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.
