{"id":11236,"date":"2026-04-03T19:15:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suka.org\/home\/?p=11236"},"modified":"2026-04-03T19:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:15:21","slug":"suka-q1-2026-round-up-a-vibrant-start-to-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/suka.org\/home\/suka-q1-2026-round-up-a-vibrant-start-to-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"SUKA Q1 2026 Round-Up: A Vibrant Start to the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The first quarter of 2026 has been an exciting and meaningful start for the Singapore UK Association (SUKA), bringing our community together through celebration, reflection, and connection. From our Annual General Meeting to festive gatherings for Chinese New Year and Hari Raya, it\u2019s been a wonderful few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Annual General Meeting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>19 January 2026 | Singapore High Commission, London<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We kicked off the year with our Annual General Meeting held at the Singapore High Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AGM provided an opportunity to reflect on an incredibly active 2025, which saw SUKA deliver numerous events, strengthen partnerships, and grow its membership base. It was also a moment to look ahead, with an exciting calendar planned for 2026 aimed at engaging an even broader cross-section of the Singaporean community in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The evening was marked by appreciation for the many volunteers and committee members who continue to contribute their time and energy behind the scenes to keep SUKA thriving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chinese New Year Dinner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>24 February 2026 | Royal China, Baker Street<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We ushered in the Year of the Horse with a lively Chinese New Year dinner at Royal China. The evening was filled with festive cheer, great food, and a strong sense of community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests were welcomed with thoughtfully curated door gifts, including treats and drinks that brought a taste of home to London. The celebrations continued with an exciting raffle, where lucky winners walked away with generous goodie bags and prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A heartfelt thank you goes to our sponsors \u2014 Yeo\u2019s, Singapulah, Yumm Singa, Singapore Global Network and UOB \u2014 whose support made the evening even more memorable. Their contributions helped create a warm, celebratory atmosphere for everyone in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hari Raya Lunch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>28 March 2026 | Laksamania<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We closed the quarter with a vibrant Hari Raya lunch at Laksamania, bringing together members in a joyful celebration of culture and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests arrived in their finest traditional outfits, filling the venue with colour and festive spirit. The delicious spread of food was a highlight, complemented by generously sponsored drinks from Yeo\u2019s Europe \/ SOP International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The afternoon featured a lively and competitive quiz, adding an extra layer of fun to the gathering. Most importantly, it was a chance for everyone to reconnect, celebrate, and enjoy the warmth of the SUKA community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are incredibly grateful to all our sponsors \u2014 Singapore Global Network, Singapore Airlines, Yeo\u2019s Europe \/ SOP International, Laksamania, and Yumm Singa \u2014 as well as special guest EZCook by Nash Overmeyer for joining us from Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With such a strong start to the year, we\u2019re excited for what\u2019s to come. From networking events to large-scale celebrations, SUKA remains committed to bringing the Singaporean community in the UK together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you at our upcoming events \u2014 including our next networking drinks in May \u2014 and continuing to build a vibrant, connected community throughout 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first quarter of 2026 has been an exciting and meaningful start for the Singapore UK Association (SUKA), bringing our community together through celebration, reflection, and connection. From our Annual General Meeting to festive gatherings for Chinese New Year and Hari Raya, it\u2019s been a wonderful few months. 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