{"id":1491,"date":"2025-02-27T10:05:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T02:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/?p=1491"},"modified":"2025-02-27T10:05:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T02:05:32","slug":"shedding-the-old-embracing-the-new-nipsea-groups-year-of-the-snake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/shedding-the-old-embracing-the-new-nipsea-groups-year-of-the-snake\/","title":{"rendered":"Shedding the Old, Embracing the New: NIPSEA Group&#8217;s Year of the Snake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Year of the Snake brought a wave of vibrant celebrations across the NIPSEA Group, marking the Lunar New Year with a spirit of camaraderie, cultural appreciation, and a shared commitment to the community. From lively traditions to acts of generosity, the theme of renewal and togetherness resonated throughout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A Roaring Start<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Singapore, the festivities at Nippon Paint kicked off with a burst of energy. A traditional lion dance, a symbol of good fortune and excitement, set a joyous tone. Colleagues gathered for a buffet feast, enjoying a delectable array of festive dishes. The spirited <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lo Hei<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> toss, a symbolic ritual for prosperity and success, was a definite highlight, followed by the added excitement of a lucky draw.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1493\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1493\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1493\" src=\"https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/singapore-cny1-300x225.png\" alt=\"Nippon Paint Singapore colleagues taking part in the traditional Lo Hei toss for prosperity.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/singapore-cny1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/singapore-cny1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/singapore-cny1.png 891w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1493\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nippon Paint Singapore colleagues taking part in the traditional Lo Hei toss for prosperity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Festive Cheer and Unity<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, Nippon Paint welcomed the Year of the Snake with open arms and festive cheer in Malaysia. An energetic lion dance took centre stage, symbolising good luck and warding off negativity. The team gathered for a lively <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yee Sang<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tossing ceremony, a vibrant tradition signifying abundance and prosperity.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1494\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1494\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1494 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-21-at-10.20.33-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Nippon Paint staff enjoying the lion dance performance, a symbol of good luck for the New Year.\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-21-at-10.20.33-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-21-at-10.20.33-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-21-at-10.20.33-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-21-at-10.20.33-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-21-at-10.20.33-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nippon Paint staff enjoying the lion dance performance, a symbol of good luck for the New Year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Colouring Lives with Compassion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extending the festive spirit beyond the workplace, Nippon Paint Indonesia embarked on a meaningful CSR initiative named #ColouringLives. Celebrating the Lunar New Year 2576 Kongzili, the company contributed to the rejuvenation of the Vihara Sobhita Tridharma in Cisauk, Tangerang, Banten, generously providing 288 litres of ultra-premium exterior and interior paint. This act of giving will create a more comfortable and sacred space for worship.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1495\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1495\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1495 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1738568902915-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Nippon Paint Indonesia supporting the Vihara Sobhita Tridharma as part of their #ColouringLives CSR initiative.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1738568902915-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1738568902915-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1738568902915-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1738568902915-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1738568902915.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nippon Paint Indonesia supporting the Vihara Sobhita Tridharma as part of their #ColouringLives CSR initiative.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>A Nationwide Celebration of Tradition<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The celebrations continued in China, where the Lantern Festival, marking the culmination of the Lunar New Year, was observed with a rich blend of tradition and team-building. Across Nippon Paint China, from Tianjin to Chengdu, multiple factory locations and districts hosted vibrant events, creating a unified festive spirit.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1496\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1496\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1496 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cny-12-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Nippon Paint China employees making and sharing tangyuan, a symbol of family unity, for the Lantern Festival. \" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cny-12-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cny-12-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cny-12-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cny-12-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cny-12-2048x1536.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nippon Paint China employees making and sharing tangyuan, a symbol of family unity, for the Lantern Festival.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hands-on Tradition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Employees at numerous factories (Tianjin, Chuansha, Jiande, Nanhui, Jinshan, and North District) enjoyed the hands-on experience of making and sharing <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tangyuan<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (glutinous rice balls), a symbol of family unity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Engaging the Mind:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The popular tradition of lantern riddle contests was embraced at locations like Tianjin, Jinshan, Anhui, Changshu, and Chengdu, often with a clever twist incorporating elements of corporate culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shared Feasts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Multiple factories, including those in Jiande, Nanhui, Jinshan, and the Su-Wan region, displayed abundant dumplings, tangyuan, and other festive delicacies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee Appreciation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Anhui and Yashili factories appreciated employees with gifts and fruit platters.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1497\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1497\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1497 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cny-13-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Celebrating the Lantern Festival with traditional riddle contests at Nippon Paint China.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cny-13-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cny-13-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cny-13-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cny-13-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/nipsea.group\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cny-13-2048x1536.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Celebrating the Lantern Festival with traditional riddle contests at Nippon Paint China.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Year of the Snake brought a wave of vibrant celebrations across the NIPSEA Group, marking the Lunar New Year with a spirit of camaraderie, cultural appreciation, and a shared commitment to the community. From lively traditions to acts of generosity, the theme of renewal and togetherness resonated throughout. 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