanese Americans brought their families to the arena to ring in the spring season.

OCAC Minister Hsu Chia-ching, Representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui Tah-ray and his wife, and Deputy Representative Andrea Yang attended the event to interact with the overseas community. Distinguished guests, including Jeffrey Horwitz, Senior Director for Economic and Commercial Affairs at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and Eugenia Henry, President of the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America (TCCNA), were also in attendance. Supported strongly by the TCCNA, the event demonstrated the unified strength of the overseas community in promoting Taiwan’s brand image and cultural diplomacy. Minister Hsu noted that "Taiwan Night" brings Taiwanese elements into mainstream sports venues, which not only fosters unity among overseas compatriots but also allows mainstream society to witness Taiwan’s creativity and vitality through sports.

This year's official Wizards giveaway was a Hawaiian shirt inspired by Hakka floral fabric patterns, incorporating imagery of the Taiwanese flag. MGY also introduced a limited-edition reversible sports scarf featuring the flags of both Taiwan and the U.S., accompanied by small "red envelopes" to add to the festive spirit. For the first time, the event featured a pre-game performance by Formosa Vibe, a cheerleading group composed of members from the D.C. Taiwanese American community. The group, which includes both adults and youth, showcased cross-generational participation and community cohesion. Their performance blended Taiwanese pop music and "T-POP" rhythms, bringing Taiwanese culture to the NBA stage. The diverse backgrounds of the members—including individuals of Jewish and German descent—highlighted the open and inclusive spirit of Taiwanese culture, earning warm applause and leaving a deep impression on mainstream fans.

The game itself was equally exciting. Fueled by the enthusiasm of the Taiwanese community, the Wizards played at full throttle, ultimately defeating the Indiana Pacers 131-118 to secure a home victory. Every time the Wizards scored, the Taiwanese fans in the stands erupted in applause and cheers, bringing the energy of "Taiwanese-style rooting" to the NBA arena and adding to the New Year festivities.

Jennifer Lee, project leader of  MGY, which was responsible for promoting the event, pointed out that attendance grew significantly compared to the inaugural year, reflecting the continued growth of the Taiwanese community’s cohesion. By combining NBA games with Taiwanese cultural elements, mainstream sports venues have become a stage for cultural exchange.

Additionally, Wei Chuan Dragons cheerleaders Mizuki (Lin Xiang) and Dahye Lee attended as fans to celebrate with the community and experience the charm of American professional basketball firsthand. The two also engaged in friendly interactions with the Wizards' cheerleaders courtside, sharing their respective "cheering vibes" and adding a relaxed, cross-cultural flair to the event.

MGY founder David Tang stated that the Wizards' "Taiwan Night" has become an important annual brand event. He noted that they will continue to use mainstream sports platforms to deepen Taiwan-U.S. exchanges, ensuring that Taiwanese elements are seen on the international stage while creating more opportunities for overseas Taiwanese to gather and connect.

活動新聞連結：

中央社

• NBA巫師隊台灣之夜2/20登場　林襄李多慧與僑胞同歡

• NBA巫師隊台灣之夜　林襄李多慧現身與僑胞同歡 (影音)

僑務電子報

• 徐佳青出席華盛頓巫師隊「臺灣之夜」 近500人齊聚NBA球場迎新春 (影音)

世界新聞網

• 華府NBA台灣之夜 李多慧、林襄現身成焦點

華府新聞日報報導

美中新聞報導