GM’s Farewell / Welcome Party

It’s the final day in the office and Singapore for our GM Kitagawa after his three years assignment here. He hosted a party at his residence (the usual party place) and most staff attended this event.

Our GM opened started the party after his speech and an opening speech from our new GM Yasuno. Mr. Yasuno who used to be stationed in New York spoke pretty good English and I got to say that he sure has a good sense of humor. After the toast led by Ainsles, dinner began!


The dinner was catered from Shima Japanese Restaurant which was delicious but costly! I thoroughly enjoyed the macaroni salad and the curry rice… supper YUMMY!

Half way through the dinner, Agnes represented the office to give a ‘thank you’ speech to our GM Kitagawa and we presented him with gifts and flowers. Our GM became very emotional while thanking us and some even had tears in their eyes… awwwww…..

While everyone was enjoying themselves with the excellent karaoke system, Mr. Ishii came over to offer us drinks (as usual). I told him that I couldn’t take alcohol and he offered me MILK in return… I was really surprised and shocked to see a glass of milk delivered by the house-keeper!!! Ishii-san was really hilarious and cute!











Everyone was having so much fun and we even put some Bollywood music and everyone started dancing! It was funny and cool at the same time. Both of our GMs also joined in the dance and it was quite a scene…

Kitagawa GM requested all of us to have picture taken with him for his keepsake purpose and we could see tears welled up in his eyes. It was very emotional … how can he not feel emotional after spending three ‘happening’ years in Singapore right!






The party ended off with a song by our new GM Yasuno and a duet by our Kitagawa GM with my darling… finally before everyone head their separate ways, we had a group picture taken…



Goodbye Kitagawa GM and wishing you all the best in your new assignment!