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PROFESSOR DR. JOSEPH DEISS

CHAIRMAN, INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL,
CHINA HORSE CLUB(CHC)
FORMER PRESIDENT, THE UNITED NATIONS
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
FORMER PRESIDENT, THE SWISS CONFEDERATION

约瑟夫 . 戴斯教授

CHC杰士马主俱乐部国际顾问理事会主席
前联合国联席大会主席
前瑞士联邦总统主席

A t a time when there are challenges The benefits of the creation of such
to the peace in regions of a bridge are exciting. For the sport of
the world, when there is modern thoroughbred racing, the CECF
economic and financial instability, it is Singapore is a platform to introduce new
rewarding to be involved in an occasion owners from Mainland China who extol
that is intentionally designed to build new virtues, vitality and fresh possibilities.
relationships and cultural ties.
The Chinese, with more than 5,000
In 2015 Singapore and China celebrate years of horse culture, bring with them
25 years of diplomatic relations. The the traditions of ‘old China’ and the
hosting of the inaugural China Equine fledgling passions of ‘new China’. The
Cultural Festival in Singapore is fitting 2013 CECF was held in Hohhot, Inner
recognition of this and the bond between Mongolia the epicentre of Asia’s horse
the people of these two regions. culture. The bond between the horse and
horsemen and women was evident to all.
This weekend and in the ensuing years, The 2014 CECF was held just outside of
the China Equine Cultural Festival Shanghai and the energy and excitement
is positioning Singapore as a bridge of new owners to the sport was displayed
between east and west. A bridge for the in beaming smiles, hugs, joyful tear and
promotion of culture. A bridge for the the sound of laughter.
promotion of business. A bridge for the
promotion of sportsmanship. A bridge For Singapore itself the benefits are also
that will encourage different peoples of expected to be felt in the long term.
the world to come together in a respectful The financial rewards from increased
and friendly manner and be rewarded by tourist receipts are significant as well
making new connections.

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