(Bandar Seri Begawan, 15th) Yang Zhensheng, President of the Brunei Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Culture Association, expressed gratitude to Concept Computer of the Guannian Group for lending the Zhilian Hall as the venue for the association's "Brunei, Temburong, and Limbang" live calligraphy competition, awards ceremony, and tonight's appreciation and social dinner. He expressed thanks to Mr. Bao Pingsheng and his wife for their tireless contributions to Chinese culture.
In order to make tonight's elegant gathering possible, special rush work was arranged for two Zhilian Halls. The association sincerely appreciates such enthusiasm, allowing cultural and artistic activities to flourish and thrive, so that the fragrance of ink will drift everywhere in 2025.
He said that even more important is the gratitude owed to Ambassador Xiao Jianguo, who has in recent years generously offered guidance on the promotion of calligraphy, both through words and by example, making calligraphy practice a healthy habit.
At the same time, he also thanked the team's tacit mutual support, which has allowed them to continue moving forward against the wind.
In order to uphold the principles of openness, fairness, and equity, the association has already decided to continue holding the nationwide spring festival live-calligraphy competition in 2026. We firmly believe that popularization is the best foundation for promoting calligraphy and that it can benefit students across the country.
Therefore, we keep pushing forward against adversity. The new council has already been in office for ten months. In this time, we have been tirelessly promoting calligraphy across the nation, while also earnestly preparing for the fifth anniversary celebration on September 6. We are working hard to innovate on our original foundation, so for the evening banquet of the fifth anniversary on September 6, we have specially arranged a splendid singing competition, hoping for everyone's support in our bold venture into the arts and culture.
He said, perhaps this is just the courage of the young and unafraid. Our efforts are visible to all; even if we occasionally let our imaginations run wild, we always return to the real world.
"Our original intention remains: to continue to ignite a beautiful flame within the framework of Chinese culture!"
Finally, he thanked everyone for attending, hoping that this elegant gathering tonight could make everyone feel at home and thoroughly enjoy themselves with gratitude.
He concluded his welcome speech by reciting a new poem: "For Listening to a Rainfall," Laying myself across the mottled years, Purposefully sculpting you into verses, page after page, Dyeing all the original intentions, Tears melting my attachment on the lacquer fan, It does not carry worldly smoke, Only allows my fission, Within youth, Within wind and rain.
The dinner was themed "The Shared Fragrance of Books," showcasing calligraphy and painting, tea arts, and Chinese chess, demonstrating the artistry of Chinese culture.
Attendees included honorary consultant Lin Boming of the Brunei Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Culture Association, Bank of China branch director Li Feng, acting president Yu Qingzai (lawyer), vice presidents Bao Pingsheng and Xu Xin, as well as Shen Renxiang, executive members Zheng Xiaoling, Fang Lili, Chen Aizhen, and Fang Xiufei, among others.
In order to make tonight's elegant gathering possible, special rush work was arranged for two Zhilian Halls. The association sincerely appreciates such enthusiasm, allowing cultural and artistic activities to flourish and thrive, so that the fragrance of ink will drift everywhere in 2025.
He said that even more important is the gratitude owed to Ambassador Xiao Jianguo, who has in recent years generously offered guidance on the promotion of calligraphy, both through words and by example, making calligraphy practice a healthy habit.
At the same time, he also thanked the team's tacit mutual support, which has allowed them to continue moving forward against the wind.
In order to uphold the principles of openness, fairness, and equity, the association has already decided to continue holding the nationwide spring festival live-calligraphy competition in 2026. We firmly believe that popularization is the best foundation for promoting calligraphy and that it can benefit students across the country.
Therefore, we keep pushing forward against adversity. The new council has already been in office for ten months. In this time, we have been tirelessly promoting calligraphy across the nation, while also earnestly preparing for the fifth anniversary celebration on September 6. We are working hard to innovate on our original foundation, so for the evening banquet of the fifth anniversary on September 6, we have specially arranged a splendid singing competition, hoping for everyone's support in our bold venture into the arts and culture.
He said, perhaps this is just the courage of the young and unafraid. Our efforts are visible to all; even if we occasionally let our imaginations run wild, we always return to the real world.
"Our original intention remains: to continue to ignite a beautiful flame within the framework of Chinese culture!"
Finally, he thanked everyone for attending, hoping that this elegant gathering tonight could make everyone feel at home and thoroughly enjoy themselves with gratitude.
He concluded his welcome speech by reciting a new poem: "For Listening to a Rainfall," Laying myself across the mottled years, Purposefully sculpting you into verses, page after page, Dyeing all the original intentions, Tears melting my attachment on the lacquer fan, It does not carry worldly smoke, Only allows my fission, Within youth, Within wind and rain.
The dinner was themed "The Shared Fragrance of Books," showcasing calligraphy and painting, tea arts, and Chinese chess, demonstrating the artistry of Chinese culture.
Attendees included honorary consultant Lin Boming of the Brunei Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Culture Association, Bank of China branch director Li Feng, acting president Yu Qingzai (lawyer), vice presidents Bao Pingsheng and Xu Xin, as well as Shen Renxiang, executive members Zheng Xiaoling, Fang Lili, Chen Aizhen, and Fang Xiufei, among others.