Following the inspiring speeches, the celebration continued with the traditional Lo Hei, as guests enthusiastically tossed yu sheng while cheering, “Huat ah!” to welcome prosperity and success. The ballroom buzzed with laughter, lively conversations, and joyful networking.

As a delectable lunch was served, attendees enjoyed a heartwarming performance by children from My First Skool at Jalan Sultan Centre. Staying true to its core values of caring and sharing, SMOU spread the spirit of joy and togetherness by presenting hongbaos to its senior members and senior citizens from Henderson Home. This year, nearly $30,000 was distributed, with the presentation led by the Guest-of-Honour, SMOU VIPs, and SMOU General Secretary Mary Liew, accompanied by God of Fortune mascots, further elevating the festive mood.

The entertainment lineup featured a vibrant cultural showcase by Peranakan Sayang, followed by an engaging game segment where guests actively participated. The grand finale was an electrifying performance by Suzie Wong & 4 Dancers.

As the event came to a close, guests departed in high spirits, having reconnected, enjoyed fun activities, and embraced the shared aspirations of health, happiness, and prosperity for the new year.