On February 17, the Chinese New Year Gathering Luncheon and Wuliangye Spring Tasting Event, organised by the Singapore Xiangqi Federation and hosted by the Singapore China Baijiu Association, was held with great ceremony. Amid the joyful atmosphere of the Lunar New Year, “chess and liquor brought together by destiny”—Wuliangye and xiangqi, two treasures of traditional Chinese culture—once again joined hands to present a distinctive and festive cultural New Year celebration for Chinese culture enthusiasts across Lion City.
▲Mr Lin Guan Hao, President of the Singapore Xiangqi Federation, extending New Year greetings
Distinguished guests in attendance included Ms Cai Jiamin, representative of Sport Singapore; Mr Sun Jingting, Permanent Honorary President of the Singapore Xiangqi Federation; along with council members, members, and friends—over a hundred guests in total.
At the start of the luncheon, the Singapore Xiangqi Federation specially arranged a prize-based chess problem-solving session, adding to the festive atmosphere. This was followed by award presentations for four tournaments: the Members’ Tournament, Tulong Cup, Qingtian Cup Chess King Tournament, and the Chess Friends Cup.
▲Mr Yun Weilong, President of the Singapore China Baijiu Association (newly appointed Permanent Honorary President of the Singapore Xiangqi Federation) and Chairman of Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd, presenting trophies to the winners
A sip of fine liquor fills the air with rich aroma; a game of xiangqi brings warmth and joy. The浓郁 fragrance of Wuliangye attracted many guests to stop and savour it. In the festive atmosphere, Wuliangye—carrying the depth of baijiu culture—once again brought everyone closer together.
▲The rich aroma of Wuliangye drew many guests to taste
▲Raising a glass of Wuliangye to celebrate the Lunar New Year together!
Witnessed by many Chinese culture enthusiasts, Mr Yun Weilong, President of the Singapore China Baijiu Association, was officially appointed Permanent Honorary President of the Singapore Xiangqi Federation. In his speech, Mr Yun stated that he would continue to strengthen exchanges and interactions between Chinese baijiu and the xiangqi community in Singapore, fostering an environment of “using liquor as a bridge and making friends through chess,” and jointly carrying forward the cherished “chess-and-liquor” culture.
▲Mr Lin Guan Hao, President of the Singapore Xiangqi Federation, presenting the letter of appointment
