On October 19, the 2nd “Wuliangye Cup” Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) Tournament, jointly organised by the Singapore China Baijiu Association, Wuliangye distributor Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd, and the Singapore Xiangqi Federation, was held with great success.
Mr Yun Weilong, President of the Singapore China Baijiu Association and Chairman of Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd; Mr Lin Guan Hao, President of the Singapore Xiangqi Federation; Mr Huang Xiaohua, Vice President; and renowned Singaporean baritone Mr Chen Yangfeng were present at the event. Together with the participants, they exchanged xiangqi techniques, tasted fine Wuliangye liquor, and witnessed the promotion of two major elements of Chinese culture in Singapore.
From left: Renowned Singaporean baritone Mr Chen Yangfeng, President of the Singapore Xiangqi Federation Mr Lin Guan Hao, President of the Singapore China Baijiu Association and Chairman of Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd Mr Yun Weilong
This year also marked the 85th anniversary of the Singapore Xiangqi Federation. On the day of the competition, Mr Yun Weilong specially presented a precious piece of calligraphy to President Lin Guan Hao as a token of congratulations.
The tournament attracted 38 top xiangqi players from Singapore. In a final round that was both harmonious in atmosphere and fiercely competitive, every participant strove to perform at their best. They exchanged skills and explored the rich Chinese cultural depth found in the encounter between xiangqi and Wuliangye.
After intense competition, the top eight players emerged. Among them, Liu Yihao, champion of the inaugural “Wuliangye Cup” Xiangqi Tournament in 2018, once again claimed the championship title this year and was honoured alongside other award winners.
Mr Yun Weilong, President of the Singapore China Baijiu Association and Chairman of Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd, presenting the award to the champion
Mr Yun Weilong presenting the award to the runner-up
Mr Lin Guan Hao, President of the Singapore Xiangqi Federation, presenting the award to the third-place winner
To further enhance participants’ understanding of Wuliangye, Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd specially arranged a post-event buffet and Wuliangye tasting session. As the bottles were opened, the rich aroma of Wuliangye filled the venue and deeply attracted the participants. After listening attentively to the staff’s explanations, many players expressed that this “cross-cultural” pairing of Wuliangye and xiangqi allowed them to experience the charm of Wuliangye up close and appreciate the profound depth of Chinese culture embodied in it.
Culture knows no boundaries, and the fragrance of fine liquor captivates the heart.
Both xiangqi and Chinese baijiu represent treasured elements of traditional Chinese culture. The successful hosting of this event was not only a journey of spreading xiangqi culture, but also a perfect showcase of Wuliangye’s rich liquor culture to friends in Singapore—giving them a closer and more intuitive understanding of Wuliangye’s premium quality.
Once again, warm congratulations on the 85th anniversary of the Singapore Xiangqi Federation!
Looking ahead, Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd, together with Wuliangye, will continue to strengthen cooperation with the Singapore Xiangqi Federation to jointly preserve and pass on the culture of “chess and liquor.”