Shuntak Association Taiping Celebrating its 120th Anniversary

On 18th June 2016, the Shuntak Association of Taiping celebrates its 120th anniversary.  As such, a grand celebration was organised to commemorate this occasion.  To make it even more meaningful, the Federation of Shuntak Associations of Malaysia have decided to hold its Annual General Meeting at Taiping on the same day, so that guests from the other sister Shuntak Associations around the country could save time and money to attend two major events at one go.  We are very thankful to the Federation of Shuntak Associations of Malaysia for their support. 

The day started with the arrival of delegates from Shuntak Associations from other parts of Malaysia to the venue for the Annual General Meeting at Flemington Hotel in Taiping.   Members of Shuntak Association Taiping ( in purple T-shirts) were at hand to welcome the guests. 

After lunch, the 18th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Shuntak Associations of Malaysia was held and carried out smoothly.

Committee members of the Federation of Shuntak Associations Malaysia

Question and Answer session at the AGM

The new committee for the 19th Session of the Federation of Shuntak Association, Malaysia 

After the AGM, the delegates were taken for a visit to our newly restored the Taiping Shuntak Association Ancestral Hall.

Delegates walked through the Ceremonial Gates

At the courtyard of the Ancestral Hall

In the evening, it's time for our grand dinner.  Guests were greeted by a lion dance troupe. And, the event began with the cutting of the "golden pigs", led by our chairman Mr James Foo. 

Ladies from Shuntak Association Taiping

The golden pigs

Ceremonial cutting of the golden pigs

A symbol of good fellowship

A Chinese orchestra plays while dinner is served

Cheers to everyone!

Everyone had a good time 

A good time to catch up with friends

One of the highlights of the evening is the performance of the classical Chinese Cabaret, which was of very high quality by any standard.  

The classical Chinese Cabaret singers

A great performance

Equally entertaining  was the short Classic Cantonese Chinese Opera performance.   The performance had the audience wanting more from these top-level performers.

Classical Cantonese Opera

Seldom does one get to see such high standard performance

A token of appreciation to the Cantonese Opera troupe

The Ladies' Section taking their oath of office

Token of appreciation to the Restoration Committee

Chairman singing the "birthday" song on behalf of the Association 

The 120th Anniversary cake

A toast to one and all

Our Chairman going around to thank the guests

A photograph session with our honoured guests from the Federation of Shuntak Associations Malaysia

Press cuttings from the local newspapers.

Attending the 10th World Conference of Shunde Worldwide Friendship Association

The 10th World Conference of Shunde Worldwide Friendship Association was held in Shunde, China from 22 April 2016 to 24 April 2016.  About 20 countries around the world sent delegates to attend this conference.    This biennial event first started in 1998 and has been hosted by many different countries around the world.   It provides a platform for Shuntak clansman from around the world to gather and strengthen their sense of fellowship. The Shuntak Association Taiping sent a delegation of 16 members to attend this event.   The event was very organised, that it went without any noticeable glitch.  From the moment we arrived, till the time we parted company with the host, everything was done to clockwork precision and perfection.  A job very well done despite the huge number of delegates attending the event.  Congratulations, and a thousand thanks to the host.   

 The registration counter welcomed the delegates from Taiping

Two young and pretty guides were specially appointed to take care of our group.  

 A grand dinner was held for all the delegates.  Shuntak food, at its best, was served. 

 There was free-flow of fine French wine, too.  

And souvenirs to the heads of delegates

We were taken to witness a grand performance of a cultural music and dance aptly entitled Time Together Across the Ocean 

We belonged to group C3 and this is our bus and charming guide, Chou Wan Yee  

 The hotel where we stayed during the course of the conference - The Grandlei Hotel

There is a canal lined with trees and a walking path on one side and some traditional houses on the other.  From the hotel, this canal is just across the road.

 Early next morning, we were taken to this place to have our group picture taken.

Some of the delegates from Shuntak Association Taiping

Another of our charming guides.

The event made headlines in the local newspaper there.

We walked towards the nearby Shunde Performing Arts Centre to attend the opening ceremony of the conference. 

The stage was occupied with heads of delegates and members of the organising committee 

Attendees put their messages and signatures on this special wall. 

 Souvenirs from all over the world

 A vast range of Shunde food was served, from stuffed tou-foo to sauteed water snake

On the last day, we were taken to watch the opening ceremony of the Dragon Boat race.   

Buses lined up to take all of us back for lunch

The delegates from Shuntak Association Taiping