Remarks by
Ambassador Julio A. Jeldres, PhD
at the Launching of
Master Yun Long Zi’s New Series of Feng Shui Art and
Feng Shui painting on Chinese Fans.
UOB Privilege Suite Reserve Suites
Singapore, 6 September 2018
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Your Royal Highness,
Distinguished Guests,
It is truly an honour for me to say a few words on behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Sisowath Tesso and myself on the occasion of the Launching of Master Yun Long Zi’s New Series of Feng Shui Art and Feng Shui painting on Chinese Fans.
In an increasingly volatile world, it is always necessary to find refuge and solace in a place which can be a peaceful and harmonious setting to be able to keep our rationality. And how to make this environment possible? Here is where Feng Shui comes into the picture and who better than to introduce us to that exquisite environment than Master Yun Long Zi.
Feng Shui is an ancient combination of art and science, which originated in China some centuries ago, that aims to bring desired energy to our homes and workplaces.
Feng Shui at its most basic description is the interaction of humans and their environments. The Chinese believe everything is living, and therefore has Chi, or life-force energy.
Feng Shui enables you to influence those energies around you, positioning or designing things in your surroundings so that you are in harmony with the principles of natural energy flow. This is why you might hear it also referred to as the ‘art of placement’. The belief is that if you get it right with your space, good energy will flow to other areas of your life.
Master Yun Long Zi creations are noted for being a symphony of colours because Master Yun’s art is a celebration of all things worth celebrating from health to wealth and from relationships to prosperity. Master Yun always focuses on the positive energies of the elements that can bring joy, peace, love and hope. He has mastered this exclusive expertise that has been passed down by five generations of his family.
Early this year, His Royal Highness Prince Sisowath Tesso and I were fortunate to attend an exhibition Master Yun Long Zi presented in Bangkok where Master Yun was kind enough to explain to a group of visitors to his Exhibition that the paper he uses for his paintings is a special paper made in China from herbs found in the mountain ranges and known as “Dong Ba” paper.
Master Yun also explained that in China most of the Feng Shui related paintings are done by farmers who after the harvest find themselves with a lot of free time and no income while waiting for the New Year. With their Peacock, Crane and Pine Tree paintings they earn some income which last until the next harvest, making them feel happy and lucky. This is why their paintings are known popularly as “Feng Sui paintings”.
What has impressed His Royal Highness and I most about Master Yun is his humility. He is a person who radiates happiness and well-being and who is always willing to share his extensive knowledge of Feng Shui with others, so they can also appreciate this ancient art.
On this auspicious occasion, His Royal Highness Prince Sisowath Tesso would like to present to Master Yun Long Zi a couple of presents which he has asked me to describe for you:
- The first present is a painting of Master Yun done by a young Cambodian artist-designer named Em Riem, who has studied arts in Cambodia and design in France, and is now one of the leading contemporary Cambodian artist-designers.
- The second present is a replica of a bust of His Majesty King Sisowath of Cambodia, who reigned from 1904 to his death in 1927. His Royal Highness is a descendant of King Sisowath through his grand-father Prince Sisowath Rothary. This replica was specially commissioned by Prince Tesso from the artists of the National Museum in Cambodia. It is not commercially available.
I have myself brought two small presents, which I would like to present to Master Yun:
- The first one is a traditional Aboriginal painting from Australia, specially commissioned by my University in Melbourne from Aboriginal artists.
- The second present is a commemorative medal issued for the 90th Birthday of His late Majesty Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia in 2012. Unfortunately, the King passed away before his birthday anniversary. I was the late King’s Principal Private Secretary for 12 years.
For today’s exhibition, Master Yun is using fans made with rice paper on bamboo strips and decorated with Chinese motifs. I am sure all of you will enjoy and like it immensely.
Thank you very much for your kind attention.
-- Remarks by Ambassador Julio A. Jeldres, PhD, 6th Sep 2018
