(Si Ruiya, 10th) The Si Ruiya New Village Mutual Aid Society grandly held its 60th Anniversary Celebration and Elderly Appreciation Dinner last night at the Zhongzheng Secondary School hall in Si Ruiya. Members, committee members, honored guests, and representatives from affiliate organizations gathered together to witness this significant milestone as the society enters its sixtieth year, and to pay high tribute to senior members.
The venue was crowded with distinguished guests, and the atmosphere was warm and lively. The event started with guest arrivals at 6:30 PM and officially began at 7:15 PM. The program included speeches by Organizing Committee Chairman Liu Zhixin and Chairman Yang Chenglin, cake-cutting ceremony, tea-serving ceremony, red packet presentation to the oldest members, long-term service awards presentation, entertainment programs, and lucky draw, making for an impressive and heartwarming occasion.
In his speech, Organizing Committee Chairman Liu Zhixin noted that the Si Ruiya New Village Mutual Aid Society has journeyed through sixty springs since its founding. Over the past sixty years, the society has adhered to the principles of unity, mutual support, and community service, continually growing and becoming one of the important grassroots organizations in the local Chinese community.
He stated that today's achievements of the Mutual Aid Society could not have been accomplished without the vision and foresight of its founders, the selfless dedication of successive committees, as well as the long-standing support and care from its members. He also thanked all honored guests, members, and representatives from affiliate organizations for taking the time to attend and witness this historic occasion together.
Liu Zhixin pointed out that the evening not only celebrated the society's 60th anniversary, but was also a significant occasion to promote the traditional Chinese virtues of respecting the elderly and honoring the wise, expressing gratitude and appreciation to elders who have long contributed to society.
On behalf of the organizing committee, he also expressed thanks to all predecessors and enthusiastic individuals who have contributed to the growth of the Mutual Aid Society, and wished the society ongoing development, passing the torch to future generations, and achieving even greater heights.
The event featured a strong lineup of distinguished guests, including Yi County Chinese Chamber of Commerce President Lu Shunnian, Permanent Honorary Chairman Liu Xiaoyuan, Legal Advisor Lawyer Yu Qingzai, as well as several community leaders and notable members of society.
It is worth mentioning that Miri Longevity Association President Yu Shiqiong led a team of committee members all the way from Miri to participate in the celebration. The conference especially extended a warm welcome and heartfelt thanks for their attendance, fully reflecting the long-standing close ties and deep friendship between the two local Chinese community organizations.
To commend those with long-term service to the organization, the event presented Long-term Service Awards. The awardees included Yuan Lianyuan (31 years), Wang Jianlong (26 years), Wen Xinzi (26 years), Yang Chenglin (25 years), Qiu Shanchuan (11 years), and Chen Chunming (11 years), in recognition of their years of contribution to the development of the society.
At the same time, a red packet presentation ceremony was held for the oldest members to show care and best wishes. Those receiving red packets included Yang Xibao (96 years old), Liang Weisen (93 years old), Li Yingguang (92 years old), Zhou Songlin (91 years old), and Fu Fujue (90 years old). They appeared in high spirits and were greeted with warm applause.
After the cake-cutting and tea-serving ceremonies, all guests raised their glasses together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Si Ruiya New Village Mutual Aid Society. Subsequently, various entertainment programs were presented, and the lucky draw took place throughout, with applause and cheers ringing out continuously, making for a lively banquet.
The event concluded successfully in a joyous and harmonious atmosphere. Attendees all wished for the Si Ruiya New Village Mutual Aid Society to prosper, to continue passing down the torch, and to carry on the spirit of mutual support, making even greater contributions to the local and wider Chinese communities. They also wished all elders good health and longevity, and all members' families happiness and success in all endeavors.
The venue was crowded with distinguished guests, and the atmosphere was warm and lively. The event started with guest arrivals at 6:30 PM and officially began at 7:15 PM. The program included speeches by Organizing Committee Chairman Liu Zhixin and Chairman Yang Chenglin, cake-cutting ceremony, tea-serving ceremony, red packet presentation to the oldest members, long-term service awards presentation, entertainment programs, and lucky draw, making for an impressive and heartwarming occasion.
He stated that today's achievements of the Mutual Aid Society could not have been accomplished without the vision and foresight of its founders, the selfless dedication of successive committees, as well as the long-standing support and care from its members. He also thanked all honored guests, members, and representatives from affiliate organizations for taking the time to attend and witness this historic occasion together.
Liu Zhixin pointed out that the evening not only celebrated the society's 60th anniversary, but was also a significant occasion to promote the traditional Chinese virtues of respecting the elderly and honoring the wise, expressing gratitude and appreciation to elders who have long contributed to society.
On behalf of the organizing committee, he also expressed thanks to all predecessors and enthusiastic individuals who have contributed to the growth of the Mutual Aid Society, and wished the society ongoing development, passing the torch to future generations, and achieving even greater heights.
The event featured a strong lineup of distinguished guests, including Yi County Chinese Chamber of Commerce President Lu Shunnian, Permanent Honorary Chairman Liu Xiaoyuan, Legal Advisor Lawyer Yu Qingzai, as well as several community leaders and notable members of society.
It is worth mentioning that Miri Longevity Association President Yu Shiqiong led a team of committee members all the way from Miri to participate in the celebration. The conference especially extended a warm welcome and heartfelt thanks for their attendance, fully reflecting the long-standing close ties and deep friendship between the two local Chinese community organizations.
To commend those with long-term service to the organization, the event presented Long-term Service Awards. The awardees included Yuan Lianyuan (31 years), Wang Jianlong (26 years), Wen Xinzi (26 years), Yang Chenglin (25 years), Qiu Shanchuan (11 years), and Chen Chunming (11 years), in recognition of their years of contribution to the development of the society.
At the same time, a red packet presentation ceremony was held for the oldest members to show care and best wishes. Those receiving red packets included Yang Xibao (96 years old), Liang Weisen (93 years old), Li Yingguang (92 years old), Zhou Songlin (91 years old), and Fu Fujue (90 years old). They appeared in high spirits and were greeted with warm applause.
After the cake-cutting and tea-serving ceremonies, all guests raised their glasses together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Si Ruiya New Village Mutual Aid Society. Subsequently, various entertainment programs were presented, and the lucky draw took place throughout, with applause and cheers ringing out continuously, making for a lively banquet.
The event concluded successfully in a joyous and harmonious atmosphere. Attendees all wished for the Si Ruiya New Village Mutual Aid Society to prosper, to continue passing down the torch, and to carry on the spirit of mutual support, making even greater contributions to the local and wider Chinese communities. They also wished all elders good health and longevity, and all members' families happiness and success in all endeavors.