River HongBao 2019 ‘HuiChun’ Marathon to celebrate Singapore 200 years of history To welcome the year of the Pig and the celebration of 200 years of Singapore history, Life Art Society organised a “HuiChun” Marathon to commemorate the nation’s bicentennial milestone. The event was held at The Float@Marina Bay (20 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039805) from 3 to 10 Feb 2019, 6.30pm to 9.30pm (4 Feb 2019 8pm to 11pm). Life Art Society President, Professor Tan Khim Ser officiate the opening ceremony of ‘HuiChun’ Marathon to usher in the year of the Pig on 3 Feb 2018 at 6.30pm and at the same time conduct lucky draw. The first 200 audience at the opening ceremony have opportunity to participate in the lucky draw. Life Art Society have prepared 8 beautiful art works as lucky draw prizes, these art works are created by the experienced and talented Life Art Society artists. These 8 artists are Professor Tan Khim Ser, Benny Khong Kum Meng, Dr Maurice Chan Kok Leong, Alan Tan Jwee Meng, Gladys Shan Qiu Ping, Ng See Pein, Tan Boon Kuan and Lee Wah Fong. Professor Tan lead the team of 34 Life Art Society artists (strongest and largest team ever) during the opening ceremony of “HuiChun” Marathon to create art works for the public free of charge. These 34 artists are Alan Tan Jwee Meng, Benny Khong Kum Meng, Ng See Pein, Leong Sing Wee (BBM), Dr Maurice Chan Kok Leong, Goh Moh Chuan, Amy Loo, Lee Wah Fong, Gladys Shan Qiu Ping, Qian Ren Jun, Lee Woon Yong, Shirley Tang, Dr Zhao Xue Jiao, Yeap Wee Wee, Josephine B. S. Ho, Johnny B. T. Heng, Tan Boon Kuan, Tan Lay Chin, Du Feng, Heidi Lee, Mohan L. S. Ram, Quek Chay Hoon, Dr Rao Wei, Dr Li Fan, Wei Hang Ying, Shirley Bok Sia Leng, Grace Chew, Mun Sook Yee, Dr Lim Yok Mei, Cham Jin Hang, Show Lih, Yeo Kwee Hua, Lena Lim, Yang Shwn Fen. Art works will comprise of Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese paintings of peony, plum blossoms, bamboos, chrysanthemums, goldfish, carps, lotus and various kind of auspicious pigs. River HongBao 2019 ‘HuiChun’ Marathon opening ceremony to celebrate Singapore 200 years of history To usher in the year of the Pig and the celebration of 200 years of Singapore history, Life Art Society president Professor Tan Khim Ser lead the team of 34 Life Art Society artists during the opening ceremony of “HuiChun” Marathon at The Float@Marina Bay (20 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039805) on 3 Feb 2019, 6.30pm. During the opening ceremony, Professor Tan Khim Ser perform calligraphy 《前程万里》(meaning outstanding future prospects) and painted plum blossoms and bamboo, signifying happiness, safety and harmony to celebrate Singapore 200 years of history. During the interview, Professor Tan Khim Ser expressed that ‘HuiChun’ is a popular Chinese customs to have spring couplets and auspicious paintings at home for good luck, prosperity, happiness and harmony. Professor Tan hope through this ‘HuiChun’ marathon to allow Singaporean more opportunities to learn about Chinese tradition and help to promote the Chinese culture. The opening ceremony attracted large group of audience and visitors were impressed with Professor Tan’s performance of calligraphy and painting. To cater to the crowd, Professor Tan will lead the team of 34 Life Art Society artists to create art works for the public free of charge. Art works will comprise of Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese paintings of peony, plum blossoms, bamboos, chrysanthemums, goldfish, carps, lotus and various kind of auspicious pigs. The River HongBao 2019 ‘HuiChun’ Marathon will be from 3 to 10 February 2019: Date : 3 – 10 February 2019 Time : 6.30pm to 9.30pm (Lunar New Year’s eve 4 February 8pm to 11pm) Place : River HongBao (20 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039805)

2019年大型马拉松接力“挥春”暨庆祝新加坡开埠200年 为迎接猪年到来,更生美术研究会的书画家团队在2月3日至10日,滨海浮动舞台(20 Raffles Avenue),下午6.30pm至9.30pm (2月4日除夕8pm至11pm)举行大型马拉松接力“挥春”暨庆祝新加坡开埠200年。 更生美术研究会会长陈钦赐教授在2月3日6.30pm主持更生挥春团队开笔仪式,喜迎猪年的到来,同时举行幸运抽奖。出席观礼的首200位公众将有机会参加幸运抽奖。更生美术研究会备有8幅精美装裱书画为幸运抽奖奖品让公众来赢取。这精美书画是8位更生美术研究会资深书画家的作品, 他们是资深书画家陈钦赐教授,邝劲荣,陈国良博士,陈维鸣,單秋萍,黄诗评,陈文冠,李华芳。 更生会长陈钦赐教授带领34位书画家参与这次大型马拉松接力“挥春”活动,现场为公众义务挥毫作年画及挥春,是历来阵荣最强大的。 这34位书画家包括陈维鸣、邝劲荣、黄诗评、梁诚炜、陈国良博士、吴茂铨、吕玉情、李华芳、單秋萍、钱仁俊、李焕容、郑端芳、赵雪娇博士、叶薇薇、何明钻、王木德、陈文冠、陈丽晶、杜枫、李秀琼、莫汉 Mohan Ram、郭静芸、饶为博士、李凡博士、魏杭英、莫夏玲、周翠娥、文淑仪、林玉梅医生、詹仅行、巫绍丽、杨桂华、林淑华、楊淑芬。 书画家将创作的年画内容包括牡丹、梅花、竹、菊花、金鱼、小鲤鱼、荷花及各种瑞猪等。 更生美术研究会在《春到河畔》举行大型马拉松接力“挥春”暨庆祝新加坡开埠200年开笔仪式 为迎接猪年到来,更生美术研究会的书画家团队在《春到河畔》滨海浮动舞台的对面(20 Raffles Avenue 039805)于2月3日下午6点半举行了开笔仪式。 更生美术研究会会长陈钦赐教授开笔挥毫,凌空表演行草书《前程万里》并加上梅竹图象征梅传喜讯竹报平安,为《春到河畔》举行大型马拉松接力“挥春”暨庆祝新加坡开埠200年掀开序幕。 陈钦赐教授受访时表示挥春是华人庆春节讨吉利求平安,是重要的庆祝方式之一。春联是书法与文学的结合,博大精深,陈教授希望通过挥春活动普及和推广华族的优秀传统文化,让国人重视并传承它。 到场观赏这别开生面的开笔仪式的公众是挤得水泄不通。受访的群众都对陈钦赐教授的挥春与画作赞不绝口,掌声不断。 为应付人潮,陈钦赐教授带领着34名书画家以马拉松形式为公众义务挥毫作年画及挥春,是历来阵容最强大的。到场的公众兴奋的排队索取字画,书画家们以书画为民众献上祝福。书画家创作的年画内容包括牡丹、梅花、竹、菊花、金鱼、小鲤鱼、荷花及各种瑞猪等。 更生美术研究会在《春到河畔》举行大型马拉松接力“挥春”活动将从2月3日进行至10日: 大型马拉松接力“挥春”暨庆祝新加坡开埠200年 日期:2月3日至10日 时间:下午6点半至晚上9点半 除夕夜( 2月4日)晚上8点至11点 地点:《春到河畔》滨海浮动舞台的对面(20 Raffles Avenue,Singapore 039805)

更生美术研究会挥春活动照片:
照片 – 更生美术研究会会长陈钦赐教授开笔挥毫,凌空表演行草书《前程万里》并加上梅竹图象征梅传喜讯竹报平安

Life Art Society president Professor Tan Khim Ser during opening ceremony performing calligraphy and painting plum blossoms and bamboo signifying happiness, safety and harmony

照片(2)书画家以字画为民众挥毫及作画
Artists doing calligraphy and painting for public free of charge to spread New Year’s cheers;