SWA’s Lunar New Year Celebration for Seniors 2025

Angela Wong, 19 Feb, 2025

On February 19, 2025, the Singapore Women’s Association (SWA), in collaboration with PetroChina International (Singapore), hosted a Lunar New Year lunch for our seniors at the Chui Huay Lim Club. This event invited over 300 seniors from eight Active Ageing Centres (AACs) across Singapore, including Chinatown Banda AAC, SNM AAC, Brahm Centre Simei, and ComSA@Whampoa, Moral AAC @Redhill, THK AAC @ Bukit Merah and THK AAC @ Indus and NTUC Health. With PetroChina, SWA has been committed to fostering joy and community spirit among our seniors since 2006.

The guest of honour, Madam Halimah Yacob, Chancellor of Singapore University of Social Science, handed out red packets (ang pao) to the seniors. SWA board members and PetroChina’s management joined her in this goodwill gesture and distributed ang pao to spread festive cheer.

Adding to the lively atmosphere was the presence of the God of Wealth, who delighted attendees with his vibrant interactions.

The programme includes activities designed to uplift our seniors’ spirits and create lasting memories. Highlights included a Lo-Hei session, symbolising prosperity and good health for the year ahead, and musical performances that filled the room with warmth and laughter. The seniors’ smiles and laughter created the strong connection fostered by SWA’s initiatives, such as their regular Laughter Yoga sessions at four participating AACs.

Ms. Ho Shiong Yee, Chair of the Organizing Committee, expressed her gratitude to all contributors and participants. Ms. Lee Li Hua, President of SWA, welcomed attendees and highlighted the significance of the event in fostering community spirit. Mr. Sun Jinhua, Managing Director of PetroChina International, also extended his warm welcome and reaffirmed PetroChina’s support for meaningful initiatives like this Lunar New Year celebration.

Er Gu, whose full name is Choy Peng Ho, is a beloved household name in Singapore, especially among the older generation. Known for her powerful vocals and energetic performances, she and her team entertained the seniors with a repertoire of old and popular songs that resonated deeply with the audience. Her lively presence and engaging performance brought joy to the celebration, creating a nostalgic and heartwarming atmosphere for all attendees.

This Lunar New Year celebration was more than just a festive gathering. It was a demonstration of care and community. By organising such events, SWA aims to enrich the lives of seniors from active ageing centres, and to remind them that they are cherished members of our society.