On December 15, 2019, the First Southeast Asian Go Congress, organized by the Singapore Weiqi Association and proudly sponsored by Moutai distributor Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd, was grandly inaugurated at the Asian Civilizations Museum along the Singapore River.
▲茅台亮相本届东南亚围棋大会开幕仪式现场
As the first Southeast Asian Go Congress held in Singapore, the event received strong support from the China Weiqi Association, the World Go Organization, Moutai China, and the Asian Civilisations Museum. That evening, distinguished guests including Chang Hao, Vice Chairman of the China Weiqi Association and World Champion; Michael Redmond, representative of the Japan Go Organization; Murakawa Daisuke, current Japanese titleholder; Professor Tian Yinhe, founder of the Singapore Weiqi Association; Dr. Huang Shangzhe, Honorary President of the Singapore Weiqi Association; and Yun Weilong, President of the Singapore China Baijiu Association and Chairman of Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd, attended the opening celebration. Together with over 300 Go enthusiasts, they enjoyed the joy of the game and savored the profound aroma of Moutai, the original master of Chinese sauce-aroma Baijiu, witnessing a grand feast of cultural exchange that perfectly blended traditional Chinese culture.
▲新加坡围棋协会会长陈丁川发表致辞
▲新加坡亚洲文明博物馆代表发表致辞
▲新加坡围棋协会创始人田银河教授为中国围棋协会副主席、世界冠军常昊颁发感谢状
▲新加坡围棋协会创始人田银河教授为茅台酒新加坡中国白酒有限公司董事长云伟龙颁发感谢状
At the opening ceremony, Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd, as a key sponsor of the event, also introduced Moutai and a selection of Moutai cocktails for guests to enjoy. Through exquisitely crafted cocktails of diverse flavors and elegant appearances, Moutai showcased its premium quality and rich cultural connotations, allowing friends from all walks of life to gain a comprehensive appreciation of the profound heritage of Chinese Baijiu culture.
The Moutai booth was soon filled with the enticing fragrance of fine liquor, drawing many guests and Baijiu lovers to stop by and taste. Gathered around the booth, guests raised their glasses and enjoyed the exquisite sensation brought by Moutai’s rich body. That evening also featured a series of wonderful Singaporean cultural performances, immersing attendees in a feast for both the eyes and the palate, while friendships deepened amidst the fragrance of Moutai.
This grand event lasted for eight days, offering a rich variety of programs with strong participation. By combining competitiveness, popularity, and entertainment, the Congress provided Go enthusiasts with various fun competitions and exchange opportunities.。
▲中国围棋协会副主席、世界冠军常昊现场指导交流棋艺
▲参赛选手现场观看精彩比赛
▲中国棋院第28位九段棋手网络传奇“龙飞虎”丁伟（右起二）与东南亚围棋组织代表现场助阵
With Moutai’s support, this Southeast Asian Go Congress not only promoted the spread of Go culture and strengthened China-Singapore sports and cultural exchange but also, through the fusion of Go and liquor culture, vividly presented the profound concept of “Cultural Moutai.” It allowed enthusiasts of Chinese culture from all backgrounds to experience the unique charm of Moutai at this grand convergence of Go and Baijiu culture.