I used scarlet silk cord and miniature embroidered Chinese slippers (as used in Chinese knotting) along with dried flowers, to make a red and gold garland. As I put it on the premier I explained that these were lucky colors used for Chinese New Year. She was delighted with this beautiful souvenir, rich in Chinese culture and art, and said she would keep it forever.
我用大紅絲繩與中國小繡鞋（做中國結用的）及乾燥花做成一束大紅配金色的胸花，當我為總理配戴時，特別解釋給她聽：這是中國過年的吉祥色，她高興地表示會永遠保存這束融合了中國文化藝術的美麗紀念品。