Singapore Zhongyuan Association Charity Gala《Inclusivity and mutual care》

On March 20, 2026, with the support of the Bedok community, the Singapore Chung Yuan Association hosted the “Chinese New Year Gala 2026” at the Singapore EXPO Fu Man Lou, bringing together more than 500 guests from all walks of life, including about 400 elderly people from the community.

Mr. Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Manpower, Mayor of Southeast District, and Advisor to the Bedok Grassroots Organization in East Coast GRC, attended the event and interacted warmly with the elderly and guests. He participated in the exchange and took photos with them throughout the event, demonstrating his sincerity and approachability.

The gala dinner, themed “Connecting and Caring for One Another,” featured a diverse array of cultural performances, including Shaolin Kung Fu, Yue Opera, Chaozhou Opera, calligraphy, guzheng music, and robotic lion dances. Through interactive activities and well-wishing segments, the event fostered closer connections among attendees and created a warm, cohesive community atmosphere.

This is not just a holiday gathering; it’s a genuine opportunity to connect with the community—

Help new immigrants integrate into society, let culture serve as a bridge, and foster mutual understanding, support, and shared prosperity

With the support and advocacy of the Minister, the Zhongyuan Association, serving as the implementing entity, under the leadership of Mr. Fan Ziping,

Under the leadership of Ms. Wang Xiaopei, Honorary President for Life and Chairwoman of Xinyu Cultural Enterprises Sdn Bhd,

Bringing together expertise from various fields to jointly promote the integrated development of communities and culture, the advisors and honorary presidents attending this event include:

Song Jianbo (Delegate), Senior Advisor to the Zhongyuan Association and Chairman of Nanshan Group

Huang Mingjun, Advisor to the Zhongyuan Association; Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Fellow of the Academy of Sciences, Singapore; Fellow of the Singapore Academy of Engineering; and Foreign Member of the European Academy of Humanities and Sciences,

Wang Jiancheng, advisor to the Zhongyuan Association and chairman of Ronghua Group

Hu Junhui, Advisor to the Chung Yuan Association and Chairman of Sanlian Engineering Private Limited

Lin Zhen, Permanent Honorary President of the Chung Yuan Club and Chairman of Shanghai Industrial Leasing Group / InGold Premier

Founder of Zhiyuan Holdings and Ruiganglian Group; Chairman of Singapore's PSU Group. You Zhenhua (Representative)

Su Jianbin, Permanent Honorary President of the Zhongyuan Association and Chairman of Yunnan Dongsheng Paper Industry/Xinjiang Dongshengxiang.

Volunteer Geng Jiahong

Zhong Guanbin, Honorary President of Zhongyuan Association and Chairman of Chenhao Investment

Yang Xuemei, Honorary President of the Central Plains Association and Chairman of Shaanxi Dewo Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd.

Zhang Heng, Honorary Vice President of the Chung Yuan Association and CEO of Soontake Technology

Zhang Lifeng, Honorary Vice President of the Chung Yuan Association and General Manager of Fu Wah Private Limited

Zhang Chunsheng, Honorary Vice President of the Central Plains Association and Chairman of Henan Foreign Economic Cooperation Group

Zhao Xiaodan, Honorary Vice President and Deputy Secretary-General of the Zhongyuan Association

Hou Zelong, Honorary Vice President of Zhongyuan Association and CEO of Bubble Water Club

Duan Shuaijun, Honorary Vice President of the Central Plains Association and Vice President of IPP Capital

Hou Jian, Honorary Vice President of the Zhongyuan Association and Co-founder of Xingyao Intelligent Technology

Guests from various sectors attended the event. The event took place in the Bedok community, helping new immigrants integrate into Singaporean society, using culture as a bridge to foster mutual understanding, cooperation, and shared prosperity.

The success of a charity dinner relies on the collective support of people from all walks of life.

Supporting organizations from community groups and businesses have gone beyond mere support to actively participate in these efforts, making philanthropy a reality and bringing warmth to people’s lives. This is not just support; it is a form of shared participation. 

Support from the following organizations: Wang Gang (Singapore Shaanxi Association), Xiao Ying (Zhejiang General Chamber of Commerce), Liu Yanghe (Tianfu Association), Chen Liping (Tianjin Association), Zhang Chunhua (Tianfu Association), Yang Mu (Zhejiang General Chamber of Commerce), Ming Min (Shaanxi Association)

Corporate Support: Liu Shuzhe (Shanghai Lingben Capital), Hu Hai (Raffles Talent Academy), Dai Guangrong (Oppein Singapore), Li Feizhou (Lin Cheng Group), Cao Hui (Space Design & Renovation), Wang Qiufang (Attra), Yuan Xingwei (TOMORO Coffee), Li Jianyong (Qianhai Zhibo Capital), Song Zhuowei (International Intangible Cultural Heritage Alliance), Wang Haibin (Blue Sky Capital), Shi Yunding (Moutai House), Yang Changgang (Yue Life), Zheng Xiaoxiao (UQPay), Wang Hui (Empress Printing), Jiang Lianghui (Huai Pu), Yang Zhibing (A HOTEL), Bai Yaoceng (Haoxiangni Foods), Fang Fang (Newsyn Biotech), Wang Huijun (Duan Dan Club), Chen Ning, Li Mingyu (Qianhe Holdings), Wang Yuanming (Beauty Dance), Chen Kai (Chao 88 Fresh-Cut Chicken Hot Pot), Feng Chen (Youda Communications)

Not only have various sectors provided support in terms of resources, but they have also personally engaged in caring for and interacting with the elderly, thereby truly putting corporate and social responsibility into action.

A successful charity dinner would not have been possible without the close collaboration of the Zhongyuan Association’s board members and executive team.

Everyone volunteered their time, treating the event as if it were their own personal responsibility; through collaboration, they forged bonds and brought light into each other’s lives.

Coming together brings warmth; working together brings strength; doing charity work together brings light.

This event was carried out through the collaborative efforts of multiple working groups; from resource coordination to on-site execution, every detail reflects the team’s dedication and synergy. We collaborate because of trust, take responsibility because of our commitment, and achieve success because we are united in purpose.

Acknowledgments: Fan Ziping, Wang Xiaopei, Wang Yanbin, Liu Hongling, Guo Shujie, Zhang Bo, Li Yong, Chai Jie, Guo Lijun, Zhao Xiaodan, Qi Yongfeng, Guo Kaimin, Mu Zhiyan, Fang Fang, Wang Yuanyuan, Zhang Zhenguo, Zheng Yi, Hou Jian, Zhao Yang, Liang Guangbin, Zhang Meixiang, Kuang Xuefeng

We would like to thank the media, volunteers, and the performers who gave their time for their participation and dedication, which have brought culture, philanthropy, and the human spirit together here.

Media Support: An Shiyi (Lianhe Zaobao), Li Guanwei (Lianhe Zaobao Photography), He Liqin (Singapore Eye), Wu Xiangjiu (Global Vision), Haiyue (NetEase News), Zhilan (Yu Ju Shi Cheng)

Volunteer Team: Fan Haolin, Zhong Haoxi, Chen Yueyue, Shi Kui, Zhan Yong, Liang Run, Liang Ze, He Yufan, Zhong Kaidi, Zhao Shumo, Liu Wanxin, Lu Huayu, Shi Kui, Gong Xun, Zhang Beining

Host: Chen Jianbin, Feng Chen

Dance Domain Youth Girl Group, Zhao Yuchen, Shen Shengqi, Huang Yingying, Lin Liping, Fang Fang, Guo Naiwei, Li Jiayang, Liu Weina, Wang Guanyu, Master Guo Zhifeng of the Shaolin Cultural Center, Wang Chenxi, Gai Yaowen

Following the event, feedback from the community, businesses, and guests was overwhelmingly positive:

Elderly residents in the community feel respected and cared for.

Partner organizations recognize the Zhongyuan Association's organizational capabilities

Corporate partners have spoken highly of the platform's value

This was not only a successful event, but also a building block of social trust.

This is not just a dinner party; it is a social initiative that connects people with culture and conveys warmth and goodwill,

Let solidarity, mutual assistance, and mutual understanding continue to flourish in Singapore’s multicultural society and take root across all sectors.

Author: Zhilan (Yu Ju Shi Cheng)

Photography: Cheng • Production Pte. Ltd.