On Saturday,
February 28, 2026, under the
leadership of Chairman Jiang Feng,
the Yee Fung Toy Association of
Southern California held its Spring
Banquet and Bingwu (Fire Horse) New
Year celebration in Los Angeles. The
day commenced with a lion dance to
welcome the spring season.
In the evening, the
Association hosted 26 banquet tables
and welcomed approximately 260 clan
members and guests to mark the new
year and strengthen clan fellowship.
At noon, in front
of the Association on Hill Place in
Chinatown, the sound of gongs and
drums accompanied the arrival of the
lion dance. Board members then
conducted a solemn ancestral worship
ceremony in the main hall.
The ceremony honored
the ancestral instruction of Yee
Jing— “Fung Toy is the best”—as a
tribute to tradition and the
Association’s founding principles.
The customary “dotting the eyes” and
“picking the green” ceremonies
followed, conveying wishes for
vitality, steady progress, and good
fortune in the year ahead.
Following the
ceremony, the Board of Directors
convened to review the Association’s
work and discuss plans and
priorities for the new year. The
meeting reaffirmed the Association’s
commitment to strengthening clan
connections, advancing scholarship
and community service initiatives,
and encouraging participation by
younger members.
Established in 1931,
Fung Toy Tong has long served as a
cornerstone and gathering place for
the Yee clan in Southern California,
sustaining the “Fung Toy” spirit for
future generations.
The Spring Banquet
was held that evening at the
Monterey Palace Restaurant. Festive
decorations and lanterns set an
appropriate celebratory tone
throughout the banquet hall.
On the main screen,
“Southern California Yee Fung Toy
Association Spring Banquet” was
displayed against a red background
featuring fireworks and lantern
motifs, alongside the Association
emblem. Red table linens with gold
accents completed the formal
setting.
As members and
guests arrived, the hall quickly
became a venue for greetings and
reunion, with four generations
represented in attendance. The
program commenced with welcoming
remarks from the host.
Addresses by the
Chairman followed, reviewing
highlights from the past year and
expressing appreciation for the
continued support of members and the
broader community.
A multi-course
banquet was served, and members
exchanged toasts in a spirit of
respect for ancestral virtues and
shared heritage. A slide
presentation reviewed the
Association’s activities over the
past year.
The presentation
featured more than 300 photographs
from spring and autumn ancestral
worship ceremonies, outings and
gatherings, cultural heritage
events, and community service,
providing a meaningful record of the
Association’s ongoing work.
The evening program
included singing and dance
performances, as well as a raffle.
Representatives from
the Yee Fung Toy Family Association
Headquarters (USA), and the Yee Fung
Toy Family Associations of
Sacramento and Salt Lake City,
attended to extend congratulations.
Their participation, together with
that of local members, “Embody the
deep friendship of 'one vein across
the four seas.”
Bingwu—the Year of
the Fire Horse—symbolizes forward
momentum and steadfast purpose.
During the banquet, members
reaffirmed their commitment to
uphold the spirit of their ancestors
through unity and mutual support.
Guided by integrity
and sustained by thoughtful renewal,
the Association will continue to
advance its programs, serve its
members, and contribute to the
broader overseas Chinese community.
On Friday, March
13, the New York Yee Fong Toy
Association hosted its annual Spring
Banquet and Senior Members
Appreciation Gala at the House of
Joy Restaurant in Chinatown. The
event was a grand affair, with 32
tables arranged to accommodate the
many attendees. The venue was
bustling with guests, creating an
atmosphere filled with festivity and
harmony.
The gala was graced
by a host of notable guests,
including New York State Senator
Stephen T. Chan, New York State
Assemblyman Lester Chang, New York
City Councilman Christopher Marte,
and Susan Zhuang, representing
Assemblyman Sterley Stanley. The
President of the Chinese
Consolidated Benevolent Association,
Mr. Eric Y. Ng, was also present,
alongside many leaders from the
local Chinese communities. In
keeping with tradition, the Yee Fong
Toy Association invited elders over
the age of 65 from the membership,
as well as representatives from
friendly groups such as the Ma and
Xie (Der) clans, to join the
celebration. The distinguished
presence of these guests contributed
to the lively and vibrant atmosphere
of the evening.
The evening's
activities commenced under the
guidance of Grand Advisor Gong Sum
Yee, who served as host. President
Bo Xi Yee delivered the opening
speech, offering a heartfelt welcome
and expressing sincere gratitude to
everyone in attendance. He
emphasized the association's
commitment to advancing various clan
affairs and highlighted the
importance of recruiting new
members, especially from the younger
generation, to ensure that the
century-old legacy of the
association continues to thrive for
generations to come.
The celebration
featured speeches and blessings from
several prominent figures, including
Andy Yu, Eastern Grand President;
Larry Yee, Grand Elder of the Yee
Fung Toy USA Headquarters; Alan Yu,
President of the New England
Yee Fung Toy Association; and Eric
Ng, President of the Chinese
Consolidated Benevolent Association.
State and city council members also
addressed the gathering, presenting
certificates of recognition to
honour the association’s
contributions. The evening concluded
with a thank-you speech delivered by
Vice President Qian Yuan Yu.
As the evening
drawn to a close, the emcees led the
entire audience in singing the
classic song 《
友誼之光》.
The Spring Banquet
and Elderly Appreciation Gala was
not only a celebration, but also a
testament to the enduring spirit and
unity of the Yee Fong Toy
Association. Guests enjoyed an
evening filled with laughter,
heartfelt conversations, and
traditional performances that
highlighted the rich cultural
heritage of the community. The event
fostered lasting connections among
attendees, reinforcing a sense of
belonging and pride within the
association.
The heartfelt and
melodic singing provided a perfect
conclusion to the night's
performances. The host then
announced the official end of the
party with a warm, touching speech,
marking the event as a true
celebration of both talent and
togetherness. This gathering not
only showcased the abilities of clan
members but also strengthened the
bonds within the community, making
it an undeniably joyous, harmonious,
and memorable occasion.
Yee Fung Toy
Association of NE celebrated their
spring festival on March 21 with
close to 400 members, families and
friends attending. We had an
unprecedented dragon and lion dance
performance by Mai Du’s Wah Lum Kung
Fu Club and Chris Yee’s Southern
Lions.
There were
out-of-state YFT HQ Elders (Larry 健全元老, Frank 宏基元老), Eastern
Grand President Andy 應昌總長 and NY
Chapter President Jason 伯禧主席. From our
local chapter, the banquet was led
by Elders Peter
超群元老 and Kenneth 文博元老 and
Co-Presidents Alan 雅倫主席 and Lup 立昌主席.
Scholarships were
handed out to two graduate degree
students and three undergraduate
students.
Performances were
done by our Women’s Group with
dancing and singing. Raffles were
handed out with Elders Peter and
Kenneth donating all the cash prizes
totaling $600! We also had our own
“God of Wealth” 財神 distributing
chocolate gold coins to all the
guests. Most importantly, it was a
night for all the Yee families to
come together and celebrate the new
year with their loved ones, young
and old!
